NEHA RS REHS ACTUAL EXAM 280 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS TOP RATED VERSION 2025

Question 1 An action authorized by law to restrict or prevent the movement of goods for the protection of public health, safety and welfare is called Choose one answer. a. an injunction b. an embargo c. an order to cease and desist d. a subpoena - Correct Ans-an embargo 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 - Correct Ans-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 - Correct Ans-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 - Correct Ans-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 - Correct Ans-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 - Correct Ans-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 - Correct Ans-all of the above Question 8 An administrative process of measuring and analyzing results in relation to specific goals, objectives, aims or targets is Choose one answer. a. record keeping b. daily activity reports c. coding d. evaluation - Correct Ans-evaluation Question 9 On-the-job education should start with planned, routine, intensive in-service training of Choose one answer. a. division directors b. owners of food service facilities c. all field and office personnel d. septic tank contractors - Correct Ans-all field and office personnel Question 10 All of the following describe objectives used in environmental quality planning except Choose one answer. a. non-measurable b. realistically obtainable c. obtainable in a specified time period d. specifically measurable - Correct Ans-non-measurable Question 11 Marks: 1 Self-imposed health risk factors include Choose one answer. a. exposure to sunlight b. diet c. smoking d. all the above - Correct Ans-all the above Question 12 Marks: 1 Legal proceedings to enforce a law may include Choose one answer. a. issuance of an order to eliminate a violation b. suspension of a permit c. civil sanctions d. all of the above - Correct Ans-all of the above Question 13 Marks: 1 In an environmental control statistical report for program, the "total man-days expended" will Choose one answer. a. include the total number of premises or initial services in each program activity for which the local health unit is responsible b. refer to the number of premises where an annual, routine, or special inspection was made for the first time during the year c. show the type and amount of manpower allocated to each of the program activities d. none of the above - Correct Ans-show the type and amount of manpower allocated to each of the program activities Question 14 Marks: 1 Which type of inspection would be conducted prior to legal action? Choose one answer. a. reinspection b. routine c. complete d. initial - Correct Ans-reinspection Question 15 Marks: 1 In order to perform an evaluation, the data collected must be reliable. Which of the following is not a definitive characteristic of reliability? Choose one answer. a. consistent b. easy to obtain c. reproducible d. dependable - Correct Ans-easy to obtain Question 16 Marks: 1 The changing role of environmental health scientists, including their duties of administrating services to the public, has been brought about largely due to Choose one answer. a. adequate intelligence data on environmental trends showing the urgency for action b. stricter governmental control c. public recognition of the problems and the desire for higher quality of life d. none of the above - Correct Ans-public recognition of the problems and the desire for higher quality of life Question 17 Marks: 1 Standards must be scientifically supported, understandable, measurable and Choose one answer. a. traditional b. acceptable to all parties involved c. enforceable d. rigid - Correct Ans-enforceable Question 18 Marks: 1 The terms "goals" and "objectives" are sometimes used interchangeably; however, objectives should be considered as Choose one answer. a. a general direction b. the final purpose or aim c. the idea which is always realized d. the realistically attainable ends - Correct Ans-the realistically attainable ends Question 19 Marks: 1 Letter and report writing are effective means of acquainting ______ with the diversity and complexity of a facility's problems. Choose one answer. a. local officials b. establishment owners c. the general public d. lawmakers - Correct Ans-establishment owners Question 20 Marks: 1 The agencies general administrative plan provides the basis for Choose one answer. a. a search warrant b. an administrative warrant c. a seizure d. none of the above - Correct Ans-an administrative warrant Question 21 Marks: 1 Inspections of nonpublic areas can be made by consent of the owner or occupant and Choose one answer. a. on the basis of a general administrative plan b. whenever premises are vacant c. whenever premises are unlocked d. without regard to requests or demands that inspectors leave the premises - Correct Ans-on the basis of a general administrative plan Question 22 Marks: 1 The statement of goals and objectives should recognize environmental quality and community needs such as Choose one answer. a. clean air b. clean food service establishments c. decent housing d. all the above - Correct Ans-all the above Question 23 Marks: 1 A standard for dishwashing that states that the "total bacteria count should not exceed one hundred per utensil surface," is an example of what type of objective? Choose one answer. a. enforceable b. specification c. compliance d. performance - Correct Ans-performance Question 24 Marks: 1 A well developed ______ activity report can serve practically all the reporting needs of an organization for statistical purposes. Choose one answer. a. daily b. weekly c. monthly d. yearly - Correct Ans-daily Question 25 Marks: 1 To have a successful environmental control service, the retention of competent personnel is a primary concern. Which of the following is (are) required to retain competent personnel? Choose one answer. a. adequate salaries