CHMM Emergency Response and Recovery 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'shelter-in-place' as a protective action during a hazmat release?

Accepted Answer

Having people remain indoors with windows/doors closed to reduce exposure

Answer

Shelter-in-place directs people to stay inside buildings with openings sealed to minimize exposure to outdoor contaminants.

Question 2

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) requires that span of control during an emergency be maintained at:

Accepted Answer

1:3 to 1:5 (one supervisor per 3-5 personnel)

Answer

NIMS recommends a span of control ratio of 1:3 to 1:5, with 1:5 being optimal in emergency situations.

Question 3

Under 40 CFR Part 300 (National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan), a 'removal action' is best characterized as:

Accepted Answer

Short-term response to address an immediate threat to health or environment

Answer

A removal action under the NCP is a short-term emergency or time-critical response to immediately threatening conditions.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of conducting a 'hot wash' immediately after a hazmat incident?

Accepted Answer

To conduct an immediate after-action review while events are fresh

Answer

A hot wash is an immediate after-action review conducted at the scene while responders' memories are fresh.

Question 5

When responding to an unknown chemical spill, CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify chemicals, model dispersion, and plan emergency responses

Answer

CAMEO is a suite of software tools used to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies, including chemical identification and modeling.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test