ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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◍ What is a dangerous goods shipment?.
Answer: any shipment capable of posing risk to health, saftey, property, or
the environment which meets the definition of a dangerous good according
to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
◍ What is the general philosophy regarding the transport of dangerous goods
by air?.
Answer: Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air if certain
principles and procedures are strictly followed.
◍ IATA.
Answer: International Air Transport Association
◍ Classification.
Answer: The shipper must indicate the correct class or division according to
criteria determined by the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts.
◍ Who's responsibility is it to offer dangerous goods shipments for air
transport with all required markings, labels, packing and paperwork?.
Answer: the shipper's
◍ A dangerous goods shipment can be recognized by one or more of the
following:.
Answer: 1. "Dangerous Goods as per Attached Shipper's Declaration"
marked in the Special Handling section of the airbill/air way bill2. DG
markings, such as "DOT-E-8249", "DOT-SP-9168", etc.3. Red and white
, "candy-striped" edges on most of the paperwork4. The presence of one or
more of the hazard or handling labels shown to the right
◍ Who's responsibility is it for ensuring that packages with marks or labels,
that indicate the possible presence of DG, do not get into the transportation
system?.
Answer: all employees
◍ Prohibitions.
Answer: Some dangerous goods are too dangerous to be carried on any
aircraft, while others may require specific approvals or are restricted to
cargo aircraft.
◍ Training.
Answer: Mandatory for all individuals involved in the preparation or
transport of dangerous goods to ensure they can carry out their
responsibilities.
◍ Packaging.
Answer: Essential for safe transport, with strict limits on the quantity of
dangerous goods to minimize risk.
◍ Who is prohibited from performing shipper functions in regards to
dangerous goods/hazardous materials packages (including dry ice), unless
otherwise noted in policy? (including packaging, DG labels, DG markings,
completion of the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. (or 390C,
390CR)).
Answer: employees
◍ Who must never apply DG labels to packages?.
Answer: employees
◍ Non-Flammable Gas (Div. 2.2) with a Cargo Aircraft Only label is what?.
Answer: Accessible Dangerous Goods (ADG)
◍ ADG.
Answer: Accessible Dangerous Goods
, ◍ Packaging.
Answer: Must bear required markings and labels to ensure hazards can be
recognized without relying on documentation.
◍ Documentation.
Answer: Ensures all parties in the transportation chain are aware of the
dangerous goods being transported.
◍ Notification to Pilot-in-Command.
Answer: The pilot must know what is on board to properly handle
emergencies and convey information to air traffic services.
◍ If the shipment has a primary hazard class of IDG but a subsidary hazard of
1.4, 2.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 8, or a 2.2 with a Cargo Aircraft Only
Label, then what?.
Answer: it must be loaded accessible on the aircraft. Exception: radioactive
materials with a F.E. IDG label
◍ Hidden Dangerous Goods.
Answer: Items that may not be readily recognizable as dangerous and must
be conveyed to passengers.
◍ Non-Flammable Gas (Div. 2.2) without a Cargo Aircraft Only label is
what?.
Answer: Inaccessible Dangerous Goods (IDG)
◍ Accident/Incident Reporting.
Answer: Must be reported for investigation to establish causes and take
corrective actions.
◍ Reasons for Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Answer: Commercial demandAircraft airworthinessHumanitarian reasons
◍ What conditions can affect dangerous goods during air transport?.
Answer: Temperature changesVibration PressureHuman factors
◍ ICAO Technical Instructions.
Answer: Provides the basis for safe transport, adopted into legislation by