Topic Quiz, 6-Hour EPA-CPSC Flashcards
The mission of the EPA:
a. Is to protect the professional inspector.
b. Is to protect public housing
c. Is to protect automobile manufacturers.
d. Is to protect human health & the environment.
d. Is to protect human health & the environment.
In July ____ the White House & Congress worked together to establish the EPA.
a. 1977
b. 1970
c. 1984
d. 1965
b. 1970
How can I order EPA publications?
a. Call NSCEP @ 1-800-490-9198
b. Call NSCEP @ 1-800-491-9198
c. Call NSCEP @ 201-566-1472
d. Call EPA @ 201-566-1477
a. Call NSCEP @ 1-800-490-9198
A damaged extension cord can cause fires (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
Certain older gas connectors can be dangerous (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
Overheated clothes dryers will NOT cause fires (TRUE/FALSE)
FALSE
It is OK for me to link the EPA Web site to my home page? (YES/NO)
YES
How should I install a CO alarm?
a. CO alarms should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
b. CO alarms should be installed according to the builder’s instructions.
c. Just like a smoke detector
d. Ask a friend
a. CO alarms should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
[TEST QUESTION]
To detect potentially deadly CO, a professional inspection should include checking:
a. All water circulation systems.
b. All bedrooms for smoke detectors.
c. All living spaces for dark spots
d. All fuel-burning appliances for gas leaks & adequate ventilation.
d. All fuel-burning appliances for gas leaks & adequate ventilation.
[SCENARIO]
Interconnected smoke alarms are typically connected using a wire, but newer wireless technology is available that allows smoke alarms to be interconnected without using wires. If you are inspecting a home & observed that they have both types of smoke alarms installed, what would you report to your client?
a. That this type of installation is a violation of current code.
b. That this type of installation is a violation of current standards as they all should be the same.
c. This is a deficiency because you are not allowed per TREC/SOP to have this type of installation.
d. Inspected & that you did observe smoke alarms in all the required locations. Note, that you may want to check the expiration date for the smoke alarms installed as most of them have a 10-year expiration date.
d. Inspected & that you did observe smoke alarms in all the required locations. Note, that you may want to check the expiration date for the smoke alarms installed as most of them have a 10-year expiration date.
[TEST QUESTION]
Of the estimated ____ deaths associated just with heating systems, gas heating systems were associated with 60 deaths.
a. 6
b. 65
c. 75
d. 23
c. 75
[TEST QUESTION]
Conditions that compromised vent systems, flue passageways, or chimneys for furnaces, boilers, vented natural gas & LP gas heaters, contributed to ____ of the total CO deaths.
a. 21%
b. 17%
c. 15%
d. 19%
b. 17%
[TEST QUESTION]
CO alarms should be certified to the requirements of the most recent:
a. UL Safety Standard for CO alarms
b. NSF Safety Standard for CO alarms
c. EPA Safety Standard for CO alarms
d. DOE Safety Standard for CO alarms
a. UL Safety Standard for CO alarms
[TEST QUESTION]
A problem that could indicate improper appliance operations:
a. Sooting, especially on appliances & vents
b. Appliances & vents
c. Electrical cord unplugged
d. Fatigue
d. Fatigue
[TEST QUESTION]
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with:
a. Protecting the public from unreasonable risk.
b. Protecting the public from water
c. Fishing licensing
d. Protecting people form themselves
a. Protecting the public from unreasonable risk.
