HAZMAT Questions and Verified Answers
who is responsible for placarding and transporting the shipment without delay, and
keeping the shipping papers in the proper place?
A. shipper.
B. carrier.
C. driver.
D. both a and b above. - ANSWER-C
what lists do drivers shippers and carriers use to find out if material is regulated
A. hazardous material table.
B. list of hazardous sabstances and reportable quantities.
C. epa dangerous materials table.
D. both a and b above. - ANSWER-D
how should a common carrier transport material classified as forbidden on the
hazardous material table
A. transport the material with an escort.
B. transport the material but dont open
C.only transport in quantities less then 1000 lbs.
D. never transport the materials table. - ANSWER-D
what placards do you use in transporting two litters of flammable liquid labeled poison
inhalation hazard on the shipping paper
A. placard as poison.
B. placard as poison and proper hazard class placard.
C. placard as poison gas.
D. any of the above. - ANSWER-B
if there is an "X" or an "RQ" in the HM column of a shipping paper entry it means
A. the material is hazardous.
B. the shipment is regulated by hazardous material regulations.
C. the carrier must report a spill of this material.
D. all of the above. - ANSWER-B
what is the carrect order of the description of hazardous material on the shipping paper
A. ID number, hazard class, proper shipping name.
B. shipping name, hazard class, ID number.
C. hazard class,ID number, shipping name.
D. any order is correct as long as all three are there - ANSWER-B
a non-hazardous material may not be described by
A. abbreviations.
B. using a hazard class or ID number.
, C. code wards.
D. slang words or expressions - ANSWER-B
what is the only exception to the rule that the shippers certifies that he has packaged
the material according to the regulations
A. the shipper is a private carrier carrying his own product.
B. the drivers cargo compartment is sealed.
C. the trip will not cross state lines.
D. the shipment is hazardous waste. - ANSWER-A
within how many years must a driver have had special training if he transports
radioactive material or flammable cryogenic liquids
A.1 year.
B.2 years.
C.3 years.
D.special training not required if driver has endorsement. - ANSWER-B
the drivers certificate of radioactive materials training must be:
A. kept at home.
B. kept at terminal.
C. kept in the drivers vehicle.
D.carried by driver - ANSWER-D
what is the intent of the hazardous material regulations found in title 49 CFR?
A. to contain the material.
B. to communicate the risk.
C. assure safe drivers and equipment.
D. all of the above. - ANSWER-D
what is not a responsibility of the shipper?
A. labeling.
B. packaging.
C. placarding.
D. preparing shipping papers. - ANSWER-C
who is responsible for checking that the shipper has correctly named, labeled, and
marked a haz mat shipment?
A. carrier.
B. shipper.
C. driver.
D. department of transportation. - ANSWER-A
how can you find out if a shipment includes hazardous material
A. inspect every package.
B. check the hazardous material lable.
who is responsible for placarding and transporting the shipment without delay, and
keeping the shipping papers in the proper place?
A. shipper.
B. carrier.
C. driver.
D. both a and b above. - ANSWER-C
what lists do drivers shippers and carriers use to find out if material is regulated
A. hazardous material table.
B. list of hazardous sabstances and reportable quantities.
C. epa dangerous materials table.
D. both a and b above. - ANSWER-D
how should a common carrier transport material classified as forbidden on the
hazardous material table
A. transport the material with an escort.
B. transport the material but dont open
C.only transport in quantities less then 1000 lbs.
D. never transport the materials table. - ANSWER-D
what placards do you use in transporting two litters of flammable liquid labeled poison
inhalation hazard on the shipping paper
A. placard as poison.
B. placard as poison and proper hazard class placard.
C. placard as poison gas.
D. any of the above. - ANSWER-B
if there is an "X" or an "RQ" in the HM column of a shipping paper entry it means
A. the material is hazardous.
B. the shipment is regulated by hazardous material regulations.
C. the carrier must report a spill of this material.
D. all of the above. - ANSWER-B
what is the carrect order of the description of hazardous material on the shipping paper
A. ID number, hazard class, proper shipping name.
B. shipping name, hazard class, ID number.
C. hazard class,ID number, shipping name.
D. any order is correct as long as all three are there - ANSWER-B
a non-hazardous material may not be described by
A. abbreviations.
B. using a hazard class or ID number.
, C. code wards.
D. slang words or expressions - ANSWER-B
what is the only exception to the rule that the shippers certifies that he has packaged
the material according to the regulations
A. the shipper is a private carrier carrying his own product.
B. the drivers cargo compartment is sealed.
C. the trip will not cross state lines.
D. the shipment is hazardous waste. - ANSWER-A
within how many years must a driver have had special training if he transports
radioactive material or flammable cryogenic liquids
A.1 year.
B.2 years.
C.3 years.
D.special training not required if driver has endorsement. - ANSWER-B
the drivers certificate of radioactive materials training must be:
A. kept at home.
B. kept at terminal.
C. kept in the drivers vehicle.
D.carried by driver - ANSWER-D
what is the intent of the hazardous material regulations found in title 49 CFR?
A. to contain the material.
B. to communicate the risk.
C. assure safe drivers and equipment.
D. all of the above. - ANSWER-D
what is not a responsibility of the shipper?
A. labeling.
B. packaging.
C. placarding.
D. preparing shipping papers. - ANSWER-C
who is responsible for checking that the shipper has correctly named, labeled, and
marked a haz mat shipment?
A. carrier.
B. shipper.
C. driver.
D. department of transportation. - ANSWER-A
how can you find out if a shipment includes hazardous material
A. inspect every package.
B. check the hazardous material lable.
