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Hazmat Endorsement Test 1
Hazmat Materials
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Undergraduate 3
06/06/2018

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Term

 A transport index tells . . .

a. you the telephone numbers of hazardous waste information and reporting authorities.

b. you whether to call the National Response Center (800) 424-8801 or CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300.

c. you about route restrictions on Class A and B explosives. d. you the degree of control needed during transportation of labeled Class 7 radioactive II and III material. 

Definition
you the degree of control needed during transportation of labeled Class 7 radioactive II and III material
Term

 A placarded vehicle must have placards on the front, rear, and both sides.

a. True

b. False  

Definition
True
Term

A “W” in the first column of the Hazardous Materials Table indicates . . .

 

a. you must keep it from freezing during the winter.

 

b. the material is dangerous when exposed to water.

 

c. that the containers are extra wide and require flashing vehicle in front of and behind.

 

d. the HM is subject to the HMR only when transported by water unless it is a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, or marine pollutant. 

Definition
the HM is subject to the HMR only when transported by water unless it is a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, or marine pollutant.
Term

 A liquid poison is spilling from your vehicle. If it can be done safely, how should you channel the liquid?

 

a. Downwind.

b. Upwind.

c. Away from the leaking vehicle.

d. Away from streams or sewers. 

Definition
Away from streams or sewers. 
Term

 Shipments of hazardous materials are described by The Shipping Papers.

 

a. True

b. False

Definition
True
Term

 A placard is used to . . .

 

a. communicate.

b. contain.

c. enforce.

d. regulate.

Definition
communicate
Term

A vehicle placarded for hazardous materials is required to have placards on how many sides of the vehicle?

 

a. 1.

b. 2.

c. 3.

d. 4. 

Definition
4
Term

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to . . .

 

a. another registered transporter.

b. any motor carrier with a DOT number.

c. a facility authorized to handle hazardous waste.

d. Both a and c. 

Definition
Both A and C
Term

A hazard class name or ID number must not be used to describe a…

 

  1. Non-hazardous material
  2. RQ of a hazardous substance
  3. hazardous waste
  4. hazardous material
Definition
Non-hazardous material
Term

A driver transporting chlorine in a tanker must have an approved gas mask in the vehicle.

 

True

 

Or

 

False

Definition
True
Term

The power unit of a placarded vehicle must have a fire extinguisher with a UL rating of______B:C or more

  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 15
  4. 20
Definition
10
Term

A cargo tank is…

 

  • A tank permanently attached to a vehicle
  • a tank which is not permanently attached to a vehicle
  • either attached or not attached
  • none of the above
Definition
A tank permanently attached to a vehicle
Term

A Hazardous Waste Manifest, Shipping Order, Bill of Lading, Manifest, or other document serving a similar purpose and containing Sec. 172.202, 172.203, or 172.204 information is known as "shipping paper".

  • True
  • False
Definition
True
Term

Always use placards to transport any amount of any hazardous material.

 

  • True
  • False
Definition
False
Term

An "X" or an "RQ" is written or typed into the HM column of a shipping paper entry, means the ...

 

  • entry is an extra item requiring written confirmation.
  • entry is exempt.
  • shipment is not regulated by the hazardous material regulations.
  • shipment is regulated by the hazardous material regulations.
Definition
shipment is regulated by the hazardous material regulations.
Term

An accident involving hazardous material that must be reported to the proper government agency should be reported by the shipper

 

a.    True

b.   False

Definition
False
Term

Animal and human studies must not be loaded in the vehicle with…

 

  • Explosives
  • flammable gases
  • poisons
  • oxidizers

 

 

Definition
Poison
Term

Transporting flammable cryogenic fluid, a driver must have had special training within the last two.

 

  • True
  • False
Definition
True
Term

Before pulling apart two vehicles carrying loses that have been in a collision, you should move the explosives just enough to stabilize the load.

a.   True

b.   False

Definition
False
Term

Before loading or unloading any explosives, you must turn on the cargo space. You must…

 

  • Disable cargo heaters
  • make sure the floorboards are tight and have a proper floor lining.
  • Make sure there are no sharp points that might damage cargo.
  • All of the above
Definition
All of the above
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