REHS Study Guide: General Environmental Health

When disinfecting valves and other parts of equipment with hot water, the water temperature should be ______ with a chlorine solution of ______ concentration. a. 120 degrees F, 25 mg/l b. 75 degrees F, 75 mg/l c. 55 degrees F, 85 mg/l d. Cannot be determined without pH of the solution

a. 120 degrees F, 25 mg/l Salvato, Nemerow, & Agardy (editors). (2003). Environmental Engineering (Fifth Edition), p. 1157.

An ad valorem tax is a. a tax based on assessed value b. a non-proportionate tax for service c. a proportionate service tax d. an alternate tax

a. a tax based on assessed value

Schistosomiasis is a. a water contact disease b. a foodborne disease c. a milkborne disease d. an airborne disease

a. a water contact disease Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 28.

A well developed ______ activity report can serve practically all the reporting needs of an organization for statistical purposes. a. daily b. weekly c. monthly d. yearly

a. daily Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1269.

Comprehensive community planning is also referred to as a. general planning b. preliminary studies c. comprehensive functional planning d. definitive planning

a. general planning Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 430.

Food inspection programs of the future will focus increasingly on a. hazard analysis and critical control point evaluations b. more frequent inspections c. more rigid enforcement of all rules d. increased food handler exams

a. hazard analysis and critical control point evaluations Salvato, Nemerow, & Agardy (editors). (2003). Environmental Engineering (Fifth Edition), p. 1045 or Marriott, N. G. & Gravani, R. B. (2006). Principles of Food Sanitation (Fifth Edition). Springer, p. 13.

The four major causes of death among all age groups of Americans include all of the following except a. homicide b. accidents c. malignant neoplasms d. heart disease

a. homicide Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 104-105.

A major effect of stratospheric ozone layer depletion is a. increase in incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer b. higher mean temperature in the Northern Hemisphere c. increase in phytoplankton population d. increase rate of photosynthesis in plants

a. increase in incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer Koren, H., Bisesi, M. S. (2019). Handbook of Environmental Health, Two Volume Set. Taylor & Francis, Vol. 2, p. 7.

______ is the failure to perform an official duty without sufficient excuse. a. nonfeasance b. misfeasance c. malfeasance d. a or b above

a. nonfeasance

The protection of personnel and the immediate laboratory environment from exposure to infectious agents by good microbiological technique and safety equipment is called a. primary containment b. secondary containment c. tertiary containment d. none of the above

a. primary containment Koren, H., Bisesi, M. S. (2019). Handbook of Environmental Health, Two Volume Set. Taylor & Francis, Vol. 1, p. 540.

Some studies indicate that swimmers have a higher overall illness rate than do non-swimmers a. regardless of bathing water quality b. due to poor regulatory practice c. if they are over 50 years of age d. if they swim in pools

a. regardless of bathing water quality

Which of the following duties of state and local health agencies ensures that public health and welfare are protected? a. regulatory responsibilities b. community planning c. plan preparation d. plan implementation

a. regulatory responsibilities Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 481-482.

Laboratories working with infectious agents in a properly controlled setting have been shown to a. represent no threat to the community b. represent a real and continuous threat to the community c. represent a growing danger to the environment d. none of the above

a. represent no threat to the community Koren, H., Bisesi, M. S. (2019). Handbook of Environmental Health, Two Volume Set. Taylor & Francis, Vol. 1, p. 540.

The Quality of Life Index (QLI) is based on a. the interaction of the various factors in the environment on humans b. the control of forces around us and the extent to which they are properly balanced c. administrative and legal standards which constitute the way an individual perceives the quality of life d. medical experts in various fields

a. the interaction of the various factors in the environment on humans Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 519.

Groundwater in the soil travels up through a plant's root system and then comes out from the leaf structure as a. transpiration b. sublimation c. evaporation d. condensation

a. transpiration Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 10.

The basic principles of disease control include all of the following except a. use of antibiotics b. control of disease source c. mode of transmission d. susceptibility

a. use of antibiotics Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 6-7.

______ developed a set of guidelines to aid urban areas and cities assess the impacts of development actions. a. NEPA b. HUD c. the Council on Environmental Quality d. the Overseas Development Council

b. HUD Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 495.

An EIS is required by ______, when the EA indicates significant impact to the environment. a. EPA b. NEPA c. HUD d. USDA

b. NEPA Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 306.

Which of the following factors is not considered in of need of control by the WHO health goal? a. physical well being b. achievement of individual wealth c. mental well being d. social well being

b. achievement of individual wealth

A SWOT analysis is a. an analysis of the future state b. an analysis of the current state c. a budget process d. none of the above

b. an analysis of the current state

An action authorized by law to restrict or prevent the movement of goods for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare is called a. an injunction. b. an embargo. c. an order to cease and desist. d. a subpoena.

b. an embargo. Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1305.

