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HAZWOPER FINAL EXAM TEST BANK 230 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED) NEW VERSION
Which of the following is not an employee right under OSHA? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>To
shut down a job you believe is unsafe
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) ____. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Must be provided for chemicals
used at a facility
The term "Superfund" is another name for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>CERCLA
To protect the worker from exposure, which does OSHA indicate should occur first? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Engineering controls
Operations that employ workers who must comply with the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulations do not
include which of the following? Correct - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Risk analysis of hazardous
chemical releases
Which governmental body is responsible for safety at a hazardous waste site? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>OSHA
Complete enclosure of a sandblast operation is an example of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Engineering controls
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HAZWOPER FINAL EXAM TEST BANK 230 QUESTIONS &

CORRECT ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED) NEW VERSION

Which of the following is not an employee right under OSHA? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> To

shut down a job you believe is unsafe

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) ____. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Must be provided for chemicals

used at a facility

The term "Superfund" is another name for which of the following?

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> CERCLA

To protect the worker from exposure, which does OSHA indicate should occur first? -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> Engineering controls

Operations that employ workers who must comply with the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulations do not

include which of the following? Correct - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Risk analysis of hazardous

chemical releases

Which governmental body is responsible for safety at a hazardous waste site? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> OSHA

Complete enclosure of a sandblast operation is an example of _____.

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Engineering controls

Is the use of "common sense" a good practice to protect a worker from exposure to hazards? -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> False

Using steam cleaning instead of solvent-based cleaning is an example of ____. - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Engineering

Wearing a respirator to remove toxic vapors from your breathing air is an example of which of

the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> PPE

Which of the following is not an element of the Hazard Communication Standard? -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> Respirator training

Which Act has the primary responsibility for hazardous waste?

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

A vertical standard is specific to a particular industry - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

By identifying lines of authority, communication, and coordination among personnel and

managers, the ____ is being defined according to the General Health and Safety Program

(HASP). - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Organizational Structure

The OSHA Hazardous Waste Standard requires that new employees at hazardous waste sites

receive which of the following training? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 40 - hour training course on

health and safety

Through planning, potential hazards may be anticipated and steps may be taken to reduce the

When should monitoring be conducted at a hazardous waste site?

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Upon initial entry to identify and IDLH conditions

Atmospheric monitoring is only required after the workers have entered the site. - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> False

A change in weather will not affect the hazards at a work site.

- CORRECT ANSWER >>> False

When locating a Command post, which of the following can have the greatest impact on

employee safety? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Wind direction

The Site Health and Safety Plan should contain contingency plans for unpredictable events such

as fire or physical injury. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

After the plan for a hazardous waste site is implemented, it should be periodically examined to

reflect any site condition changes. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

The primary purpose of a site health and safety plan is which of the following? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> To ensure the safety and health of workers and responders

Emergencies are not effected by which of the following?

- CORRECT ANSWER >>> Location

of the laboratory

It is the responsibility of the personnel involved at the site to comply with the requirements of

the health and safety plan. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

The best policy is that instructions should be written. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Identify the correct order that a site characterization should be conducted; 1. Conduct an onsite

survey, 2. Conduct an off-site survey, 3. Implement programs to ensure the safety of a hazardous

waste employee after an on-site evaluation. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 2,1, 3

The results of air monitoring and sampling pertaining to an employee's job___.! - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Must be made available to the employee

A hazardous waste site plan should be ____ in order to make sure the procedures will work in

an emergency. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Practiced

At a minimum, emergency response plans for handling and reporting emergency incidents

should include the following. Which one is the most important when reporting an emergency

due to a hazardous chemical spill? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The chemicals and quantities

involved

Upon completion of a site characterization, an activity that is not implemented is which of the

following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Correct all instruments for elevation

When determining if immediately dangerous to life or health parameters are present in the

workplace or an area, which of the following is not the most important parameter to be

monitored? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Water quality

Using LD50 as the measure of toxicity, which chemical is the most toxic? - CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Cyanide LD50 of 3 mg/kg

An additive effect is defined as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The

addition of toxic chemical effects in producing a biological effect

A Synergistic Effect is defined as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The

exposure to two different toxic chemicals that produces a more severe effect than simply

doubling the dose of wither one alone

A Potentiation Effect is defined as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> In some

cases, a chemical without any known toxic effect may act together with a known toxic substance

to make the toxic substance even more potent and more dangerous

An Antagonism Effect is defined as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The

interaction of two toxic chemicals may be such that the effect produced is actually less than

would be expected

Which of the following is common to airborne hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The

normally enter the body through breathing

A chemical that deprives the victim's tissues of oxygen is which of the following? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Asphyxiate

Which exposure route is most likely to cause the immediate response of a burned esophagus to

appear? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Ingestion

Ceiling Limit (C) is the level that should never be exceeded in the workplace without correct

procedures and protective equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

How can chemicals enter your bloodstream? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> All answers are

correct

How much a worker is affected by an exposure to a chemical may depend upon ____. -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> All answers are correct

Which type of airborne hazard probably results from grinding clean, dry metal parts? -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> Dust

Chronic exposures are possible in hazardous waste sites - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Which of the following is not a method of identifying hazardous materials? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Panels with an ID number

An irritant can cause which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Skin to itch upon

contact

A cryogen can cause which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Freeze the skin on

contact

A Target organ chemical can cause which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Liver

damage

A Sensitizer can cause which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Allergic-like

responses

A Carcinogen can cause which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Cancer

CORRECT ANSWER >>> Reactive

Everyone working in an area that has hazardous substances must recognize and understand the

potential health safety hazards involved in their work assignments. Training is required and

documentation of that training is which of the following?

