Module 7 - Air Cargo Acceptance

Question 1

List the four functions of the shipper’s signature on the SLI

Answer 1

1) Authorizesthe agent to prepare and sign the AWB on his behalf
2) Acknowledges acceptance of the conditions of carriage
3) Certifies that the contents of the consignment are properly identified by name
4) Declares that any part of the consignment containing dangerous goods is in proper condition for carriage by air

Question 2

A critical control point (CCP) is..

Answer 2

..a point or step or procedure at which controls or checks are applied to prevent or reduce a hazard or risk to an acceptable level

Question 3

coffins may only be shipped on freighters or passenger aircrafta with outside access to cargo compartments

Answer 3

correct

Question 4

outsized cargo is usually cargo which needs more than one aircraft pallet to be loaded on the aircraft
Heavy cargo is usually cargo weighing more than 150kg, exceptions on carrier basis exsist

Answer 4

correct

Question 5

air mail, newspapers to be considered as perishables as in the world of the internet they might lose value over time.

Answer 5

correct

Question 6

Lsit 4 manuals that IATA issues annualy for the handling of special cargo

Answer 6

correct

Question 7

Asbestos and Dry Ice fall into which of the 9 DG classes

Answer 7

Class 9 - Miscellaneous