FIREFIGHTER HAZMAT OPS TEST FINAL EXAM
1. Compared to other types of incidents to which
first responders are commonly called, hazardous
material incidents typically ___________.: more
complicated
2. What is the acronym for the federal regulations
detailing hazardous materials response
competencies collectively known?: HAZWOPER
3. Which of the following actions is permitted for
operations-level hazardous materials responders?:
closing remote valve
4. Which federal agency enforces & publicizes laws
& regulations governing transportation of
hazardous materials?: department of transportation
5. What is the minimum level of hazardous
materials training for a hazardous materials
officer?: operations
6. When should response to a hazardous materials
incident ideally begin?: -during pre incident planning
7. What is the minimum level of hazardous
materials training required to take defensive
actions?: operations
, 8. What is the temperature at which a flammable
liquid will ignite without any external ignition
source?: ignition temperature
9. What is the vapor density of air?: 1
10. What is defined as a material capable of posing
an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or the
environment according to the NFPA?: Hazard
11. What is the term used for the process by which
people, animals, the environment, & equipment
come into contact with a hazardous material?:
exposure
12. Which mnemonic helps fire fighters remember
the seven categories of harm that can be caused
by terrorism agents or other hazardous materials?:
TRACEMP
13. Which of the following is the most toxic nerve
agent?: VX
14. What is the maximum capacity of an intermodal
tank?: 6,000 gallons (22,700 L)
15. What does the NFPA 704 marking system
address?: Hazardous materials at fixed facilities
16. What is the typical maximum pressure reading
for a standard oxygen
cylinder used in the medical field?: 2,000 psi (13,800
kPa)
1. Compared to other types of incidents to which
first responders are commonly called, hazardous
material incidents typically ___________.: more
complicated
2. What is the acronym for the federal regulations
detailing hazardous materials response
competencies collectively known?: HAZWOPER
3. Which of the following actions is permitted for
operations-level hazardous materials responders?:
closing remote valve
4. Which federal agency enforces & publicizes laws
& regulations governing transportation of
hazardous materials?: department of transportation
5. What is the minimum level of hazardous
materials training for a hazardous materials
officer?: operations
6. When should response to a hazardous materials
incident ideally begin?: -during pre incident planning
7. What is the minimum level of hazardous
materials training required to take defensive
actions?: operations
, 8. What is the temperature at which a flammable
liquid will ignite without any external ignition
source?: ignition temperature
9. What is the vapor density of air?: 1
10. What is defined as a material capable of posing
an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or the
environment according to the NFPA?: Hazard
11. What is the term used for the process by which
people, animals, the environment, & equipment
come into contact with a hazardous material?:
exposure
12. Which mnemonic helps fire fighters remember
the seven categories of harm that can be caused
by terrorism agents or other hazardous materials?:
TRACEMP
13. Which of the following is the most toxic nerve
agent?: VX
14. What is the maximum capacity of an intermodal
tank?: 6,000 gallons (22,700 L)
15. What does the NFPA 704 marking system
address?: Hazardous materials at fixed facilities
16. What is the typical maximum pressure reading
for a standard oxygen
cylinder used in the medical field?: 2,000 psi (13,800
kPa)
