Question 1

Waste composed of entirely food waste is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological waste. 
B)  garbage. 
C)  trash. 
D)  rubbish. 
A)  biological waste. 
B)  garbage. 
C)  trash. 
D)  rubbish. B

Question 2

The problem with glass recycling is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  glass is heavy and costs more to ship it to a glass factory. 
B)  glass has to be separated by color. 
C)  recycled glass is not worth very much. 
D)  All of the responses are correct. 
A)  glass is heavy and costs more to ship it to a glass factory. 
B)  glass has to be separated by color. 
C)  recycled glass is not worth very much. 
D)  All of the responses are correct. D

Question 3

The average person in the U.S. generates only 2 pounds of solid waste per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following plastics is a potential health hazard?

Accepted Answer

A)  polyethylene terephalate 
B)  polyvinyl chloride 
C)  polypropylene 
D)  high density polyethylene 
A)  polyethylene terephalate 
B)  polyvinyl chloride 
C)  polypropylene 
D)  high density polyethylene

Question 5

Material Safety Data Sheets are made available to those who use a hazardous chemical by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vendor who sells the product. 
B)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 
C)  manufacturer. 
D)  health district. 
A)  vendor who sells the product. 
B)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 
C)  manufacturer. 
D)  health district.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a waste transformation system?

Accepted Answer

A)  garbage disposal 
B)  baler 
C)  incinerator 
D)  compactor 
A)  garbage disposal 
B)  baler 
C)  incinerator 
D)  compactor

Question 7

The first step in setting up a recycling program is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  purchase needed equipment. 
B)  train your personnel. 
C)  contract with a recycling company. 
D)  find a champion. 
A)  purchase needed equipment. 
B)  train your personnel. 
C)  contract with a recycling company. 
D)  find a champion.

Question 8

Hazardous waste can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  contained gases. 
B)  solid. 
C)  liquid. 
D)  All of them can be hazardous wastes. 
A)  contained gases. 
B)  solid. 
C)  liquid. 
D)  All of them can be hazardous wastes.

Question 9

Disinfectants are classified as pesticides by the E.P.A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pulper slurry is discharged to the sewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Plastics are not recycled, they are downcycled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hotels must offer free HBV vaccines to exposed employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The most cost effective of all waste management practices is:

Accepted Answer

A)  waste transformation. 
B)  source reduction. 
C)  recycling. 
D)  reuse. 
A)  waste transformation. 
B)  source reduction. 
C)  recycling. 
D)  reuse.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a characteristic of hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  corrosive 
B)  ignitable 
C)  reactive 
D)  dissolvable 
A)  corrosive 
B)  ignitable 
C)  reactive 
D)  dissolvable

Waste composed of entirely food waste is called:

The problem with glass recycling is that:

The average person in the U.S. generates only 2 pounds of solid waste per day.

Which of the following plastics is a potential health hazard?

Material Safety Data Sheets are made available to those who use a hazardous chemical by the:

Which of the following is NOT a waste transformation system?

The first step in setting up a recycling program is to:

Hazardous waste can be:

Disinfectants are classified as pesticides by the E.P.A.

Pulper slurry is discharged to the sewer.

Plastics are not recycled, they are downcycled.

Hotels must offer free HBV vaccines to exposed employees.

The most cost effective of all waste management practices is:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of hazardous waste?

The Study of Facilities Mangement

The Engineering Department

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Water Systems

Electrical Systems

Heating Systems

Cooling Systems

Ventilation Systems

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Exam 4: Solid and Hazardous Waste

Waste composed of entirely food waste is called:

The problem with glass recycling is that:

The average person in the U.S. generates only 2 pounds of solid waste per day.

Which of the following plastics is a potential health hazard?

Material Safety Data Sheets are made available to those who use a hazardous chemical by the:

Which of the following is NOT a waste transformation system?

The first step in setting up a recycling program is to:

Hazardous waste can be:

Disinfectants are classified as pesticides by the E.P.A.

Pulper slurry is discharged to the sewer.

Plastics are not recycled, they are downcycled.

Hotels must offer free HBV vaccines to exposed employees.

The most cost effective of all waste management practices is:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of hazardous waste?

The Study of Facilities Mangement

The Engineering Department

Issues and Trends

Water Systems

Electrical Systems

Heating Systems

Cooling Systems

Ventilation Systems

Life Safety and Security

Vertical Transportation

Food Service and Laundry Systems

The Building Envelope and Exterior Elements

Filters