Certified Hazardous Materials
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1. Under RCRA, which of the following best describes the “cradle-to-grave”
concept?
A. Tracking hazardous waste from generation to final disposal
B. Regulating only the transportation of hazardous materials
C. Managing hazardous waste only at treatment facilities
D. Controlling air emissions from waste incinerators
A. Tracking hazardous waste from generation to final disposal
RCRA establishes a comprehensive framework that follows hazardous waste
from the point of generation through transportation, treatment, storage, and
disposal, ensuring accountability at every stage.
2. Which federal statute primarily governs the cleanup of abandoned or
uncontrolled hazardous waste sites?
A. RCRA
B. CERCLA
C. Clean Air Act
D. Safe Drinking Water Act
B. CERCLA
CERCLA, also known as Superfund, authorizes the federal government to
respond to releases of hazardous substances and to clean up contaminated
sites, holding Potentially Responsible Parties liable.
, 3. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to provide
which of the following to workers?
A. Medical surveillance for all employees
B. Safety Data Sheets and labeled containers
C. Respiratory protection for every task
D. Annual physical examinations
B. Safety Data Sheets and labeled containers
The Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires chemical
manufacturers to provide SDSs and employers to ensure containers are
labeled, so workers are informed of chemical hazards.
4. A liquid with a flash point below 60°C (140°F) is classified by EPA as:
A. Corrosive
B. Reactive
C. Ignitable
D. Toxic
C. Ignitable
Characteristic hazardous wastes include ignitability, and a flash point below
60°C is the defining criterion for ignitable liquid waste under 40 CFR 261.21.
5. Which DOT hazard class corresponds to flammable liquids?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 8
C. Class 3
DOT Hazard Class 3 covers flammable and combustible liquids, including
gasoline, solvents, and many industrial chemicals.
, 6. Under EPCRA, a facility that releases a reportable quantity of a
hazardous substance must immediately notify:
A. The local fire department only
B. The National Response Center and the State Emergency Response
Commission
C. The EPA Administrator only
D. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B. The National Response Center and the State Emergency Response
Commission
EPCRA Section 304 requires immediate notification to the National Response
Center and the relevant SERC and LEPC when a reportable quantity is
released.
7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste under
RCRA?
A. Ignitability
B. Corrosivity
C. Biodegradability
D. Toxicity
C. Biodegradability
RCRA defines four characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and
toxicity. Biodegradability is not one of the regulatory characteristics.
8. A large quantity generator (LQG) under RCRA generates how much
hazardous waste per month?
A. Less than 100 kg
B. Between 100 kg and 1,000 kg
C. 1,000 kg or more
D. Any amount, regardless of quantity
C. 1,000 kg or more
, An LQG generates 1,000 kilograms or more of hazardous waste per calendar
month, or more than 1 kilogram of acutely hazardous waste.
9. Which of the following best describes a Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facility (TSDF)?
A. A site that only generates hazardous waste
B. A facility permitted to treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste
C. A transporter of hazardous materials
D. A recycling center that handles only universal waste
B. A facility permitted to treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste
TSDFs are subject to RCRA permitting and must meet stringent standards for
managing hazardous waste, including financial assurance and closure
requirements.
10.The primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is to:
A. Provide marketing information about a chemical
B. Communicate hazard information and safe handling practices
C. List the price of a chemical product
D. Serve as a shipping document
B. Communicate hazard information and safe handling practices
An SDS provides detailed information on chemical hazards, first-aid
measures, handling, storage, and emergency response, as required by OSHA’s
HazCom Standard.
11.Under DOT regulations, which placard is required for a shipment of
corrosive material?
A. Flammable Liquid
B. Corrosive
C. Oxidizer
D. Poison Inhalation Hazard
Manager Practice Exam 100 Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A
Instant Download Pdf
1. Under RCRA, which of the following best describes the “cradle-to-grave”
concept?
A. Tracking hazardous waste from generation to final disposal
B. Regulating only the transportation of hazardous materials
C. Managing hazardous waste only at treatment facilities
D. Controlling air emissions from waste incinerators
A. Tracking hazardous waste from generation to final disposal
RCRA establishes a comprehensive framework that follows hazardous waste
from the point of generation through transportation, treatment, storage, and
disposal, ensuring accountability at every stage.
2. Which federal statute primarily governs the cleanup of abandoned or
uncontrolled hazardous waste sites?
A. RCRA
B. CERCLA
C. Clean Air Act
D. Safe Drinking Water Act
B. CERCLA
CERCLA, also known as Superfund, authorizes the federal government to
respond to releases of hazardous substances and to clean up contaminated
sites, holding Potentially Responsible Parties liable.
, 3. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to provide
which of the following to workers?
A. Medical surveillance for all employees
B. Safety Data Sheets and labeled containers
C. Respiratory protection for every task
D. Annual physical examinations
B. Safety Data Sheets and labeled containers
The Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires chemical
manufacturers to provide SDSs and employers to ensure containers are
labeled, so workers are informed of chemical hazards.
4. A liquid with a flash point below 60°C (140°F) is classified by EPA as:
A. Corrosive
B. Reactive
C. Ignitable
D. Toxic
C. Ignitable
Characteristic hazardous wastes include ignitability, and a flash point below
60°C is the defining criterion for ignitable liquid waste under 40 CFR 261.21.
5. Which DOT hazard class corresponds to flammable liquids?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 8
C. Class 3
DOT Hazard Class 3 covers flammable and combustible liquids, including
gasoline, solvents, and many industrial chemicals.
, 6. Under EPCRA, a facility that releases a reportable quantity of a
hazardous substance must immediately notify:
A. The local fire department only
B. The National Response Center and the State Emergency Response
Commission
C. The EPA Administrator only
D. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B. The National Response Center and the State Emergency Response
Commission
EPCRA Section 304 requires immediate notification to the National Response
Center and the relevant SERC and LEPC when a reportable quantity is
released.
7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste under
RCRA?
A. Ignitability
B. Corrosivity
C. Biodegradability
D. Toxicity
C. Biodegradability
RCRA defines four characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and
toxicity. Biodegradability is not one of the regulatory characteristics.
8. A large quantity generator (LQG) under RCRA generates how much
hazardous waste per month?
A. Less than 100 kg
B. Between 100 kg and 1,000 kg
C. 1,000 kg or more
D. Any amount, regardless of quantity
C. 1,000 kg or more
, An LQG generates 1,000 kilograms or more of hazardous waste per calendar
month, or more than 1 kilogram of acutely hazardous waste.
9. Which of the following best describes a Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facility (TSDF)?
A. A site that only generates hazardous waste
B. A facility permitted to treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste
C. A transporter of hazardous materials
D. A recycling center that handles only universal waste
B. A facility permitted to treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste
TSDFs are subject to RCRA permitting and must meet stringent standards for
managing hazardous waste, including financial assurance and closure
requirements.
10.The primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is to:
A. Provide marketing information about a chemical
B. Communicate hazard information and safe handling practices
C. List the price of a chemical product
D. Serve as a shipping document
B. Communicate hazard information and safe handling practices
An SDS provides detailed information on chemical hazards, first-aid
measures, handling, storage, and emergency response, as required by OSHA’s
HazCom Standard.
11.Under DOT regulations, which placard is required for a shipment of
corrosive material?
A. Flammable Liquid
B. Corrosive
C. Oxidizer
D. Poison Inhalation Hazard
