WorksheetsRS Examination Course
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Hydro pneumatic or pressure tank water systems are suitable for
providing sufficient water to meet peak demands for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes
small communities, housing developments, private homes and estates, camps, food service operations, and hotels
water storage requirements
helping to control watershed runoff
Which of the following is NOT commonly used for disinfection of water?
chlorine
silver nitrate
chlorine-ammonia compounds
ozone
Drinking water standards generally specify that a water is safe provided that testing in a specified manner does not reveal more than an average of
10 positive samples out of 100 samples taken
50 coliform organisms per 100ml
1 positive sample out of 40 samples taken
50 coliform organisms per 200 ml
Which of the following is NOT a practical method for removal cadmium?
reverse osmosis
ion exchange
lime softening
iron coagulation
Back-siphonage may be prevented by all of the following except
barometric loop
vacuum breakers
air gap separation
backpressure units
Which is NOT a variable to be considered when deciding upon a safe distance between a well and a sewage disposal system
well construction, tightness of pump connection, depth of well casing and sealing of the annual space
the number of individuals utilizing the well
the volume, strength, type and dispersion of the polluted material
the soil structure and texture
The presence of which of the following elements in water treatment plant effluent is used as a measure of filtration efficiency?
copper
aluminum
zinc
lead
Which of the following is used to control the growth of algae and protozoa?
addition of copper sulfate
aeration of the water
addition of nitrates
filtration
gases frequently found in water that encourage corrosion are
methane and oxygen
oxygen and carbon dioxide
chlorine and carbon dioxide
methane and hydrogen sulfide
In emergencies, small quantities of water can be disinfected by boiling or using
aluminum salts
tincture of iodine
salt tablets
direct exposure to sunlight for 22 hours
The presence of which of the following in water would indicate past or possibly intermittent pollution?
Streptococcus
Escherichia coli
Clostridium perfringens
Enterococci
Reduction of the level of fluorides in the drinking water can be accomplished by
coagulation
lime softening
ion exchange
all of the above
Backflow of nonpotable materials into the potable water system may occur by
backpressure
back-siphonage
vacuum in the volume
backpressure and back-siphonage
Hardness in drinking water is desirable at levels of
80 to 150 mg/l
50 to 80 mg/l
0 to 50 mg/l
600 to 800 mg/l
Alkalinity of water is desirable at levels of
0 to 30 mg/l
0 to 500 mg/l
30 to 100 mg/l
0 to 5 mg/l
Objectionable tastes and odors in public water supplies are, in a great majority of cases, due to the presence of
algae and protozoa
animal remains
dissolved oxygen
yeasts and molds
The substance commonly used as a coagulant in water treatment is
aluminum sulfate
calcium sulfate
potassium chloride
sodium phosphate
The disinfecting ability of chlorine is affected most by
BOD
temperature
hydrogen ion concentration
dissolved oxygen
Alkalinity exists in three forms. Which is NOT one of these forms?
bicarbonate
hydroxide
carbonate
hypochlorite
Which of the following compounds would NOT contribute to water hardness?
calcium sulfate
magnesium sulfate
calcium chloride
sodium chloride
Improperly located wells, allowing fecal pollution of the water supply, may lead to outbreaks of
botulisms, leptospirosis, typhus fever, malaria
brucellosis, strep infections, cholera, yellow fever
salmonellosis, shigellosis, cholera, hepatitis
relapsing fever, histoplasmosis, psittacosis
Masonry reservoirs of rural water supplies are called
leaching pits
cisterns
cesspools
seepage pits
The general type of subsurface formation in which groundwater contamination is likely to travel the farthest is
limestone
clay
granite
gravel
The addition of sodium bicarbonate is usually used to
raise the ambient water temperature
lower the ambient water temperature
raise the alkalinity
lower the pH
To raise the pH, add
chlorine
muriatic acid
soda ash (sodium carbonate)
sulfuric acid
A chemical commonly used to improve water clarity is
alum
muriatic acid
hydrogen chloride
sodium carbonate
The best control of swimmer's itch at a bathing beach is to
add copper sulfate
increase the chlorine residual
lower the chlorine residual
lower water level and allow plants to dry out
Generally prohibited swimming facility from a public health perspective is a
home outdoor pool
fill and draw pool
natural flow-through pool
recirculating pool
Swimming pool water that is brownish black in color may be due to
H2S
Mg
Mn
Fe
In an emergency, people will need _ of water per day
1 to 2 gallons
up to 3 gallons per family unit
3 to 6 gallons
none of the above
Which of the following is considered by many to be the most insidious type of pollution?
