GS1MC/Waste Generation and Management Quiz

What is the primary focus of the study on waste management?

• To increase waste production

• To manage waste properly for future generations

• To ignore environmental concerns

• To promote hazardous waste generation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste?

• Toxicity

• Biodegradability

• Ignitability

• Corrosivity

What type of waste includes items like syringes and needles?

• Industrial waste

• Biomedical waste

• Household waste

• Radioactive waste

Which of the following is a method of waste disposal?

• Recycling

• Incineration

• Composting

• All of the above

What is the main concern regarding radioactive waste?

• It is always biodegradable

• It is easy to dispose of

• It poses no risk to health

• It can contaminate the environment

Which of the following is a form of biomedical waste?

• Plastic bottles

• Cardboard boxes

• Food scraps

• Expired medications

What is the goal of waste minimization?

• To reduce the amount of waste produced

• To ignore waste management

• To promote hazardous waste

• To increase waste generation

Which type of waste is generated from industrial sources?

• Biomedical waste

• Household waste

• Radioactive waste

• Industrial waste

What is a common characteristic of hazardous waste?

• It is always safe to handle

• It can be non-degradable

• It is always recyclable

• It is harmless to the environment

Which of the following is a type of radioactive waste?

• Organic waste

• Low-level waste

• Biomedical waste

• Household waste