250+ TOP MCQs on Classification – Lists of Wastes and Answers

Basic Hazardous Waste Management Questions and Answers on “Classification – Lists of Wastes”.

1. How many lists are observed according to CFR?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: d
Clarification: Hazardous wastes comes under either F, P, K, U list found in title 40 of Code of Federal Regulations.

2. The lists that identifies manufacturing waste is _______
a) F and K
b) P and U
c) A and B
d) C and D
Answer: a
Clarification: The F and K list identifies waste from manufacturing and industrial sectors.

3. ____ list waste is from non-specific source.
a) P
b) F
c) K
d) U
Answer: b
Clarification: The processes generating from manufacturing and industrial activities are from different sectors, they are known as non-specific source.

4. F list wastes are divided into ________ groups.
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: c
Clarification: F list wastes are divided into seven groups depending on the type of manufacturing and industrial operation by which the waste is created.

5. ________ list waste is from specific source.
a) P
b) F
c) K
d) U
Answer: c
Clarification: The K-list identifies hazardous wastes from specific sectors of industry and manufacturing process, therefore the source of waste can be determined.

6. A waste to be listed under K, it must fit into _______ categories of list.
a) 12
b) 13
c) 4
d) 15
Answer: b
Clarification: A waste to be listed under K, it must fit into 13 categories of list and must match one of the detailed K list waste descriptions by CFR.

7. What is the hazardous waste number for halogenated compounds?
a) F005
b) F006
c) K005
d) K006