Dangerous Goods Recognition Test

Question 1

Wheelchairs with non-spillable batteries are not required to have the battery post connectors disconnected and wrapped. True/False?

Answer 1

False, they are required to be disconnected and wrapped.

Question 2

You see a passenger about to board the plane and notice that their carry on bag appears to be leaking. What do you do?

Answer 2

Point out the leakage and ask what is in the bag.

Question 3

A carrier that is allowed to carry an item according to 49 CFR may be restricted from carrying that item by Tariff 6D. True/False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following is not an acceptable dangerous goods item for loading on an aircraft?

Answer 4

500 pounds of dry ice.

Question 5

The terms dangerous goods and hazardous materials can be used interchangeably. True/False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

In the event of a major HAZMAT spill who must be contacted?

Answer 6

Airport office and fire department, National Response Center (NRC), and 3E Company if spill cleanup is not available at the airport.

Question 7

Handling labels can be used in place of hazard labels too prevent improper shipping of dangerous goods. True/False?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

At the ticket counter, a passenger wants to carry on board a tightly sealed package containing ammunition for a BB gun. This passenger is checking a box that is labeled as clothing but feels solid and is extremely heavy. What should the ticket agent do?

Answer 8

Inform the customer that ammunition must be checked and ask what is in the box.

Question 9

What restriction is placed on the transport of dry ice?

Answer 9

Dry ice cannot be loaded in a cargo compartment with live animals.

Question 10

Aircraft tire assemblies can be shipped on GoJet Airlines as long as the tire is serviceable but deflated.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

If you have been exposed to dangerous goods and want to know how you might be affected, read the Material Safety Data Sheet, which every airport is required to provide.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

When does the FAA need to be notified of a dangerous goods incident?

Answer 12

If the general public must be evacuated for an hour or more.

Question 13

What is the appropriate use of handling labels?

Answer 13

They may or may not be used in conjunction with hazard labels.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the FAA Notice posted at airports?

Answer 14

Informs passengers that certain items cannot be carried on airlines.

Question 15

Items classified as flammable solids include which of the following?

Answer 15

Liquid cement, animal/vegetable oils and certain cosmetics.

Question 16

The FAA Notice does not need to be posted at what location?

Answer 16

Airports and gift shops

Question 17

Under what conditions, may the volume of dry ice for a shipment exceed the maximum 5.5 pounds for checked and 5.5. pounds for checked baggage?

Answer 17

At this time at GoJet Airlines, under no conditions

Question 18

What is the amount of small arms ammunition, for sporting purposes, permitted in a passenger?s checked baggage?

Answer 18

11 pounds

Question 19

Dangerous goods are substances determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

If you encounter a spilled liquid on or near an aircraft what should you do?

Answer 20

Avoid it

Question 21

Which of the following contain regulations pertaining to specific airlines?

Answer 21

Tariff 6D and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Question 22

When can the battery be attached to a wheelchair that is loaded onto the aircraft?

Answer 22

If the wheelchair can be stowed in an upright position, then the battery can be attached to a wheelchair that is loaded onto the aircraft.

Question 23

GoJet Airlines allows no more than 5.5 pounds of dry ice to be carried per passenger as carry-on baggage or 5.5 pounds as checked baggage.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Shipments containing the OSHA Biohazard Label are acceptable for transport.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the purpose of the OSHA Biohazard label?

Answer 25

To indicate packages containing bodily fluids not known to contain infectious substances

Question 26

GoJet Airlines may decide to report a hazardous spill incident even if it does not meet the criteria for reporting stipulated by the FAA.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What is the risk posed by allowing baggage containing mercury to be checked?

Answer 27

Highly corrosive to aluminum

Question 28

What is the shape of a dangerous goods hazard label?

Answer 28

Square on point