Hazmat Operations Level Test Flashcards
________ identify(ies) the hazard as a liquid, solid, or gas.
State of matter
________ is one toxic chemical found in most smoke caused by fire.
a. Sodium
b. Xenon
c. Cyanide
d. Acetic acid
Cyanide
________ is to liquids as vapor is to gases.
Specific Gravity
________ refers to the process in which unstable atoms of an element decay to a different state and emit excess energy in the form of particles or waves.
Radioactivity
What term describes the volume increase that occurs when a liquid material changes to a gas?
Expansion Ratio
What term refers to the ability of a material to cause damage on contact to skin, eyes, or other body parts?
Corrosivity
When the letters “LD” or “LC” are followed by a number, what does that number indicate?
The percentage of test subjects that will die when exposed to a specified amount.
Which is the most energetic type of radiation?
Gamma
A fire fighter locates Petri dishes, microscopes, and incubators during a hazardous materials response. These items may be a sign that ________ are being used.
Biological agents
A _______ is bulk storage vessel, described as a portable plastic tank surrounded by a stainless steel web, that can hold a few hundred gallons.
Tote
An agent that takes weeks to evaporate is said to be:
Persistent
MC-306 refers to:
a. the tag on gas pumps that states, “This device must start on zero.”
b. the grounding harness woven into gasoline-dispensing device hoses.
c. the test that all gasoline products undergo to determine their octane value.
d. the familiar oval-shaped highway gasoline tanker.
d. the familiar oval-shaped highway gasoline tanker.
The _______ is the time period between infection and when a person first begins to show symptoms.
incubation period
What is the most common method of transporting hazardous materials?
a. Rail
b. Road
c. Air
d. Sea
b. Road
What is the purpose of a secondary device?
a. Initiate detonation of the primary device
b. Kill and injure emergency personnel
c. Act as backup in case of failure of the primary device
d. Create misdirection or a diversion
b. Kill and injure emergency personnel
What kind of agent is anthrax?
Infectious disease
A level _______ chemical-protective suit is designed to protect the wearer from gases, vapors, and liquids.
A
A victim of a motor vehicle accident involving hazardous materials is transported by ambulance to a hospital. This action will result in ________ of ambulance personnel and the medical care facility.
Secondary Contamination
What does the abbreviation TLV stand for?
Threshold limit value
What does the “C” in “CBRN” stand for?
Chemical
What is the term for a person having a radioactive material on his or her clothing?
Contamination
Which form of decontamination typically consists of removing contaminated clothing and dousing the victim with large volumes of water?
Emergency
Which of the following is a critical factor in determining the appropriate level of PPE?
The physical state and characteristics of the material
Which of the following values is the maximum concentration to which an adult can be exposed 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week?
Time-weighted average