Preview Questions Environmental Health Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In a quantitative risk assessment for air pollution exposure, which metric is most important for evaluating risk?

Which action should you take?

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The concentration of pollutants at ground level

Concentration of pollutants over time (exposure)

The population size within the exposure zone

Duration of exposure for sensitive populations

Question 2: What is the most common method for measuring carbon monoxide (CO) levels in ambient air?

Which action should you take?

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Electrochemical sensors

Gas chromatography

Gravimetric sampling

Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) spectrometry

Question 3: How do you monitor compliance with water safety regulations in community recreational areas like swimming pools?

Which action should you take?

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By relying on sporadic testing and not regular water quality monitoring

By evaluating water treatment practices, ensuring regular testing for pathogens, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations

By assuming that water chlorination alone ensures safety

By focusing only on water clarity and not testing for harmful bacteria

Question 4: How do you assess environmental health risks in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) during construction projects?

Which action should you take?

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By assuming that construction activities do not impact species habitats

By focusing only on construction timelines and ignoring potential environmental impacts

By evaluating potential habitat disruption, assessing species populations, and ensuring mitigation measures are in place

By relying solely on developer reports without conducting independent assessments

Question 5: How do you assess and mitigate the pollution risks associated with landfills in urban areas?

Which action should you take?

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By evaluating leachate management systems, methane emissions, and groundwater monitoring, and recommending prevention measures

By focusing only on landfill capacity without considering pollution risks

By assuming that modern landfills do not pose significant pollution risks

By ignoring the long-term environmental impacts and focusing solely on landfill operations

Question 6: In air quality monitoring, what does PM10 refer to?

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Particulate matter with a diameter of 5 microns or less

Particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less

Particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less

Particulate matter with a diameter of 50 microns or less