Question 1

Environmental tobacco smoke contains many harmful chemicals and harmful particulates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Intact asbestos is best left alone as attempting to remove it can spread the particles as a dust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Indoor air quality problems are a relatively new problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A substance shown to cause mesothelioma and lung disease is

Accepted Answer

A) lead 
B) alcohol 
C) asbestos 
D) mercury 
A) lead 
B) alcohol 
C) asbestos 
D) mercury

Question 5

Outgassing of VOCs from manufactured items can continue for

Accepted Answer

A) hours or even days 
B) days or even weeks 
C) weeks or even months 
D) months or even years 
A) hours or even days 
B) days or even weeks 
C) weeks or even months 
D) months or even years

Question 6

Uranium in the soil can cause the following gas to enter a home.

Accepted Answer

A) argon 
B) nitrogen 
C) krypton 
D) radon 
A) argon 
B) nitrogen 
C) krypton 
D) radon

Question 7

Radon release from the soil into homes can be accelerated by the

Accepted Answer

A) humidity 
B) temperature 
C) stack effect 
D) none of these 
A) humidity 
B) temperature 
C) stack effect 
D) none of these

Question 8

The only indoor air contaminant that seeps out of the ground is

Accepted Answer

A) helium 
B) nitrogen 
C) chlorine 
D) radon 
A) helium 
B) nitrogen 
C) chlorine 
D) radon

Question 9

The chief danger of radon gas to humans is

Accepted Answer

A) exposure to radon 
B) exposure to the alpha particles which radon emits 
C) exposure to radon's decay products (daughter isotopes) 
D) production of lead 
A) exposure to radon 
B) exposure to the alpha particles which radon emits 
C) exposure to radon's decay products (daughter isotopes) 
D) production of lead

Question 10

Outgassing of VOCs is potentially

Accepted Answer

A) more of a problem in large homes where the concentration is lower 
B) more of a problem in mobile homes where the concentration can be higher 
C) equally problematical regardless of the size of the home 
D) no longer a problem since formaldehyde foam insulation has been discontinued 
A) more of a problem in large homes where the concentration is lower 
B) more of a problem in mobile homes where the concentration can be higher 
C) equally problematical regardless of the size of the home 
D) no longer a problem since formaldehyde foam insulation has been discontinued

Question 11

Synthetic materials used to furnish our homes create indoor air pollution due to their

Accepted Answer

A) volatile contents 
B) lead content 
C) cadmium content 
D) bacterial contamination 
A) volatile contents 
B) lead content 
C) cadmium content 
D) bacterial contamination

Question 12

The biggest problem with indoor air is that

Accepted Answer

A) we have little control over it 
B) there is too much of it 
C) there is too little of it 
D) none of these 
A) we have little control over it 
B) there is too much of it 
C) there is too little of it 
D) none of these

Question 13

Outgassing is the

Accepted Answer

A) slow loss of solvent from materials like wood glue, and particle board, over a long period of time 
B) rapid loss of solvent from materials like wood glue, and particle board, over a short period of time 
C) addition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to manufactured items 
D) none of these 
A) slow loss of solvent from materials like wood glue, and particle board, over a long period of time 
B) rapid loss of solvent from materials like wood glue, and particle board, over a short period of time 
C) addition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to manufactured items 
D) none of these

Question 14

Household pesticide fumes are

Accepted Answer

A) more of a problem if sprayed inside the home 
B) more of a problem if sprayed in the basement or crawlspace areas where they are soaked up by the concrete and then slowly released 
C) equally problematical for both areas 
D) safe for humans unless they are allergic to the substances 
A) more of a problem if sprayed inside the home 
B) more of a problem if sprayed in the basement or crawlspace areas where they are soaked up by the concrete and then slowly released 
C) equally problematical for both areas 
D) safe for humans unless they are allergic to the substances

Question 15

The definition of volatile is

Accepted Answer

A) flammable 
B) inflammable 
C) easily evaporated (liquid to gas) 
D) radioactive 
A) flammable 
B) inflammable 
C) easily evaporated (liquid to gas) 
D) radioactive