Which of the following items are not natural topographic features? a. rivers b. canals c. foliages d. hills

b. canals Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 338.

The term "endemic" means a. sporadic occurrence of an illness b. constant presence of an illness c. all illnesses present at any one time d. an unusually large number of persons with the same illness

b. constant presence of an illness Koren, H., Bisesi, M. S. (2019). Handbook of Environmental Health, Two Volume Set. Taylor & Francis, Vol. 1, p. 208.

General overall policy planning includes all of the following except a. aspirations and realistic objectives b. detailed engineering and specific architectural project plans c. identification of goals d. establishment of functional priorities

b. detailed engineering and specific architectural project plans Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 431.

Letter and report writing are effective means of acquainting ______ with the diversity and complexity of a facility's problems. a. local officials b. establishment owners c. the general public d. lawmakers

b. establishment owners Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1303.

As you know from previous readings, the composition of soil is very important in the removal of both viruses and bacteria. Which of the following soil conditions is most favorable for removal of viruses? a. sand over gravel b. fine loamy sand over course sand and gravel c. gravel over semi-porous clay d. course sand and gravel over fine sand or clay

b. fine loamy sand over course sand and gravel Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 7.

When an order for suspension or revocation of a permit or license has failed, the next step is to a. issue a second order b. hold an administrative hearing c. obtain a subpoena d. obtain a warrant

b. hold an administrative hearing Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1306.

Which one of the following would be considered primary gain for moving from the city into a suburban area? a. fire protection b. lower taxes c. better schools d. improved sanitary conditions

b. lower taxes Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 481.

______ is the doing of an authorized act in an unauthorized manner. a. nonfeasance b. misfeasance c. malfeasance d. feasance

b. misfeasance Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 48.

The ______ in many cities has been leveling off, but has been increasing in the suburbs. a. pollution rate b. rate of population growth c. use of private automobiles d. use of public water

b. rate of population growth

When two pollutants are combined, the effects are greater than the sum of the individual effects. This is called a. commensalism b. synergism c. magnification d. multiplication

b. synergism Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 309.

Field observations are not always reported in total because a. the reported forms are usually inadequate b. the significance of the data is not understood c. the field staff are instructed to limit observations d. the supervisor may insist on reinspection

b. the significance of the data is not understood Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1277.

_______ involve(s) consideration of ground and surface water conditions, soil and topographic features, solid waste generation, and social economic factors. a. Regional concerns b. Site operation c. Site selection d. Land-use objectives

c. Site selection Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 472 & 470.

The selection of a site for a public building often requires improvements. An undesirable feature that can often be remediated for public health reasons concerns is a. a sloped desert area b. a high rocky area c. a low swampy area d. a dry mountain area

c. a low swampy area Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 478.

On-the-job education should start with planned, routine, intensive in-service training of a. division directors b. owners of food service facilities c. all field and office personnel d. septic tank contractors

c. all field and office personnel Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1301.

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is caused by a. mental stress b. a virus c. an infection with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 d. listeriosis

c. an infection with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 Marriott, N. G. & Gravani, R. B. (2006). Principles of Food Sanitation (Fifth Edition). Springer, p. 41 & 43.

The amount of dissolved oxygen required in aerobic bacterial decomposition, measured in ppm or mg/l, and used in determining the strength of wastewater is a. chemical oxygen demand b. total organic carbon c. biochemical oxygen demand d. oxygen-reduction ration

c. biochemical oxygen demand Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 285.

Haphazard development can be controlled by comprehensive local and regional planning if a. public powers levy higher taxes b. public powers regulate development c. broad public powers and regulatory authority are provided d. none of the above

c. broad public powers and regulatory authority are provided Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 482.

Plants absorb certain constituents of wastewater; using wastewater for irrigation of consumable plant products may present a health hazard to humans if the water contains a. nitrates b. iron c. cadmium d. chlorides

c. cadmium Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 51.

A certified industry inspection is an inspection a. conducted by a certified local governmental unit b. conducted by a certified state official c. conducted by a certified member of the industry d. conducted by a federal agency

c. conducted by a certified member of the industry Marriott, N. G. & Gravani, R. B. (2006). Principles of Food Sanitation (Fifth Edition). Springer, p. 125.

When developing a preliminary or feasibility report, which of the following steps would generally not be included? a. environmental impact study b. cost estimates c. construction plans d. methods of financing

c. construction plans Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 511.

Standards must be scientifically supported, understandable, measurable and a. traditional b. acceptable to all parties involved c. enforceable d. rigid

c. enforceable Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1260.

