TCFP HAZMAT OPERATIONS EXAM STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED
The response objectives at a hazardous material/WMD incident include... --
CORRECT ANSWER--1.Evacuation
2. Search and Rescue
3. Exposure protection/ Isolating the Area
4. Defensive control techniques
5. Crime scene management and evidence preservation
6. Recovery and termination
Describe the response options available for Evacuation --CORRECT
ANSWER--1. Full scale evacuation
2. Shelter-in-place
3. Combination
Describe the response options available for Search and Rescue --CORRECT
ANSWER--1. Based on training and equipment
2. Risk-benefit analysis (risk a lot to save a lot, risk a little to save a little)
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,Describe the response options available for Exposure protection/Isolating the
Area --CORRECT ANSWER--1.Establish initial isolation zone
2.Establish protective action distance
3. Establish control zones
Describe the response options available for Defensive Control Techniques --
CORRECT ANSWER--1. Damming (Overflow or Underflow)
2. Diking
3. Retention
4. Dispersion
5. Absorption
6. Adsorption
7. Dilution
8. Dissolution
9. Diversion
10. Vapor dispersion
11. Vapor suppression
12. Ventilation
13. Remote valve shutoff
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,When responding to hazardous materials/WMD incidents Operations level
responders shall be able to preform the following task... --CORRECT
ANSWER--1. Analyze a HazMat incident to determine the scope of the
problem
2. Plan an initial response
3. Implement a planned response
4. Evaluate the progress
Analyzing a hazardous material incident to determine the scope of the problem
involves... --CORRECT ANSWER--1. Surveying the incident to identify
containers and materials involved, determine if wether hazardous material has
been released and evaluate the surrounding conditions
2. Collect hazard and response information from SDS, CHEMTREC and
shipping/manufacturer contracts
3.Predict the behavior of Hazardous materials and its container
4.Estimate the potential harm through TRACE-MP
What does TRACE-MP stand for? --CORRECT ANSWER--Types of potential
harm at Hazardous Material/WMD incidents.
Thermal
Radiation
Asphyxiation
Chemical
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, Etiological
Mechanical
Psychological/ Psychogenic
The initial response at a HazMat incident is determined by.. --CORRECT
ANSWER--The capabilities and competencies of available personnel and
personal protective equipment
What is Damming... --CORRECT ANSWER--Physical method of confinement
by which barriers are constructed to prevent or reduce the quantity of liquid
flowing into the environment. Consists of constructing a barrier across a
waterway to stop/control the product flow and pick up liquid or solid
contaminants
What is Underflow Damming ... --CORRECT ANSWER--Spill control tactic
used to trap floating lighter than water materials behind the dam. Dam is
constructed in a manner that allows uncontaminated water to flow unobstructed
under the dam while keeping the contaminant behind the dam.
What is Overflow Damming... --CORRECT ANSWER--Spill control tactic
used to trap sinking heavier than water materials behind the dam. With the
product trapped, uncontaminated water is allowed to flow unobstructed over the
top of the dam.
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GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED
The response objectives at a hazardous material/WMD incident include... --
CORRECT ANSWER--1.Evacuation
2. Search and Rescue
3. Exposure protection/ Isolating the Area
4. Defensive control techniques
5. Crime scene management and evidence preservation
6. Recovery and termination
Describe the response options available for Evacuation --CORRECT
ANSWER--1. Full scale evacuation
2. Shelter-in-place
3. Combination
Describe the response options available for Search and Rescue --CORRECT
ANSWER--1. Based on training and equipment
2. Risk-benefit analysis (risk a lot to save a lot, risk a little to save a little)
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,Describe the response options available for Exposure protection/Isolating the
Area --CORRECT ANSWER--1.Establish initial isolation zone
2.Establish protective action distance
3. Establish control zones
Describe the response options available for Defensive Control Techniques --
CORRECT ANSWER--1. Damming (Overflow or Underflow)
2. Diking
3. Retention
4. Dispersion
5. Absorption
6. Adsorption
7. Dilution
8. Dissolution
9. Diversion
10. Vapor dispersion
11. Vapor suppression
12. Ventilation
13. Remote valve shutoff
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,When responding to hazardous materials/WMD incidents Operations level
responders shall be able to preform the following task... --CORRECT
ANSWER--1. Analyze a HazMat incident to determine the scope of the
problem
2. Plan an initial response
3. Implement a planned response
4. Evaluate the progress
Analyzing a hazardous material incident to determine the scope of the problem
involves... --CORRECT ANSWER--1. Surveying the incident to identify
containers and materials involved, determine if wether hazardous material has
been released and evaluate the surrounding conditions
2. Collect hazard and response information from SDS, CHEMTREC and
shipping/manufacturer contracts
3.Predict the behavior of Hazardous materials and its container
4.Estimate the potential harm through TRACE-MP
What does TRACE-MP stand for? --CORRECT ANSWER--Types of potential
harm at Hazardous Material/WMD incidents.
Thermal
Radiation
Asphyxiation
Chemical
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, Etiological
Mechanical
Psychological/ Psychogenic
The initial response at a HazMat incident is determined by.. --CORRECT
ANSWER--The capabilities and competencies of available personnel and
personal protective equipment
What is Damming... --CORRECT ANSWER--Physical method of confinement
by which barriers are constructed to prevent or reduce the quantity of liquid
flowing into the environment. Consists of constructing a barrier across a
waterway to stop/control the product flow and pick up liquid or solid
contaminants
What is Underflow Damming ... --CORRECT ANSWER--Spill control tactic
used to trap floating lighter than water materials behind the dam. Dam is
constructed in a manner that allows uncontaminated water to flow unobstructed
under the dam while keeping the contaminant behind the dam.
What is Overflow Damming... --CORRECT ANSWER--Spill control tactic
used to trap sinking heavier than water materials behind the dam. With the
product trapped, uncontaminated water is allowed to flow unobstructed over the
top of the dam.
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