AK WASTE HAULING CONTRACTOR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of proper waste hauling?
A. Increase vehicle speed
B. Prevent environmental contamination and protect public
health
C. Eliminate the need for disposal facilities
D. Avoid all recordkeeping
Answer: B. Prevent environmental contamination and protect
public health
Rationale: Proper hauling keeps waste contained and reduces
risks to people, water, soil, and air.
2. Which Alaska agency administers the state's solid waste
program?
A. Alaska Department of Transportation only
B. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
C. Alaska Department of Labor only
D. Alaska Department of Commerce only
Answer: B. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Rationale: ADEC's Solid Waste Program oversees
environmental compliance for solid-waste facilities and related
activities.
,3. Which Alaska regulation is the principal solid-waste
management regulation?
A. 18 AAC 30
B. 18 AAC 60
C. 18 AAC 70
D. 18 AAC 80
Answer: B. 18 AAC 60
Rationale: 18 AAC 60 establishes Alaska's solid-waste
management requirements.
4. During transportation, solid waste should generally be:
A. Left uncovered
B. Kept contained
C. Stored on the roadway
D. Released periodically
Answer: B. Kept contained
Rationale: Alaska's transport rule requires a person
transporting solid waste to keep the waste contained during
transport.
5. What should a hauler do if solid waste spills from the
vehicle?
,A. Continue driving
B. Leave it for another contractor
C. Promptly pick up the waste and residue
D. Cover it with dirt and leave
Answer: C. Promptly pick up the waste and residue
Rationale: Alaska requirements call for prompt cleanup of
waste spilled during transportation.
6. Which is an important purpose of a covered or enclosed
waste body?
A. Increase engine horsepower
B. Prevent waste from escaping
C. Reduce tire pressure
D. Eliminate vehicle inspections
Answer: B. Prevent waste from escaping
Rationale: Containment prevents litter, odors, liquids, and
other materials from escaping during transportation.
7. Before transporting a load, the driver should first verify
that:
A. The load is properly secured or contained
B. The tires are intentionally underinflated
C. The tailgate is open
D. The load exceeds the vehicle rating
, Answer: A. The load is properly secured or contained
Rationale: A pre-trip load inspection helps prevent spills and
unsafe conditions.
8. What is the safest response to an unknown chemical
container found in a waste load?
A. Open it to identify it
B. Smell it
C. Handle it without PPE
D. Isolate it and follow hazardous-material procedures
Answer: D. Isolate it and follow hazardous-material
procedures
Rationale: Unknown containers may contain hazardous
substances and should not be casually opened or handled.
9. Which document can provide useful information about a
potentially hazardous chemical?
A. Vehicle title
B. Safety Data Sheet
C. Driver's meal receipt
D. Tire warranty
Answer: B. Safety Data Sheet
Rationale: An SDS provides information about hazards,
handling, storage, and emergency measures for chemicals.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of proper waste hauling?
A. Increase vehicle speed
B. Prevent environmental contamination and protect public
health
C. Eliminate the need for disposal facilities
D. Avoid all recordkeeping
Answer: B. Prevent environmental contamination and protect
public health
Rationale: Proper hauling keeps waste contained and reduces
risks to people, water, soil, and air.
2. Which Alaska agency administers the state's solid waste
program?
A. Alaska Department of Transportation only
B. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
C. Alaska Department of Labor only
D. Alaska Department of Commerce only
Answer: B. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Rationale: ADEC's Solid Waste Program oversees
environmental compliance for solid-waste facilities and related
activities.
,3. Which Alaska regulation is the principal solid-waste
management regulation?
A. 18 AAC 30
B. 18 AAC 60
C. 18 AAC 70
D. 18 AAC 80
Answer: B. 18 AAC 60
Rationale: 18 AAC 60 establishes Alaska's solid-waste
management requirements.
4. During transportation, solid waste should generally be:
A. Left uncovered
B. Kept contained
C. Stored on the roadway
D. Released periodically
Answer: B. Kept contained
Rationale: Alaska's transport rule requires a person
transporting solid waste to keep the waste contained during
transport.
5. What should a hauler do if solid waste spills from the
vehicle?
,A. Continue driving
B. Leave it for another contractor
C. Promptly pick up the waste and residue
D. Cover it with dirt and leave
Answer: C. Promptly pick up the waste and residue
Rationale: Alaska requirements call for prompt cleanup of
waste spilled during transportation.
6. Which is an important purpose of a covered or enclosed
waste body?
A. Increase engine horsepower
B. Prevent waste from escaping
C. Reduce tire pressure
D. Eliminate vehicle inspections
Answer: B. Prevent waste from escaping
Rationale: Containment prevents litter, odors, liquids, and
other materials from escaping during transportation.
7. Before transporting a load, the driver should first verify
that:
A. The load is properly secured or contained
B. The tires are intentionally underinflated
C. The tailgate is open
D. The load exceeds the vehicle rating
, Answer: A. The load is properly secured or contained
Rationale: A pre-trip load inspection helps prevent spills and
unsafe conditions.
8. What is the safest response to an unknown chemical
container found in a waste load?
A. Open it to identify it
B. Smell it
C. Handle it without PPE
D. Isolate it and follow hazardous-material procedures
Answer: D. Isolate it and follow hazardous-material
procedures
Rationale: Unknown containers may contain hazardous
substances and should not be casually opened or handled.
9. Which document can provide useful information about a
potentially hazardous chemical?
A. Vehicle title
B. Safety Data Sheet
C. Driver's meal receipt
D. Tire warranty
Answer: B. Safety Data Sheet
Rationale: An SDS provides information about hazards,
handling, storage, and emergency measures for chemicals.
