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		1.	With regard to the transportation of dangerous goods by air, operators are
			required to comply with:
			a.	the manufacturer’s specification for the storage of items with low flash points
			b.	the Health and Safety requirements of the World Health Organization
			c.	the United Nations’ embargo on the transportation of hazardous materials
			d.	ICAO Annex 18 SARPs
		2.	Dangerous goods are defined as:
			a.	articles or substances which are capable of significant risk to health, safety or
				property
			b.	any item which contains toxic liquids or solids.
			c.	any item which has the capability to be used for purposes other than that
				intended.
			d.	guns, ammunition, explosives, toxic waste, or chemical, biological or nuclear
				agents or reagents.
		3.	With regard to dangerous goods, what does a UN number identify?
			a.	The international code for the country of destination.
			b.	A substance or particular group of substances.
			c.	The registered dangerous goods consignee.
			d.	The identity of the registered carrier of dangerous goods.
		4.	The document that identifies the technical instructions for the classification and
			safe transport of dangerous goods by air is called:
			a.	the Operations Manual.
			b.	the Technical Instructions.
	18		c.	the Loading Manual.
			d.	ICAO Annex 19 (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air).
	Questions	5.
			aeroplanes excluded from the provisions. Which of the following lists correctly
			Certain items, which by their nature are dangerous goods, may be carried in
			identifies such items?
			a.	Veterinary aids or humane killers, ammunition, gas cylinders, catering supplies,
				personal items.
			b.	Veterinary aids or humane killers, ammunition, equipment with wet cell
				batteries, catering supplies, personal items.
			c.	Veterinary aids or humane killers, drugs, equipment with batteries, gas
				cylinders, catering supplies, personal items.
			d.	Veterinary aids or humane killers, items required for operational reasons,
				medical aids for a patient, catering supplies, personal items.
		6.	If an item which is excluded from the provisions is carried as a replacement (e.g. a
			replacement O2 bottle for a patient) it must be classified as dangerous goods.
			a.	True.
			b.	False.
			c.	Class 7.
			d.	Class 1.

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	7.	Who is responsible for ensuring that dangerous goods are packed, labelled and
		carried in accordance with the regulations?
		a.	The commander.
		b.	The operator.
		c.	The shipping agent.
		d.	The consignee.
	8.	The requirements for packaging and labelling are to be found in:
		a.	the Technical Instructions.
		b.	the OM.
		c.	ICAO Annex 18.
		d.	EU-OPS 1.1215.
	9.	What is the purpose of the ‘acceptance checklist’?
		a.	To ensure that the requirements of the Technical Instructions are complied
			with.
		b.	To enable the loading supervisor to take appropriate precautions.
		c.	To enable performance calculations to be made with regard to total cargo
			weight.
		d.	To ensure that the shipper is not trying to smuggle munitions of war.
	10.	Can dangerous goods be carried in the passenger cabin or on the flight deck?
		a.	Yes, but only goods specified in the Technical Instructions.
		b.	No.
		c.	Yes, if authorized by the Authority.
		d.	Yes, provided they are non-toxic.
	11.	If dangerous goods are to be carried, the commander is to be given information as
		specified in the Technical Instructions. Who is responsible for the provision of this
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		information?
		a.	The Authority.			Questions
		b.	The operator.
		c.	The loading supervisor.
		d.	The shipper.
	12.	Operators are to establish Dangerous Goods training programmes. Where are
		details of the training required, published?
		a.	In the OM.
		b.	In the Training Manual.
		c.	In ICAO Annex 18.
		d.	In the Technical Instructions.

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