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HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Test
2026|Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
Hazardous waste is heavily regulated because it can damage the environment or
threaten human health if it is not properly handled and disposed of.
A
True
B
False - correct-answer - a
4) If a potentially hazardous waste exhibits characteristics of ignitability,
corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity, it is considered a:
A
Characteristic waste
B
Listed waste
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C
Waste stream
D
Non-categorized waste - correct-answer - a
Who is responsible for determining whether any wastes generated are
hazardous?
A
The generator of the waste
B
The EPA
C
The local municipality
D
Your EMS administrator - correct-answer - a
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If the monthly generation threshold is exceeded for classification, the
classification status will only be changed for the duration of the exceeded
threshold.
A
True
B
False - correct-answer - b
CESQGs are exempt from many of the requirements pertaining to the other
generator classifications.
A
True
B
False - correct-answer - a
How often must small or large quantity generators conduct inspections of their
storage areas?
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A
Daily
B
Weekly
C
Monthly
D
Yearly - correct-answer - b
Generators may accumulate up to ___ gallons of hazardous waste indefinitely at
the point of generation.
A
45
B
55
C
65
D
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Test
2026|Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
Hazardous waste is heavily regulated because it can damage the environment or
threaten human health if it is not properly handled and disposed of.
A
True
B
False - correct-answer - a
4) If a potentially hazardous waste exhibits characteristics of ignitability,
corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity, it is considered a:
A
Characteristic waste
B
Listed waste
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C
Waste stream
D
Non-categorized waste - correct-answer - a
Who is responsible for determining whether any wastes generated are
hazardous?
A
The generator of the waste
B
The EPA
C
The local municipality
D
Your EMS administrator - correct-answer - a
,3|Page
If the monthly generation threshold is exceeded for classification, the
classification status will only be changed for the duration of the exceeded
threshold.
A
True
B
False - correct-answer - b
CESQGs are exempt from many of the requirements pertaining to the other
generator classifications.
A
True
B
False - correct-answer - a
How often must small or large quantity generators conduct inspections of their
storage areas?
, 4|Page
A
Daily
B
Weekly
C
Monthly
D
Yearly - correct-answer - b
Generators may accumulate up to ___ gallons of hazardous waste indefinitely at
the point of generation.
A
45
B
55
C
65
D
