FST Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Management 2

Question 1

Under NFPA 704, what does a blue diamond quadrant on a hazardous materials placard indicate?

Accepted Answer

Health hazard rating

Answer

The blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 diamond system indicates health hazard, rated on a scale of 0 to 4.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a pre-incident plan for a facility storing hazardous materials?

Accepted Answer

To provide responders with critical site-specific information before an emergency

Answer

Pre-incident plans give firefighters and responders detailed knowledge of hazards, layout, and resources before they arrive at an emergency.

Question 3

Which OSHA standard requires employers to provide hazard communication training and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), 29 CFR 1910.1200, requires SDSs and training for workers handling hazardous chemicals.

Question 4

When inspecting a flammable liquid storage room, what is the maximum quantity of Class I flammable liquids allowed in a single inside storage room without a sprinkler system?

Accepted Answer

250 gallons

Answer

NFPA 30 limits Class I flammable liquids in an unsprinklered inside storage room to 250 gallons.

Question 5

A chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 5 contains information about which topic?

Accepted Answer

Firefighting measures

Answer

SDS Section 5 is dedicated to firefighting measures, including suitable extinguishing agents and special fire hazards.

(FST) Fire Safety Technician Certification Practice Test

(FST) Fire Safety Technician Certification Practice Test

FST Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Management 2