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IATA DGR Exam Study Guide – 120 Representative MCQ Questions with Answers and
Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Areas)
1. Regulatory Framework & Applicability – ICAO Technical Instructions as the legal
foundation; IATA DGR as the practical operational manual; state and operator variations.
2. Classification & Identification – 9 Hazard Classes; proper shipping names; UN numbers;
packing groups; determining the primary and subsidiary hazards.
3. Packing & Packing Instructions – Net quantity limitations; authorized packagings;
combination vs. single packagings; overpacks.
4. Marking & Labeling – Package orientation marks; handling labels; hazard warning labels;
specifications for size, color, and placement.
5. Documentation – Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD); Air Waybill
completion; certification by the shipper.
6. Radioactive Materials – Special provisions for Class 7; labeling; package limits; examples
such as medical isotopes.
7. Lithium Battery Regulations – State of Charge limits (≤30%); packing instructions PI965,
PI966, PI967; exceptions for small cells and batteries.
8. Acceptance & Handling – Airline acceptance checklist; responsibilities of shipper,
forwarder, and airline; the Shipper's Declaration functions as a legal certification.
9. Emergency Response – Reporting dangerous goods accidents, incidents, and
undeclared/mis-declared shipments.
10. Training Requirements – Competency-Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) approach;
recurrent training interval (24 months); validity and grace periods.
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & APPLICABILITY
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
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C) To regulate only passenger baggage for hazardous materials
D) To manage the road transport of hazardous materials
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The IATA DGR is the operational manual derived from the ICAO Technical
Instructions. It provides the detailed, "how-to" rules that airlines, freight forwarders, and
shippers use globally. The ICAO Technical Instructions remain the international legal standards
set by the UN.
2. Which organization publishes the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Air?
A) IATA (International Air Transport Association)
B) ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
C) UN (United Nations)
D) FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ICAO publishes the Technical Instructions, which are the legally binding international
standards. IATA uses these standards as the foundation for its DGR manual, which provides
more detailed operational guidance.
3. The IATA DGR is updated annually primarily to:
A) Increase shipping costs and generate more revenue
B) Incorporate safety changes, new technologies, and state variations
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C) Standardize the colors used on all package labels
D) Reduce the frequency of required training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The IATA DGR is published annually to incorporate immediate safety
recommendations and to reflect changes in state and operator requirements. This ensures the
regulations remain current with emerging risks such as lithium battery transport.
4. When must a shipper complete recurrent dangerous goods training after their initial
certification?
A) Every 12 months
B) Every 18 months
C) Every 24 months
D) Every 36 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IATA requires recurrent training within 24 months of previous training to ensure that
personnel remain current with the latest regulations.
5. A current DGR certificate is valid for 24 months. Within how many months before the
expiry date can a person take a refresher exam and still retain the original validity date?
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
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C) 3 months
D) 6 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certificates can be renewed by taking the exam within the 3 months preceding the
expiry date. The new certificate maintains the original validity end date to preserve the 24-
month cycle.
6. A person attends an initial course finishing on 14 April 2025. Their training validity expires
on 30 April 2027. They attend recurrent training on 15 March 2027. When does their new
training expiry date become?
A) 14 April 2027
B) 15 March 2027
C) 31 March 2027
D) 30 April 2029
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because the refresher was completed within the final 3 months of validity (before
April 30, 2027), the new expiry date extends 24 months from the original expiry date (April 30,
2027), becoming April 30, 2029.
7. What is the minimum passing score required to receive an IATA Certificate of Completion
for a competency-based training course?
A) 70%