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1. Using inexpensive, home-built, non-approved equipment is a good alternative for recycling refrigerants.
True or False

2. The NFiPA 704 system uses a numerical value between _____ and _____ to indicate the level of hazard for that particular chemical.
A. 1; 10
B. 1; 20
C. 0; 9
D. 0; 4

3. Which of the following fluids can be mixed with used oil for recycling?
A. Cutting oils, gear and petroleum-based cooling oils
B. Wastewater
C. Paints, paint thinners and paint wastes
D. Antifreeze

4. The Top 10 list of environmental challenges in a mechanical repair shop includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Batteries, tires & air conditioning
B. Scrap glass and plastic
C. Floor drains, absorbents and spills
D. Antifreeze, oil & other similar fluids

5. Chemicals that contain CFCs do NOT generally include:
A. Disinfectants not in an aerosol propellant
B. Aerosol propellants
C. Paint solvents
D. Fire retardants

6. Used or non-functioning catalytic converters must be kept by the repairer for ______ after removal from the car and tagged with the car make, date of removal and repair order number.
A. 24 hours
B. 15 days
C. 6 months
D. 2 years

7. Damaged or used batteries should be:
A. Stored on sturdy, acid-resistant shelves, no more than one high
B. Immediately placed in an acid-resistant container
C. Covered in large quantities of baking soda
D. Soaked in a neutralizing agent

8. Only shop owners and supervisors are considered legally responsible and may be criminally liable if they knowingly allow or participate in environmental violations.
True or False

9. Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways to recycle antifreeze?
A. On-site recycling
B. Subterranean recycling
C. Mobile recycling
D. Off-site recycling

10. Contaminated rags are recommended for disposal in landfills.
True or False

11. A blue NFiPA label indicates:
A. Special information
B. Health hazard
C. Flammability
D. Reactivity

12. Which of the following is NOT a good way to handle used oil filters?
A. Pay to have an employee to dispose of filters
B. Locate a scrap recycler who will take used filters
C. Throw used oil filters in the trash
D. Locate a used oil filter recycler in your area and professionally recycle the filter

13. Pollution or waste that is generated from a business is called a:
A. Pollution path
B. Toxin trial
C. Hazard load
D. Waste stream

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