Tcfp HazMat Operations Exam Questions and Answers
Question : 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
- Plan an initial response
- Implement a planned response
- Evaluate the progress
Question : 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
- 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
Question : What does TRACE-MP stand for?
Correct answer: Types of potential harm at Hazardous
Material/WMD incidents.Thermal Radiation Asphyxiation Chemical Etiological Mechanical Psychological/ Psychogenic
Question : The initial response at a HazMat incident is
determined by..
Correct answer: The capabilities and competencies of
available personnel and personal protective equipment
Question : The response objectives at a hazardous
material/WMD incident include...
Correct answer: 1.Evacuation
- Search and Rescue
- Exposure protection/ Isolating the Area
- Defensive control techniques
- Crime scene management and evidence preservation
- Recovery and termination
Question : Describe the response options available for
Evacuation
Correct answer: 1. Full scale evacuation
- Shelter-in-place
- Combination
Question : Describe the response options available for Search
and Rescue
Correct answer: 1. Based on training and equipment
- Risk-benefit analysis (risk a lot to save a lot, risk a little to
save a little)
Question : Describe the response options available for
Exposure protection/Isolating the Area
Correct answer: 1.Establish initial isolation zone
2.Establish protective action distance
- Establish control zones
Question : Describe the response options available for
Defensive Control Techniques
Correct answer: 1. Damming (Overflow or Underflow)
- Diking
- Retention
- Dispersion
- Absorption
- Adsorption
- Dilution
- Dissolution