HAZMAT Technician Practice Exam

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What type of agents are designed to incapacitate individuals through irritation?

Chemical agents
Biological agents
Riot control agents
Explosive agents

The correct answer is: Riot control agents

Riot control agents are specifically designed to incapacitate individuals by causing temporary discomfort or irritation. These agents are often used by law enforcement to disperse crowds or manage riots without resorting to lethal force. They typically include substances like tear gas or pepper spray, which cause physical effects such as tearing eyes, coughing, and skin irritation, thereby incapacitating individuals for a limited period while minimizing long-term harm. The other types of agents listed do not serve the same purpose. Chemical agents can include a broader category of substances that may have lethal or incapacitating effects through various means, not limited to irritation. Biological agents typically involve pathogens that can cause disease, directly targeting health rather than causing irritation for incapacitation. Explosive agents are designed to create blasts and destruction, focusing on physical damage rather than irritation. Hence, riot control agents stand out as the correct answer for agents that incapacitate through irritation.