What are the two general packaging configurations for lithium batteries relative to equipment?

• A. Batteries contained in equipment
• B. Batteries packed with equipment or shipped standalone for certain cases
• C. Batteries shipped separately from equipment only
• D. Batteries must always be in separate outer packaging

Answer: (B)

Lithium batteries on transport come in two general configurations relative to the equipment they power. First, the battery can be contained in the equipment, meaning it’s installed and inseparable from the device during shipment. Second, the battery can be packed with the equipment or shipped as a standalone item in certain cases. This covers situations where the battery isn’t installed but travels with the device or as a separate unit when needed.

This is why the best answer includes both possibilities: it reflects that you can either have batteries installed in the equipment, or you can ship batteries together with the equipment or by themselves, depending on the specific case. The other options are too restrictive, implying only one configuration or insisting on separate outer packaging in all situations, which isn’t how lithium battery shipments are handled in practice.