Dangerous Goods Question Bank for Cabin Crew
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1. Which regulatory document provides the foundation for the transport of Dangerous Goods
by air?
A) Airline Operations Manual
B) ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air ✅✅
C) IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
D) National Civil Aviation Authority Guidelines
2. As a cabin crew member, your PRIMARY responsibility regarding dangerous goods is:
A) To accept packages from passengers
B) To identify, report, and manage suspected dangerous goods in the cabin ✅✅
C) To classify and package hazardous materials
D) To fill out the Shipper's Declaration form
3. Which of the following items is typically FORBIDDEN in both carry-on and checked
baggage?
A) A laptop computer
B) A small bottle of perfume (under 100ml)
C) Compressed oxygen cylinders for personal medical use without airline approval ✅✅
D) A hairdryer
4. A passenger informs you they have a portable electronic device (PED) like a power bank in
their carry-on. What is a key rule?
A) It must be placed in checked baggage for safety.
B) It must be carried in the passenger's pocket at all times.
C) Its power rating (watt-hours) must be within limits and it must be carried in the cabin. ✅✅
D) It must be surrendered to the flight deck for storage.
5. "Safety Data Sheets" (SDS) are relevant to cabin crew because:
A) They are required for all chemicals in the cabin galley.
B) They provide vital information for dealing with spills or incidents involving chemical
,substances carried as cargo. ✅✅
C) They must be carried by passengers carrying medicines.
D) They replace the need for dangerous goods labels.
6. Which of these items, carried by a passenger, is generally considered acceptable?
A) A butane-powered curling iron (with gas cartridge)
B) A small, commercially packaged dry ice (less than 2.5 kg) for preserving perishables ✅✅
C) A flare or smoke signal
D) A bottle of lighter fluid
7. The universal symbol for a corrosive material is:
A) A flame
B) A skull and crossbones
C) Liquid spilling from two glass vessels onto a hand and metal ✅✅
D) An exploding bomb
8. What is the maximum allowable net quantity of dry ice per person for carry-on baggage, as
per many airline regulations?
A) 1.0 kg
B) 2.5 kg ✅✅
C) 5.0 kg
D) 10.0 kg
9. Spill kits in the cabin are primarily intended for:
A) Major fuel leaks from the wings.
B) Cleaning up routine drink spills.
C) Containing and cleaning up dangerous goods spills (e.g., corrosive batteries, chemicals).
✅✅
D) Handling biological waste from sick passengers.
10. A passenger wishes to board with a small medical oxygen cylinder. The correct procedure
is:
A) Allow it if it looks professional.
B) Refuse it as all oxygen is forbidden.
C) Only allow it if pre-approved by the airline, with specific conditions met. ✅✅
D) Store it in an overhead bin away from the passenger.
11. Lithium batteries are especially hazardous because they can cause:
A) Intense cold burns.
B) Thermal runaway, leading to fire and toxic fumes. ✅✅
,C) Severe radiation exposure.
D) Immediate explosive decompression.
12. What must you do if you suspect a lithium battery-powered device is overheating or on
fire in the cabin?
A) Throw it out of the aircraft door immediately.
B) Submerge it in a large container of water.
C) Use a Halon or water mist fire extinguisher and/or pour water/lavatory liquid to cool it.
✅✅
D) Place it in the oven to contain the fire.
13. The "Crew Member Reporting Checklist" for a dangerous goods incident is completed:
A) Prior to every flight.
B) Only if a spill occurs.
C) After any suspected or confirmed dangerous goods incident. ✅✅
D) At the end of each month.
14. Which class of dangerous goods includes tear gas or pepper spray?
A) Class 2 - Gases
B) Class 3 - Flammable Liquids
C) Class 6 - Toxic and Infectious Substances
D) Class 9 - Miscellaneous (or Class 6.1 depending on formulation, but crew should treat as
prohibited) ✅✅
15. A passenger's checked baggage is found to contain a forbidden dangerous good. Who is
responsible for removing it?
