THE FIRE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Answers for Questions For Practice and Review
True or False
1.
False Assembly area refers to a location outside the building only
False Assembly area refers to a location outside the building only2.True
True3.False An Evacuation is the emptying of a building of all building occupants in response to an emergency
False An Evacuation is the emptying of a building of all building occupants in response to an emergency4.False Only buildings subject to the provisions of RCNY 6-02
False Only buildings subject to the provisions of RCNY 6-025.True
True6.True
True7.FalseConsider every explosion or blast might be a RDD dispersing radioactive material, until proven otherwise by the emergency responders
FalseConsider every explosion or blast might be a RDD dispersing radioactive material, until proven otherwise by the emergency respondersbecause we can not see, smell or taste radiological material
8.FalseRadioactive contamination occurs when radioactive material is deposited on or in an object or a person
FalseRadioactive contamination occurs when radioactive material is deposited on or in an object or a person9.True
True 10.FalseThe best place to shelter form nuclear fallout is as far underground as possible. If not possible, in high rise buildings it may be best to relocate to the upper floors at least 3 floors from the roof, to avoid the fallout.
FalseThe best place to shelter form nuclear fallout is as far underground as possible. If not possible, in high rise buildings it may be best to relocate to the upper floors at least 3 floors from the roof, to avoid the fallout.11.False Time, distance and shielding
False Time, distance and shielding12.True
True13.FalseConsider installing a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter in your HVAC/ system. These filters remove particles in the 0.3 to 10 micron range and will filter out most biological agents that may enter your building.
FalseConsider installing a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter in your HVAC/ system. These filters remove particles in the 0.3 to 10 micron range and will filter out most biological agents that may enter your building. 14.FalseCertain biological agents may be used by terrorists to cause illness or death. These agents include microbes, such as bacteria or viruses, or toxins derived from plants or animals.
FalseCertain biological agents may be used by terrorists to cause illness or death. These agents include microbes, such as bacteria or viruses, or toxins derived from plants or animals.15.True
True16.True
True17.FalseSome chemical agents may be odorless and tasteless.
FalseSome chemical agents may be odorless and tasteless.18.FalseRemove all clothing and other items in contact with the body. Put contaminated clothing and items into a plastic bag and seal it. Decontaminate hands using soap and water.
FalseRemove all clothing and other items in contact with the body. Put contaminated clothing and items into a plastic bag and seal it. Decontaminate hands using soap and water. 19.True
True20.FalseIf there is an explosion, inside of your building, it may be necessary to order a partial evacuation, or full evacuation. Be aware of the possibility of a secondary device.
FalseIf there is an explosion, inside of your building, it may be necessary to order a partial evacuation, or full evacuation. Be aware of the possibility of a secondary device.
