Chapter 1 Questions Flashcards by Amanda Bennett

What is a responsibility of an awareness level responder in implementing a response to an incident?
A. Using personal protective equipment 
B. Initiating protective action 
C. Determining hazards
D. Preserving evidence

B. Initiating protective actions

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Which of the following actions is considered to be part of the analyzing the incident step of the APIE model for hazmat technicians?
A. Selecting decontamination procedures
B. Detecting, monitoring, and sampling hazardous materials
C. Developing action plans
D. Performing control functions

B. Detecting, monitoring, and sampling hazardous materials

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The APIE response model gives a consistent \_\_\_\_\_ process.
A. Incident-classifying 
B scenario-based
C. Information-gathering 
D. Problem-solving

D. Problem-solving

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Which responsibility in planning the initial response is shared by both operations and technicians level responders?
A. Identifying response options
B. Selecting decontamination procedures
C. Developing action plans
D. Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment

D. Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment

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What is one of the differences between operations level and mission specific level responsibilities?
A. Only operations level can identify products
B. Operations level responsibilities are above and beyond those of mission specific
C. Operations level have no role in analyzing the incident
D. Mission specific level competencies include technical decontamination

D. Mission specific level competencies include technical decontamination

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Technician level responders have responsibilities during which steps of the APIE process?
A. The first three
B. Only when implementing the response 
C. All four
D. Analysis and planning

C. All four

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How do hazardous materials incidents often differ from structural fires and emergency medical response?
A. Hazmat response requires a quick intervention
B. A risk-based response model only applies to hazmat response
C. A quick response to a hazmat incident may be counterproductive
D. Structure fires are never organized

C. A quick response to a hazmat incident may be counterproductive

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Technician level responders in the U.S. must be trained to standards produced by which agency?
A. Centers for disease control (CDC)
B. United States department of labor (DOL)
C. Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
D. Federal emergency management administration (FEMA)

C. Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

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Which of the following BEST describes hazmat technician’s responsibilities involving personal protective equipment (PPE) during the planning the response phase?
A. Using PPE
B. Acquiring PPE
C. Selecting PPE
D. Identifying PPE

C. Selecting PPE

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A general knowledge of chemistry and the associated properties of substance is MOST likely to help hazmat technicians in:
A. Estimating container damage
B. Predicting behavior 
C. Performing assigned ICS/IMS duties 
D. Terminating the incident

B. Predicting behavior

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Which phase of the APIE process including determining if the situation is getting better or worse and reevaluating the plan?
A. Planning the response 
B. Implementing the planned response 
C. Evaluating progress
D. Analyzing the incident

C. Evaluating progress

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Which of the following actions take place when terminating the incident?
A. Interpreting hazard information 
B. Reevaluating the plan
C. Participating in a debriefing 
D. Performing decontamination

C. Participating in a debriefing

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Which is a responsibility of operations level responders, but NOT awareness level?
A. Identify response options
B. Recognize the presence of hazardous materials
C. Identify potential hazards involved in an incident
D. Initiate protective actions

C. Identify potential hazards involved in an incident

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Which of the following is NOT considered to be part of the documents and reports required when terminating an incident?
A. Departmental SOP/Gs
B. Incident reports 
C. Debriefing records 
D. Reimbursement logs

A. Departmental SOP/Gs

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Determining what type of containers are present is MOST likely to occur during which phase of the APIE process?
A. Analyzing the incident 
B. Planning the initial response 
C. Evaluating progress
D. Implementing the response

A. Analyzing the incident

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The hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) standard is set by the:
A. National fire protection association (NFPA)
B. Department of transporting/transport canada (DOT/TC)
C. Federal emergency management agency (FEMA)
D. Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

D. Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

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Operations level responders must be able to \_\_\_\_ the hazardous materials that may be involved in an incident?
A. Identify
B. Neutralize
C. Analyze
D. Control

A. Identify

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When evaluating progress, operations level responders’ top responsibility is:
A. Evaluate progress of strategic goals
B. Evaluate progress of assigned tasks
C. Update the written incident action plan
D. No responsibilities

B. Evaluate progress of assigned tasks

What is one of the questions that a technician level responder should ask during the planning the initial response phase of an incident?
A. What type of container is holding the hazardous materials?
B. Are the interventions working or not?
C. Will the mitigation be done offensively or defensively?
D. What is the safest method for identifying the hazardous material?

