Hazardous Materials Awareness Army 74D Practice Test

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• Which statement best describes a 5.2 type G material?
• What is the purpose of establishing hot, warm, and cold zones in a HazMat incident?
• Which division describes extremely insensitive articles with no mass explosion hazard (squib)?
• Solid containers for hazardous materials are commonly which types?
• Which classification covers flammable liquids?
• Infectious Substances are categorized under which Class and Division?
• Which PPE level provides the highest protection during HazMat incidents?
• What is the first action you should take to contain a HazMat spill?
• How is the notification process defined?
• Which term is regulated by UN model codes and regulations?
• Which document should responders consult to identify immediate actions, PPE recommendations, and evacuation distances?
• What is the primary form of air shipping papers?
• Class 9 designates which type of hazard?
• Which statement best describes hazmat markings?
• BLEVE hazard relates to which phenomenon?
• Shipping papers follow a specific sequence. Which option correctly describes the ISHP sequence?
• Name three immediate actions you should take when approaching a suspected HazMat incident.
• What does the white section in the NFPA 704 diamond indicate?
• Division 4.3 hazard is best described as covering which of the following?
• What is the role of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) in an initial HazMat incident assessment?
• What does the packaging group indicate on HazMat shipping papers?
• Which statement about HazMat exposure reporting is NOT correct?
• Radioactive materials containers are packaged according to which categories?
• Which item is NOT listed as a visual indicator of chemical actions?
• Hazardous material is defined by which standard?
• Which statement best identifies the division of fireworks hazard?
• Which division describes mass explosion hazard extremely insensitive (prilled ammonium nitrate with fuel)?
• Which statement correctly describes 5.2 Type A materials?
• What information does the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) primarily provide?
• What does 'packaging group' indicate in HazMat classification?
• Which practice does NOT contribute to cross-contamination control?
• Which types of containers are commonly used for HazMat packaging in Army operations?
• ORM-D describes what kind of hazard?
• When reading a label, what does a four-digit UN number provide?
• What action should you take if you witness a HazMat incident aboard a vehicle you are driving?
• Which of the following describes the typical HazMat exposure routes?
• Where would you find placard information in the ERG?
• Which hazard is most associated with liquid containers?
• Which item is NOT typically found on a HazMat shipping paper?
• Which statement best describes a 5.2 type F material?
• Which division describes minor explosion hazard with no blast or projection hazard (fireworks)?
• Which is an example of Class 7 material?
• What is the purpose of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and when is it used in HazMat awareness?
• Highly hazardous chemicals are defined by possessing which properties?
• Which statement describes protective actions during hazmat incidents?
• Which division corresponds to flammable gas at 68 degrees (propane)?
• Gross decontamination is defined as which of the following?
• Class 7 designates which type of hazard?
• Division 6.2 encompasses which substances?
• Which statement best defines a pyrophoric material?
• The agency historically used to cover 9 classes of hazardous materials is which?
• Why is it important to maintain situational awareness during HazMat incidents?
• Division 5.2 refers to which type of material?
• Class 6 hazards include which of the following?
• Which hazard class is associated with acetone, gasoline, and similar solvents?
• Where is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) typically located?
• Placards are used to identify hazard class. Which term completes the sentence: Each hazard class has a specific __________ that identifies the material's class?
• Compared with many other container types, liquid containers typically have which end geometry?
• Which division indicates projection hazard (aerial flares)?
• To reference the chemical name in the ERG, you would consult which pages?
• What information is typically included in the markings on the outer packaging of hazardous materials?
• Acetone has a flash point no more than 140°F. How is it classified?
• Dangerous goods are regulated by which set of codes and regulations?
• Which action does NOT contribute to cross-contamination control in PPE use?
• What is the ERG primarily used for in hazardous materials incidents?
• Solid containers for hazardous materials are typically what?
• Which statement about Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is correct?
• Cryogenic containers are designed to transport which type of cargo?
• Which statement correctly describes 5.2 Type C materials?
