Question 1

Which of the following factors does NOT affect indoor air quality?&#10;A)Resource recovery&#10;B)Ventilation&#10;C)Micrometeorological conditions&#10;D)Humidity

Accepted Answer

Resource recovery does not affect indoor air quality. Resource recovery refers to the process of extracting useful materials from waste products, which is not directly related to indoor air quality. Ventilation, micrometeorological conditions, and humidity are all factors that can impact indoor air quality.

Question 2

The federal government agencies most involved in environmental safety and health are OSHA and EPA.

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is responsible for ensuring workplace safety and health, while EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is responsible for protecting human health and the environment from pollution and other hazards. Both agencies play key roles in environmental safety and health at the federal level.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a source reduction and recycling strategy?&#10;A)Reclamation&#10;B)Better material selection&#10;C)Better use of technology&#10;D)Air filtration

Accepted Answer

Air filtration is not a source reduction or recycling strategy. It is a pollution control measure that aims to remove pollutants from the air after they have been released into the environment. Source reduction and recycling strategies focus on reducing the amount and toxicity of waste generated in the first place, or reusing materials to minimize the need for new resources. Reclamation, better material selection, and better use of technology are all examples of source reduction and recycling strategies.

Question 4

There is plenty of research data available on the cost-effectiveness of cleaning up the environment.

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Question 5

One of the most important pieces of federal government legislation for protecting the environment is the Clean Air Act.

Accepted Answer

The Clean Air Act is a federal law passed in 1963 and has been amended several times to address air pollution and protect human health and the environment. It is considered one of the most critical pieces of legislation for environmental protection in the U.S.

Question 6

The ability of a system to persist on its own over long periods of time is known as what?&#10;A)Sustainability&#10;B)System persistence&#10;C)Perseverance of the system&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Sustainability refers to the ability of a system to persist on its own over long periods of time, taking into consideration environmental, economic, and social factors. System persistence, perseverance of the system, and none of the above do not accurately describe this concept.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a kind of environment?&#10;A)Free&#10;B)Controlled&#10;C)Sick-building syndrome&#10;D)Closed

Accepted Answer

Sick-building syndrome is not a kind of environment; it refers to a condition affecting office workers, typically marked by headaches and respiratory problems, believed to be caused by indoor pollutants, inadequate ventilation, or other environmental factors. Choices A, B, and D (Free, Controlled, and Closed) can all describe types of environments.

Question 8

Which of the following is the first step in organizing a waste reduction program?&#10;A)Developing a comprehensive waste reduction plan&#10;B)Gaining commitment from executive management&#10;C)Forming a waste reduction team&#10;D)Notifying the EPA of intention to begin

Accepted Answer

Gaining commitment from executive management is crucial as it ensures the necessary support and resources for the program's success.

Question 9

Environmental problems are not an issue in the United States because of strong government regulations.

Accepted Answer

While there are government regulations in place to address environmental issues, they are not always strong or consistently enforced. Environmental problems continue to be a significant issue in the United States, including air and water pollution, climate change, deforestation, and habitat destruction.

Question 10

Reclamation is an example of a source reduction and recycling strategy.

Accepted Answer

Reclamation involves recovering materials or products from waste streams and returning them to the economic cycle. This reduces the need for new materials to be extracted and processed, thus reducing the overall environmental impact. This is a form of source reduction as it reduces the amount of waste generated, as well as a form of recycling as it involves using recycled materials.

Question 11

Indoor environmental quality is just as important as outdoor environmental quality.

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Question 12

The goal of OSHA's Hazardous Waste Standard is to assess fines against companies that pollute with the by-products of their processes.

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Question 13

Humidity is considered an environmental problem.

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Question 14

A waste reduction audit involves which of the following?&#10;A)Identifying reduction options&#10;B)Considering cost-benefit data&#10;C)Targeting processes&#10;D)All of the above

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Question 15

Environmental management is concerned with preserving and restoring the health of the environment.

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Question 16

Environmental safety falls under the broader responsibilities of the safety and health professional.

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Question 17

There is only one kind of environment-the natural environment.

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Deck 29: Environmental Safety and Iso 14000 Environmental Management