Sanitarian Written Exam Study Guide Part 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+
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Sanitarian Written Exam Study Guide
Part 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+
Hepatitis, an infectious liver disease, is not fully understood. Which of the following statements
accurately describes this disease? The pathogen is present in both blood and fecal matter of
those infected.
Several ...
Sanitarian Written Exam Study Guide
Part 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+
Hepatitis, an infectious liver disease, is not fully understood. Which of the following statements
accurately describes this disease? ✔✔The pathogen is present in both blood and fecal matter of
those infected.
Several illnesses have been linked to outbreaks caused by consuming raw milk. Which of these
diseases is LEAST likely to be transmitted through unpasteurized milk? ✔✔Dengue
A trachoma outbreak was traced to a community swimming pool. What is the MOST probable
source of this infection? ✔✔Shared towels.
Which of the following factors is LEAST related to the rate of infant deaths in a community?
✔✔Automobile accidents
According to health regulations, how soon must bacteriological samples from drinking water be
tested after they are collected? ✔✔30 hours
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,What is the PRIMARY benefit of using the membrane filter method as opposed to the multiple-
tube test? ✔✔Faster results
The main purpose of rapid filtration and coagulation in treating water is to eliminate what?
✔✔Turbidity
To prepare a 1% chlorine solution in 25 gallons using calcium hypochlorite (70% available
chlorine), how many pounds of calcium hypochlorite are required? ✔✔3
Which of the following practices is NOT typically recommended for preventing contamination
of a water well? ✔✔Protecting the well with a pump house.
Which water source is MOST likely to be safe for drinking? ✔✔Drilled well
From a public health standpoint, what is the LEAST critical reason for sewage treatment?
✔✔Avoiding unpleasant appearances.
In a septic tank, organic material is mainly broken down by which type of bacteria?
✔✔Anaerobic bacteria.
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, The most common issue with grease traps in eateries is due to what? ✔✔Lack of maintenance.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause a failure in a tile field system? ✔✔Degradation
of the tiles
Oxidation ponds operate on which principle? ✔✔Algae provide oxygen for aerobic processes.
When filtering water from a pool, from which areas should the water be collected? ✔✔Both the
top and the bottom of the pool.
What is the advised level of free chlorine residual to maintain in a water supply system? ✔✔4
ppm
Why should cross-connections in plumbing be avoided? ✔✔They have been linked to numerous
disease outbreaks such as typhoid fever and dysentery.
What distinguishes "vectors" from "vehicles"? ✔✔Vectors are living organisms, whereas
vehicles are typically non-living objects.
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