The interval between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptom is called the a. lag time b. susceptible period c. incubation period d. primary period

c. incubation period Koren, H., Bisesi, M. S. (2019). Handbook of Environmental Health, Two Volume Set. Taylor & Francis, Vol. 1, p. 209.

______ assists in economic growth by increasing personal income, retail sales, and bank deposits. a. development of local business b. rezoning c. industry d. subdividing

c. industry

Due to political boundaries, the costs of implementing services for community functions are best handled by a. local governments b. state governments c. metropolitan regions d. federal governments

c. metropolitan regions Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 432.

The ability of the soil to absorb and allow water and air to pass through is called a. unloading b. infiltration c. permeability d. soil aeration

c. permeability Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 289.

One method of financing for a municipal capital improvement is by revenue bonds which in turn are paid by a. all persons in a given developed community b. state revenues c. persons receiving the service d. federal revenues

c. persons receiving the service Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 446.

The changing role of environmental health scientists, including their duties of administrating services to the public, has been brought about largely due to a. adequate intelligence data on environmental trends showing the urgency for action b. stricter governmental control c. public recognition of the problems and the desire for higher quality of life d. none of the above

c. public recognition of the problems and the desire for higher quality of life Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1249.

Most of the funding for municipal capital improvement is provided by a. donations b. state funds c. revenue bonds and general obligation bonds d. loans

c. revenue bonds and general obligation bonds Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 446.

The ______ inspections are annual or scheduled inspections to determine compliance with laws, codes, rules, and regulations. a. initial b. complete c. routine d. reinspection

c. routine Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1284.

In research and problem identification, the evaluation of the community contains all the following except a. transportation systems b. population and demographic studies c. special planning studies d. economic studies and proposals

c. special planning studies Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 471.

The process of comprehensive community planning includes all of the following except a. a statement of goals and objectives b. public information and community action c. surrounding area politics d. basic studies, mapping, and data analysis

c. surrounding area politics Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 433.

The amelioration of a disease to reduce disability or dependence resulting from it is termed a. primary prevention b. secondary prevention c. tertiary prevention d. none of the above

c. tertiary prevention Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 168.

The control of man-made pollutants must start with management of a. industrial use b. disposal c. the source d. personal use

c. the source

The minimum sulfur dioxide concentration for vegetation damage is a. 10 ppm b. 3 ppm c. 0.20 ppm d. 0.03 ppm

d. 0.03 ppm Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 520.

What is the minimum period of wash time for a single-tank conveyer dishwashing machine? a. 10 seconds b. 25 seconds c. 20 seconds d. 15 seconds

d. 15 seconds Salvato, Nemerow, & Agardy (editors). (2003). Environmental Engineering (Fifth Edition), p. 1068.

One study of basic sanitation and migrant farm workers found that migrants who did not have access to water and sanitation facilities in the field had a clinic utilization rate for diarrhea a. 10 times that of rural poor b. 20 times that of rural poor c. 15 times that of urban poor d. 20 times that of urban poor

d. 20 times that of urban poor Salvato, Nemerow, & Agardy (editors). (2003). Environmental Engineering (Fifth Edition), p. 1274.

A soil which is mottled brown and red would indicate a. saturation for extended periods b. adequate air and water passage c. a soil suitable for subsurface groundwater absorption d. a tight soil probably due to a fluctuating water table or lack of aeration

d. a tight soil probably due to a fluctuating water table or lack of aeration Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 289.

A "vision" is a term used in strategic planning to represent the a. desired future state b. where the organization wants to be in 5 years c. the new organizational mission d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Comprehensive community planning includes which of the following steps? a. public information and involvement b. statement of goals c. basic studies d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Control of infectious, intestinal diseases of humans requires a. provisions of safe water supplies b. proper waste disposal c. personal hygiene d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Strategic planning is a tool that helps organizations a. decide where they want to be in the future b. locate where they are now c. plan how to get to the desired state in the future d. all of the above

d. all of the above

CDC advocates a multi-tiered approach for environmental management of lead threats. This approach has which of the following steps? a. investigation and reduction of hazards b. near universal screening c. identification and remediation of hazards d. all of the above

d. all of the above Koren, H., Bisesi, M. S. (2019). Handbook of Environmental Health, Two Volume Set. Taylor & Francis, Vol. 1, p. 451.

Ozone reduces the useful life of all of which of the following? a. rubber b. textiles c. dyes d. all of the above

d. all of the above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 319.

To determine the resources on a section of property, one should seek the assistance of a person who is experienced and familiar with a. geology and wildlife b. forestry and engineering c. hydrology and chemistry d. all of the above

d. all of the above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 504-505.

What led to the formation of the NEPA? a. public concern over environmental pollution b. scientific support c. professional prodding and support d. all of the above

d. all of the above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 505.

