NEHA REHS RS CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
REVIEW WORK EXAMS ELABORATED
ANSWERS 2026
◉ 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
REVIEW WORK EXAMS ELABORATED
ANSWERS 2026
◉ 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
