Below is a 50-question multiple-choice exam with answers designed for a RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Practice Test (40 CFR Parts 262, 264 and 265). The questions cover core RCRA expected knowledge areas for a complete course.
50 Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does RCRA stand for?
A. Resource Cleanup and Recovery Act
B. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
C. Recovery Compliance and Remediation Act
D. Resource Control and Recycling Act
Correct Answer: B
2. Which federal agency primarily administers RCRA regulations?
A. OSHA
B. DOT
C. EPA
D. FEMA
Correct Answer: C
3. The main purpose of RCRA is to:
A. Regulate workplace injuries
B. Control hazardous waste from generation to disposal
C. Regulate transportation accidents
D. Control air emissions only
Correct Answer: B
4. Hazardous waste generators are regulated under which section of the CFR?
A. 29 CFR 1910
B. 40 CFR 262
C. 49 CFR 172
D. 29 CFR 1926
Correct Answer: B
5. Which characteristic identifies a hazardous waste?
A. Ignitability
B. Toxicity
C. Corrosivity
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
6. A waste with a flashpoint below 140°F is considered:
A. Reactive
B. Toxic
C. Ignitable
D. Corrosive
Correct Answer: C
7. A waste with a pH less than or equal to 2 is generally considered:
A. Toxic
B. Reactive
C. Corrosive
D. Ignitable
Correct Answer: C
8. Which waste characteristic involves instability or explosive reactions?
A. Toxicity
B. Corrosivity
C. Reactivity
D. Ignitability
Correct Answer: C
9. EPA hazardous waste numbers beginning with the letter “D” represent:
A. Listed wastes
B. Characteristic wastes
C. Universal wastes
D. Acute wastes
Correct Answer: B
10. F-listed wastes are generally:
A. Source-specific wastes
B. Commercial chemical products
C. Non-specific source wastes
D. Universal wastes
Correct Answer: C
11. K-listed wastes are generated from:
A. Specific industries
B. Household wastes
C. Universal waste streams
D. Laboratory chemicals
Correct Answer: A
12. P-listed wastes are considered:
A. Nonhazardous wastes
B. Acute hazardous wastes
C. Recyclable materials
D. Industrial sludges
Correct Answer: B
13. U-listed wastes are:
A. Acute hazardous wastes only
B. Commercial chemical products that are hazardous
C. Radioactive wastes
D. Infectious wastes
Correct Answer: B
14. Which generator category produces the largest amount of hazardous waste?
A. VSQG
B. SQG
C. LQG
D. CESQG
Correct Answer: C
15. VSQG stands for:
A. Verified Small Quantity Generator
B. Very Small Quantity Generator
C. Variable Storage Quantity Generator
D. Volatile Substance Quantity Generator
Correct Answer: B
16. What is the maximum amount of hazardous waste a VSQG may generate per month?
A. 100 kg
B. 1,000 kg
C. 2,200 lbs
D. 10,000 kg
Correct Answer: A
17. Small Quantity Generators may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for up to:
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. 180 days
D. 365 days
Correct Answer: C
18. Large Quantity Generators may accumulate hazardous waste on-site without a permit for up to:
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. 270 days
D. One year
Correct Answer: A
19. Hazardous waste containers must generally remain:
A. Open for ventilation
B. Sealed except when adding or removing waste
C. Outdoors at all times
D. Unlabeled until shipment
Correct Answer: B
20. Hazardous waste containers must be marked with:
A. The words “Hazardous Waste”
B. Accumulation start date
C. Hazard indication
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
21. Satellite accumulation areas must be located:
A. Anywhere on site
B. Near the point of generation
C. Off-site only
D. Underground
Correct Answer: B
22. The maximum amount of hazardous waste allowed in a satellite accumulation area is generally:
A. 1 gallon
B. 55 gallons
C. 500 gallons
D. Unlimited
Correct Answer: B
23. If a satellite accumulation area exceeds 55 gallons of hazardous waste, the excess must generally be removed within:
A. 24 hours
B. 3 calendar days
C. 30 days
D. 90 days
Correct Answer: B
24. A hazardous waste manifest is primarily used to:
A. Record OSHA injuries
B. Track hazardous waste shipments
C. Certify employee training
D. Conduct air monitoring
Correct Answer: B
25. Which DOT hazard class covers flammable liquids?
A. Class 2
B. Class 3
C. Class 5
D. Class 8
Correct Answer: B
26. EPA waste codes must appear on:
A. Employee timecards
B. Hazardous waste manifests
C. Fire extinguishers
D. OSHA logs
Correct Answer: B
27. The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest helps track waste from:
