FST Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Management 3

Question 1

A fire inspector finds a warehouse storing 600 gallons of acetone, a Class IB flammable liquid. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Issue a notice of violation for exceeding allowable quantity without proper safeguards

Answer

Acetone stored in quantities exceeding code-allowable limits without required safeguards (sprinklers, ventilation, etc.) constitutes a code violation requiring corrective action.

Question 2

Under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), what pictogram represents a material that is an acute oral toxin (Category 1–3)?

Accepted Answer

Skull and crossbones

Answer

The skull and crossbones GHS pictogram (GHS06) denotes acute toxicity categories 1–3 for oral, dermal, or inhalation routes.

Question 3

What is the purpose of secondary containment in hazardous materials storage areas?

Accepted Answer

To contain spills and prevent them from spreading to the environment

Answer

Secondary containment (dikes, berms, or curbs) captures spills or leaks to prevent environmental contamination and reduce fire spread.

Question 4

Which class of hazardous materials placard (DOT) is required on a vehicle transporting more than 1,001 pounds of a flammable solid?

Accepted Answer

Class 4 (Flammable Solid)

Answer

DOT Class 4 covers flammable solids; vehicles transporting more than 1,001 lbs of a Class 4 material must display the appropriate placard.

Question 5

During a fire inspection of a dry cleaning establishment, the inspector is most concerned about which primary fire hazard?

Accepted Answer

Flammable solvent vapors from cleaning machines

Answer

Flammable or combustible solvent vapors from dry cleaning equipment represent the primary fire risk and can ignite from a variety of ignition sources.

(FST) Fire Safety Technician Certification Practice Test

(FST) Fire Safety Technician Certification Practice Test

FST Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Management 3