Reviewed NEHA RS/REHS Exam 2022
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
An action authorized by law to restrict or prevent the movement of goods for the protection of
public health, safety and welfare is called
Choose one answer.
a. an injunction
b. an embargo
c. an order to cease and desist
d. a subpoena - Answer: an embargo
Question 2
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 - Answer: the significance of the data is not understood
Question 3
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 - Answer: keep very accurate records
Question 4
Which of the following statements is true regarding an 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 - Answer: the numerical rating obtained per
year is less important as the relative change from year to year
Question 5
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 - Answer: civil action
,Question 6
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 -
Answer: determining how the information will be used
Question 7
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 - Answer: all of the above
Question 8
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 - Answer: evaluation
Question 9
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 - Answer: all field and office personnel
Question 10
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 - Answer: non-measurable
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
An action authorized by law to restrict or prevent the movement of goods for the protection of
public health, safety and welfare is called
Choose one answer.
a. an injunction
b. an embargo
c. an order to cease and desist
d. a subpoena - Answer: an embargo
Question 2
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 - Answer: the significance of the data is not understood
Question 3
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 - Answer: keep very accurate records
Question 4
Which of the following statements is true regarding an 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 - Answer: the numerical rating obtained per
year is less important as the relative change from year to year
Question 5
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 - Answer: civil action
,Question 6
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 -
Answer: determining how the information will be used
Question 7
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 - Answer: all of the above
Question 8
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 - Answer: evaluation
Question 9
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 - Answer: all field and office personnel
Question 10
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 - Answer: non-measurable
