Answer Key

Question 1

made up from one or more inner packaging arranged in an outer packaging

Answer 1

Combination packaging

Question 2

is an essential part of marketing your product while also ensuring protection from external sources such as moisture or temperature change, which could damage what you’re trying to sell

Answer 2

Packaging

Question 3

The _______ is responsible for all aspects of the packaging of DG in compliance with these regulations

Answer 3

Shipper

Question 4

is a type of packaging that protects items while they are being transported

Answer 4

Tertiary packaging

Question 5

packaging that do not require any inner packaging to accomplish their function during the transport

Answer 5

Single packaging

Question 6

involves properly covering the product for the purpose of storage and transit

Answer 6

Packing

Question 7

Packing instructions are specified in columns ______, ______, and ______

Answer 7

G, I, K

Question 8

Dangerous goods are assigned into _____ in accordance with the degree of danger they prevent

Answer 8

Packing groups

Question 9

is an enclosure used by a single shipper to contain one or more packages to form one packaging unit for convenience of handling and stowage

Answer 9

Overpack

Question 10

is the packaging in direct contact with the product itself

Answer 10

Primary packaging

Question 11

Enumerate the four general reasons why we need to put correct marking and label to dangerous goods packages

Answer 11

• proper handling
• to identify DG
• meets approved standards
• indicate nature of hazard

Question 12

What are the three minimum marking required for each packages containing DG?

Answer 12

• proper shipping name
• full name and address of shipper and consignee
• applicable UN or ID number

Question 13

What are the two types of labels?

Answer 13

• hazard labels
• handling labels

Question 14

True or false, orientation label is not required on outer packaging of an infectious substance in primary receptacles not exceeding 60ml

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the minimum dimensions of a hazard label?

Answer 15

100 x 100 mm

Question 16

True or false, the airline is responsible for all necessary marking and labeling of each package of DG and each overpack containing DG, in compliance with the DGR

Answer 16

False

Question 17

packaging provisions recognize that many dangerous goods in small quantities present a reduced hazard, and can be safely transported in good quality combination

Answer 17

Limited quantity