NEHA RS/REHS Exam 2026 Questions
and 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 - Correct answer-an embargo
Question 2
Field observations are not always reported in total because
Choose one answer.
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,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 - Correct 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
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,c. keep very accurate records
d. check with other agencies - Correct 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
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, d. it is not possible to receive a rating over 100 percent - Correct 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 - Correct answer-civil action
Question 6
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and 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 - Correct answer-an embargo
Question 2
Field observations are not always reported in total because
Choose one answer.
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,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 - Correct 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
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,c. keep very accurate records
d. check with other agencies - Correct 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
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, d. it is not possible to receive a rating over 100 percent - Correct 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 - Correct answer-civil action
Question 6
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