Fire fighter Chapter 33 Quiz

​A fully encapsulated suit is part of Level __________ protective clothing. Select one: A. B B. C C. A D. D

​__________ is the most important element of PPE for hazardous materials responders. Select one: A. Vapor protection B. Thermal protection C. Respiratory protection D. Splash protection

​A Level _____ chemical-protective suit is designed to protect the wearer from gases, vapors, and liquids. Select one: A. B B. D C. C D. A

​Early responders should establish a plan for decontamination at: Select one: A. all incidents. B. incidents involving gases or vapors. C. incidents that will likely involve direct contact with the material. D. incidents involving offensive operations.

​If it is necessary to isolate a hazardous materials incident, it will also be necessary to: Select one: A. take protective actions. B. deny entry. C. evacuate. D. contain the material.

​Level __________ protective equipment is required when working with highly toxic vapors. Select one: A. A B. C C. D D. B

​The __________ threshold limit value sets a maximum concentration above which no exposure of any duration should be permitted. Select one: A. ceiling B. short-term exposure limit C. permissible exposure limit D. maximum exposure limit

​What is the term for the amount of solute dissolved in a given amount of solution? Select one: A. Diffusion B. pH C. Concentration D. Dispersion

​Which of the following is a critical factor in determining the appropriate level of PPE? Select one: A. The physical state and characteristics of the material B. The availability of protective gear C. The experience of the fire fighters on hand D. The responders' experience with this material

​Which of the following is a defensive action? Select one: A. Plugging B. Patching C. Diking D. Product transfer

​Which of the following values is the maximum concentration to which an adult can be exposed 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week? Select one: A. Ceiling level B. Long-term exposure limit C. Working exposure limit D. Time-weighted average

​For which situation will structural firefighting protective clothing provide you with adequate protection? Select one: A. When there are high atmospheric concentrations of the material B. None of these is correct. C. When you will be exposed to splashes of the material D. When you will have to handle the material

​How can a thermal imaging camera be useful at a hazardous materials spill? Select one: A. To detect the direction of travel of a plume B. To indicate the level of material remaining in a container C. To assist in material identification D. To predict the direction of travel of vapor or smoke

​Relocation of people who are threatened by a potential hazard is called: Select one: A. isolation. B. rescue. C. decontamination. D. evacuation.

​The use of Level __________ protective clothing should be used only in situations where there is no atmospheric hazard. Select one: A. D B. A C. B D. C

​What is a primary advantage of a supplied-air respirator? Select one: A. Eliminates the need to carry an air cylinder B. Provides greater mobility C. Reduces weight and bulk for the wearer D. Is less susceptible to mechanical damage

​What is the term for a person having a radioactive material on his or her clothing? Select one: A. Contact B. Contamination C. Exposure D. Absorption

​Which is the best example of secondary contamination? Select one: A. Exposure to alpha radiation from broken transport packaging B. Contact occurring during operations by emergency personnel to resolve the incident C. Contact with material outside of its containment vessel or packaging D. Contact with runoff from firefighting operations on an ignited material

​Which of the following statements about air-purifying respirators is correct? Select one: A. They use a closed-circuit system. B. They are supplied by a low-pressure hose connected to a remote air supply. C. A filter must be selected based on the specific contaminant. D. The catalytic type may be used in low oxygen.

​Which type of breathing apparatus is equipped with an escape cylinder? Select one: A. Powered air-purifying respirator B. Open-circuit SCBA C. Supplied-air respirator D. Closed-circuit SCBA