NEHA Exam Practice Questions & Answers
(Verified Update)
This comprehensive study guide covers the core domains tested
on the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
credential exams, focusing on the two most widely
administered certifications: the Registered Environmental
Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) exam and
the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) exam. It
includes original practice questions with detailed rationales.
Exam Overview & Blueprint:
Parameter REHS/RS CPFM
Exam Format 225 multiple-choice (200 scored + 25 pilot) Multiple-choice
Passing Score 650 on a 0–900 scaled score Varies by jurisdiction
Time Limit 3 hours 40 minutes (two parts, 1h 50m each) Approximately 2 hours
Total Cost $420 members / $605 non-members Varies
Renewal Every 2 years, 24 CE hours Varies
,Parameter REHS/RS CPFM
Bachelor's degree + 30 science semester hours
Eligibility Food manager training
(Tracks B/C)
Inspections 48%, Investigations 18%, Principles of Food Safety 47%, Foodbo
Blueprint Surveillance 12%, Compliance Review 12%, Illness 24%, Food Safety Education 7%
Information 10% etc.
Food Code
2017 FDA Food Code 2017 FDA Food Code
Reference
Section 1: REHS/RS – Conducting Inspections
1.1 Inspection Fundamentals
Q1. 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
Answer: B
Rationale: An embargo is a legal action that restricts or
prevents the movement of goods to protect public health,
,safety, and welfare. An injunction is a court order requiring a
party to do or refrain from doing a specific act. A cease and
desist order is a directive to stop an activity. A subpoena is a
legal document compelling testimony or evidence.
Q2. In preparing a legal action, one of the first steps a sanitarian
should take is to:
A) Obtain a warrant
B) Obtain a court order
C) Keep very accurate records
D) Check with other agencies
Answer: C
Rationale: Accurate record-keeping is the foundational step in
preparing for legal action. Without detailed, contemporaneous
documentation, enforcement actions are difficult to support in
court. Warrants and court orders are obtained later in the
process, and checking with other agencies is secondary to
having solid documentation.
Q3. Which of the following statements is true regarding an
inspection efficiency rating?
A) The average amount of time required for each inspection
must be determined by the administrator
B) The quality of the inspections should be emphasized over
quantity
C) The numerical rating obtained per year is less important than
, the relative change from year to year
D) It is not possible to receive a rating over 100 percent
Answer: B
Rationale: The quality of inspections should always be
emphasized over sheer quantity. While efficiency metrics have
value, they must never compromise the thoroughness and
accuracy of the inspection. A numerical rating's relative change
over time can be useful, but quality is paramount.
Q4. A food establishment known to have an imminent health
hazard is not closed by the environmental public health
professional. This is an example of:
A) Non-feasance
B) Misfeasance
C) Malfeasance
D) Due diligence
Answer: A
Rationale: Non-feasance is the failure to perform a required
duty—in this case, the failure to close a facility that poses an
imminent health hazard. Misfeasance is performing a duty
incorrectly, and malfeasance is performing a wrongful act. Due
diligence is proper performance.
Q5. A larger floor-type mixer must be:
(Verified Update)
This comprehensive study guide covers the core domains tested
on the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
credential exams, focusing on the two most widely
administered certifications: the Registered Environmental
Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) exam and
the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) exam. It
includes original practice questions with detailed rationales.
Exam Overview & Blueprint:
Parameter REHS/RS CPFM
Exam Format 225 multiple-choice (200 scored + 25 pilot) Multiple-choice
Passing Score 650 on a 0–900 scaled score Varies by jurisdiction
Time Limit 3 hours 40 minutes (two parts, 1h 50m each) Approximately 2 hours
Total Cost $420 members / $605 non-members Varies
Renewal Every 2 years, 24 CE hours Varies
,Parameter REHS/RS CPFM
Bachelor's degree + 30 science semester hours
Eligibility Food manager training
(Tracks B/C)
Inspections 48%, Investigations 18%, Principles of Food Safety 47%, Foodbo
Blueprint Surveillance 12%, Compliance Review 12%, Illness 24%, Food Safety Education 7%
Information 10% etc.
Food Code
2017 FDA Food Code 2017 FDA Food Code
Reference
Section 1: REHS/RS – Conducting Inspections
1.1 Inspection Fundamentals
Q1. 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
Answer: B
Rationale: An embargo is a legal action that restricts or
prevents the movement of goods to protect public health,
,safety, and welfare. An injunction is a court order requiring a
party to do or refrain from doing a specific act. A cease and
desist order is a directive to stop an activity. A subpoena is a
legal document compelling testimony or evidence.
Q2. In preparing a legal action, one of the first steps a sanitarian
should take is to:
A) Obtain a warrant
B) Obtain a court order
C) Keep very accurate records
D) Check with other agencies
Answer: C
Rationale: Accurate record-keeping is the foundational step in
preparing for legal action. Without detailed, contemporaneous
documentation, enforcement actions are difficult to support in
court. Warrants and court orders are obtained later in the
process, and checking with other agencies is secondary to
having solid documentation.
Q3. Which of the following statements is true regarding an
inspection efficiency rating?
A) The average amount of time required for each inspection
must be determined by the administrator
B) The quality of the inspections should be emphasized over
quantity
C) The numerical rating obtained per year is less important than
, the relative change from year to year
D) It is not possible to receive a rating over 100 percent
Answer: B
Rationale: The quality of inspections should always be
emphasized over sheer quantity. While efficiency metrics have
value, they must never compromise the thoroughness and
accuracy of the inspection. A numerical rating's relative change
over time can be useful, but quality is paramount.
Q4. A food establishment known to have an imminent health
hazard is not closed by the environmental public health
professional. This is an example of:
A) Non-feasance
B) Misfeasance
C) Malfeasance
D) Due diligence
Answer: A
Rationale: Non-feasance is the failure to perform a required
duty—in this case, the failure to close a facility that poses an
imminent health hazard. Misfeasance is performing a duty
incorrectly, and malfeasance is performing a wrongful act. Due
diligence is proper performance.
Q5. A larger floor-type mixer must be:
