1- Unit review exercises Flashcards
What is the difference between the Department of Defense (DOD) and Air Force (AF)
assessment models?
a. There is no difference.
b. The AF model is an “iterative” approach.
c. The DOD model does not include a control plan.
d. Each process is designed to yield different results.
b. The AF model is an “iterative” approach.
Which phrase most accurately describes the American Industrial Hygiene Association
(AIHA) exposure model?
a. The AIHA model does not establish controls for exposures.
b. The AIHA model strives for continuous improvement.
c. The AIHA model is best used as an initial assessment.
d. The AIHA model is very different from the Air Force (AF) model.
b. The AIHA model strives for continuous improvement.
According to the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), to be considered random
a sampling must
a. obtain data for documentation.
b. produce results via a “shoot from the hip” method.
c. produce a cyclical process for prioritizing controls needed.
d. achieve equal probability of selecting an exposure period for any worker in the similar exposure
group (SEG) during the assessment.
d. achieve equal probability of selecting an exposure period for any worker in the similar exposure
group (SEG) during the assessment.
What do you do if there is not an established occupational exposure limit (OEL) for a
collected sample?
a. Use available data to establish a working OEL.
b. Conduct interviews to produce a basis for estimating needed limits.
c. Select a safety data sheet (SDS) of a product with similar media properties.
d. Notify the commander and recommend he or she contact the Environmental Safety and
Occupational Health (ESOH) Service Center.
a. Use available data to establish a working OEL.
What type of occupational exposure limit (OEL) is set and enforced by governmental
agencies?
a. Working.
b. Internal.
c. Regulatory.
d. Authoritative.
c. Regulatory.
A 15-minute time weighted average (TWA) exposure limit designed to limit exposures to
substances that could be harmful due to short exposures is known as a
a. permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).
b. short-term Exposure Limit (STEL).
c. excursion Limit.
d. ceiling Limit.
b. short-term Exposure Limit (STEL).
What type of sampling involves collecting a sample from one location over a period of time?
a. Direct reading.
b. Composite.
c. Integrated.
d. Area.
c. Integrated.
Composite sampling is primarily used when sampling
a. air.
b. soil.
c. water.
d. chemicals.
b. soil
What type of sampling is being conducted if a technician is using a Hazardous Air Pollutants
on Site (HAPSITE) to sample at a selected time?
a. Area.
b. Grab.
c. Swipe.
d. Active.
b. Grab
Sample holding times, preservatives, and collection tool hygiene are things that a technician
should be aware of when conducting which type of sampling?
a. Integrated.
b. Passive.
c. Area.
d. Grab.
d. Grab
Three pieces of information used to create a sampling strategy framework are
a. sample size, holding time(s), and objective.
b. process used, type of samples, and equipment used.
c. workforce size, sampling accuracy, and measurement method.
d. workforce breathing zone, type of composite sample, and sampling approach technique.
workforce size, sampling accuracy, and measurement method.
When developing an occupational exposure strategy, the purpose of evaluating existing
controls is to
a. determine workforce size.
b. determine if they are effective.
c. determine the maximum risk employee(s).
d. acquire funding for additional personal protective equipment (PPE).
b. determine if they are effective.
When determining the analytical method for sampling, it important to contact the
appropriate lab you will be using to
a. establish a point of contact (POC).
b. request supplies needed for sampling.
c. acquire sample submission requirements.
d. ensure compatibility of measurement methods.
d. ensure compatibility of measurement methods.
You are developing a conceptual site model (CSM) to identify type(s) of data needed.
Which step of the data quality objectives (DQO) process is being conducted?
a. Step 1-State the problem.
b. Step 2-Identify the decision.
c. Step 3-Identify information inputs.
d. Step 5-Develop the analytical approach.
a. Step 1-State the problem.
What is the decision rule?
a. Describe, establish, discuss.
b. Identify, define, develop.
c. Mean, median, percentile.
d. If, then, else.
d. If, then, else.
