HAZWOPER 40 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
(2025 LATEST)
100% PASS
What does evacuate mean? - ANSWER locate personnel to a safe distance
downwind
what is removing or assisting victims from an area? - ANSWER extricate
when should you attempt emergency response or rescue? - ANSWER when
backup personnel and evacuation routes have been identified
government authorities are responsible for large-scale public evacuations -
ANSWER true
The purpose of a site control program is to... - ANSWER all of the above
an effective site control program contains key procedures that reduce worker and
public exposure to - ANSWER all of the above
the level of site control needed depends on - ANSWER all of the above
,the serves as a central source of information about the site and can help
personnel plan and organize activities. - ANSWER site map
the safety officer is normally found in the - ANSWER Contamination Reduction
Zone or Support Zone
the support zone is typically has the following: - ANSWER all of the above
what is a hotline? - ANSWER a place that divides the contaminated area from all
other zones
the boundary between the support zone and CRZ is called the - ANSWER
contamination control line
which of the following is not true about site security? - ANSWER site security is
necessary to intimidate the competition
an external communication system between on site and off site personnel is
- ANSWER necessary
verbal communication at a site can be by on site background noise and
the use of personal protective equipment - ANSWER impeded
Two sets of communication systems should be established: and -
ANSWER internal and external
,Exercise in handling drums that are not intact and tightly sealed - ANSWER
extreme caution
until contents can be verified, what should personnel assume that unlabeled
drums contain? - ANSWER hazardous materials
what does the appropriate procedures for handling drums depend on? - ANSWER
drum contents
what may occur during handling of drums and other hazardous waste containers?
- ANSWER accidents
what material noted at the neck of a bottle should be handled as shock sensitive
waste? - ANSWER crystalline
what material do lab packs have in them for cushioning and containment of free
liquids? - ANSWER absorbent
what would be done if a drum containing liquid is too unstable to move because it
may rupture? - ANSWER transfer contents to a structurally sound drum
a bulging drum is considered? - ANSWER under pressure
The goal of is to obtain the data necessary to determine how to safely and
efficiently package and transport the wastes for treatment and/or disposal -
ANSWER characterization
, which government agency regulates transportation? - ANSWER department of
transportation
when possible, material should be charaterized using an: - ANSWER onsite
laboratory
the bulking is located in what area? - ANSWER final staging area
who has the overall responsibility for the safety of all persons involved with entry
operations into confined spaces under their control? - ANSWER supervisor
who is responsible for continuously observing authorized entrants working in a
confined space? - ANSWER safety attendant
who ensures the conditions of a confined space entry permit are met? - ANSWER
supervisor
who must be trained to recognize potential hazards? - ANSWER safety attendant
a confined space must have at least in vertical height - ANSWER 4 feet
Fatalities in confined spaces have resulted from - ANSWER lack of or too
much oxygen, electrical shock, and toxic atmospheres
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
(2025 LATEST)
100% PASS
What does evacuate mean? - ANSWER locate personnel to a safe distance
downwind
what is removing or assisting victims from an area? - ANSWER extricate
when should you attempt emergency response or rescue? - ANSWER when
backup personnel and evacuation routes have been identified
government authorities are responsible for large-scale public evacuations -
ANSWER true
The purpose of a site control program is to... - ANSWER all of the above
an effective site control program contains key procedures that reduce worker and
public exposure to - ANSWER all of the above
the level of site control needed depends on - ANSWER all of the above
,the serves as a central source of information about the site and can help
personnel plan and organize activities. - ANSWER site map
the safety officer is normally found in the - ANSWER Contamination Reduction
Zone or Support Zone
the support zone is typically has the following: - ANSWER all of the above
what is a hotline? - ANSWER a place that divides the contaminated area from all
other zones
the boundary between the support zone and CRZ is called the - ANSWER
contamination control line
which of the following is not true about site security? - ANSWER site security is
necessary to intimidate the competition
an external communication system between on site and off site personnel is
- ANSWER necessary
verbal communication at a site can be by on site background noise and
the use of personal protective equipment - ANSWER impeded
Two sets of communication systems should be established: and -
ANSWER internal and external
,Exercise in handling drums that are not intact and tightly sealed - ANSWER
extreme caution
until contents can be verified, what should personnel assume that unlabeled
drums contain? - ANSWER hazardous materials
what does the appropriate procedures for handling drums depend on? - ANSWER
drum contents
what may occur during handling of drums and other hazardous waste containers?
- ANSWER accidents
what material noted at the neck of a bottle should be handled as shock sensitive
waste? - ANSWER crystalline
what material do lab packs have in them for cushioning and containment of free
liquids? - ANSWER absorbent
what would be done if a drum containing liquid is too unstable to move because it
may rupture? - ANSWER transfer contents to a structurally sound drum
a bulging drum is considered? - ANSWER under pressure
The goal of is to obtain the data necessary to determine how to safely and
efficiently package and transport the wastes for treatment and/or disposal -
ANSWER characterization
, which government agency regulates transportation? - ANSWER department of
transportation
when possible, material should be charaterized using an: - ANSWER onsite
laboratory
the bulking is located in what area? - ANSWER final staging area
who has the overall responsibility for the safety of all persons involved with entry
operations into confined spaces under their control? - ANSWER supervisor
who is responsible for continuously observing authorized entrants working in a
confined space? - ANSWER safety attendant
who ensures the conditions of a confined space entry permit are met? - ANSWER
supervisor
who must be trained to recognize potential hazards? - ANSWER safety attendant
a confined space must have at least in vertical height - ANSWER 4 feet
Fatalities in confined spaces have resulted from - ANSWER lack of or too
much oxygen, electrical shock, and toxic atmospheres
