IEH1 Sample Exam

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IEH1 Sample Exam
Indoor Environmental Hazards, IL. Lic. #564.001535
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1. Indoor environmental health hazards are controllable.
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2. Formaldehyde is just one of many indoor pollutants that can cause health problems.
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3. Studies show indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air.
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4. Testing for asbestos is the only way, unless it is marked, to determine its presence.
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5. CO is found in combustion fumes.
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6. Our tap water is contaminant free.
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7. Environmental health effects depend on many factors like level, length of exposure and the individual.
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8. Asbestos can cause Lung Diseases.
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9. Asbestos was only used in insulation.
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10. Asbestos is rarely used alone in products.
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11. Asbestos fibers are generally not broken down into other compounds and remain virtually unchanged
over long periods of time.
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12. We are exposed to high levels of asbestos in the air we breathe.
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13. Removal is the only solution for asbestos.
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14. CO is a colorless, odorless gas.
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15. Proper installation and maintenance of fuel burning appliances is critical to prevent CO poisoning.
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16. CO is a poisonous gas.
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17. It takes years to feel the effects of CO.
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18. Hundreds of people die accidentally each year from CO poisoning.
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19. CO detectors should be a backup but not a replacement for proper installation and maintenance of fuel
burning appliances.
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20. The Safe Drinking Water act regulates all water sources.
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21. The risk of having problems with a well depends on location and maintenance.
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22. There is no such thing as naturally pure water.
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23. Ground water is the water extracted from inside the earth.
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24. Boiling water eliminates all contaminants.
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25. Many serious water contamination problems can only be found by testing.
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26. Urea formaldehyde is found in foam insulation.
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27. Formaldehyde turns into a gas at room temperature.
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28. Formaldehyde levels vary with temperature and humidity.
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29. Formaldehyde is found in many household items.
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30. Formaldehyde is a deadly gas.
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31. Formaldehyde levels are usually higher indoors than outdoors.
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32. Low levels of formaldehyde produce health problems for most people.
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33. Asbestos breaks down into other minerals rapidly.
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34. Asbestos is a mineral found in the earths crust.
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35. If you are unsure of the presence of asbestos you should take samples and test by yourself.
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36. Asbestos fibers are continuously given off until the asbestos in the products is depleted.
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37. Make sure you sweep or vacuum any debris from asbestos containing materials.
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38. Taking samples and doing repairs on asbestos containing materials can create a health risk where
none existed before.
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39. High levels of CO cause symptoms that resemble flu or food poisoning.
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40. Carbon monoxide alarms should be double tested each year.
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41. When carbon monoxide poisoning occurs you could lose consciousness.
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42. You should heat your home with your oven.
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43. The air pressure indoors must be greater than outdoors for proper ventilation of CO.
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44. When using fuel burning appliances do not follow the manufactures directions.
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45. You need to regularly check your appliance venting for holes, cracks or obstructions.
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46. Public water systems are not required to test the treated water.
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47. Public water system are required to inform you of any contaminant violations.
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48. Most drinking water contaminants are at levels that are not dangerous.
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49. Boiling your water will kill microorganisms.
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50. You can boil out lead.
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51. All water treatment units need maintenance and upkeep.
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52. No water treatment removes all contaminants.
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53. The FDA regulates bottled water.
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54. Distillation and Reverse Osmosis are the most common treatments for bottled water.
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55. Our sources of water for use are safe from contamination.
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56. All of us must play a part in keeping our water sources from contamination.
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57. Bringing in outdoor air will increase formaldehyde levels.
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58. You can not control formaldehyde levels.
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