A) The cabin crew
B) The passenger ✅✅
C) The flight engineer
D) The lead flight attendant can decide to leave it
16. Forbidden dangerous goods in baggage include:
A) Aerosols for personal use (hairspray, limited quantity).
B) Explosives, fireworks, and flares. ✅✅
C) Alcoholic beverages under 70% alcohol.
D) Non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles.
17. The primary purpose of dangerous goods training for cabin crew is to:
A) Enable them to ship dangerous goods.
B) Enable them to recognize and respond to risks, ensuring safety. ✅✅
, C) Pass an annual test.
D) Assist loading staff with cargo.
18. What does the "Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods" class (Class 9) include?
A) Only lithium batteries.
B) Only dry ice.
C) A wide range, including lithium batteries, dry ice, magnetized materials, and environmentally
hazardous substances. ✅✅
D) Only asbestos.
19. When dealing with a spill of an unknown chemical in the cabin, you should FIRST:
A) Taste and smell it to identify it.
B) Isolate the area and avoid direct contact. ✅✅
C) Use a dry cloth to soak it up quickly.
D) Mix it with water to dilute it.
20. A passenger can carry one small medical or clinical thermometer in checked baggage if it
contains:
A) Alcohol.
B) A lithium battery.
C) Mercury (forbidden). ✅✅
D) A small amount of pressurized gas.
21. What is a key indicator of a potential dangerous goods incident in the cabin?
A) A passenger reading a book.
B) Unusual odors, smoke, or hissing sounds from baggage. ✅✅
C) A child crying.
D) Turbulence.
22. Who has the final authority to refuse transport of a passenger or their baggage due to a
dangerous goods concern?
A) The check-in agent
B) The captain of the aircraft ✅✅
C) The lead cabin crew member
D) The gate agent
23. "Hidden Dangerous Goods" might include:
A) A clearly labeled box of fireworks.
B) A souvenir snow globe (due to flammable liquid inside). ✅✅
STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
)
1. Which regulatory document provides the foundation for the transport of Dangerous Goods
by air?
A) Airline Operations Manual
B) ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air ✅✅
C) IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
D) National Civil Aviation Authority Guidelines
2. As a cabin crew member, your PRIMARY responsibility regarding dangerous goods is:
A) To accept packages from passengers
B) To identify, report, and manage suspected dangerous goods in the cabin ✅✅
C) To classify and package hazardous materials
D) To fill out the Shipper's Declaration form
3. Which of the following items is typically FORBIDDEN in both carry-on and checked
baggage?
A) A laptop computer
B) A small bottle of perfume (under 100ml)
C) Compressed oxygen cylinders for personal medical use without airline approval ✅✅
D) A hairdryer
4. A passenger informs you they have a portable electronic device (PED) like a power bank in
their carry-on. What is a key rule?
A) It must be placed in checked baggage for safety.
B) It must be carried in the passenger's pocket at all times.
C) Its power rating (watt-hours) must be within limits and it must be carried in the cabin. ✅✅
D) It must be surrendered to the flight deck for storage.
5. "Safety Data Sheets" (SDS) are relevant to cabin crew because:
A) They are required for all chemicals in the cabin galley.
B) They provide vital information for dealing with spills or incidents involving chemical
,substances carried as cargo. ✅✅
C) They must be carried by passengers carrying medicines.
D) They replace the need for dangerous goods labels.
6. Which of these items, carried by a passenger, is generally considered acceptable?
A) A butane-powered curling iron (with gas cartridge)
B) A small, commercially packaged dry ice (less than 2.5 kg) for preserving perishables ✅✅
C) A flare or smoke signal
D) A bottle of lighter fluid
7. The universal symbol for a corrosive material is:
A) A flame
B) A skull and crossbones
C) Liquid spilling from two glass vessels onto a hand and metal ✅✅
D) An exploding bomb
8. What is the maximum allowable net quantity of dry ice per person for carry-on baggage, as
per many airline regulations?