• Which statement best explains why HazMat materials should be segregated during storage?
• In NFPA 704, what does the blue (left) section represent?
• What is a UN number and why is it important for HazMat responders?
• What is the difference between a hazard label and a placard?
• BLEVE concerns are associated with which type of container?
• Which of the following is NOT part of typical HazMat exposure reporting in the Army policy?
• Which division describes nonflammable, nonpoisonous gas at cryogenic conditions with 40.6 psi or greater at 68 degrees (argon)?
• What should you do to isolate a HazMat spill before responders arrive?
• Class 5 hazards are primarily associated with which substances and outcomes?
• What action should you take immediately if HazMat spills on your clothing?
• Name the four NFPA 704 hazard codes and what the colors roughly indicate.
• Which shipping papers are used for rail transport?
• Which item is NOT a component of Division 4.1 flammable solids?
• Which of the following is an ignition source?
• What should be done if you cannot identify a HazMat substance from labels and markings?
• A good demonstration of HazMat reporting to the chain of command is to:
• Which action is part of the zone control concept?
• Wetted explosives: Wetting explosives with alcohol or water does what?
• If exposure persists after decontamination, what should you do?
• Delayed effects are best described as which of the following?
• Division 4.2 covers which type of materials?
• Which action focuses on stopping spills from migrating by controlling flow at the source?
• Class 1 shipments are associated with which hazard?
• Which of the following is an ignition source that involves friction?
• Which statement accurately describes corrosive HazMat risk?
• Which of the following is NOT an energy release type that can present a threat?
• Which packaging types are used for radioactive materials?
• Division 5.1 refers to which type of material?
• NFPA 1072 is the standard associated with which topic?
• What should you do with decon effluent after HazMat decontamination?
• Pipelines transport which materials?
• Which action would best maintain PPE effectiveness by preventing contamination?
• Which division describes fire hazard with minor blast or projection hazard (propellant explosives)?
• What is the purpose of the white section in the NFPA 704 diamond?
• What is the difference between corrosive and non-corrosive HazMat?
• A liquid with a flash point no more than 140°F is classified as what?
• Acute health effects are described as which of the following?
• Diesel is classified as which type of liquid?
• Which of the following is a sensory indicator of chemical reactions?
• In the ERG, ID numbers are found in which pages?
• Chlorine is an example of which hazard type?
• BLEVE stands for what?
• Which statement correctly describes Division 4.1 contents?
• Which material is commonly classified as spontaneously combustible (pyrophoric or self-heating)?
• WMD stands for which concept in hazardous materials context?
• Which set of elements is typically found on a HazMat shipping paper?
• Which division covers gases poisonous by inhalation?
• Which of the following are among the common symptoms of inhalation HazMat exposure?
• Why should you not smell, taste, or touch HazMat substances?
• What information does the NFPA 704 diamond convey at a glance?
• Which DOT hazard class corresponds to flammable liquids?
• Define hot zone, warm zone, and cold zone in a HazMat incident.
• Extremely hazardous substances must be reported to which agency?
• Which items are described as 3.9 inches square-on-point diamonds?
• Readily combustible solids are described as:
• Which agency would regulate Highly Hazardous Chemicals for worker safety?
• Acute health effects are defined as which of the following?
• Corrosive materials belong to which class?
• What is the purpose of absorbent material during a HazMat spill?
• Which sequence correctly describes the steps to take if HazMat spills on clothing?
• Which of the following is a visual indicator of a potential chemical release event?
• Division 6.1 includes which type of hazardous materials?
• Which technique is used to isolate a hazard on the scene?
• Which pages contain identification numbers in the ERG?
• Which description corresponds to 5.2 Type D materials?
• Which pages are used to reference the name of materials in the ERG?
• Which statement about 5.2 categories E, F, and G is true?
• What is the purpose of cross-contamination control in PPE use?
• What does BLEVE stand for?
• Phosphorus is an example of which hazard category?
• Division 4.3 hazard covers which type of materials?
