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
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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.
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
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
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
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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer non-measurable
Question 11
Marks: 1
Self-imposed health risk factors include
Choose one answer.
a. exposure to sunlight
b. diet
c. smoking
d. all the above - correct answer all the above
Question 12
Marks: 1
Legal proceedings to enforce a law may include
Choose one answer.
a. issuance of an order to eliminate a violation
b. suspension of a permit
c. civil sanctions
d. all of the above - correct answer all of the above
Question 13
Marks: 1
In an environmental control statistical report for program, the "total man-days expended" will
Choose one answer.
a. include the total number of premises or initial services in each program activity for which the local health unit is responsible
b. refer to the number of premises where an annual, routine, or special inspection was made for the first time during the year
c. show the type and amount of manpower allocated to each of the program activities
d. none of the above - correct answer show the type and amount of manpower allocated to each of the program activities
Question 14
Marks: 1
Which type of inspection would be conducted prior to legal action?
Choose one answer.
a. reinspection
b. routine
c. complete
d. initial - correct answer reinspection
Question 15
Marks: 1
In order to perform an evaluation, the data collected must be reliable. Which of the following is not a definitive characteristic of reliability?
Choose one answer.
a. consistent
b. easy to obtain
c. reproducible
d. dependable - correct answer easy to obtain
Question 16
Marks: 1
The changing role of environmental health scientists, including their duties of administrating services to the public, has been brought about largely due to
Choose one answer.
a. adequate intelligence data on environmental trends showing the urgency for action
b. stricter governmental control
c. public recognition of the problems and the desire for higher quality of life
d. none of the above - correct answer public recognition of the problems and the desire for higher quality of life
Question 17
Marks: 1
Standards must be scientifically supported, understandable, measurable and
Choose one answer.
a. traditional
b. acceptable to all parties involved
c. enforceable
d. rigid - correct answer enforceable
Question 18
Marks: 1
The terms "goals" and "objectives" are sometimes used interchangeably; however, objectives should be considered as
Choose one answer.
a. a general direction
b. the final purpose or aim
c. the idea which is always realized
d. the realistically attainable ends - correct answer the realistically attainable ends
Question 19
Marks: 1
Letter and report writing are effective means of acquainting ______ with the diversity and complexity of a facility's problems.
Choose one answer.
a. local officials
b. establishment owners
c. the general public
d. lawmakers - correct answer establishment owners
Question 20
Marks: 1
The agencies general administrative plan provides the basis for
Choose one answer.
a. a search warrant
b. an administrative warrant
c. a seizure
d. none of the above - correct answer an administrative warrant
Question 21
Marks: 1
Inspections of nonpublic areas can be made by consent of the owner or occupant and
Choose one answer.
a. on the basis of a general administrative plan
b. whenever premises are vacant
c. whenever premises are unlocked
d. without regard to requests or demands that inspectors leave the premises - correct answer on the basis of a general administrative plan
Question 22
Marks: 1
The statement of goals and objectives should recognize environmental quality and community needs such as
Choose one answer.
a. clean air
b. clean food service establishments
c. decent housing
d. all the above - correct answer all the above [Show Less]