Hazmat Awareness - Operations

Chapter 8

Knowledge Check

1. The most common type of JED found in the United States is a:
2. Nerve agents:
3. What type of occupancy is MOST likely to be targeted by terrorists?
4. High explosives:
5. What type of explosives are nonmilitary first responders MOST likely to encounter?
6. An industrial chemical that is toxic at a certain concentration and is produced in quantities exceeding 30 tons (30.5 tom1es) per year at one facility is called a(an):
7. When identifying IEDs, responders should be cautious of any:
8. Unexplained patterns or sudden onset of similar, nontraumatic and non-infectious illnesses or death may indicate a possible __ attack.
9. What organization heads U.S. government agencies in investigating and attempting to prevent terrorist attacks on U.S. soil?
10. What is an indicator of a biological attack?
11. Any device (other than a nuclear explosive device), specifically designed to disseminate radioactive material to cause destruction, damage, or injury, is called a:
12. Unusually colored smoke or flames combined with unusually fast burning fires may indicate:
13. At biologic attack incidents, isolation and containment issues will primarily involve:
14. What should you do if you spot or suspect a booby trap or secondary device?
15. Sarin (GB) and Soman (GD) are examples of __ agents.
16. An electromagnetic pulse may indicate a:
17. If you smell freshly cut hay in an urban setting, you should suspect the presence of:
18. Mustard agents and arsenical vesicants:
19. What types of explosives commonly take the form of a white crystal or powder that must be mixed with a fuel source?
20. Orphaned hazardous materials may be an issue during terrorist attacks and: