2 - UNIT REVIEW EXERCISES

Question 1

What type of occupational and environmental health (OEH) process assessment are you
conducting when it is a qualitative workplace assessment to identify and scope the processes
employed to execute the unit’s mission?
a. Routine.
b. Special.
c. Periodic.
d. Termination.

Answer 1

a. Routine.

Question 2

The workplace categorization process is a method for
a. scheduling routine occupational and environmental health (OEH) assessments.
b. identifying similar exposure groups.
c. assigning a conceptual site model.
d. classifying workplace types.

Answer 2

a. scheduling routine occupational and environmental health (OEH) assessments.

Question 3

Which is a characteristic of a Category 1 High Hazard Area?
a. Full occupational and environmental health (OEH) regulatory compliance.
b. Inherent OEH risk present with low hazard potential.
c. Hazards poorly defined or poorly controlled.
d. Requirement for annual audiograms.

Answer 3

c. Hazards poorly defined or poorly controlled.

Question 4

What is the minimum assessment frequency for a Category 3 Low Hazard Area?
a. Every 12 days.
b. Every 12 months.
c. Every 30 months.
d. Frequency locally determined.

Answer 4

d. Frequency locally determined.

Question 5

When performing basic hazard characterization, what should be done before visiting the
workplace?
a. Review existing occupational and environmental health (OEH) assessment data.
b. Determine whether a routine or special survey will be needed.
c. Establish parameters of compliance.
d. Identify workplace demographics.

Answer 5

a. Review existing occupational and environmental health (OEH) assessment data.

Question 5

In what step of an occupational illness investigation does bioenvironmental engineering
(BE) identify the conditions or circumstances that caused or contributed to the occupational
illness?
a. Exposure assessment.
b. Identify non-compliance factors.
c. Evaluate effectiveness of controls.
d. Documentation of occupational illness.

Answer 5

a. Exposure assessment.

Question 6

When performing a pregnant worker evaluation, the depth of the investigation depends on
the
a. age of the individual.
b. symptoms exhibited by the individual.
c. timeframe in the pregnancy the exposure occurred.
d. risks and existing information concerning the agents the individual encountered.

Answer 6

d. risks and existing information concerning the agents the individual encountered.

Question 7

What is bioenvironmental engineering’s (BE) role in conducting pregnant worker
evaluations?
a. Notify public health (PH) of local policies.
b. Research, identify, and document hazards.
c. Examine documentation and make determinations.
d. Recommend the individual to be removed from duty if appropriate.

Answer 7

b. Research, identify, and document hazards.

Question 8

What is the primary focus of the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS)?
a. Provide an automated reporting mechanism for occupational and environmental health (OEH)
program(s).
b. Ensure that occupational and OEH inspections are conducted on schedule.
c. Provide cyclical feedback to measure workplace exposure.
d. Assess unit readiness to execute assigned missions.

Answer 8

d. Assess unit readiness to execute assigned missions.

Question 9

Which inspection is a “no notice” inspection performed by Air Force Inspection System
(AFIS)?
a. Radioactive material (RAM) permit inspection.
b. Nuclear weapon personnel reliability inspection.
c. Unit effectiveness inspection (UEI).
d. Nuclear surety inspection (NSI).

Answer 9

a. Radioactive material (RAM) permit inspection.

Question 10

Which command function allows a commander (CC) to determine appropriate training
requirements, evaluate wing readiness, and formulate command welfare strategies?
a. External inspection.
b. Internal inspection.
c. Unit effectiveness inspection.
d. The Air Force (AF) system inspection.

Answer 10

b. Internal inspection.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a self-assessment checklist (SAC)?
a. Improve compliance with published guidance.
b. Ensure all assessments have been accomplished.
c. Serve as the first part of the commander’s inspection program (CCIP).
d. Assist the inspector general (IG) with formulating inspection methodology.

Answer 11

a. Improve compliance with published guidance.

Question 12

What is the purpose of reviewing local work order requests?
a. To assess long-term impact and hazards that may be generated.
b. To identify immediate chemical, biological and physical hazards.
c. Assess the short-term impact on workers and the financial burden on the organization.
d. Assess the hazards the construction itself may generate and resources required to complete the
project.

Answer 12

a. To assess long-term impact and hazards that may be generated.

Question 13

What type of building projects normally require the use of the Department of Defense (DD)
Form 1391?
a. Civil engineering (CE) construction.
b. Self-help renovations.
c. Military construction.
d. Minor renovation.

Answer 13

c. Military construction.

Question 14

When is the best time to review construction plans and introduce engineering controls for a
facility?
a. In the design phase.
b. During each construction phase.
c. When ventilation is being installed.
d. Mid-way through construction completion.

Answer 14

a. In the design phase.

Question 15

Which is not a direct function of the occupational and environmental health site assessment
(OEHSA)?
a. Identifies personal protective equipment (PPE) required for a particular task.
b. Identifies Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) threats.
c. Guides OEH data collection activities for health risk assessments (HRA).
d. Documents environmental conditions.

Answer 15

a. Identifies personal protective equipment (PPE) required for a particular task.

Question 16

The mode by which a health threat interacts with a human being is called
a. population at risk (PAR).
b. source of threat/release.
c. environmental media.
d. route of exposure.

Answer 16

d. route of exposure.

Question 17

The defining element of an occupational and environmental health site assessment
(OEHSA) is the
a. Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 48–146, Occupational and Environmental Health Program
Management.
b. source of an occupational and environmental health (OEH) threat release.
c. OEH data collection activities.
d. conceptual site model (CSM).

Answer 17

d. conceptual site model (CSM).

Question 18

What is the primary guidance document for performing an occupational and environmental
health site assessment (OEHSA) in a deployed location?
a. Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 10–2502, Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS)
Standards and Procedures.
b. Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (AFTTP) 3–2.82_Interservice Publication (IP),
Occupational and Environmental Health Site Assessment.
c. Air Force Instruction (AFI) 48–145, Occupational and Environmental Health Program.
d. Technical Guide 230, Chemical Exposure Guidelines for Deployed Military Personnel.

Answer 18

(AFTTP) 3–2.82_Interservice Publication (IP),
Occupational and Environmental Health Site Assessment.

Question 19

Why is it beneficial to conduct pathway screening sampling with direct reading instruments
(DRI)?
a. It can rule out the presence of trace contaminants.
b. It can rule out the presence of high-potential threats.
c. Commanders can receive directives from bioenvironmental engineering (BE) from the results.
d. Results can immediately be entered into Defense Occupational and Environmental Health
Readiness System (DOEHRS).

Answer 19

b. It can rule out the presence of high-potential threats.

Question 20

Controls are the fundamental method used for protecting workers because they
a. can easily be documented in Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness
System (DOEHRS).
b. increase awareness of the occupational and environmental health (OEH) risk(s).
c. eliminate or minimize the OEH hazard and provide a healthier work environment.
d. prioritize the OEH exposure pathway.

Answer 20

c. eliminate or minimize the OEH hazard and provide a healthier work environment.

Question 21

Which is not a form of substitution?
a. Process.
b. Materials.
c. Personnel.
d. Equipment.

Answer 21

c. Personnel.

Question 22

Which type of occupational exposure control changes a process to make it less hazardous?
a. Engineering.
b. Administrative.
c. Preventive maintenance (PM).
d. Personal protective equipment (PPE).

Answer 22

a. Engineering

Question 23

Which occupational exposure control should be used in conjunction with other controls?
a. Engineering.
b. Administrative.
c. Preventive maintenance (PM).
d. Personal protective equipment (PPE).

Answer 23

d. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Question 24

It is important to know the composition of the personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as the chemical used during operations, making sure the PPE a. becomes aqueous after repeated use. b. will not be hardened by the chemical. c. continues to provide suitable protection. d. does not contain polyvinylchloride (PVC).

Answer 24

c. continues to provide suitable protection.

Question 25

When a pair of gloves becomes discolored and the fabric becomes softer, this is a result of a. degradation. b. permeation. c. toxic stress. d. penetration.

Answer 25

a. degradation

Question 26

Who is responsible for formulating and executing policy in personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance? a. Headquarters Air Force Safety Center. b. Major command (MAJCOM). c. Supervisors. d. Managers.

Answer 26

a. Headquarters Air Force Safety Center

Question 27

Which is a responsibility of bioenvironmental engineering (BE) regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) controls? a. Certifying PPE for use in a work center. b. Eliminating the hazard from the workplace. c. Formulating and executing policy for managers and supervisors. d. Provide necessary PPE and ensure compliance with program requirements.

Answer 27

a. Certifying PPE for use in a work center

Question 28

Which must be included when bioenvironmental engineering (BE) provides personal protective equipment (PPE) training? a. Training schedule. b. The limitations of the PPE. c. Consequences of PPE misuse. d. Why the particular PPE was selected.

Answer 28

b. The limitations of the PPE

Question 28

Bioenvironmental engineering’s (BE) role of selecting the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to a. consider the cost and proper maintenance of the PPE. b. determine length of training time required. c. effectively control workplace hazards. d. determine usability.

Answer 28

c. effectively control workplace hazards

Question 29

Why should face shields be used in conjunction with eye goggles? a. Face shields enhance the eyes’ natural defenses. b. Goggles enhance protection against puncture hazards. c. Face shields do not provide adequate protection against liquid splashes. d. Goggles do not provide adequate protection against exposure to radiation.

Answer 29

c. Face shields do not provide adequate protection against liquid splashes

Question 30

When selecting personal protective equipment (PPE), one of the physical properties to consider is whether a. a lesser quality article be used. b. it is recommended by the vendor. c. the article is comfortable and properly fits the worker. d. the article is flame retardant and resistant to most hazards.

Answer 30

c. the article is comfortable and properly fits the worker

Question 31

The three steps in determining a health-related risk assessment code (RAC) are to first determine the health hazard severity category (HHSC), then determine the illness probability category (IPC), and then a. determine medical effect points. b. assess points for number of personnel exposed. c. use the health-related RAC matrix to determine the RAC. d. find severity and probability ratings intersecting point.

Answer 31

c. use the health-related RAC matrix to determine the RAC

Question 32

Which form should be used when assigning health-related risk assessment codes (RAC)? a. AF Form 3, Hazard Abatement Plan. b. AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record. c. AF Form 979, Danger Tag. d. AF Form 1118, Notice of Hazard.

Answer 32

d. AF Form 1118, Notice of Hazard.