AIEHS Certified Chief Hazardous Materials
Management Officer CCHMMO Exam
**Question 1. Which of the following international systems classifies hazardous chemicals
based on their intrinsic properties and provides standardized labeling?**
A) REACH
B) GHS
C) TSCA
D) OSHA HCS
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) creates a unified approach to
classifying and labeling chemicals worldwide.
**Question 2. Under the U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which category
of waste is subject to the “cradle‑to‑grave” management system?**
A) Universal waste
B) Hazardous waste
C) Municipal solid waste
D) Construction debris
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** RCRA’s “cradle‑to‑grave” controls apply specifically to hazardous waste from
generation through disposal.
**Question 3. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA) primarily addresses which of the following?**
A) Air emissions permitting
B) Emergency medical response
C) Superfund site cleanup
D) Noise pollution control
**Answer: C**
, AIEHS Certified Chief Hazardous Materials
Management Officer CCHMMO Exam
**Explanation:** CERCLA establishes the Superfund program for cleaning up abandoned
hazardous waste sites.
**Question 4. Which EPA regulation requires facilities to develop and maintain a Site Safety Plan
(SSP) for hazardous chemical emergencies?**
A) Clean Water Act
B) EPCRA Section 302
C) OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
D) FIFRA
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** EPCRA Section 302 mandates an SSP that outlines emergency response
procedures for hazardous chemicals.
**Question 5. In the context of Process Safety Management (PSM), what does the term
“mechanistic failure” refer to?**
A) Human error in operating procedures
B) Failure due to equipment design flaws
C) Inadequate training of personnel
D) Lack of proper permitting
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** Mechanistic failures are caused by equipment or design deficiencies, such as
corrosion or material fatigue.
**Question 6. Which of the following is a key component of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?**
A) Determining market share of hazardous products
B) Identifying each step of a task and associated hazards
C) Calculating company profit margins
, AIEHS Certified Chief Hazardous Materials
Management Officer CCHMMO Exam
D) Assessing competitor compliance programs
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** A JHA breaks down a job into steps and evaluates hazards for each step to
develop controls.
**Question 7. The European Union’s REACH regulation stands for:**
A) Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Compliance of Hazardous Substances
B) Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals
C) Regulation, Enforcement, Assessment, and Control of Hazardous Waste
D) Reporting, Evaluation, Authorization, and Conservation of Hazardous Materials
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** REACH requires registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of
chemicals in the EU.
**Question 8. Which permit is required for a facility that discharges stormwater associated with
industrial activity into U.S. waters?**
A) Title V Operating Permit
B) NPDES Stormwater Permit
C) Air Quality Permit
D) Underground Injection Control Permit
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater
permit covers industrial stormwater discharges.
**Question 9. What is the primary purpose of secondary containment for bulk chemical
storage?**
A) To improve aesthetic appearance of the facility
, AIEHS Certified Chief Hazardous Materials
Management Officer CCHMMO Exam
B) To prevent accidental releases from reaching the environment
C) To reduce the weight of storage containers
D) To increase the speed of material handling
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** Secondary containment captures spills or leaks, protecting soil and water
resources.
**Question 10. Which classification of hazardous waste under RCRA is characterized by a pH
less than 2 or greater than 12.5?**
A) Ignitable waste
B) Corrosive waste
C) Reactive waste
D) Toxic waste
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** Corrosive waste is defined by extreme pH values, indicating potential to
damage metals or tissue.
**Question 11. The Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials classification
“Class 8” refers to:**
A) Flammable gases
B) Corrosive substances
C) Toxic and infectious substances
D) Radioactive materials
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** DOT Class 8 covers corrosive liquids and solids that can cause severe skin or
eye damage.
Management Officer CCHMMO Exam
**Question 1. Which of the following international systems classifies hazardous chemicals
based on their intrinsic properties and provides standardized labeling?**
A) REACH
B) GHS
C) TSCA
D) OSHA HCS
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) creates a unified approach to
classifying and labeling chemicals worldwide.
**Question 2. Under the U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which category
of waste is subject to the “cradle‑to‑grave” management system?**
A) Universal waste
B) Hazardous waste
C) Municipal solid waste
D) Construction debris
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** RCRA’s “cradle‑to‑grave” controls apply specifically to hazardous waste from
generation through disposal.
**Question 3. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA) primarily addresses which of the following?**
A) Air emissions permitting
B) Emergency medical response
C) Superfund site cleanup
D) Noise pollution control
**Answer: C**
, AIEHS Certified Chief Hazardous Materials
Management Officer CCHMMO Exam
**Explanation:** CERCLA establishes the Superfund program for cleaning up abandoned
hazardous waste sites.
**Question 4. Which EPA regulation requires facilities to develop and maintain a Site Safety Plan
(SSP) for hazardous chemical emergencies?**
A) Clean Water Act
B) EPCRA Section 302
C) OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
D) FIFRA
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** EPCRA Section 302 mandates an SSP that outlines emergency response
procedures for hazardous chemicals.
**Question 5. In the context of Process Safety Management (PSM), what does the term
“mechanistic failure” refer to?**
A) Human error in operating procedures
B) Failure due to equipment design flaws
C) Inadequate training of personnel
D) Lack of proper permitting
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** Mechanistic failures are caused by equipment or design deficiencies, such as
corrosion or material fatigue.
**Question 6. Which of the following is a key component of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?**
A) Determining market share of hazardous products
B) Identifying each step of a task and associated hazards
C) Calculating company profit margins
, AIEHS Certified Chief Hazardous Materials
Management Officer CCHMMO Exam
D) Assessing competitor compliance programs
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** A JHA breaks down a job into steps and evaluates hazards for each step to
develop controls.
**Question 7. The European Union’s REACH regulation stands for:**
A) Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Compliance of Hazardous Substances
B) Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals
C) Regulation, Enforcement, Assessment, and Control of Hazardous Waste
D) Reporting, Evaluation, Authorization, and Conservation of Hazardous Materials
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** REACH requires registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of
chemicals in the EU.
**Question 8. Which permit is required for a facility that discharges stormwater associated with
industrial activity into U.S. waters?**
A) Title V Operating Permit
B) NPDES Stormwater Permit
C) Air Quality Permit
D) Underground Injection Control Permit
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater
permit covers industrial stormwater discharges.
**Question 9. What is the primary purpose of secondary containment for bulk chemical
storage?**
A) To improve aesthetic appearance of the facility
, AIEHS Certified Chief Hazardous Materials
Management Officer CCHMMO Exam
B) To prevent accidental releases from reaching the environment
C) To reduce the weight of storage containers
D) To increase the speed of material handling
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** Secondary containment captures spills or leaks, protecting soil and water
resources.
**Question 10. Which classification of hazardous waste under RCRA is characterized by a pH
less than 2 or greater than 12.5?**
A) Ignitable waste
B) Corrosive waste
C) Reactive waste
D) Toxic waste
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** Corrosive waste is defined by extreme pH values, indicating potential to
damage metals or tissue.
**Question 11. The Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials classification
“Class 8” refers to:**
A) Flammable gases
B) Corrosive substances
C) Toxic and infectious substances
D) Radioactive materials
**Answer: B**
**Explanation:** DOT Class 8 covers corrosive liquids and solids that can cause severe skin or
eye damage.
