Instructions:

1. The Mid-term examination consists of 25 multiple-choice type questions.

2. Click on the radio button next to the most correct answer on the answer sheet.

3. You may use your CFR 49, California Vehicle Code excerpts, California Code of Regulations (Title 13) excerpts, notes, and your student guide, during the examination (This includes the PDF version on your CD and the on-line version).

4. The examination must be completed prior to the next scheduled class session (That would be Wednesday December 5, 2008).

5. When you have answered all 25 questions click the "Send Answers" button at the bottom of this sheet.

6. Don't forget to put your name in the first box on the sheet.

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1
 The “+” in column 1 of the HMT:
a
 Identifies hazardous substances.
b
 Fixes the ID#, shipping name, and label(s).
c
 Fixes the mode of transportation.
d
 Fixes the proper shipping name, hazard class, and packing group.
e
 Fixes the plumbing
2
 Which of the following is a correct shipping description for a one-quart package of Oleum (greater than 46% free sulfur trioxide), a corrosive material, being transported by truck?
a
 Sulfuric acid, fuming, 8, (6.1), UN1831, PG I, Poison-Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone A.
b
 Sulfuric acid, fuming, 8, (6.1), UN1831, PG II, Poison-Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone B.
c
 Sulfuric acid, fuming, 8, (6.1), NA1831, PG II, Poison-Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone A.
d
 Sulfuric acid, fuming, 8, (6.1), UN1831, PG I, Poison-Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone B.
e
3
 The packaging exceptions for the proper shipping name, “Flammable liquid, n.o.s.” are found in § _____________.
a
 §173.150
b
 §173.118
c
 §173.119
d
 §173.153
e
4
 Subpart F of Part 172 is entitled ________.
a
 Placarding.
b
 Labeling.
c
 Shipping Papers.
d
 Marking.
e
5
 Poisonous Material (Division 6.1) is a material: (select the incorrect statement).
a
 Known to be toxic to humans.
b
 Other than a gas.
c
 Presumed to be toxic to humans.
d
 Hazard to health during storage.
e
6
 A hazardous substance is:
a
 A material that is listed in Appendix A of the §172.101 table and the gross weight equals or exceeds the RQ listed.
b
 A material that is listed in Appendix A of the §172.101 table and the weight exceeds the RQ listed, in a single package.
c
 A material that is listed in Appendix A of the §172.101 table and the weight equals or exceeds the RQ listed, in a single package.
d
 A material that is listed in Appendix A of the §172.101 table and the weight is less than or equal to the RQ listed, in a single package.
e
7
 What is the proper shipping name, hazard class/division, identification number, packing group, and special provisions that would apply to a domestic shipment of sulfur being shipped by highway in non-bulk packages?
a
 Sulfur, 9, UN1350, PG III, A1, N20, T1.
b
 Sulfur, 4.1, NA1350, PG III, A1, N20, T1.
c
 Sulfur, 4.1, UN1350, PG III, 30, N20.
d
 Sulfur, 9, NA1350, PG III, 30.
e
8
 Which of the following basic descriptions of hazardous materials is correct?
a
 Corrosive liquid, n.o.s., (contains octanoyl chloride), 8, UN1760, PG II.
b
 Corrosive liquid, n.o.s., 8, UN1760, PG II, (octanoyl chloride).
c
 UN1760, Corrosive liquid, n.o.s., (octanoyl chloride), 8, PG II.
d
 All of the above.
e
9
 The label(s) applied to a 10-pound package of “1,1,1-trichloroethane” is/are _______.
a
 Inhalation Hazard.
b
 Poison gas.
c
 Poison, PG III.
d
 Oxidizer.
e
10
 The age requirement for a person driving a commercial vehicle hauling hazardous materials is:
a
 25 years of age if driving interstate.
b
 18 years of age if driving only intrastate.
c
 21 years of age if driving interstate or intrastate.
d
 18 years of age if driving interstate or intrastate.
e
11
 A 100-pound package of “Allyl alcohol” is regulated as:
a
 A hazardous material.
b
 A hazardous substance.
c
 Both “a” and “b”.
d
 Not regulated.
e
12
 Subpart B of Part 172 is entitled:
a
 The Hazardous Materials Table.
b
 Table of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions.
c
 Shipping Papers.
d
 Tables of Hazardous Material, their Description, Proper Shipping Name, Hazard Class, Labels, Packaging, and Other Requirements.
e
13 When the technical name of the material is required, it is entered:
a
 In parentheses between the proper shipping name and hazard class only.
b
 In parentheses before the proper shipping name or in parenthesis after the basic shipping description.
c
 In parentheses after the basic shipping description only.
d
 In parentheses between the proper shipping name and hazard class or in parenthesis after the basic shipping description.
e
14
 What letters are required to be entered on the shipping paper for a hazardous substance?
a
 HM
b
 RQ
c
 HS
d
 FL
e
15
 Which Part of HMR relates to carriage by highway only?
a
 Part 175
b
 Part 176
c
 Part 177
d
 Part 178
e
16
 In what section would the definition of “poisonous material” be found?
a
 §173.132
b
 §173.326
c
 §173.343
d
 §173.115
e
17
 Which of the following is a correct shipping description and label required for a four-liter package of Nitric acid, with 40% nitric acid (not red fuming), a corrosive material, to be transported by aircraft?
a
 Corrosive material, 8, UN2031, Nitric acid, Cargo Aircraft Only.
b
 Nitric acid, 8, UN2031, PG I, Cargo Aircraft Only.
c
 Nitric acid, less than 70%, 8, UN2031, PG II, Cargo Aircraft Only.
d
 Nitric acid, less than 70%, 8, UN2031, PG I, Cargo Aircraft Only.
e
18
 §173.120 defines what hazard?
a
 Corrosive material.
b
 Oxidizer.
c
 Flammable liquid.
d
 Poisonous material.
e
19
 Except for shipments of hazardous waste, a shipping paper must consist of:
a
 A specific form prescribed by the US Department of Transportation (US DOT).
b
 One original and three copies.
c
 No specific form as long as the required information is present.
d
 A specific form prescribed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).
e
20
 Which is the correct statement concerning the exceptions provided for a material that is packaged and meets the definition of a “Limited Quantity” or one that is packaged and meets the definition of a “Small Quantity”?
a
 “Small Quantities” may have specific labeling or packaging exceptions.
b
 “Limited Quantity” exceptions are limited to Hazard Class/Division 3, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7, 8, & 9.
c
 “Small Quantities” may not be subject to any other requirements of Subchapter C.
d
 “Limited Quantities” may not be subject to any other requirements of Subchapter C.
e
21
 The definition of a hazardous material is found in § _______ of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
a
 §172.101
b
 §173.8
c
 §177.848
d
 §171.8
e
22
 The proper shipping name for the hazardous material is “Nickel Nitrite”. What is the ID#?
a
 UN2725
b
 UN2726
c
 NA2725
d
 Not listed.
e
23
 A “T” endorsement on a California Commercial Driver’s license indicates that the individual is licensed to operate a truck-tractor pulling:
a
 A tank trailer.
b
 Two trailers.
c
 A tank trailer containing hazardous materials.
d
 A tank trailer containing a hazardous waste.
e
24
 The “Packing Group” indicates the degree of danger presented by the material. Packing group I Indicates:
a
 Great danger.
b
 Medium danger.
c
 Minor danger.
d
 No danger.
e
25
 Select the most correct answer from among the following.
a
 The author of CFR 49 received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1993.
b
 The CFR 49 should be recommended reading for all expectant parents.
c
 Any and all of the above or below.
d
 “a” and “c” only.
e