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Question:

Given the 2000 edition of the ERG, the shape of the protective action zone

should be a:

• -Circle
• -Square
• -Triangle
• -Rectangle

Answer:

square

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Question:

True or False:

Given the 2000 edition of the ERG, if the index entry for a hazardous material IS NOT highlighted, the table of initial isolation and protective action distances should be used.

Answer:

False

Question:

Given the 2000 edition of the ERG, the following statement describes: "People inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes."

• -protective actions
• -initial isolation area
• -evacuation
• -in place protection

Answer:

in place protection

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Question:

Given the 2000 edition of the ERG, _______ are steps taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of dangerous goods.

• -Protective actions
• -Isolating the hazard area and denying entry
• -evacuation procedures
• -in place protection procedures

Answer:

protective actions

Question:

The chemicals listed in highlighted type in the ERG were selected because:

• -they present a toxic inhalation hazard
• -their vapors are explosive
• -they create corrosive vapors
• -the actions listed in the orange section will not be effective for these

chemicals

Answer:

they present a toxic inhalation hazard

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Question:

What is the proper PPE for a placard with a blue background, flame on top, 4 on bottom, and DANGEROUS WHEN WET in the center.

• -SCBA and chemical protective clothing specifically recommended by the

manufacturer

• -Structural protective clothing
• -SCBA and structural protective clothing
• Chemical protective clothing

Answer:

SCBA and chemical protective clothing specifically recommended by the manufacturer

Question:

What is the proper PPE for a placard with a yellow background, flaming circle with line under it on top, 2 on bottom, and OXYGEN in the center.

• -Thermal protective clothing
• -Structural protective clothing
• -SCBA and structural protective clothing
• -SCBA and chemical protective clothing specifically recommended by the

manufacturer

Answer:

SCBA and structural protective clothing

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