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Hazmat Awareness - Operations
Chapter 8
Knowledge Check
1.
When identifying IEDs, responders should be cautious of any:
trash bag.
round object.
see-thru plastic bottles.
item that is out of context or seems unusual.
2.
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):
poisonous chemical (PC).
toxic industrial material (TIM).
industrial toxic chemical (ITC).
highly regulated toxic material (HRTM).
3.
Mustard agents and arsenical vesicants:
attack and cause tissue damage to lungs.
kill quickly by attacking the nervous system.
burn and blister the skin or any other part of the body they contact.
prevent red blood cells from carrying oxygen to other cells in the body.
4.
The most common type of JED found in the United States is a:
pipe bomb.
tennis ball bomb.
plastic bottle bomb.
carbon dioxide grenade.
5.
If you smell freshly cut hay in an urban setting, you should suspect the presence of:
Sarin, a nerve agent.
phosgene, a choking agent.
any of the riot control agents.
hydrogen cyanide, a blood agent.
6.
What types of explosives commonly take the form of a white crystal or powder that must be mixed with a fuel source?
Nitrate-based
Fluorine-based
Chlorate-based
Peroxide-based
7.
Unusually colored smoke or flames combined with unusually fast burning fires may indicate:
a nuclear explosion.
an explosive device.
a biological weapon.
radiological contamination.
8.
Any device (other than a nuclear explosive device), specifically designed to disseminate radioactive material to cause destruction, damage, or injury, is called a:
radiation enhancer (RE).
radiation-emitting device (RED).
radiological-dispersal device (RRD).
radiological-dispersal weapon (RDW).
9.
At biologic attack incidents, isolation and containment issues will primarily involve:
managing infected victims.
using universal precautions.
getting everyone out of the area.
making plans for follow-up with victims.
10.
What type of occupancy is MOST likely to be targeted by terrorists?
An airport
A rural farm
A private residence
An old building with no historical significance
11.
What type of explosives are nonmilitary first responders MOST likely to encounter?
Mining explosives
Mortars or grenades
Antipersonnel mines
Improvised Explosive Materials
12.
What is an indicator of a biological attack?
Unexplained odors or tastes
Unusually colored smoke or flames
Unexplained vapor clouds, mists, and plumes
Casualty distribution aligned with wind direction
13.
Unexplained patterns or sudden onset of similar, nontraumatic and non-infectious illnesses or death may indicate a possible __ attack.
chemical
explosive
incendiary
biological/etiological
14.
High explosives:
only have a low-pressure phase.
only have a positive-pressure phase.
do not require an oxidizing component.
detonate faster than the speed of sound.
15.
What should you do if you spot or suspect a booby trap or secondary device?
Try to disarm it.
Sample it for evidence.
Move it to a secure location.
Contact bomb squad personnel.
16.
Sarin (GB) and Soman (GD) are examples of __ agents.
blood
nerve
blister
choking
17.
An electromagnetic pulse may indicate a:
dirty bomb.
suicide bomb.
nuclear attack.
radiological attack.
18.
What organization heads U.S. government agencies in investigating and attempting to prevent terrorist attacks on U.S. soil?
FBI
EPA
IAFC
AFTE
19.
Nerve agents:
have a pungent unique odor.
attack the cardiovascular system.
are liquids at ambient temperatures.
are absorbed only through the respiratory system.
20.
Orphaned hazardous materials may be an issue during terrorist attacks and:
natural disasters.
training exercises.
legal hazmat dumps.
in medical occupations.
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