F-02 Hazardous Materials Awareness Practice Test

Question 1

What is considered a hazardous material in the context of shelter fire safety?

Accepted Answer

Any substance that poses a threat to health, safety, or property when released or mishandled

Answer

Only radioactive materials

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Only materials that are currently on fire

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Hazardous materials are not found in shelters

Question 2

What does the NFPA 704 diamond placard indicate?

Accepted Answer

The type, severity, and special hazards of materials stored in a location

Answer

The building's fire insurance rating

Answer

The building's age and construction type

Answer

The number of fire exits

Question 3

What color on the NFPA 704 diamond indicates flammability hazard?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Blue

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Yellow

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White

Question 4

What is the Fireguard's primary role when a hazardous material spill occurs in a shelter?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the area, prevent others from entering, call 911, and report the spill to building management

Answer

Clean up the spill immediately

Answer

Identify the chemical and neutralize it

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Continue normal patrol and note it in the log

Question 5

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and where should it be located?

Accepted Answer

A document describing chemical hazards, safe handling, and emergency procedures, kept accessible to workers

Answer

A building permit document stored at city hall

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A sheet listing the building's safety features

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An insurance document listing covered materials

Question 6

Which common shelter cleaning product can produce toxic chlorine gas when mixed with ammonia?

Accepted Answer

Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)

Answer

Glass cleaner

Answer

Dish soap

Answer

Floor wax