Hazmat Test Practice Questions With
Answers.
How are hazardous materials incidents different from other emergencies? (9)
A. Other emergencies may be extremely difficult to contain.
B. Hazardous materials can be dangerous in many different ways.
C. Hazardous materials incidents are always the result of an accident.
D. Other emergencies may require specialized equipment, procedures, and PPE. -
ANSWER- B. Hazardous materials can be dangerous in many different ways.
Which of the following first responders can perform ONLY defensive tasks? (13)
A. Technician
B. Branch Officer
C. Operations Core
D. Operations Mission-Specific - ANSWER- C. Operations Core
Cold thermal hazards are a danger when working with: (16)
A. gamma rays.
B. alpha particles.
C. cryogenic gases.
D. combustible gases. - ANSWER- C. cryogenic gases.
Which radiological hazards lose energy rapidly in matter and do not penetrate very far?
(20)
A. Neutrons
B. Gamma rays
C. Beta particles
,D. Alpha particles - ANSWER- D. Alpha particles
Which radiological hazards have neither a charge nor a mass? (20)
A. Neutrons
B. Gamma rays
C. Beta particles
D. Alpha particles - ANSWER- B. Gamma rays
Which of the following are small amounts of radiation received over a long period of
time? (22)
A. Cryogenics
B. Carcinogens
C. Acute radiation doses
D. Chronic radiation doses - ANSWER- D. Chronic radiation doses
Which of the following are substances that prohibit the body from using oxygen? (23)
A. Toxic asphyxiants
B. Simple asphyxiants
C. Chemical asphyxiants
D. Radiological asphyxiants - ANSWER- C. Chemical asphyxiants
Strychnine is an example of a: (27)
A. irritant.
B. sensitizer.
C. convulsant.
D. carcinogen. - ANSWER- C. convulsant.
Which of the following are poisons produced by living organisms? (30)
A. Viral agents
,B. Bacterial agents
C. Biological toxins
D. Infectious diseases - ANSWER- C. Biological toxins
Which EPA regulation created a tax on chemical and petroleum industries? (34)
A. SARA
B. RCRA
C. EPCRA
D. CERCLA - ANSWER- D. CERCLA
Which governmental agency includes FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard? (43)
A. EPA
B. DoD
C. DHS
D. OSHA - ANSWER- C. DHS
Which Canadian agency is tasked with assessing and managing the risks associated
with toxic substances? (44)
A. Transport Canada
B. Environment Canada
C. Canadian Department of Labour
D. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission - ANSWER- B. Environment Canada
Which of the following materials is MOST likely to be involved in a hazardous materials
incident? (51)
A. Irritants
B. Allergens
C. Corrosives
, D. Carcinogens - ANSWER- C. Corrosives
What terms are used to define capacity by the U.S. DOT and TC? (71)
A. Bulk and nonbulk
B. Pressure and nonpressure
C. Bulk-capacity and transportation-capacity
D. Fixed-facility and transportation packaging - ANSWER- A. Bulk and nonbulk
To be considered bulk packaging, the maximum net mass is greater than ___ pounds
(kg) as a receptacle for a solid. (72)
A. 500 (227)
B. 672 (305)
C. 750 (340)
D. 882 (400) - ANSWER- D. 882 (400)
Pressure storage tanks have pressures of ___ psi (kPa) {bar} or greater. (74)
A. 15 (103) {1.03}
B. 25 (172) {1.72}
C. 35 (241) {2.4}
D. 45 (310) {3.1} - ANSWER- A. 15 (103) {1.03}
Where are fittings located on a cryogenic liquid tank car? (82)
A. At the sides of the car
B. Visible at the top and/or bottom of the car
C. In ground-level cabinets on sides of the car
D. Out of sight under protective housing on top of the tank - ANSWER- C. In ground-
level cabinets on sides of the car
Answers.
How are hazardous materials incidents different from other emergencies? (9)
A. Other emergencies may be extremely difficult to contain.
B. Hazardous materials can be dangerous in many different ways.
C. Hazardous materials incidents are always the result of an accident.
D. Other emergencies may require specialized equipment, procedures, and PPE. -
ANSWER- B. Hazardous materials can be dangerous in many different ways.
Which of the following first responders can perform ONLY defensive tasks? (13)
A. Technician
B. Branch Officer
C. Operations Core
D. Operations Mission-Specific - ANSWER- C. Operations Core
Cold thermal hazards are a danger when working with: (16)
A. gamma rays.
B. alpha particles.
C. cryogenic gases.
D. combustible gases. - ANSWER- C. cryogenic gases.
Which radiological hazards lose energy rapidly in matter and do not penetrate very far?
(20)
A. Neutrons
B. Gamma rays
C. Beta particles
,D. Alpha particles - ANSWER- D. Alpha particles
Which radiological hazards have neither a charge nor a mass? (20)
A. Neutrons
B. Gamma rays
C. Beta particles
D. Alpha particles - ANSWER- B. Gamma rays
Which of the following are small amounts of radiation received over a long period of
time? (22)
A. Cryogenics
B. Carcinogens
C. Acute radiation doses
D. Chronic radiation doses - ANSWER- D. Chronic radiation doses
Which of the following are substances that prohibit the body from using oxygen? (23)
A. Toxic asphyxiants
B. Simple asphyxiants
C. Chemical asphyxiants
D. Radiological asphyxiants - ANSWER- C. Chemical asphyxiants
Strychnine is an example of a: (27)
A. irritant.
B. sensitizer.
C. convulsant.
D. carcinogen. - ANSWER- C. convulsant.
Which of the following are poisons produced by living organisms? (30)
A. Viral agents
,B. Bacterial agents
C. Biological toxins
D. Infectious diseases - ANSWER- C. Biological toxins
Which EPA regulation created a tax on chemical and petroleum industries? (34)
A. SARA
B. RCRA
C. EPCRA
D. CERCLA - ANSWER- D. CERCLA
Which governmental agency includes FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard? (43)
A. EPA
B. DoD
C. DHS
D. OSHA - ANSWER- C. DHS
Which Canadian agency is tasked with assessing and managing the risks associated
with toxic substances? (44)
A. Transport Canada
B. Environment Canada
C. Canadian Department of Labour
D. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission - ANSWER- B. Environment Canada
Which of the following materials is MOST likely to be involved in a hazardous materials
incident? (51)
A. Irritants
B. Allergens
C. Corrosives
, D. Carcinogens - ANSWER- C. Corrosives
What terms are used to define capacity by the U.S. DOT and TC? (71)
A. Bulk and nonbulk
B. Pressure and nonpressure
C. Bulk-capacity and transportation-capacity
D. Fixed-facility and transportation packaging - ANSWER- A. Bulk and nonbulk
To be considered bulk packaging, the maximum net mass is greater than ___ pounds
(kg) as a receptacle for a solid. (72)
A. 500 (227)
B. 672 (305)
C. 750 (340)
D. 882 (400) - ANSWER- D. 882 (400)
Pressure storage tanks have pressures of ___ psi (kPa) {bar} or greater. (74)
A. 15 (103) {1.03}
B. 25 (172) {1.72}
C. 35 (241) {2.4}
D. 45 (310) {3.1} - ANSWER- A. 15 (103) {1.03}
Where are fittings located on a cryogenic liquid tank car? (82)
A. At the sides of the car
B. Visible at the top and/or bottom of the car
C. In ground-level cabinets on sides of the car
D. Out of sight under protective housing on top of the tank - ANSWER- C. In ground-
level cabinets on sides of the car