A) 1.0 kg
B) 2.5 kg ✅✅
C) 5.0 kg
D) 10.0 kg
9. Spill kits in the cabin are primarily intended for:
A) Major fuel leaks from the wings.
B) Cleaning up routine drink spills.
C) Containing and cleaning up dangerous goods spills (e.g., corrosive batteries, chemicals).
✅✅
D) Handling biological waste from sick passengers.
10. A passenger wishes to board with a small medical oxygen cylinder. The correct procedure
is:
A) Allow it if it looks professional.
B) Refuse it as all oxygen is forbidden.
C) Only allow it if pre-approved by the airline, with specific conditions met. ✅✅
D) Store it in an overhead bin away from the passenger.
11. Lithium batteries are especially hazardous because they can cause:
A) Intense cold burns.
B) Thermal runaway, leading to fire and toxic fumes. ✅✅
,C) Severe radiation exposure.
D) Immediate explosive decompression.
12. What must you do if you suspect a lithium battery-powered device is overheating or on
fire in the cabin?
A) Throw it out of the aircraft door immediately.
B) Submerge it in a large container of water.
C) Use a Halon or water mist fire extinguisher and/or pour water/lavatory liquid to cool it.
✅✅
D) Place it in the oven to contain the fire.
13. The "Crew Member Reporting Checklist" for a dangerous goods incident is completed:
A) Prior to every flight.
B) Only if a spill occurs.
C) After any suspected or confirmed dangerous goods incident. ✅✅
D) At the end of each month.
14. Which class of dangerous goods includes tear gas or pepper spray?
A) Class 2 - Gases
B) Class 3 - Flammable Liquids
C) Class 6 - Toxic and Infectious Substances
D) Class 9 - Miscellaneous (or Class 6.1 depending on formulation, but crew should treat as
prohibited) ✅✅
15. A passenger's checked baggage is found to contain a forbidden dangerous good. Who is
responsible for removing it?
A) The cabin crew
B) The passenger ✅✅
C) The flight engineer
D) The lead flight attendant can decide to leave it
16. Forbidden dangerous goods in baggage include:
A) Aerosols for personal use (hairspray, limited quantity).
B) Explosives, fireworks, and flares. ✅✅
C) Alcoholic beverages under 70% alcohol.
D) Non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles.
17. The primary purpose of dangerous goods training for cabin crew is to:
A) Enable them to ship dangerous goods.
B) Enable them to recognize and respond to risks, ensuring safety. ✅✅
, C) Pass an annual test.
D) Assist loading staff with cargo.
18. What does the "Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods" class (Class 9) include?
A) Only lithium batteries.
B) Only dry ice.
C) A wide range, including lithium batteries, dry ice, magnetized materials, and environmentally
hazardous substances. ✅✅
D) Only asbestos.
19. When dealing with a spill of an unknown chemical in the cabin, you should FIRST:
A) Taste and smell it to identify it.
B) Isolate the area and avoid direct contact. ✅✅
C) Use a dry cloth to soak it up quickly.
D) Mix it with water to dilute it.
20. A passenger can carry one small medical or clinical thermometer in checked baggage if it
contains:
A) Alcohol.
B) A lithium battery.
C) Mercury (forbidden). ✅✅
D) A small amount of pressurized gas.
21. What is a key indicator of a potential dangerous goods incident in the cabin?
A) A passenger reading a book.
B) Unusual odors, smoke, or hissing sounds from baggage. ✅✅
C) A child crying.
D) Turbulence.
22. Who has the final authority to refuse transport of a passenger or their baggage due to a
dangerous goods concern?
A) The check-in agent
B) The captain of the aircraft ✅✅
C) The lead cabin crew member
D) The gate agent
23. "Hidden Dangerous Goods" might include:
A) A clearly labeled box of fireworks.
B) A souvenir snow globe (due to flammable liquid inside). ✅✅