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 made it the responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practical means to coordinate ______ to encourage harmony between man and his/her environment. a. federal plans b. federal functions c. federal programs d. all of the above

d. all of the above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 506-507.

The prevention of respiratory diseases in "vulnerable" individuals is to a. protect people from the source b. eliminate routes of transmission c. reduce presence of susceptible individuals d. all of the above

d. all of the above Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 138.

An outline of a regional or area-wide planning study and report includes which of the following elements? a. purpose and scope b. administration and financing c. the comprehensive regional plan d. all of the above

d. all of the above Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 307-308.

A planning board's enforcement tools include a. subdivision regulations b. zoning codes c. guidance of improvement programs d. all the above

d. all the above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 431.

General obligation bonds a. guarantee payment by the municipality through a government tax b. are paid back by all the people in the community c. may be used to pay off a revenue-producing capital improvement d. all the above

d. all the above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 446.

The purpose of public information and community action is which of the following? a. to stimulate and provide channels for individuals to respond with information and ideas b. to keep the public informed c. to allow the planner to have a better relationship with the public d. all the above

d. all the above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 466.

Public awareness demands a quality of environment that provides fundamental needs such as which of the following? a. pure water, clean air, pure food b. decent housing c. safe recreational facilities d. all the above

d. all the above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 503.

The goal of environmental health programs should be a. the prevention of disease b. environmental surveillance c. assure safe food and water supplies d. all the above

d. all the above Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 106.

Loam is composed of which of the following? a. sand b. gravel c. silt d. all the above

d. all the above Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 291.

Self-imposed health risk factors include a. exposure to sunlight b. diet c. smoking d. all the above

d. all the above Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 122-123.

The assemblage of large numbers of people in a limited area requires that certain minimum facilities be provided. Some guidelines to assist in the preparation for mass gatherings include a. a plan showing area of site and location in relation to towns within 20 miles b. refuse storage and disposal c. noise control d. all the above

d. all the above Salvato, Nemerow, & Agardy (editors). (2003). Environmental Engineering (Fifth Edition), p. 1277-1278.

The effectiveness of an inspection program depends on technical competence and the ______ of regulatory staff. a. academic degrees b. physical qualifications c. genealogy d. attitude

d. attitude Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1304.

There is a scientific consensus that further substantial increases in life expectancy worldwide are dependent on the extent to which a. cancer can be controlled. b. personal lifestyles can be changed. c. pollution can be controlled. d. b and c above

d. b and c above Nemerow, N. L., Agardy, F. J., Sullivan, P. J., & Salvato, J. A. (2009). Environmental Engineering: Prevention and Response (Sixth Edition). Wiley, p. 105.

Actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment are categorically defined as a. environmental impact b. cumulative impact c. environmental document d. categorical exclusion

d. categorical exclusion Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 507.

Dead animals are best disposed in a. an incinerator or rendering plant b. a separate area of sanitary landfill c. a composting bed d. either a or b above

d. either a or b above Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 195.

An administrative process of measuring and analyzing results in relation to specific goals, objectives, aims or targets is a. record keeping b. daily activity reports c. coding d. evaluation

d. evaluation Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 1267.

Stakeholder Focused Interactive Strategic Planning makes the assumption that stakeholders must a. be willing to invest in the plan for it to succeed b. accept the plan or be run over by it c. participate in the plan or be left out d. like the organization doing the planning

d. like the organization doing the planning

A comprehensive community plan should contain all of the following except a. special planning studies b. transportation or circulation plans c. environmental engineering plans d. public institutions plans

d. public institutions plans

The pipeline milker a. was first introduced in 1854 and is still used today b. is vastly inferior to Branigien's Quadra-Path Sterilizer c. was a welcome improvement to Branigien's so called "sterilizer" d. requires special attention to ensure its sanitary condition

d. requires special attention to ensure its sanitary condition Salvato, Nemerow, & Agardy (editors). (2003). Environmental Engineering (Fifth Edition), p. 1078.

The terms "goals" and "objectives" are sometimes used interchangeably; however, objectives should be considered as a. a general direction b. the final purpose or aim c. the idea which is always realized d. specific, measurable targets attainable in a relatively short timeframe

d. specific, measurable targets attainable in a relatively short timeframe Salvato (1992). Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, (Fourth Edition), p. 153.

The agency that developed guidelines to assist urban areas and cities assess the environmental impact of housing and urban development was a. the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency b. the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare c. the U.S. Department of Housing and Construction d. the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

d. the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 495.

The natural and physical environment and the relationship of people with that environment describes a. the native environment b. the primary human climax community c. the realm of human influence d. the human environment

d. the human environment Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato (editors). (2009). Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health & Safety (Sixth Edition), Wiley, p. 507.