Under 173.185(a)(1), a lithium cell or battery offered for transportation must meet the criteria of which standard?
A. The UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3
B. The National Electrical Code
C. ISO 9001 quality management standards
D. The manufacturer's own internal quality specification
Source: 49 CFR 173.185(a)(1)
A battery type was manufactured in 2001 and tested only to the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Revision 3 (without the later Amendment 1). Under 173.185(a)(1)(ii), what is true of its continued transport?
A. It may continue to be transported because it predates July 2003, subject to the other applicable requirements of the section
B. It may never again be offered for transport under any circumstance
C. It must be retested annually to remain eligible for transport
D. It automatically qualifies for the small cell exception regardless of its watt-hour rating
Source: 49 CFR 173.185(a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii)
How long must a manufacturer retain the test records required under 173.185(a)(2) for a lithium cell or battery design type?
A. As long as the manufacturer offers that cell or battery design for transport, plus one year
B. For 90 days after manufacture
C. For the life of the equipment the cell will be used in, with no further period
D. Only until the first shipment leaves the manufacturer's facility
Source: 49 CFR 173.185(a)(2)
A manufacturer produces button cell batteries after January 1, 2008 that will only ever be sold pre-installed inside equipment. Under 173.185(a)(3), does the test summary availability requirement apply to these button cells?
A. No, button cells contained in equipment are specifically excepted from the test summary requirement
B. Yes, without exception, regardless of the cell type or how it is sold
C. Only if the equipment is transported by air
D. Only if the manufacturer is located outside the United States
Source: 49 CFR 173.185(a)(3)
Among the items 173.185(a)(3)(v) requires in a test summary's description of the cell or battery, which of the following must be included?
A. Whether it is a lithium metal or lithium ion cell or battery, its mass, and its watt-hour rating or lithium content
B. The retail price of the cell or battery
C. The names of every employee who assembled the cell
D. The marketing name under which the finished product is sold to consumers
Source: 49 CFR 173.185(a)(3)(v)
