REHS/EPH Program Week Five Practice Test

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• Which rodent control method can also monitor insects?
• Which option lists the three common measures of central tendency?
• Which list includes wastes from nonspecific sources?
• Which symptom is listed as a bed bug medical impact that relates to sleep?
• Which cockroach species is found indoors (usually in kitchen and bathroom)?
• Which activities related to septic systems are covered by the administration code?
• Which property describes the distribution's peak location?
• How do we know if a well is approved for its intended use?
• A 95% confidence interval is commonly used in practice. What percent does it represent?
• Which distribution has tails extending to infinity and is often used to describe natural phenomena?
• The daily volume for an individual dwelling is determined by the number of bedrooms, with the first bedroom 200 gpd and each additional bedroom 150 gpd; minimum 350 gpd. Which statement is correct?
• How are bed bugs spread?
• Which statement best describes the difference between garbage and rubbish?
• Monitoring cockroaches is done by which methods?
• Does washing eggs lead to increased Salmonella penetration?
• In surveillance terms, how are most clinical salmonellosis cases handled?
• Which group has the highest incidence of salmonellosis?
• Which courts have jurisdiction over food law?
• How is probability defined in epidemiology?
• What is the daily volume for the first bedroom?
• Which measure of spread is defined as the difference between the highest and lowest values in a distribution?
• How many known Salmonella serotypes exist, and how many are detected in the USA?
• If the chi-square probability is < 0.05, then _____
• What does N.J.S.A. Ch. 24 cover?
• Aside from eating contaminated seafood, how can Vibrio vulnificus infection occur?
• What is the approximate duration of the German cockroach life cycle?
• Which of the following describes Listeria monocytogenes?
• Which environmental factor is important for cockroach control?
• Which is a type of rodent?
• Which non-chemical method is used for cockroach control?
• Which tick is commonly known as the brown dog tick?
• What is probable cause?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of the chi-square test in statistics?
• Which statement describes the zone of saturation?
• Which of the following is also listed as a bed bug medical impact?
• Which of the following is a species of lice?
• What is the mode of transmission for C. perfringens in foods?
• Passive dispersal mechanism for bed bugs includes which of the following?
• Which organisms are gram-positive spore-formers?
• Shigella infection typically presents with which combination of symptoms?
• Which measure of spread is most commonly used with the median?
• What system is in place to contain and test the leachate?
• Which description correctly characterizes a Normal distribution?
• Which statement about disease transmission by lice is true?
• What happens to the water table around a pumped well (the cone of depression)?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a health risk of fleas?
• The recommended calibration frequency is determined by which guidance?
• If waste is not recycled or composted, where does the majority go?
• Can distressed foods be returned to the distributor?
• Does Clostridium perfringens cause intoxication, infection, or both?
• Which statement about boiling-water resistance of C. botulinum spores is correct?
• What is the infectious agent of Staphylococcus aureus?
• If you find itchiness and bites, what action is recommended?
• In relation to pH, which statement correctly describes C. botulinum behavior?
• What is the regulatory definition of hazardous waste?
• Which topic is addressed by the code NJAC 7:9A?
• What does a drug mean?
• Which measure is calculated as Q3 minus Q1?
• Which item is listed as a cockroach control product?
• Which of the following is NOT a measure of central tendency?
• Nest fleas are fleas that.
• Which measure would you use to describe the spread of data around the median?
• Which products have an enforceable shelf-life?
• What does the 95% confidence interval imply about the population mean?
• What is the maximum fine under N.J.A.C. 24 (unless otherwise stated)?
• What is the median in a data set?
• Which term indicates the precision of a measurement, often expressed as a range around a statistic?
• What water activity is required for germination and outgrowth of Clostridium perfringens?
• What is the minimum length of grout seal extending from the bottom of the casing to grade?
• Which statement best describes serovars?
• Shigella is primarily transmitted through which route?
• Which of the following is a non-anticoagulant rodenticide?
• Consolidated formations require which of the following?
• Which statement accurately describes grout placement as standard practice?
• What medical problems are associated with cockroach infestations?
• Which water body category describes rainwater contaminated by surface runoff toward other water bodies?
• What are the reservoirs for C. perfringens?
• Which is a listed medical impact of bed bug bites?
• Where is the American cockroach typically found?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a lice treatment option?
• Which description correctly describes a log-normal distribution?
• Which measure describes how dispersed individual observations are from the mean?
• What is the main purpose of a leak detection system in landfill leachate containment?
• Which is NOT a common mode of bed bug spread?
• Which IPM component is described for pest management?
• Which is listed as a source of Staphylococcus aureus infections besides foods?
• Which statement about glue boards is true?
• What is the cause of most C. botulinum poisonings in the U.S.?
• What is covered by N.J.S.A. Title 26?
• Who directs corrective action under RCRA?
• What is the required action for distressed foods that are unfit for consumption?
• What is a source of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus infection?
