IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Exam Prep 2026 - 67th Edition Practice Guide

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS
(DGR) EXAM 2026

200 Practice Questions with Verified Answers and
Rationales




SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & GENERAL
PRINCIPLES (Questions 1-30)



1. What is the primary purpose of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)?

 A) To replace the ICAO Technical Instructions
 B) To provide a practical manual for compliance with the ICAO Technical
Instructions
 C) To regulate only passenger baggage
 D) To manage road transport of hazardous materials

*Rationale: The IATA DGR is the operational manual derived from the ICAO Technical
Instructions, providing the detailed rules airlines use globally. The ICAO Technical
Instructions are the international standards; IATA DGR is the field document used by
airlines and shippers worldwide .




2. Which organization publishes the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport
of Dangerous Goods by Air?

, A) IATA
 B) ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
 C) United Nations
 D) WHO

*Rationale: ICAO publishes the Technical Instructions (Doc 9284) which serve as the
international legal framework for dangerous goods by air transport. These are the UN
international standards that form the foundation for the IATA DGR .




3. Which document governs the international air transport of dangerous goods?

 A) ICAO Annex 6
 B) AFMAN 24-204
 C) IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
 D) UN Manual of Tests

*Rationale: The IATA DGR is the primary international document used by commercial
and military units shipping via commercial air transport. It incorporates all updates from
ICAO Technical Instructions while adding airline-specific requirements .




4. Who holds the primary legal responsibility for classifying, packing, marking,
labeling, and documenting dangerous goods before air transport?

 A) The freight forwarder
 B) The aircraft commander
 C) The shipper (consignor)
 D) The ground handler

*Rationale: The shipper bears the legal responsibility for the correct classification,
packing, marking, labeling, and documentation of dangerous goods before they are
tendered to the carrier. The Shipper's Declaration legally transfers responsibility to the
shipper that the goods are correctly prepared .

, 5. What document is mandatory for most declared dangerous goods shipments by
air?

 A) Air Waybill only
 B) Packing list
 C) Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
 D) Import permit

*Rationale: The Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD) is the primary
document required by IATA DGR for any shipment of fully regulated dangerous goods. It
certifies that the goods are classified, packaged, marked, and labeled according to the
regulations .




6. How often are the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations updated?

 A) Every 2 years
 B) Every 6 months
 C) Every year
 D) Every 3 years

*Rationale: IATA DGR is published annually, with the 67th Edition being the current
standard for 2026. Each new edition incorporates changes from ICAO and industry
updates .




7. When does the 67th Edition of IATA DGR take effect?

 A) October 1, 2025
 B) January 1, 2026
 C) April 1, 2026
 D) January 1, 2027

*Rationale: The 67th Edition of the IATA DGR takes effect January 1, 2026. This edition
incorporates all ICAO amendments and IATA Dangerous Goods Board changes, including
significant updates for lithium battery shipments, hybrid vehicles, and new UN numbers .

, 8. The IATA DGR is updated annually primarily to:

 A) Increase shipping costs
 B) Incorporate safety changes and state variations
 C) Standardize packaging colors
 D) Reduce training requirements

*Rationale: IATA publishes a new edition annually to incorporate immediate safety
changes and state variations. The 67th Edition (2026) introduces important updates
affecting lithium batteries, documentation, marking, and acceptance procedures .




9. What is the primary objective of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations?

 A) To increase shipping costs for hazardous materials
 B) To ensure the safe transportation of dangerous goods by air
 C) To standardize the color of all packaging materials
 D) To provide tax exemptions for hazardous cargo

*Rationale: The core purpose of the DGR is to provide procedures that protect aircraft,
crew, passengers, and ground personnel from risks associated with dangerous goods.
Safety is the primary objective of the regulations .




10. Which organization's regulations form the legal foundation for the IATA DGR?

 A) UN Model Regulations
 B) ICAO Technical Instructions
 C) National Government Regulations
 D) IMDG Code

*Rationale: The ICAO Technical Instructions are the UN international standards for the
safe transport of dangerous goods by air. The IATA DGR is derived from and provides the
operational details for compliance with the ICAO Technical Instructions .