Cluster 3

Unit of Competency
covered  Perform proper laboratory waste disposal

Set B
Written Examination

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following chemicals may be used to neutralize waste containing caustic
soda?

a. Potassium Hydroxide
b. Ammonia
c. Hydrochloric Acid
d. Buffer 10 Solution

2. This chemical is usually used to disinfect waste containing microbial organisms.

a. chlorine
b. sodium chloride
c. sodium sulfate
d. fluorine

3. Which of the following are possible routes of exposure of the hazardous effect of waste?

A. Inhalation
B. Dermal
C. Ingestion
D. all of the above
4. Which of the following chemicals may be used to neutralize waste containing phosphoric
acid?

A. hydrochloric acid
B. sodium hydroxide
C. distilled water
D. acetone

5. Symbols indicated in waste labels that instantly identify the kind of hazard the chemical
possesses
A. Signal Words
B. Pictogram
C. Precautionary Statements
D. Hazard Statement

6. Which of the following waste is classified as halogenated waste?

A. Waste containing toluene
B. Waste containing dichloromethane
C. Waste containing acetone
D. Waste containing ammonia

7. Which of the following waste is classified as non-halogenated waste?

A. Waste containing acetonitrile
B. Waste containing chloroform
C. Waste containing polychlorinated hydrocarbons
D. Waste containing bromine

8. Which of the following waste is not classified as inorganic waste?

A. Waste containing mercury
B. Waste containing lead
C. Waste containing arsenic
D. Waste containing acetonitrile
9. What is the minimum concentration of cyanide contained in a waste to be classified it
under A101( wastes containing cyanide )?
A. 20 ppm
B. 100 ppm
C. 200 ppm
D. 1000 ppm

10. According to Revised DAO 04-36, the appropriate waste labels shall include:
A. Volume of Waste
B. Generator ID Number
C. Container Material
D. All of the above

TRUE or FALSE

11. Unidentified chemical waste can be disposed together with the other unidentified
chemical waste.

12. Nitrates and potassium dichromate are considered as waste oxidizers.

13. Solutions containing high concentrations of ammonia are considered as corrosive waste.

14. Containers previously containing laboratory reagents are not considered as hazardous
waste.

15. Waste containing pyridine is classified as non-halogenated waste.

16. Wastes can be stored in fume hoods or near the sink.
17. Store hazardous chemicals above eye level.

18. In storing liquid wastes, leave enough amount of head space in the container to allow for
expansion and safe transportation.

19. Always wear eye and face protection, lab coat and gloves when working with hazardous
chemicals.

20. Liquids must be stored with secondary containment bins.

Matching Type

A. Match the following GHS hazard symbol with its corresponding hazard

21. Corrosive

22. Flammable

23. Environmental Hazard

24. Oxidizer

25 Explosives