land
air
noise
water
The louder the sound, great the
frequency
amplitude
timbre
pitch
A constant buzzing or ringing in the ears is called
sensorineural impact
tinnitus
threshold abridgment
otitis media
Cross-connection controls include air gaps, backflow preventers, vacuum breakers and
gate vales
indirect waste piping
air vents
water meters
The end of a waste pipe should terminate at least _ above the rim of the sink or receptacle directly connected to the drain system
2 inches
4 inches
5 inches
6 inches
Vent gases combined with high moisture inside a chimney will form
a glass-like glaze
hydrochloric acid
sodium chloride
sulfuric acid
The muerto Canyon virus (MCV) is a hantavirus mainly carried by
woodchucks
beavers
deer mice
skunks
Muerto canyon virus causes disease of the _ in humans
lungs
kidneys
intestine
brain
The general administrative plan of an agency program provides the basis for
a search warrant
an administrative warrant
a seizure
none of the above
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects a nonpublic area from unreasonable searches and seizures?
III
IV
V
VI
A standard for dishwashing that states that the "total bacteria count should not exceed on hundred per utensil surface," is an example of what type of objective?
enforceable
specification
compliance
performance
Is the failure to perform an official duty without sufficient excuse
malfeasance
misfeasance
nonfeasance
nonfeasance or misfeasance
An example of _ is closing down an establishment without first giving a required statutory notice
malfeasance
misfeasance
nonfeasance
nonfeasance or misfeasance
is the doing of an authorized act in an unauthorized manner
malfeasance
misfeasance
nonfeasance
nonfeasance or misfeasance
The random inspection approach
averages out in the end
fails to focus on recurring problem establishments
is the most comprehensive
alleviates staff shortages
Environmental health regulatory staff must be _ first and foremost
enforcers
educators
undergraduates
legislators
When an order has been ignored, the next step is to
issue a second order
hold an administrative hearing
obtain a subpoena
obtain a warrant
When a business authority refuses consent to an inspection, the most appropriate action is to
close down the business until it can be inspected
return later with an inspection warrant obtained through an appropriate court
request the objector to state in writing the reason for refusal
ignore the objection and proceed with the inspection
An individual's rights to be treated with at least a minimum of decency and fairness by governmental officials is guaranteed by the provision of
states rights
home rule
equal protection
due process
In planning and implementing an environmental health investigation it is necessary to follow explicit procedure in an ordinance because
this is the most efficient process
such action is required by due process
computer data processing techniques are enhanced
such action is required by supervisory staff
Which of the following is generally most useful as legal evidence
a chronological summary of related events
original field notes
a photocopy of office records and correspondence
a published report
The term applied to certain incorporated towns or cities in which the state constitution or legislature gives them the right to formulate and adopt city charters and regulate their own affairs
eminent domain
ultra vires
inherent law
home rule
What is the term given to organization wherin lines of authority and responsibility run upward and downward through several levels with a broad functional base at the bottom and a single executive head at the top
chain of command
scalar process
under defined organization
appellate system
In order to achieve a conviction for failure to obey a violation order, which conditions must be satisfied?
it must be shown that statutory authority for issuance of the order exists
the defendant had notice of the order
the defendant failed to heed the notice
all of the above
In legal terminology the power of condemnation is also known as
eminent domain
noscitur ad sociis
law of nuisances
judicial presumptions
Under negligence law, the sanitarian owes the public a duty
to act as a reasonable person
to not hurt anyone
to assist them in whatever manner possible
to exercise high moral standard in the community
Acid condensates, dust, soot, and smoke are considered
Sulfur dioxides
nitrogen oxides
"naxes"
particulate matter
The most dangerous of the particulate air pollutants in terms of human health are
dust
aerosols
pollens
dirt
National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been set for all of the following except
carbon dioxides
sulfur dioxides
nitrogen oxide
carbon monoxides
Which of the following crops would probably be least affected by air pollution?
peanuts
potatoes
soybeans
cotton
The greatest number of casualties as the result of air pollution occurred in
Meuse River Valley, Belgium
London, England
Los Angels, CA
Donora, PA
Which of the following metals is most fatal to fish when it becomes dissolved in acid waters?
