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REHS EXAM| QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT |GRADE A (LATEST
UPDATE)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Correct answer: Multi-
faceted approach to controlling an unwanted organism. Focuses on reducing and managing the population of a pest/disease carrier rather than eradicating it. The purpose is to reduce the amount of chemical necessary for control, reduce the potential for resistance, and be more environmentally conscious and reduce mortality of non-target organisms.
Rabies Correct answer: Rhabdoviridae family, which includes at
least three genera of animal viruses.
Tularemia Correct answer: pathogen: Francisella tularensis.Tularemia, also known as "rabbit fever," is a disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. It is typically found in animals, especially rodents, rabbits, and hares. Symptoms depend on the route of infection and can include skin ulcers, swollen lymph glands, inflamed eyes, sore throat, mouth sores, diarrhea, pneumonia, chest pain, difficulty breathing, bloody sputum, and respiratory failure. Tularemia can be fatal if not treated with appropriate antibiotics.
What is the causative agent for Plague? Correct answer:
Yersinia pestis
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In order what are the phases of the mosquito life cycle? Correct
answer: Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
What is the vector for Lyme Disease? Correct answer: Ixodes
scapularis (deer tick)
The manner in which water moves from place to place, changing from one form to another is called: Correct answer: Hydrologic Cycle
To improve health and living standards among third world populations one of the best things to be done is: Correct answer: increase the availability of safe drinking water
The factor that will ultimately result in chronic water shortages is: Correct answer: unchecked population size
For drinking water supply, over 95% of farm families rely on:
Correct answer: groundwater
Most cases of groundwater pollution occur in areas: Correct
answer: high population
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The amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act do NOT cover:
Correct answer: private wells
Degradation of groundwater supplied by human-generated pollutants is generally the result of: Correct answer: faulty waste disposal practices
The primary reason for the decline in the water table in some groundwater-dependent areas of the world is: Correct answer: over-pumping
In the United States, saltwater intrusion into depleted aquifers is becoming a problem in: Correct answer: Southern California
The majority of the world's water is used in: Correct answer: agriculture
Perhaps the greatest potential for reducing the demand for water could result from: Correct answer: better use of technology in agriculture irrigation
The easiest and least expensive way to conserve water within most households is: Correct answer: repairing leaking toilets
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It is estimated that installation of water-saving plumbing devices in homes would save approximately: Correct answer: 55 gallons of water per 2-3 person household
The major problem associated with desalinization of water is:
Correct answer: the amount of energy required
Xeriscape landscaping means: Correct answer: selecting plants that can thrive on natural precipitation
In the APHA method of measuring housing quality, which of the following would be considered a minor deficiency if found
inadequate? Correct answer: central heating
A minimum of __ sleeping area per person is required in the
APHA appraisal method. Correct answer: 40ft^2
In the APHA-PHS recommended housing maintenance and occupancy ordinance, the responsibility of storing and disposing of rubbish is assigned to the: Correct answer: Owner and occupant jointly