SPH-V 241 Exam 2 Questions with Complete Solutions

SPH-V 241 Exam 2 Questions with Complete Solutions 1. Hazard identification refers to the question of: - Answer-What are the health effects that this agent can cause? 2. Which of the following can be considered as a "safe" dose level for the general population? - Answer-RfD 3. To ensure the safety of all drinking water from the public water supply in the US, standards are set by: - Answer-The EPA 4. Dose-response assessments refers to the question of: - Answer-What is the relationship between dose and occurrence of health effects in humans (or animals)? 5. Water scarcity is defined as: - Answer-Annual supply of renewable freshwater LESS than 1,000 cubic meters per person. 6. Drinking water treatment involves all the following except: - Answer-Removal of all dissolved chemicals 7. Exposure assessment refers to the question of: - Answer-What exposures are currently experienced or anticipated under different conditions? 8. Particularly at risk for waterborne pathogens are: - Answer-All of the above (young children, elderly persons, patients who have HIV/AIDS, persons taking steroids) 9. The precautionary principle states that: - Answer-Preventative measures should be taken when an activity raises threats of harm to the environment. 10. Risk management refers to the question of: - Answer-None of the above 11. In the US, disinfection of drinking water with chlorine or other methods is done to remove: - Answer-Pathogenic microorganisms