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Mandatory

Being struck by an object or moving machine part would be considered as which of the

following?! - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Kinetic / mechanical hazard

Strong management commitment is a vital part of safety.! - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Upon arriving at a large warehouse, you notice an NFPA sign. The term "OX" appears in the

lower (white) quadrant of that sign. This term indicated that oxygen supplying respirator

protection must be worn to enter the building.! - CORRECT ANSWER >>> False

Noise is always consideration when evaluating hazards. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> False

Safe work practices are important in hazardous waste operations.

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> True

An unsafe condition can also be a physical hazard. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

A Job Hazard Analysis is performed to determine which of the following? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Unsafe worker conditions

An unsafe condition, such as wet floors or broken equipment, could be described as which of

the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Physical hazard

Radiation detection and monitoring is crucial for all of the reasons below except which one? -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> Radiation can be detected by the human nose (order)

Some atoms in nature occasionally split (fission) and give off radiation - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> True

Radiation can be detected and measured with a great deal of precision. - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> True

A sheet of paper can block what type of radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Alpha

Protection from radiation does not include which of the following?

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Isotope half-life

Gamma and X radiation have a LET or QF of 1. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Alpha particles have a QF of 20 and are considered as sever external radiation hazards. -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> False

If Level B PPE worn by a worker is contaminated with radiation material that can not be

decontaminated then the contaminated Level B PPE can be used in future radiation jobs. -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> False

A scintillation radiation instrument is used to detect which of the following types of radiation? -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> X Rays

Electricity generation in the USA using nuclear power plants has provided approximately which

of the following percent of the net generation? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 20%

1. Which of the following is the correct inspection schedule for respirators? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Before and after each use

What precautionary measures should workers take when using a North half-face air purifying

respirator to reduce their risk of exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Remove contact lenses

Before a person wears any respirator on the work site, what must be done? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Have training on proper respirator use

The two types of respirator fit testing are? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Qualitative, quantitative

The class of respiratory protection that is not recommended for use in hazardous atmosphere

containing less that 19.5% oxygen is which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Airpurifying respirator

You must have an emergency pack of air when wearing a supplied air respirator - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> True

Select the best answer relating to atmosphere supplied respirators.

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Atmosphere supplied respirators are the best protection against IDLH respiratory hazards

MUC stands for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Maximum use

concentration

A respirator fit check consisting of covering the cartridge openings and inhaling for 5 to 10

seconds to feel the mask pulling snugly against the face is called a negative pressure fit check. -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Positive-pressure atmosphere-supplying respirators are designed to maintain a positive pressure

in the facepiece during both inhalation and exhalation. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Chemical "X" has an odor threshold of 150 ppm and a TLV of 75 ppm, what is the significance of

this information? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The TLV exposure is reached before you are able

to smell the chemical

The monitoring requirements for an employee dressed in Level A PPE require which of the

following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Oral temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, body

weight loss (water)

Using Level C personal protective equipment includes which of the following?! - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Wearing an air-purifying respirator

The Level of Protection that provides the highest degree of respiratory and skin protection

against gases and vapors is? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Level A

A written comprehensive PPE program should include? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Medical

monitoring, Hazard identification, Decontamination procedures

Selection of chemical protective clothing will depend on the chemicals present and the tasks to

be accomplished.! - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Heat stress on the human body includes both "heat exhaustion" and "heat stroke." Which

statement about "heat stroke" is true? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Heat stroke is a

lifethreatening emergency

Over-protection and under-protection can be hazardous and should be considered carefully

when selecting chemical protective clothing. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Selection of a chemical resistant glove is intended to protect the wearer ___. - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Against specific chemicals

Chemical reactions can degrade some protective clothing. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Which of the following factors regarding PPE utilization can the wearer directly control? -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> Type of protective ensemble selected

Wearing Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) prevents what route of exposure to hazardous

materials? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Skin

Heat Stress is a concern for workers only in the summer months

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> False

Safety shoes and boots worn when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries

must comply with which of the following organization specifications?

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> ANSI

Class G (formerly A) helmets provide impact and penetration resistance as well as protection

from: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Low-voltage electrical hazards (2,200 volts)

Class E (formerly B) helmets can provide electrical protection from high-voltage conductors and

are proof-tested to 20,000 volts. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Which three different types of hand hazards can be avoided by wearing hand protection? -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> Chemical hazards, cut hazards, thermal hazards

Wearing Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) prevents which route of exposure to hazardous

materials?! - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Skin

A correctly designed Health and Safety Plan provides procedures for the selection of PPE or a

combination of PPE components (respirator & canister, gloves, clothing, etc.) that will protect

the wearer ___. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Against specific agents as determined for a

definite job

Each type of protective clothing has a specific purpose as well as certain limitations. -

CORRECT ANSWER >>> True

Which of the following site zones is considered to be most contaminated? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Exclusion Zone

Which one of the following is true about the buddy system? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> It

should be used when working in the Exclusion Zone

What is the function of the Contamination Reduction Zone? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> All of

the answers are correct

Which of the following is not true of the Support Zone? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Should be

as close to the Exclusion Zone as possible

The most important reason to set up "work zones" at a waste site is ____. - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> To isolate a hazardous area and lessen the risk to the public and waste site

workers

Site Control Preparation includes all of the following except ____.:

- CORRECT ANSWER

>>> Developing a sampling plan

When should a site map be developed? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Prior to initial site entry

Which of the following zones is considered to be least contaminated? - CORRECT

ANSWER >>> Support Zone

The exclusion zone is an area that is least contaminated and does not require special PPE to

enter. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> False

The hot line can be described by which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The point

where the worker enters or leaves an exclusion zone