REHS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST
UPDATE 2026
What is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in
Environmental Health.
It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in
Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill
What does USDA stamp on meat signify?
The meat products have been processed and inspected by the USDA
(United State Department of Agriculture) and has passed food quality
inspections
For hot water sanitizing what are the MINIMUM temperatures
required in CURFFLaW and the Model Food Code?
CURFFLaw is 180 degrees F for 30 sec
The Model Food Code is 171 degrees F for 30 sec
Describe what types of chlorinate hydrocarbon pesticides are and why
they are banned from use in U.S.A?
,DDT, Chlordane, Linda are examples. They are very persistent in the
environment (does not biodegrade easily or quickly and affects the
reproductive cycles of many wildlife.
FEMA responsibilities
-make resources available to State or Local Emergency Response
Efforts
-Goal is to lessen the impact of all types of Emergencies, before they
occur and during
-Provide Direct Assistance
-Provide Professional and Technical Personnel
-Handle Requests for Federal Assistance or Assistance from other
states
What is FEMA?
Federal Emergency Management Agency directs various federal
agencies that deal with disasters relating to public health and
environmental health such as Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
What is the Command Incident System?
Incident command system (ICS) is the statewide accepted on the
scene emergency or disaster response plan instituted by the police
department, fire department, search and rescue operations. and
hazardous materials incidences.
, What are the components that integrate ICS system together to control
personnel, equipment, and communications.
1. common terminology
2. modular organization
3. Integrated communication
4. Command Structure
5. Consolidated action plans
6. manageable range of control
7.designated incident facilities
8.Comprehensive resource management
Lag phase
bacteria is being transferred from one medium to another or the
organism present are in a slow growth mode due to cold or hot
temperatures
Log phase
binary fusion, exponential division
Stationary phase
the amount of live bacteria is equal to dead bacteria.
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST
UPDATE 2026
What is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in
Environmental Health.
It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in
Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill
What does USDA stamp on meat signify?
The meat products have been processed and inspected by the USDA
(United State Department of Agriculture) and has passed food quality
inspections
For hot water sanitizing what are the MINIMUM temperatures
required in CURFFLaW and the Model Food Code?
CURFFLaw is 180 degrees F for 30 sec
The Model Food Code is 171 degrees F for 30 sec
Describe what types of chlorinate hydrocarbon pesticides are and why
they are banned from use in U.S.A?
,DDT, Chlordane, Linda are examples. They are very persistent in the
environment (does not biodegrade easily or quickly and affects the
reproductive cycles of many wildlife.
FEMA responsibilities
-make resources available to State or Local Emergency Response
Efforts
-Goal is to lessen the impact of all types of Emergencies, before they
occur and during
-Provide Direct Assistance
-Provide Professional and Technical Personnel
-Handle Requests for Federal Assistance or Assistance from other
states
What is FEMA?
Federal Emergency Management Agency directs various federal
agencies that deal with disasters relating to public health and
environmental health such as Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
What is the Command Incident System?
Incident command system (ICS) is the statewide accepted on the
scene emergency or disaster response plan instituted by the police
department, fire department, search and rescue operations. and
hazardous materials incidences.
, What are the components that integrate ICS system together to control
personnel, equipment, and communications.
1. common terminology
2. modular organization
3. Integrated communication
4. Command Structure
5. Consolidated action plans
6. manageable range of control
7.designated incident facilities
8.Comprehensive resource management
Lag phase
bacteria is being transferred from one medium to another or the
organism present are in a slow growth mode due to cold or hot
temperatures
Log phase
binary fusion, exponential division
Stationary phase
the amount of live bacteria is equal to dead bacteria.
