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  • Which of the following rail cars would be classified as non-pressurized?
  • Which group benefits most from the NFPA 704 marking system?
  • A road trailer containing multiple pressure vessels into a single unit is called
  • Shipping papers for rail transport are called.
  • Which radiation particle is pure energy waves?
  • Which product control method utilizes material that the hazardous material will cling to the outer edges of, but will not soak in?
  • NFPA 704 is designed for which group?
  • Hazmat Level 2 incidents may require assistance from which assets?
  • DOT packing group 1 represents the
  • Permeation is defined as:
  • In the DOT ERG, which color section would you use to locate a chemical name if you know the UN ID number?
  • A carboy is typically made of glass, plastic, or steel and holds how many gallons?
  • Diking is defined as?
  • Which of the following is one level higher than a standard work uniform?
  • HMIS system is designed for which group?
  • Which radiation particle has no mass?
  • Which statement about dilution is true?
  • Which document should you consult to ensure PPE compatibility when selecting gear?
  • Which container code describes an egg-shaped container?
  • What is the typical carboy capacity?
  • Which cooling system utilizes chilled packs in a vest-like garment to reduce the core temperature of the wearer?
  • Chemical protective clothing can fail through which modes?
  • What container has a working pressure of 24.5 psi to 100 psi?
  • Penetration is defined as:
  • What does the I in the SIN acronym stand for?
  • Container 12 is used for acids or bases and has which shape?
  • Container 06 is shaped how?
  • Dry bulk containers are shaped how?
  • Excepted radiation packaging is described as:
  • Which type of road trailer carries cryogenic materials and commonly has "puffs" of vapors releasing
  • Vapor suppression is achieved by which method?
  • What is the maximum volume for a non bulk shipment?
  • Industrial radiation packaging is described as:
  • Which DOT hazard class is associated with radioactivity?
  • What is the acceptable pressure range for IM-102 intermodal containers (IMO Type 2)?
  • This round container is generally V-Shaped and carries dry goods. What is it commonly called?
  • Which foam type is recommended for ethanol or alcohol-based liquids?
  • What is the PRIMARY use of the NFPA 704 marking system?
  • The material that remains after a process of manufacturing activity has used a material is called.
  • Retention is defined as?
  • Which term describes a container used for bulk liquids, typically greater than 119 gallons?
  • What container is 8 feet long and 3 feet wide and typically contains products like chlorine?
  • What type of foam is best for ethanol or alcohol based liquids?
  • Which level of protective equipment is described as Level A: air tight, vapor resistant garment; highest protection; requires assistance to don and doff?
  • ________ is a barrier created in a waterway or depression
  • Safety Data Sheets provide which of the following types of information?
  • What level of hazardous materials incident presents the lowest level of threat to the public and responders?
  • Excepted packaging is described as:
  • Dry bulk containers are shaped as which?
  • Which statement best describes the primary difference between level B and level C chemical protective garments?
  • Reacting monomers in a chain reaction is called?
  • This cargo container has a round or horseshoe-shaped tank and may be insulated. Which designation is this container?
  • CANUTEC is a Canadian chemical hotline.
  • Container 38 is designed for cryogenic service; where is the control housing located?
  • What term describes the act of keeping a hazardous material from spreading to an unwanted location?
  • Which intermodal type has the pressure range 100 to 600 PSI?
  • Which document is commonly used to convey hazardous material information for rail shipments?
  • What is a major benefit of utilizing the incident command system during the hazardous materials incidents
  • Type B packaging is designed to withstand what?
  • Where is the emergency shut off located on an MC 331 cargo tank?
  • A ton container is about 8 feet long and 3 feet in diameter and holds 2000 pounds of what type of substance?
  • Which packaging is described as used for low-level radiation shipments with an inner vessel of glass, plastics or metal and an outer container of plastic, rubber or vermiculite?
  • Low pressure rail is less than
  • What type of road trailer contains multiple pressure vessels attached together
  • Which PPE level provides a splash resistant garment with SCBA bottle?
  • The EVADE acronym is used in describing what type of hazard?
  • Which type of foam will not dissolve in polar solvents?
  • Which term describes the chemical process by which small units join to form long chain molecules?
  • Which scenario best illustrates Hazmat Level 2?
  • Type A packaging is described as:
  • High temperature protective clothing (proximity suits) provides protection against which hazard?
  • Botulism is considered to be ______, meaning that it is capable of causing illness by introducing pathogens into the host.
  • Which DOT hazard class is assigned to radioactive materials?
  • Alcohol resistant foam is used for liquids such as
  • Which term describes the material left after a manufacturing process that is considered a waste?
  • Which statement is true about Type A packaging as described?
  • The phase change cooling system is used to achieve what primary effect for the wearer?
  • High expansion foam use for volume is applicable to which location?
  • Type B packaging is described as:
  • Emergency shut offs for containers are located at which locations?
  • DOT hazard class 2 corresponds to:
  • Which container holds more than 119 gallons of liquid product?
  • Which DOT hazard class corresponds to poison or toxic materials?
  • SETIQ is Mexican chemical hotline.
  • The Incident Command System is scalable and can be expanded or contracted based on incident size
  • What does the RED diamond of the NFPA 704 marking system indicate?
  • What is the term for hazardous materials under the UN model?
  • Which topics are typically included in Safety Data Sheets?