• What was the reason that NJ counties are no longer in charge of their district's SWM?
• Which disease is associated with the human flea as per the material?
• Host fleas are defined as fleas that.
• What is the formula for attack rate as described?
• What does adulterated mean in relation to food?
• Where do you take the septic sample when you receive a complaint about a malfunctioning sewage system?
• Which food practice increases the risk of Vibrio infection?
• Which type of ticks are considered medically important?
• When a casing is to be installed, the borehole diameter shall be at least how many inches greater than the inside of the well casing?
• What is the purpose of a septic system installation?
• What toxin does Shigella produce?
• Which is a bed bug type found in tropical regions?
• What is the zone of aeration?
• What is Annular Space?
• What is the mortality rate of Vibrio vulnificus infection among those who become hypotensive?
• What are Argasidae?
• Which is a rodent control method that reduces resources like food and shelter?
• Which term refers to the estimated range within which a population parameter is expected to lie with a certain probability?
• What is the diagnostic threshold for Bacillus cereus in food?
• What is the stated life span of fleas?
• Under the NJ Private Well Testing Act, who must receive the test results?
• Why are most consumer insecticides not effective against bedbugs?
• Which statement about central tendency for skewed distributions is true?
• What is the heat tolerance of C. botulinum spores vs. toxins?
• What are the three properties of frequency distribution?
• How is infant botulism transmitted?
• What is the minimum number of C. perfringens organisms per gram in food required for diagnosis?
• Sanitary Landfills have to collect and test what kinds of water bodies?
• Misbranding is most closely associated with which issue?
• Under the NJ Private Well Testing Act, which indicators are considered primary indicators?
• Which of the following is not advised as a prevention measure for Vibrio vulnificus infection?
• Which is a non-chemical method to treat lice?
• Which kind of ice cream facilities require a state license?
• How does Bacillus cereus cause disease?
• Which list includes wastes from specific sources (such as pesticide manufacturing)?
• If a food contains a poisonous or deleterious substance, is it adulterated?
• Under the British Lion Code of Practice, which groups can safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs?
• Which statute is cited for embargo or destruction of adulterated or misbranded foods?
• What is the best measure of central tendency for data distributions that are skewed?
• What is a confined aquifer?
• Which organism can cause a toxicoinfection by producing toxins and an intestinal infection?
• What does a 95% confidence interval mean?
• If it's not listed, which list contains pure or commercial grade substances that are acutely toxic?
• How is grout placement typically performed in wells, and what is its purpose?
• What is the minimum number of organisms per gram in stool required for diagnosis of C. perfringens?
• For which regulation should you consult to determine damaged container suitability?
• Which tick is commonly known as the American dog tick?
• What compound is not considered a water pollutant for SWM?
• The relative prevalence of different Salmonella serotypes varies from country to country.
• Under N.J.A.C. 24:4-12, which rule governs embargo, detention, or destruction of adulterated or misbranded foods?
• Which bed bug is the common bed bug Cimex lectularius?
• What is the typical wild lifespan of rats and mice?
• Which Bacillus cereus toxin is heat stable?
• Which two are non-anticoagulant rodenticides?
• Which statement about mice diseases is true?
• Which statement best distinguishes botulism illness from the bacteria?
• What toxins does Bacillus cereus produce?
• Which of the following is a primary anticoagulant rodenticide?
• Which Vibrio species is known for causing flesh-eating skin lesions?
• What is an aquifer?
• What are the symptoms of illness from Vibrio in healthy and high risk people?
• Which statement about diseases transmitted by fleas is correct?
• To be exempt from pasteurization in New Jersey, cheese must be aged for 60 days and kept at a temperature no lower than what?
• Which two serotypes are most commonly reported for Salmonella?
• Which statement is true about Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins?
• A low chi-square value indicates:
• Regarding chronic carriers of Salmonellosis, which statement is correct?
• Which water body is tested via wells in landfill monitoring?
• Which entity licenses exempt facilities such as retail food and cosmetic establishments?
• Which statement about Shigella growth in food is true?
• What permits must a septic system have?
• Who licenses retail food and cosmetic establishments?
• Which regulation provides guidance for container suitability decisions?
• Which organization is not listed among those used to approve wells for intended use?
• What is the mode in a data set?
• There are two species of Salmonella. What are they?
• Which statement about Listeria monocytogenes is true?
• What is the US approach to storing and handling eggs prior to consumption?
• Which item is commonly associated with Bacillus cereus?
• Which statement best describes the recommended initial approach to bedbug control?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of glue boards for rodent control?
• Which item is an example of rubbish rather than garbage?
• Which statement best describes unconsolidated formations?
• Which type of flea is identified as an important disease vector?
• Which temperature condition is described as preventing the growth of emetic toxin–producing Bacillus cereus strains?
• Flea larvae are typically found in.
• Which concept indicates a measurement's precision and is often summarized by a confidence interval?
