NEBOSH AWARD IN ENVIRONMENTAL
AWARENESS AT WORK Questions AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
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1. Which of the following are considered renewable
resources?
A. Coal
B. Wind
C. Solar
D. Natural gas
Rationale: Renewable resources are naturally replenished in a
short time. Wind and solar are renewable, while coal and
natural gas are fossil fuels.
Correct answers: B, C
2. What are common sources of water pollution in the
workplace?
A. Oil spills
B. Chemical runoff
C. Littering
D. Noise pollution
Rationale: Water pollution comes from substances entering
water bodies. Noise does not pollute water.
Correct answers: A, B, C
,3. Which of the following contribute to air pollution?
A. Vehicle emissions
B. Burning fossil fuels
C. Industrial processes
D. Planting trees
Rationale: Air pollution arises from emissions and combustion.
Planting trees helps reduce air pollution.
Correct answers: A, B, C
4. Which practices help reduce energy consumption at work?
A. Switching off unused equipment
B. Using energy-efficient lighting
C. Leaving computers on standby all night
D. Encouraging remote work where possible
Rationale: Energy-saving practices reduce unnecessary energy
use and environmental impact.
Correct answers: A, B, D
5. Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrous oxide
Rationale: Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere,
contributing to climate change.
Correct answers: A, B, D
6. Which of the following describe sustainable waste
management practices?
,A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B. Incinerating all waste without segregation
C. Composting organic waste
D. Dumping hazardous waste in landfill
Rationale: Sustainable waste management aims to reduce
environmental impact. Composting and recycling are positive
practices.
Correct answers: A, C
7. What are the benefits of environmental awareness at
work?
A. Reduces environmental impact
B. Improves health and safety
C. Increases operational costs
D. Enhances corporate image
Rationale: Environmental awareness improves sustainability
and workplace reputation.
Correct answers: A, B, D
8. Which of the following are considered hazardous
substances in the workplace?
A. Asbestos
B. Cleaning chemicals
C. Paper
D. Lead
Rationale: Hazardous substances can cause harm to health or
the environment.
Correct answers: A, B, D
, 9. What are effective ways to prevent soil contamination?
A. Proper chemical storage
B. Safe disposal of hazardous waste
C. Spreading untreated waste on land
D. Using spill containment measures
Rationale: Soil contamination occurs when hazardous materials
are mishandled; prevention is key.
Correct answers: A, B, D
10. Which of the following are impacts of climate change?
A. Rising sea levels
B. Extreme weather events
C. Loss of biodiversity
D. Depletion of the ozone layer
Rationale: Climate change affects ecosystems, weather
patterns, and biodiversity, but ozone depletion is a separate
issue.
Correct answers: A, B, C
11. Which are key principles of the circular economy?
A. Design out waste
B. Keep products in use
C. Use single-use plastics wherever possible
D. Regenerate natural systems
Rationale: The circular economy reduces waste, extends product
life, and restores resources.
Correct answers: A, B, D
AWARENESS AT WORK Questions AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following are considered renewable
resources?
A. Coal
B. Wind
C. Solar
D. Natural gas
Rationale: Renewable resources are naturally replenished in a
short time. Wind and solar are renewable, while coal and
natural gas are fossil fuels.
Correct answers: B, C
2. What are common sources of water pollution in the
workplace?
A. Oil spills
B. Chemical runoff
C. Littering
D. Noise pollution
Rationale: Water pollution comes from substances entering
water bodies. Noise does not pollute water.
Correct answers: A, B, C
,3. Which of the following contribute to air pollution?
A. Vehicle emissions
B. Burning fossil fuels
C. Industrial processes
D. Planting trees
Rationale: Air pollution arises from emissions and combustion.
Planting trees helps reduce air pollution.
Correct answers: A, B, C
4. Which practices help reduce energy consumption at work?
A. Switching off unused equipment
B. Using energy-efficient lighting
C. Leaving computers on standby all night
D. Encouraging remote work where possible
Rationale: Energy-saving practices reduce unnecessary energy
use and environmental impact.
Correct answers: A, B, D
5. Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrous oxide
Rationale: Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere,
contributing to climate change.
Correct answers: A, B, D
6. Which of the following describe sustainable waste
management practices?
,A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B. Incinerating all waste without segregation
C. Composting organic waste
D. Dumping hazardous waste in landfill
Rationale: Sustainable waste management aims to reduce
environmental impact. Composting and recycling are positive
practices.
Correct answers: A, C
7. What are the benefits of environmental awareness at
work?
A. Reduces environmental impact
B. Improves health and safety
C. Increases operational costs
D. Enhances corporate image
Rationale: Environmental awareness improves sustainability
and workplace reputation.
Correct answers: A, B, D
8. Which of the following are considered hazardous
substances in the workplace?
A. Asbestos
B. Cleaning chemicals
C. Paper
D. Lead
Rationale: Hazardous substances can cause harm to health or
the environment.
Correct answers: A, B, D
, 9. What are effective ways to prevent soil contamination?
A. Proper chemical storage
B. Safe disposal of hazardous waste
C. Spreading untreated waste on land
D. Using spill containment measures
Rationale: Soil contamination occurs when hazardous materials
are mishandled; prevention is key.
Correct answers: A, B, D
10. Which of the following are impacts of climate change?
A. Rising sea levels
B. Extreme weather events
C. Loss of biodiversity
D. Depletion of the ozone layer
Rationale: Climate change affects ecosystems, weather
patterns, and biodiversity, but ozone depletion is a separate
issue.
Correct answers: A, B, C
11. Which are key principles of the circular economy?
A. Design out waste
B. Keep products in use
C. Use single-use plastics wherever possible
D. Regenerate natural systems
Rationale: The circular economy reduces waste, extends product
life, and restores resources.
Correct answers: A, B, D