Question 16

Sources of indoor air pollution include

Accepted Answer

A) duplicating machines 
B) carbonless copy paper 
C) rubber cement 
D) various types of markers 
E) all of these 
A) duplicating machines 
B) carbonless copy paper 
C) rubber cement 
D) various types of markers 
E) all of these

Question 17

Pleasant-smelling chemicals are safe, whereas those that are unpleasant are unsafe to breathe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The two main approaches to reducing indoor air contaminants are

Accepted Answer

A) stop the production of the offending contaminant and try to remove it 
B) use a floral room spray to cover the odor and wear a mask 
C) take frequent outdoor breaks and move to a smaller house 
D) none of these 
A) stop the production of the offending contaminant and try to remove it 
B) use a floral room spray to cover the odor and wear a mask 
C) take frequent outdoor breaks and move to a smaller house 
D) none of these

Question 19

Appliances and office equipment are hidden sources of indoor air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is true of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

Accepted Answer

A) Sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke, which are equally dangerous, are produced. 
B) Sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke, which are equally safe, are produced. 
C) Mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke, the latter of which is more dangerous, are produced. 
D) Sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke, the latter of which is ore dangerous, are produced. 
A) Sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke, which are equally dangerous, are produced. 
B) Sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke, which are equally safe, are produced. 
C) Mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke, the latter of which is more dangerous, are produced. 
D) Sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke, the latter of which is ore dangerous, are produced.

Environmental tobacco smoke contains many harmful chemicals and harmful particulates.

Intact asbestos is best left alone as attempting to remove it can spread the particles as a dust.

Indoor air quality problems are a relatively new problem.

A substance shown to cause mesothelioma and lung disease is

Outgassing of VOCs from manufactured items can continue for

Uranium in the soil can cause the following gas to enter a home.

Radon release from the soil into homes can be accelerated by the

The only indoor air contaminant that seeps out of the ground is

The chief danger of radon gas to humans is

Outgassing of VOCs is potentially

Synthetic materials used to furnish our homes create indoor air pollution due to their

The biggest problem with indoor air is that

Outgassing is the

Household pesticide fumes are

The definition of volatile is

Sources of indoor air pollution include

Pleasant-smelling chemicals are safe, whereas those that are unpleasant are unsafe to breathe.

The two main approaches to reducing indoor air contaminants are

Appliances and office equipment are hidden sources of indoor air pollution.

Which is true of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

Background to the Environmental Problem

The Natural Laws

Underlying Principles of Chemistry

Types of Chemical Compounds and Their Reactions

Element Cycles

Toxicology

Energy and Modern Society

Emerging Energy Sources

Weather and Climate

Air Quality

Global Atmospheric Change

Water

Water Quality

Solid Wastes

Hazardous Wastes

Filters

Exam 11: Air Inside

Environmental tobacco smoke contains many harmful chemicals and harmful particulates.

Intact asbestos is best left alone as attempting to remove it can spread the particles as a dust.

Indoor air quality problems are a relatively new problem.

A substance shown to cause mesothelioma and lung disease is

Outgassing of VOCs from manufactured items can continue for

Uranium in the soil can cause the following gas to enter a home.

Radon release from the soil into homes can be accelerated by the

The only indoor air contaminant that seeps out of the ground is

The chief danger of radon gas to humans is

Outgassing of VOCs is potentially

Synthetic materials used to furnish our homes create indoor air pollution due to their

The biggest problem with indoor air is that

Outgassing is the

Household pesticide fumes are

The definition of volatile is

Sources of indoor air pollution include

Pleasant-smelling chemicals are safe, whereas those that are unpleasant are unsafe to breathe.

The two main approaches to reducing indoor air contaminants are

Appliances and office equipment are hidden sources of indoor air pollution.

Which is true of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

Background to the Environmental Problem

The Natural Laws

Underlying Principles of Chemistry

Types of Chemical Compounds and Their Reactions

Element Cycles

Toxicology

Energy and Modern Society

Emerging Energy Sources

Weather and Climate

Air Quality

Global Atmospheric Change

Water

Water Quality

Solid Wastes

Hazardous Wastes

Filters