• True or False: Have recycling rates continuously and consistently risen since 1995.
• Which measure is defined as the sum of squared deviations from the mean?
• What does misbranding mean?
• Which of the following is an appropriate measure to prevent Vibrio vulnificus infection?
• What final document is required after a septic system is installed?
• Relative Risk is a general term for measures of association calculated from the data in a 2x2 table. Used in cohort studies. In which type of study design is it most commonly used?
• What measure assesses the association between exposure and health outcome, commonly used in case-control studies?
• What method is used to monitor ticks in an environment?
• Which term describes the measure of how close a measurement is to the true value?
• Null Hypothesis is defined as what?
• The Fisher Exact test is specifically used when:
• Which statement about standard deviation is true?
• What is the best environmentally sound SWM strategy? Remember the three Rs.
• Among chemical methods for cockroach control, which is considered most effective?
• Which statistic reflects the variability of sample means across multiple samples from the same population?
• What is the reservoir for Shigella?
• What kind of license is required to drill a potable well?
• Which of the following is a secondary indicator?
• Who makes the determination if damaged containers are suitable for sale or consumption?
• Rodent fleas transmit which diseases?
• Which measure is specifically described as a mattress protection step for bedbug control?
• What is an advantage of using rodenticides over soap, traps, and glue boards?
• Salmonellosis occurs worldwide; what approximate percentage of clinical cases are reported?
• When taking a sample, which statement about payment is correct?
• Which gram-positive bacteria are not spore formers?
• What is the maximum fine under NJ regulations unless otherwise stated?
• What fraction of clinical salmonellosis cases are reported?
• What causes illness in botulism?
• Which dairy product in New Jersey does not require pasteurization?
• What does Relative Risk measure when calculated from a 2x2 table?
• What food is Bacillus cereus commonly associated with?
• Which combination is listed as part of bedbug control techniques?
• What is the Cone of Depression?
• What is the first step in determining regulated hazardous waste under RCRA?
• Which list contains pure or commercial grade substances that are toxic plus other hazardous characteristics?
• When should you calibrate your equipment?
• Which fleas are listed as having no diseases listed in the material?
• Is Bacillus cereus aerobic or anaerobic?
• What is accuracy vs. precision?
• A statistical test used instead of chi-square when sample size is small is:
• Under RCRA, which groups are covered?
• What are potential sources of Staphylococcus aureus infections?
• Which statement about Normal distribution is true?
• How is C. botulinum affected by pH?
• Which facility requires a state license?
• Approval of a septic system is conditional on following which code?
• What is the reservoir of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus?
• Which statement best describes the attack rate in epidemiology?
• Which test is used to determine goodness of fit between observed and expected frequencies?
• Which type of waste is largest by volume?
• What is the purpose of well casing?
• Which of the following is a chemical method for rat flea control?
• In what condition may a good be summarily destroyed under food law?
• Which disease is carried by rats?
• What is the minimum daily volume per dwelling unit?
• Which is a component of the economic importance of cockroach infestations?
• What does IPM stand for in pest management?
• Which gram-positive bacteria are spore formers?
• Which study design primarily uses odds ratio?
• Who is affected by infant botulism?
• During an initial inspection, what is an REHS looking for?
• What is the primary mode of transmission for salmonellosis?
• Which of the following describes US egg processing before market entry?
• Which statistic describes the variability we expect in the arithmetic means of multiple samples from the same population?
• Which of the following is a chemical method for cat flea control?
• Which regulation applies to evaluating the site for septic systems in New Jersey?
• What symptoms does Bacillus cereus cause when toxin-containing food is ingested?
• What is the powerful incentive under the Federal Superfund Act and NJ Spill Act to pay for cleanup yourself?
• How can Shigella infections be prevented?
• How is foodborne botulism prevented?
• Consolidated Formation vs. Non-Consolidated Formation: What is a key characteristic of consolidated formations?
• What does the right of entry/inspection/opening packages authorize?
• What water activity value is required for sporulation of Clostridium perfringens?
• Which statement about ticks is false?
• A high chi-square value indicates:
• Which of the following is included in the definition of food?
• What are key characteristics of Clostridium botulinum?
• Which of the following is listed as a flea-related health issue besides plague and typhus?
• Which statement correctly describes licensing for retail food and cosmetic establishments?
• Which statement about Listeria monocytogenes growth is true?
• Which statement about Salmonella serovars is true?
• Bed bugs life cycle length?
• Which statement about chi-square with a large chi-square value is true?
• What does the term 'food' include?
• What is a MCL?
• A local health department can't approve a septic system with a daily sewage flow of over ______ gallons per day.
• What does the NJ Private Well Water Testing Act require?
• Which parameter is not listed as having stricter standards for bottled water compared to tap water?
• Which facilities are exempt from state licensing?
• Which statement correctly identifies the mean in a data set?
• A narrow confidence interval indicates what about precision?