AQS Emergency Response & Preparedness 2

Question 1

Under NIMS (National Incident Management System), who holds ultimate responsibility for all incident objectives during an air quality emergency?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

Answer

The Incident Commander is responsible for all incident objectives and overall management under ICS/NIMS.

Question 2

Which federal regulation requires facilities storing hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities to submit Risk Management Plans that include air quality emergency scenarios?

Accepted Answer

Clean Air Act Section 112(r)

Answer

CAA Section 112(r) established the Risk Management Program requiring RMPs for facilities with listed chemicals above threshold quantities.

Question 3

During a toxic chemical release, the ALOHA dispersion model uses which primary input to calculate the Threat Zone?

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric stability class and wind speed

Answer

ALOHA requires atmospheric stability class and wind speed as key meteorological inputs to compute toxic concentration zones.

Question 4

A 'shelter-in-place' order during an airborne chemical release is MOST effective when building air exchange rates are:

Accepted Answer

Less than 0.5 air changes per hour

Answer

Tightly sealed buildings with low air exchange rates (<0.5 ACH) significantly reduce indoor infiltration of outdoor contaminants during shelter-in-place.

Question 5

Which document in an emergency response plan specifies the phone numbers, roles, and escalation order for notifying regulatory agencies after an air quality incident?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Notification Procedure

Answer

The Emergency Notification Procedure outlines contact lists, escalation chains, and regulatory reporting requirements for incidents.

(AQS) Air Quality Specialist Certification Practice Test

(AQS) Air Quality Specialist Certification Practice Test

AQS Emergency Response & Preparedness 2