Chapter 37 Fire Fighter Quiz

​What is the first step in a dilution operation? Select one: A. Ensure adequate water supply. B. Build containment for the diluted product. C. Assess the viability of the proposed operation. D. Determine material compatibility.

​What is the technique of redirecting the flow of a liquid away from an area? Select one: A. Detainment B. Damming C. Diversion D. Diking

​What type of dam should be constructed for a material that has a specific gravity greater than 1? Select one: A. Overflow B. Gravity C. Separation D. Scherring

​Where are remote shut-off valves located on MC-306 cargo tanks? Select one: A. In the valve box B. Next to the air coupling C. Near the front of the cab D. At the front of the tank

​Where are shut-off valves located on MC-331 cargo tanks? Select one: A. In the vent housing B. Near the front of the cab C. At both ends of the tank D. In the valve box

​Which control tactic should always be considered in transportation emergencies or incidents at fixed facilities? Select one: A. Remote valve shut-off B. Retention C. Diffusion D. Damming

​Which of the following items will be needed to build a dam in a flowing stream that is contaminated with a hazardous liquid? Select one: A. Rebar B. Plastic sheeting C. PVC pipe D. Rip-rap

​Which of the following terms means the placement of material to form a barrier that keeps a hazardous material from entering an unwanted area? Select one:

A. Diversion

B. Scherring dam

C. Diking

D. Retention

​Which protective action uses water or another liquid to reduce the concentration of a hazardous material? Select one: A. Dispersion B. Suppression C. Dilution D. Adsorption

​You have used sandbags to create a barrier to prevent a hazardous liquid from entering a storm drain. Which product control tactic is this?

Select one:

A. Diking

B. Diversion

C. Damming

D. Retention

Diversion of material can be accomplished by utilizing which of the following barriers?

Select one:

A. Curbs

B. Water

C. Fire hose

D. PVC pipe

​In which process is a material used to soak up and hold a liquid hazardous material like a sponge holds water? Select one: A. Adduction B. Absorption C. Osmosis D. Abduction

​The concept of adsorption is most similar to: Select one: A. burial. B. a sponge. C. diffusion. D. Velcro.

​What are actions that stop a hazardous material from leaking or escaping its container? Select one: A. Control B. Confinement C. Mitigation D. Containment

​What is the term for attempting to keep the hazardous materials on the site or within the immediate area of the release?

Select one:

A. Containment

B. Remediation

C. Confinement

D. Adsorption

​What term means areas in the terrain or places in a structure where materials might be contained or confined? Select one: A. Declivity B. Anchor points C. Topographic basin D. Natural control points

​Which is a common adsorbent material? Select one: A. Activated carbon B. Sawdust C. Peat moss D. Nitric acid

​Which method of product control results in one material physically adhering to another? Select one: A. Absorption B. Adsorption C. Retention D. Dilution

​Which of the following is a confinement tactic? Select one: A. Diking B. Righting an overturned container C. Plugging D. Patching

​Which of the following items is an absorbent commonly used in hazardous materials operations?

Select one:

A. Stone tailings

B. Mortar

C. Soil

D. Baking soda