A. Cradle to grave
B. Dock to dock
C. Site to site
D. Source to recycler only
Correct Answer: A
28. Hazardous waste personnel training is required for:
A. LQGs
B. SQGs
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Correct Answer: C
29. Emergency equipment at hazardous waste accumulation areas may include:
A. Fire extinguishers
B. Spill control equipment
C. Communication devices
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
30. Contingency plans are required for:
A. LQGs
B. Households
C. Universal waste handlers only
D. All office buildings
Correct Answer: A
31. The purpose of a contingency plan is to:
A. Reduce employee payroll
B. Minimize hazards during emergencies
C. Replace OSHA regulations
D. Eliminate inspections
Correct Answer: B
32. Hazardous waste training records should generally be maintained:
A. Until shipment occurs
B. For at least three years
C. For one month
D. Permanently by EPA only
Correct Answer: B
33. Used oil is regulated under:
A. 40 CFR 279
B. 29 CFR 1910
C. 49 CFR 172
D. CERCLA only
Correct Answer: A
34. Universal waste commonly includes:
A. Batteries
B. Lamps
C. Pesticides
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
35. A hazardous waste determination must be made:
A. Only after disposal
B. At the point of generation
C. By the transporter only
D. Once every five years
Correct Answer: B
36. Which document provides detailed information about a chemical product?
A. Shipping paper
B. Safety Data Sheet
C. Inspection log
D. Air permit
Correct Answer: B
37. EPA generator ID numbers are issued by:
A. OSHA
B. EPA or authorized states
C. DOT
D. DHS
Correct Answer: B
38. Hazardous waste inspections of central accumulation areas should generally occur:
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Annually
D. Only after spills
Correct Answer: A
39. Which statement about incompatible wastes is correct?
A. They may be mixed freely
B. They should be separated to prevent dangerous reactions
C. They require no labeling
D. They may only be stored outdoors
Correct Answer: B
40. Land disposal restrictions are intended to:
A. Encourage dumping
B. Reduce hazardous constituents before land disposal
C. Eliminate manifests
D. Replace DOT regulations
Correct Answer: B
41. The Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) is used to determine:
A. Flashpoint
B. Radioactivity
C. Toxicity characteristic
D. Corrosivity only
Correct Answer: C
42. A waste generator is responsible for hazardous waste compliance:
A. Only during transportation
B. Only after disposal
C. From generation through final disposal
D. Only when EPA is present
Correct Answer: C
43. Which organization regulates hazardous materials transportation?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. DOT
D. CDC
Correct Answer: C
44. Hazardous waste containers showing leaks should:
A. Be ignored if labeled
B. Be overpacked or transferred immediately
C. Be left open
D. Be buried on-site
Correct Answer: B
45. Empty hazardous waste containers may still:
A. Present hazards
B. Require proper management
C. Contain residue
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
46. Emergency coordinators should be:
A. Untrained personnel
B. Available and knowledgeable about site operations
C. Contractors only
D. Appointed by DOT
Correct Answer: B
47. A hazardous waste label should be:
A. Legible and visible
B. Hidden from inspectors
C. Removed during storage
D. Written only in pencil
Correct Answer: A
48. The “cradle-to-grave” concept means:
A. Waste regulation ends after transportation
B. Hazardous waste is tracked throughout its lifecycle
C. Waste may be disposed of without records
D. Only transporters are responsible
Correct Answer: B
49. Which regulation primarily governs employee exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace?
A. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
B. Clean Water Act
C. Safe Drinking Water Act
D. CERCLA only
Correct Answer: A
50. Failure to properly manage hazardous waste may result in:
A. Regulatory penalties
B. Environmental contamination
C. Worker exposure hazards
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
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Sources
Emergency Response and Preparedness
OSHA HAZWOPER Hands-on Training Requirement
Medical Surveillance Requirements
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/1992-08-27-1
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-resource-conservation-and-recovery-act
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