Multiple Choice

This activity contains 20 questions.

Common elements found in many problemsolving and decision-making models include analyzing the situation and:
an information gathering, input, and analysis stage. an implantation or output stage. a review or evaluation stage. all of the above.

Hazard and risk assessments are part of the __________ process.

acclimation bereavement size-up truncation

A Level ______ incident is within the capabilities of the fire or emergency services organization or other first responders.
I II III IV

A Level ______ incident is beyond the capabilities of the first responders on the scene and may be beyond the capabilities of the first response agency/organization having jurisdiction.
I II III IV

A Level ______ incident requires resources from state/provincial agencies, federal agencies, an/or private industry in addition to unified command.
I II III IV

An ___________ is a well-thought-out, organized course of events developed to address all phases of incident control within a specified time.
emergency response guide (ERG) emergency incident planning sheet (EIPS) incident action plan (IAP) incident response guide (IRG)

The border established to prevent access by the public and unauthorized persons is called the:
hot zone.

restriction area. isolation perimeter. hazard boundary.

The _______ zone is the area surrounding an incident that is potentially very dangerous because it presents a threat from a hazardous material.
hazard hot cold warm

The _________ zone is used to carry out all logistical support functions of an incident.
hazard hot warm cold

The ________________ is a safe location where emergency personnel can rest, sit or lie down, have food and drink, and have medical conditions evaluated.
decontamination zone staging area triage/treatment area rehabilitation (rehab) area

In the United States, the notification process for hazardous materials and terrorist incidents is spelled out in the:
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). National Response Plan (NRP) Emergency Operations Report (EOR) Manual of Incident Reporting (MIR)

_____________ are responsible for monitoring and identifying hazardous and unsafe situations and developing measures for ensuring personnel safety.
Communication Officers Incident Commanders Safety Officers Triage Officers

Large-scale evacuations involve numerous factors that must be addressed by the Incident Commander to include notification, transportation, relocation facilities, and:
health insurance coverage. emergency road repair. prevention of looting. all of the above.

_____________ means to direct people to go quickly inside a building and remain inside until danger passes.
Evacuation Triage Immediate encapsulation Sheltering in place

_____________ is the process of removing hazardous materials to prevent the spread of contaminants beyond a specific area and reduce the level of contamination to levels that are no longer harmful.
Triage Decontamination Exposure reduction Insulation

_________________ uses chemical or physical means to thoroughly remove contaminants from responders and equipment.
Emergency decon Mass decon Technical decon Retrograde decon

_____________ is the process of using water to flush contaminants from contaminated victims or

objects.
Absorption Insulation Chemical degradation Dilution

When assessing the risks of conducting a rescue at an incident involving Class I hazardous materials, responders should know that explosives may involve thermal injury, mechanical injury, and:
structural damage. chemical injuries. contact with blood/body fluids. all of the above.

When assessing the risks of conducting a rescue at an incident involving Class 8 corrosive materials, responders should expect chemical and ________ hazards.
thermal shrapnel ionization cryogenic

A post-incident analysis or critique provides emergency response agencies with an opportunity to evaluate, review, and refine:

operational tactics. training methods. resource management/allocation. all of the above.