manganese
lead
aluminum
zinc
In most areas, radon concentrations tend to be highest in
summer
spring
fall
winter
The peak seasons for rats to breed in temperate zones are
spring and fall
summer and winter
winter and spring
fall and summer
Rattus norvegicus is also referred to as the
sewer rat
norway rat
house rat
all of the above
Rattus Rattus is also referred to as
house rat
norway rat
roof rat
all of the above
The most widespread cockroach pest in restaurants is
American
Australian
German
Oriental
Roaches are capable of spreading
malaria
rock mt spotted fever
rabies
salmonellosis
The mosquito genus responsible for the transmission of malaria is
Culex
Aedes
Plasmodium
Anopheles
The most prevalent arthropod-borne disease transmitted to humans in the US today is
rabies
plague
malaria
encephalitis
The insect infestation on humans known as pediculosis is caused by
fleas
mites
ticks
lice
The variety of rat most common in the US in urban environments is
black rat
brown rat
roof rat
white rat
Mycotoxins are poisonous chemicals produced by
bacteria
vertebrates
viruses
fungi
Which animal is the primary reservoir for the newly discovered Hantavirus
cats
dogs
parrots
deer mice
A factor or agent which increases the risk of cancer is known as a
teratogen
mutagen
carcinogen
fomite
In recent years the largest numbers of rabies cases were associated with
skunks
bats
dogs
raccoons
The interval between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptom is called the
lag time
susceptible period
incubation period
primary period
In order to simplify cleanliness, window sills should be sloped toward the room and down at an angle of _ degrees
30
20
80
40
Clostridium botulinum spores are killed in
10 to 15 minutes at 80° C
10 to 15 minutes at 80° F
1 minute at 250° F
10 to 15 minutes at 230° F
Thawing a 16-pound turkey at 40° F will take a period of _ ?
6 hours
12 hours
about 3 days
24 hours
Which bacteria in large numbers can survive extended storage in cheddar cheese
salmonella ssp
brucella ssp
shigella ssp
clostridium perfringens
Adequate light is essential for proper operation, maintenance, and sanitation. A minimum of _ is recommended on work surfaces
5 ft candles
10 ft candles
20 ft candles
30 ft candles
For custard-filled pies to be considered safe, they should be heated to
190° F for ten minutes
170° F for ten minutes
180° F for ten minutes
200° F for ten minutes
Dry stored goods should be stored off the floor at least _ to prevent their contamination
2 inch
6 inch
12 inch
24 inch
Practically all foods, whether canned, pickled, cured, or dried
perish and become part of the phosphorous cycle
are no longer sanitary after six months on the shelf
will become unsanitary after eighteen months of storage
deteriorate upon storage
In a dry food storage room, the artificial lighting should provide a minimum of
10 ft candle
50 ft candle
100 ft candle
3 ft candle
The final rinse water temperature at the manifold for a heat sanitizing machine dishwasher should be
180
160
175
210
The final rinse water temperature of a heat sanitizing ware washing machine should cause the surface of the dishes and utensils to reach which temp
180° F
160° F
175° F
210° F
The permeability of soil is directly related to the _ of the soil
chemical composition
color and texture
granular structure
all of the above
Grease traps are installed for the purpose of minimizing grease in the sewer system. The trap
is not of proven value in many commercial applications
requires yearly scheduled cleaning
should be installed closed to the dishwashing machines
should always discharge behind the septic tank
Septic tanks serving commercial operations should be inspected for the need for cleaning
once per month
once per year
twice per year
every 3 to 5 years
The detention time for wastewater in a septic tank is recommended to be
6 to 12 hours
24 to 72 hours
1 week
none of the above
Why should sewage sludge not be used as a soil builder or fertilizer supplement for crops for forage if it has not been properly tested?
it may make the vegetables taste bad
it may result in higher levels of toxic metals in the vegetation and in the animals eating the vegetation
the community may be offended at the smell
all of the above
Loam is a mixture of gravel, sand, silt, and clay containing what?
highly toxic metals
potassium and ammonium
decayed plant and animal matter
dirt
What is the most common method of applying wastewater to land?
waste stabilization pond
land over-land flow
spray irrigation
wetland treatment
Which of the following soils would be most suitable for subsurface absorption of wastewater
a mottled brown and red soil
a blue soil
a greyish soil
a yellow, brown, or red soil
What two factors determine the groundwater contamination potential from a septic tank
size of tank and depth to groundwater
contaminants in tank and soil characteristics
permeability of septic tank materials and soil characteristics
soil characteristics and depth to ground water
Detention time for septic tanks should be not less than
24 hr
8 hr
12 hr
36 hr
The scientific name of a certain microorganism is Clostridium perfringens. The second word of this name indicates the
class
genus
phylum
species
In the environmental planning of a rural subdivision, what basic information would you utilize in determining if both individual water and sewage systems could be placed on each home site?
the state sanitary code
the size of the septic tank
depth of the water wells
size of the lot