  • What type of container typically has a box like frame attached for moving and transport?
  • In hazmat response, what does SIN stand for?
  • Railroad boxcars are categorized as
  • Which description correctly identifies a dry bulk cargo tank?
  • Which product control method can only be used after the identity and chemical properties of the product are known?
  • In an MC 331 cargo tank, the emergency shut off is located at which position?
  • Aqueous film forming foam is used for?
  • Which statement best describes the use of a ton container in hazmat logistics?
  • Hazmat Level 1 incidents are typically handled at which level?
  • Which packaging type is used for small quantities of higher levels of radiation and uses an outer container with an inner container?
  • Which DOT hazard class includes oxidizers or organic peroxides?
  • Which statement about Y-Ton cylinders is true?
  • Which PPE level is described as a splash resistant garment with APR cannister?
  • The non bulk designation applies to containers with capacity of less than how many gallons?
  • Industrial packaging is described as:
  • Which DOT hazard class is defined as Flammable solids?
  • Which body parts are most susceptible to heat and cold injuries?
  • DOT placards are located where?
  • Which term describes the ability of protective clothing to resist chemical attack but may fail due to mechanical wear or aging?
  • DOT placards are located on which part of the transport configuration?
  • High expansion foam is used for
  • Which chemicals are typically stored in a Y-Ton cylinder?
  • Which container type is round, horseshoe-shaped and may be insulated, used for hazardous liquids?
  • Which intermodal container type is classified as CRYOGENIC?
  • Container 31 describes which feature?
  • Absorption in product control is performed by?
  • Which of the following correctly describes the Level 3 hazmat incident?
  • Which action does not fit the expectations of people operating at the awareness level?
  • Which type of foam is occasionally referred to as dry foam and is utilized when large volumes of foam are required?
  • The EVADE acronym in hazmat response is used for which type of devices?
  • Alcohol resistant foam is designed to resist dissolution in which solvents?
  • What type of rail car is referred to as "SPECIAL USE"
  • Which container designed for chlorine is approximately eight feet long and three feet wide?
  • What container is typically a smaller diameter and has reinforcement rings around the sides?
  • Which system is designed primarily for workers and communicates hazards in the workplace?
  • SETIQ serves which country?
  • What does a ton container hold?
  • DOT packing groups: which number indicates the highest danger?
  • Which statement best describes a use case for proximity suits?
  • Which DOT hazard class is designated as miscellaneous (everything else)?
  • Which foam is designed for large volumes and is sometimes called dry foam?
  • Chemtrec is?
  • Which container is designed primarily for moving and transport, often with a box-like frame?
  • What numbers are located on an NFPA 704 marking system?
  • Dilution can only be used when
  • Alcohol resistant foam is specifically used for which group of liquids?
  • In the DOT ERG, which color section is used to locate chemical names by UN ID?
  • Vapor dispersion involves which action?
  • This type of packaging for low level shipments of radiation is characterized by an inner vessel of glass, plastics or metal and an outer container of plastic, rubber or vermiculite.
  • Level D protective equipment is best described as?
  • DOT packing groups: which number indicates the lowest danger?
  • What type of rail tank car typically operates @ less than 25 psi
  • Damming, diking, diversion and vapor dispersion are forms of which mitigation process?
  • Degradation is defined as:
  • A disease like small pox or the plague is described as
  • How does gamma radiation differ from alpha radiation?
  • Which container is described as 8 feet long and 3 feet in diameter, capable of holding about 2000 pounds of compressed, liquified gas?
  • Which DOT hazard class covers poison or toxic materials?
  • DOT hazard class 1 corresponds to:
  • Which DOT hazard class is described as corrosives (acid or base)?
  • Aqueous film forming foam is used for?
  • Which statement about smallpox is true?
  • Which technique requires being very close to the product?
  • A barrier created on a roadway, sidewalk, or floor is best described as a
  • Which container code is cryogenic service?
  • A Y-Ton cylinder is used to store chemicals such as which substances?
  • Which intermodal type corresponds to SPEC 51?
  • Which action is NOT appropriate for awareness-level responders during a hazardous materials incident?
  • What is the difference between level "b" and level "c" chemical protective garments
  • What term describes collecting spilled product in a less hazardous area?
  • Which DOT hazard class is corrosives (acid or base)?
  • Pressure rail is over
  • SPEC 51 intermodal containers (IMO Type 5) have what pressure range?
  • Which PPE level uses a splash resistant garment with APR cannister?
  • Which DOT hazard class corresponds to flammable liquids?
  • What is the difference between alpha radiation and beta radiation?
  • Which statement about Level D protective equipment is accurate according to the provided descriptions?
  • What is the acceptable pressure range for IM-101 intermodal containers (IMO Type 1)?
  • How many Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are there?
  • Type A packaging inner container materials are:
  • Which level of hazmat incident requires federal assistance?
  • Damming is defined as?
  • What container is commonly constructed of plastic and surrounded by a metal outer frame?
  • Diversion is defined as?
  • NFPA 704 is designed for first responders with color-coded hazard rating.
  • What should be used when selecting the right PPR?
  • Which term best describes a barrier created on a roadway, sidewalk, or floor?
  • Describe vapor dispersion.
  • Container 07 is shaped how?
  • IMO TYPE 7 containers are classified as which cargo type?
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