Chapter 1 Q

Question 1

In the United States, substances that possess harmful characteristics 
are called: (11)
A. terrorist targets.
B. dangerous goods.
C. hazardous materials.
D. weapons of mass destruction

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In Canada, substances that possess harmful characteristics are 
called: (11)
A. terrorist targets.
B. dangerous goods.
C. hazardous materials.
D. weapons of mass destruction

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When particularly dangerous materials, including chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) materials are used as
weapons, they are referred to as: (11)
A. terrorist targets.
B. dangerous goods.
C. hazardous materials.
D. weapons of mass destruction

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Hazardous materials may: (12)
A. possess no harmful characteristics.
B. not require any personal protective equipment.
C. be much simpler than most emergency incidents.
D. present a variety of dangers, sometimes in very small
quantities

Answer 4

D

Question 5

First responders at hazmat incidents must: (13)
A. understand both their role and their limitations.
C. respond to all hazmat incidents in their jurisdiction.
D. supervise decontamination and mitigation operations.
D. possess competencies in several areas including radiation
safety

Answer 5

A

Question 6

Awareness personnel: (14)
A. are typically at the scene or incident when it occurs.
B. provide additional expertise in areas such as radiation.
C. are dispatched to the scene in order to mitigate the incident.
D. may be trained beyond core competencies to perform additional
defensive tasks and limited offensive actions

Answer 6

A

Question 7

Operations-core responders: (14)
A. are typically at the scene or incident when it occurs.
B. provide additional expertise in areas such as radiation.
C. are dispatched to the scene in order to mitigate the incident.
D. may be trained beyond core competencies to perform additional
defensive tasks and limited offensive actions

Answer 7

C

Question 8

Operations Mission-Specific personnel: (14)
A. are typically at the scene or incident when it occurs.
B. provide additional expertise in areas such as radiation.
C. are dispatched to the scene in order to mitigate the incident.
D. may be trained beyond core competencies to perform additional
defensive tasks and limited offensive actions

Answer 8

D

Question 9

What response model forms a consistent problem-solving process
that can be used at any incident, regardless of size or complexity?
(15-16)
A. APIE
B. PASS
C. SLUDGEM
D. DUMBELS

Answer 9

A

Question 10

Which level responder is trained only to establish scene control by
isolating the hazarouds area and denying entry?: (17)
A. Technician
B. Awareness
C. Operations
D. Operations Mission-Specific

Answer 10

B

Question 11

Which level responder is trained to identify potential hazards and
identify response options but not to perform mission specific tasks
with specialized competencies? (18)
A. Technician
B. Awareness
C. Operations
D. Operations Mission-Specific

Answer 11

C

Question 12

Which level responder is trained to perform mission-specific tasks 
with specialized competencies? (20)
A. Technician
B. Awareness
C. Operations
D. Operations Mission-Specific

Answer 12

D

Question 13

Health effects that are short term and appear within a few hours or 
days are called: (21)
A. acute.
B. chronic.
C. inconsequential.
D. life-threatening

Answer 13

A

Question 14

The most common route of entry into the body for a hazardous 
material is: (23)
A. injection.
B. ingestion.
C. inhalation.
D. absorption

Answer 14

C

Question 15

Which mechanism of harm is the greatest threat at hazmat incidents?
(26)
A. Toxicity
B. Corrosivity
C. Energy release
D. Acute exposure

Answer 15

C

Question 16

Statistics indicate that most transportation hazmat incidents occur 
via: (39)
A. air.
B. rail.
C. water.
D. highway

Answer 16

D