What does the transport index of a radioactive material tell you?

• A. The degree of control needed during transportation
• B. The hazard class
• C. The packaging type
• D. The shipment destination

Answer: (A)

The transport index tells you how much control is required during transportation because it represents the radiation level of the package and thus how strictly you must handle, shield, segregate, and monitor it. A higher TI means tighter controls and greater precautions to keep exposures within limits. It’s not a measure of hazard class, packaging type, or shipment destination—the TI specifically guides the level of transport-related safety controls.