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Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) Hazmat Awareness and Operations Certification Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is a critical factor to assess when managing a hazardous materials spill?
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The cost of clean-up operations.
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B
The identity of the hazardous materials involved.
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C
The location of nearest hospitals.
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D
The number of personnel available to assist.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the first step in responding to a hazardous materials incident?
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A
Notify the public
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B
Assess the situation/scene
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C
Contain the materials
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D
Begin evacuation procedures
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What needs to be considered by responders when determining the type of dam used to control a spill?
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Specific gravity of the material.
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B
Vapour density of the fluid.
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C
Vapour suppression of the liquid.
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D
Atomic number of the material.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook?
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To schedule training exercises
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To provide emergency response information
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C
To track hazardous materials movements
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D
To maintain legal documents
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the purpose of a placard in the context of hazardous materials?
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To provide first aid instructions
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B
To indicate the type of hazard
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C
To label the container contents
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D
To distract from dangerous materials
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the background colour of a skull and crossbones placard that signifies a poisonous substance hazard?
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Yellow
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B
Orange
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C
Red
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D
White
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Who has responsibility for the care and control of a dangerous cargo manifest?
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Truck driver.
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B
Contractor.
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C
Ship captain.
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D
Aircraft pilot.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What methods are used to control and stop a hazardous material leak?
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A
Plugging, patching, or diking
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B
Evacuating the area and contacting emergency services
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C
Waiting for the material to dissipate naturally
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D
Diluting the material with water
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QUESTION 9 / 25
During a hazmat incident, how is the safety of first responders ensured?
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By allowing free access to all areas
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B
Through proper training and protective measures
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C
By relying on community volunteers
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D
Through social media announcements
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What should be prioritized after a hazardous material incident has occurred?
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A
Investigating the cause of the incident
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B
Ensuring public safety and health
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C
Restoring normal operations to the affected area
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D
Minimizing the costs associated with the incident
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which personal protective equipment is essential when responding to hazardous materials?
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Standard work gloves
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B
Fire-resistant clothing
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C
Full-body chemical suits
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D
Dust masks
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is a common strategy for scene management at hazardous materials incidents?
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Allowing all personnel to enter the hot zone.
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B
Establishing a safety perimeter around the incident.
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C
Deploying all available resources immediately.
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D
Using visual cues to communicate tactical plans.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a hazardous materials emergency?
Choose one answer below.
A
The manufacturer.
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B
The Local Emergency Planning Committee.
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C
CANUTEC.
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D
Health Canada.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What defensive control techniques are Operations-level responders permitted to perform?
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A
Monitoring and capping.
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B
Diking, damming, and diversion.
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C
Overpacking and diluting.
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D
Clamping and neutralizing.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which class of hazardous material is identified as flammable solids?
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A
Class 4
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B
Class 5
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C
Class 6
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D
Class 7
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Where is the remote shut off on a MC 307/DOT 407 located?
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A
Left front corner.
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B
Right front corner.
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C
Top right corner.
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D
Left rear corner.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
While assessing the progress of an incident, how should unsafe procedures be handled?
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Announced to team and followed by immediate disciplinary action.
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B
Reported up the chain of command to the Incident Safety Officer.
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C
Mentally noted for the post incident critique.
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D
Directed to the Accountability Officer.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
How should responders prioritize actions during a hazardous materials incident?
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By following a personal experience
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B
By assessing immediate threats to life, environment, and property
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C
By implementing previous incident protocols
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D
By consulting with non-experts
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What resource is useful in determining the size of a potentially affected area during a hazardous materials incident?
Choose one answer below.
A
International Fire Service Training Association Training Manual
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B
National Fire Protection Association Guidebook
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C
Emergency Response Guidebook
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D
Environment Canada Guidebook
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How is communication equipment operated for notification of a hazardous materials incident?
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A
Cellular phones are used within 150 metres (500 feet) of the incident.
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B
Departmental procedures that detail use of radios, phones, etc. are followed.
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C
Hand signals are limited to those personnel in the cold zone.
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D
Intrinsically safe radios are used in ranges over 1450 metres (500 feet).
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How do United Nations (UN) placards identify general hazards?
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By using the numbers 0-4 to indicate relative risk.
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B
By always indicating the product name.
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C
By giving the hazard class number.
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D
By changing the shape of the placard.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What factor can influence the effectiveness of ventilation in a hazardous material situation?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wind direction
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B
Time of day
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C
Presence of bystanders
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D
Type of material spilled
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Upon arrival at a hazardous material incident involving a truck carrying magnesium, where should personnel look first for guidance if the 4-digit ID number cannot be found?
Choose one answer below.
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In the orange-bordered action guide section
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B
In the blue-bordered material index section
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C
In the yellow-bordered identification number index section
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D
In the green-bordered table of initial isolation and protective action distances section
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When must personnel refer to the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances in the Emergency Response Guide/book?
Choose one answer below.
A
The material entry guide number is supplemented with the letter "P"
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B
The material entry is noted to be on fire
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C
The material entry in the Identification Number and Name Indexes is highlighted
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D
Identification of a material cannot be made using any of the index methods
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What methods do personnel use to deny entry into an area due to a spill or leak?
Choose one answer below.
A
Digging trenches or pathways.
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B
Calling the Fire Chief or Command Officer.
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C
Directing traffic or pedestrians to enter warm zone.
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D
Blocking access with a vehicle or barrier tape.
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