• Which statement best describes a 5.2 type E material?
• Hazardous waste is regulated under RCRA by which federal agency?
• Which color on the NFPA 704 diamond indicates the health hazard?
• How can you minimize environmental impact during a HazMat spill?
• Which statement about the Global Harmonized System is true?
• How should unknown chemical odors be treated in the field?
• Class 5 materials are primarily associated with which hazards?
• What is typically required regarding reporting HazMat exposures in the Army?
• Container profile is referenced in which pages?
• Cryogenic containers are designed to transport which type of cargo?
• Which statement correctly describes 5.2 Type A materials?
• Which shipping papers are used for highway transport?
• What are water shipping papers used for?
• ORM-D refers to which concept?
• After exposure to HazMat, how long should you flush the skin with water?
• Which practice uses absorbent materials to manage a spill and reduce water contamination?
• Which statement best defines a self-heating material?
• Pipeline markers are metal signs placed adjacent to and above a hazmat pipeline to indicate the pipeline's ________?
• Division 2.1 refers to which type of material?
• What are the three categories rated in the NEPA 704 system?
• Which statement best describes a HazMat shipping paper?
• Which of the following is the primary role of a placard?
• Which statement about the Global Harmonized System (GHS) is true?
• Division 1.5 refers to which hazard description?
• Self-reactive materials are:
• Which statement about UN/NA numbers is true?
• Name a common health hazard route of exposure to HazMat.
• Which statement about the NEPA 704 system is correct?
• Which resource helps quickly identify hazards at a transportation site?
• Which statement best describes military markings as they pertain to hazardous materials?
• What is the primary purpose of Hazardous Materials Awareness training for Army personnel?
• In Class 2, the major hazard is BLEVE. Which term corresponds to BLEVE?
• Which statement correctly describes 5.2 Type B materials?
• What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook?
• Which term describes health effects that are long-term or recurring?
• Division 2.3 hazards are characterized as:
• Communication methods are covered in which procedures and what training is required?
• Which of the following is listed as an energy release form that can present a threat in hazmat incidents?
• What information can be obtained from a HazMat shipping paper during an incident?
• How should you respond to a suspicious package on an installation?
• What is the typical sequence for scene actions: isolate, notify, decon, and dispose?
• In the NEPA 704 rating system, what does the letter W indicate on the label?
• Division 1.6 refers to which hazard?
• Why is it important to wear appropriate PPE when handling a HazMat spill?
• Which is a sensory indicator of chemical reactions?
• Hazardous substance is regulated by which agency?
• Hazardous chemicals pose risk to employees; which agency regulates safety guidance and worker protection?
• What should you do if your PPE becomes damaged or compromised during a HazMat incident?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended HazMat reporting action to the chain of command?
• Where is the container profile information located in the ERG?
• Which statement correctly describes 5.2 Type B materials?
• Which of the following is NOT a route of entry for hazardous substances?
• What is the difference between a hazard label and a placard in HazMat terminology?
• Which division indicates mass explosion hazard (TNT)?
• How should you handle a small spill of a non-volatile liquid on a clean surface?
• Which color in NFPA 704 represents the flammability hazard?
• Where on the ERG would you find information about the materials transportation placard?
• Which term from the list is regulated by UN model codes and regulations?
• Why should responders maintain situational awareness and avoid unnecessary exposure?
• Which agency must be notified for extremely hazardous substances?
• Which indicators may appear in the white section of the NFPA 704 diamond?
• Chronic health effects are defined as which of the following?
• Which option is NOT a recommended way to prevent HazMat spills from entering water sources?
• Which statement accurately differentiates Division 5.1 and 5.2?
• Why is segregation important when storing HazMat?
• Which measure primarily establishes a physical boundary to prevent HazMat spills from reaching water sources?
• Which route of entry describes absorption through the skin?
• Which is a mechanism of harm for hazardous materials?
• What is the role of the Incident Command System (ICS) for awareness personnel during a HazMat incident?