NEHA ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EXAM PREP: 200
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
1. What is the first step to take if several workers are suspected of
suffering from sick building syndrome?
A. Evacuate the building immediately
B. Interview the complainant(s)
C. Test the HVAC system
D. Call the CDC
Answer: B. Rationale: The provided study material explicitly states that
the first thing to do when suspecting sick building syndrome is to
interview the complainant(s).
2. Which organization is responsible for certifying food equipment?
A. FDA
B. USDA
C. NSF and UL
D. EPA
Answer: C. Rationale: NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) and UL
(Underwriters Laboratories) are the organizations identified in the text
that certify food equipment.
3. What is the maximum allowable temperature for a spa?
A. 98°F
,B. 100°F
C. 104°F
D. 110°F
Answer: C. Rationale: The study guide specifies that the maximum
temperature for a spa is 104°F.
4. What is the primary cause of hot tub rash?
A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B. Schistosoma dermatitis
C. Entamoeba histolytica
D. Bacillus stearothermophilus
Answer: A. Rationale: The text identifies Pseudomonas aeruginosa as
the cause of hot tub rash.
5. What agency acts as the primary coordinator for Weapons of Mass
Destruction (WMD) incidents during a bioterrorism attack?
A. FEMA
B. Local FBI WMD Coordinator
C. CDC
D. EPA
Answer: B. Rationale: The provided material states that the local
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Weapons of Mass Destruction
(WMD) Coordinator and/or FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
respond to these attacks.
6. Which mosquito genus carries malaria?
A. Culex
B. Anopheles
C. Aedes
D. Mansonia
,Answer: B. Rationale: According to the study guide, Anopheles
mosquitoes carry malaria.
7. What is the process of countering microbial infections with the use
of antiseptics called?
A. Antisepsis
B. Asepsis
C. Sterilization
D. Disinfection
Answer: A. Rationale: The text defines antisepsis as the process of
countering microbial infections with the use of antiseptics.
8. In the United States, which mosquito genus is the highest cause of
encephalitis?
A. Anopheles
B. Aedes
C. Culex
D. Culex
Answer: C. Rationale: The provided study material identifies Culex as
the highest cause of encephalitis in the US.
9. What is the minimum distance required between a water line and a
sewer line in a trailer park?
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
Answer: B. Rationale: The text specifies that the minimum distance
between a water line and a sewer line in a trailer park is 10 feet.
, 10. Which of the following is the most common cockroach in the US?
A. American cockroach
B. Oriental cockroach
C. German cockroach
D. Brown-banded cockroach
Answer: C. Rationale: The study guide states that the German cockroach
is the most common cockroach in the US.
11. What is the correct slope for ramps as determined by the ADA?
A. 1:10 or less
B. 1:12 or less
C. 1:15 or less
D. 1:20 or less
Answer: B. Rationale: The provided text specifies that the slope for
ramps determined by the ADA should be 1:12 or less.
12. What is the primary method for filtering out Giardia lamblia from
water?
A. Chlorination
B. Boiling
C. Rapid sand filtration
D. UV light
Answer: C. Rationale: The study material explicitly mentions rapid sand
filtration as the method to filter out Giardia lamblia.
13. Which type of cockroach is commonly referred to as a water bug?
A. German cockroach
B. American or Oriental cockroach
C. Brown-banded cockroach
D. Smokybrown cockroach
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
1. What is the first step to take if several workers are suspected of
suffering from sick building syndrome?
A. Evacuate the building immediately
B. Interview the complainant(s)
C. Test the HVAC system
D. Call the CDC
Answer: B. Rationale: The provided study material explicitly states that
the first thing to do when suspecting sick building syndrome is to
interview the complainant(s).
2. Which organization is responsible for certifying food equipment?
A. FDA
B. USDA
C. NSF and UL
D. EPA
Answer: C. Rationale: NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) and UL
(Underwriters Laboratories) are the organizations identified in the text
that certify food equipment.
3. What is the maximum allowable temperature for a spa?
A. 98°F
,B. 100°F
C. 104°F
D. 110°F
Answer: C. Rationale: The study guide specifies that the maximum
temperature for a spa is 104°F.
4. What is the primary cause of hot tub rash?
A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B. Schistosoma dermatitis
C. Entamoeba histolytica
D. Bacillus stearothermophilus
Answer: A. Rationale: The text identifies Pseudomonas aeruginosa as
the cause of hot tub rash.
5. What agency acts as the primary coordinator for Weapons of Mass
Destruction (WMD) incidents during a bioterrorism attack?
A. FEMA
B. Local FBI WMD Coordinator
C. CDC
D. EPA
Answer: B. Rationale: The provided material states that the local
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Weapons of Mass Destruction
(WMD) Coordinator and/or FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
respond to these attacks.
6. Which mosquito genus carries malaria?
A. Culex
B. Anopheles
C. Aedes
D. Mansonia
,Answer: B. Rationale: According to the study guide, Anopheles
mosquitoes carry malaria.
7. What is the process of countering microbial infections with the use
of antiseptics called?
A. Antisepsis
B. Asepsis
C. Sterilization
D. Disinfection
Answer: A. Rationale: The text defines antisepsis as the process of
countering microbial infections with the use of antiseptics.
8. In the United States, which mosquito genus is the highest cause of
encephalitis?
A. Anopheles
B. Aedes
C. Culex
D. Culex
Answer: C. Rationale: The provided study material identifies Culex as
the highest cause of encephalitis in the US.
9. What is the minimum distance required between a water line and a
sewer line in a trailer park?
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
Answer: B. Rationale: The text specifies that the minimum distance
between a water line and a sewer line in a trailer park is 10 feet.
, 10. Which of the following is the most common cockroach in the US?
A. American cockroach
B. Oriental cockroach
C. German cockroach
D. Brown-banded cockroach
Answer: C. Rationale: The study guide states that the German cockroach
is the most common cockroach in the US.
11. What is the correct slope for ramps as determined by the ADA?
A. 1:10 or less
B. 1:12 or less
C. 1:15 or less
D. 1:20 or less
Answer: B. Rationale: The provided text specifies that the slope for
ramps determined by the ADA should be 1:12 or less.
12. What is the primary method for filtering out Giardia lamblia from
water?
A. Chlorination
B. Boiling
C. Rapid sand filtration
D. UV light
Answer: C. Rationale: The study material explicitly mentions rapid sand
filtration as the method to filter out Giardia lamblia.
13. Which type of cockroach is commonly referred to as a water bug?
A. German cockroach
B. American or Oriental cockroach
C. Brown-banded cockroach
D. Smokybrown cockroach
