REHS Study Guide
Question 2 the significance of the data is not understood
Field observations are not always reported in total
because
Choose one answer.
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
Question 3 keep very accurate records
In preparing a legal action, one of the first steps a
sanitarian should do is to
Choose one answer.
a. obtain a warrant
b. obtain a court order
c. keep very accurate records
d. check with other agencies
Question 4 the numerical rating obtained per year is less important as the relative change
Which of the following statements is true regarding an from year to year
inspection efficiency rating?
Choose one answer.
a. the average amount of time required for each
inspection must be determined by the administrator of
the sanitation program
b. the quality of the inspections should be emphasized
over quantity
c. the numerical rating obtained per year is less
important as the relative change from year to year
d. it is not possible to receive a rating over 100 percent
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Question 5 civil action
When a health violation is classified as a misdemeanor,
it can be more readily resolved by ______.
Choose one answer.
a. criminal proceedings
b. civil action
c. immediately closing the facility
d. posting a public notice
Question 6 determining how the information will be used
Which of the following is the most critical step needed
before detailed information is collected?
Choose one answer.
a. determining how the information will be used
b. determining how often the information will be
updated
c. determining how much time will be needed for data
collection
d. determining how much time will be needed for the
record-processing unit to enter the data
Question 7 all of the above
Which of the following is the most effective technique
for ceasing operation of a noncomplying
establishment?
Choose one answer.
a. a mandatory injunction
b. revoking a license
c. an injunction
d. all of the above
Question 8 evaluation
An administrative process of measuring and analyzing
results in relation to specific goals, objectives, aims or
targets is
Choose one answer.
a. record keeping
b. daily activity reports
c. coding
d. evaluation
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Question 9 all field and office personnel
On-the-job education should start with planned,
routine, intensive in-service training of
Choose one answer.
a. division directors
b. owners of food service facilities
c. all field and office personnel
d. septic tank contractors
Question 10 non-measurable
All of the following describe objectives used in
environmental quality planning except
Choose one answer.
a. non-measurable
b. realistically obtainable
c. obtainable in a specified time period
d. specifically measurable
Question 11 all the above
Marks: 1
Self-imposed health risk factors include
Choose one answer.
a. exposure to sunlight
b. diet
c. smoking
d. all the above
Question 12 all of the above
Marks: 1
Legal proceedings to enforce a law may include
Choose one answer.
a. issuance of an order to eliminate a violation
b. suspension of a permit
c. civil sanctions
d. all of the above
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Question 13 show the type and amount of manpower allocated to each of the program
Marks: 1 activities
In an environmental control statistical report for
program, the "total man-days expended" will
Choose one answer.
a. include the total number of premises or initial
services in each program activity for which the local
health unit is responsible
b. refer to the number of premises where an annual,
routine, or special inspection was made for the first time
during the year
c. show the type and amount of manpower allocated to
each of the program activities
d. none of the above
Question 14 reinspection
Marks: 1
Which type of inspection would be conducted prior to
legal action?
Choose one answer.
a. reinspection
b. routine
c. complete
d. initial
Question 15 easy to obtain
Marks: 1
In order to perform an evaluation, the data collected
must be reliable. Which of the following is not a
definitive characteristic of reliability?
Choose one answer.
a. consistent
b. easy to obtain
c. reproducible
d. dependable
Question 2 the significance of the data is not understood
Field observations are not always reported in total
because
Choose one answer.
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
Question 3 keep very accurate records
In preparing a legal action, one of the first steps a
sanitarian should do is to
Choose one answer.
a. obtain a warrant
b. obtain a court order
c. keep very accurate records
d. check with other agencies
Question 4 the numerical rating obtained per year is less important as the relative change
Which of the following statements is true regarding an from year to year
inspection efficiency rating?
Choose one answer.
a. the average amount of time required for each
inspection must be determined by the administrator of
the sanitation program
b. the quality of the inspections should be emphasized
over quantity
c. the numerical rating obtained per year is less
important as the relative change from year to year
d. it is not possible to receive a rating over 100 percent
, REHS Study Guide
Question 5 civil action
When a health violation is classified as a misdemeanor,
it can be more readily resolved by ______.
Choose one answer.
a. criminal proceedings
b. civil action
c. immediately closing the facility
d. posting a public notice
Question 6 determining how the information will be used
Which of the following is the most critical step needed
before detailed information is collected?
Choose one answer.
a. determining how the information will be used
b. determining how often the information will be
updated
c. determining how much time will be needed for data
collection
d. determining how much time will be needed for the
record-processing unit to enter the data
Question 7 all of the above
Which of the following is the most effective technique
for ceasing operation of a noncomplying
establishment?
Choose one answer.
a. a mandatory injunction
b. revoking a license
c. an injunction
d. all of the above
Question 8 evaluation
An administrative process of measuring and analyzing
results in relation to specific goals, objectives, aims or
targets is
Choose one answer.
a. record keeping
b. daily activity reports
c. coding
d. evaluation
, REHS Study Guide
Question 9 all field and office personnel
On-the-job education should start with planned,
routine, intensive in-service training of
Choose one answer.
a. division directors
b. owners of food service facilities
c. all field and office personnel
d. septic tank contractors
Question 10 non-measurable
All of the following describe objectives used in
environmental quality planning except
Choose one answer.
a. non-measurable
b. realistically obtainable
c. obtainable in a specified time period
d. specifically measurable
Question 11 all the above
Marks: 1
Self-imposed health risk factors include
Choose one answer.
a. exposure to sunlight
b. diet
c. smoking
d. all the above
Question 12 all of the above
Marks: 1
Legal proceedings to enforce a law may include
Choose one answer.
a. issuance of an order to eliminate a violation
b. suspension of a permit
c. civil sanctions
d. all of the above
, REHS Study Guide
Question 13 show the type and amount of manpower allocated to each of the program
Marks: 1 activities
In an environmental control statistical report for
program, the "total man-days expended" will
Choose one answer.
a. include the total number of premises or initial
services in each program activity for which the local
health unit is responsible
b. refer to the number of premises where an annual,
routine, or special inspection was made for the first time
during the year
c. show the type and amount of manpower allocated to
each of the program activities
d. none of the above
Question 14 reinspection
Marks: 1
Which type of inspection would be conducted prior to
legal action?
Choose one answer.
a. reinspection
b. routine
c. complete
d. initial
Question 15 easy to obtain
Marks: 1
In order to perform an evaluation, the data collected
must be reliable. Which of the following is not a
definitive characteristic of reliability?
Choose one answer.
a. consistent
b. easy to obtain
c. reproducible
d. dependable