C. Will the mitigation be done offensively or defensively

Which statement about hazmat technicians level responders is accurate?
A. Awareness and operations levels are NOT prerequisites for the technician level
B. Technician level responders may be trained in specialities such as radioactive materials
C. Personnel functioning at the technician level must have mission specific competencies
D. Technician level responder are only expected to work in a defensive mode

B. Technician level responders may be trained in specialities such as radioactive materials

Which is a task above and beyond the responsibility of an operations level responder during the implementing the planning response step?
A. overpacking a non bulk container
B. Performing emergency decontamination
C. Evidence recognization and preservation
D. Donning and doffing personal protective equipment

A. Overpacking a non bulk container

Awareness level responders must be able to \_\_\_\_ that hazardous materials may be involved in an incident.
A. Neutralize
B. Recognize
C. Detect
D. Control

B. Recognize

What outlines the professional qualifications for awareness, operations, and technician level responders?
A. United States department of labor (DOL)
B. Federal emergency management agency (FEMA)
C. National fire protection association (NFPA)
D. Department of transportation/transport canada (DOT/TC)

C. National fire protection association (NFPA)

The OSHA mandated hazard communication briefing is designed to provide information on:
A. The most immediate dangers to health and life during the incident
B. Signs and symptoms of an exposure
C. Close calls or near misses that occurred during operations
D. The timeline of events during the incident

B. Signs and symptoms of an exposure

Which of the following BEST describes a postincident critique of a hazmat incident? A. They should include all agencies involved, such as law enforcement, public works, and emergency medical services B. It is designed to communicate risk of exposure to identified materials C. They should occur 30 days after incident termination D. It is recommended by the NFPA and OSHA

A. They should include all agencies involved, such as law enforcement, public works, and emergency medical services

Which of the following components is NOT part of the analyzing the incident step of the APIE process? A. Detecting, monitoring, and sampling hazardous materials B. Developing response objectives and options C. Collecting and interpreting hazard and response information D. Predicting behavior

B. Developing response objectives and options

``` Which phase of the APIE process continues throughout the incident until termination? A. Analyzing the incident B. Planning the initial response C. Evaluating progress D. Implementing the response ```

C. Evaluating progress

Which paragraph of the HAZWOPER standard has the MOST direct influence on how first responders work hazmat incidents? A. Paragraph q: emergency response B. Paragraph a: scope, application, and definitions C. Paragraph l: emergency response by employees at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites D. Paragraph d: site control

A. Paragraph q: emergency response

The biggest responsibility of operations level responders in planning the response is: A. Create an incident action plan B. Select appropriate response options C. Identify response options D. Select appropriate personnel protective equipment

C. Identify response options

The incident does not truly conclude until: A. Every member of the response team has been debriefed B. All of the product has been controlled and contained C. The incident is considered to be stable D. All necessary paperwork has been completed

D. All necessary paperwork has been completed

Hazardous materials incidents differ from other emergency responses because hazmat responses: A. Are the only type that use a risk-based response B. May have deadly consequences when performed too quickly C. Require rapid intervention D. Often have a higher injury/death rate than fire or emergency medical responses

B. May have deadly consequences when performed too quickly

``` Which area of knowledge is associated with predicting behavior of a hazardous materials substance? A. Geography and topography B. Chemical and physical properties C. Personal protective equipment D. Incident management systems ```

B. Chemical and physical properties

``` Awareness level responders’ seven clues used to detect the presence of hazardous materials does NOT include: A. Transportation markings B. Monitoring and detection devices C. Occupancy types D. Written resources ```

C. Occupancy types

At the technician level, when analyzing the incident, what describes the responsibility of using reference and resource materials? A. Detecting, monitoring, and sampling hazardous materials B. Developing response objectives and options C. Collecting and interpreting hazard and response information D. Predicting behavior

C. Collecting and interpreting hazard and response information

During the implementing the planned response step of the APIE process, technician level responders must be able to: A. Use personal protective equipment B. Create an incident management system (IMS) C. Determine the presence of hazardous materials and their hazards D. Lawfully restrain potential suspects at a hazardous materials incident

A. Use personal protective equipment

The APIE process can be used at: A. Any incident, regardless of size or complexity B. Hazmat incidents only C. An incident involving known substances D. Multi-agency responses

A. Any incident, regardless of size or complexity

Which statement about mission specific level responsibilities is accurate? A. Responders need to be trained to mission specific before technician training B. It is understood that mission specific responders will work under the watchful eye of technician responders C. Mission specific competencies are mandatory proficiencies that are uniform across different jurisdictions D. Mission specific competencies are above and beyond the technician level

B. It is understood that mission specific responders will work under the watchful eye of technician responders

``` The APIE process is a: A. Simple incident command system B. Four-step response model C. Simple incident action plan D. Four-step planning guide ```

B. Four-step response model

Which agency is the BEST resource for training on the national incident management system (NIMS)? A. Department of transportation/transport canada (DOT/CT) B. Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) C. Federal emergency management agency (FEMA) D. Centers for disease control (CDC)

C. Federal emergency management agency (FEMA)

Which of the following is NOT a component of the planning the response step of the APIE process? A. Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment B. Developing action plans C. Developing response objective and options D. Performing decontamination

D. Performing decontamination

``` Receiving new information and reanalyzing the incident is considered to be part of: A. Analyzing the incident B. Evaluating progress C. Planning the response D. Implementing the response ```

B. Evaluating progress

Which is considered an awareness level responsibility in implementing the response? A. Using personal protective equipment B. Conducting rescue C. Determining the hazards of a hazardous material D. Establishing scene control

D. Establishing scene control

Although it is not a requirement, the national incident management system (NIMS) can guide emergency responders with: A. Using personal protective equipment B. Selecting decontamination procedures C. Developing action plans D. Developing response objective and options

C. Developing action plans