Sample Questions - CHMM
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Question 1 of 14
Which of the following is considered to be a “Brownfield”?
(A) Real property (with certain exclusions), the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
(B) A facility that is the subject of a planned or ongoing removal action.
(C) A facility that is listed on the National Priorities List or is proposed for listing.
(D) A facility that is the subject of a unilateral administrative order, a court order, an administrative order on consent, or judicial consent decree that has been issued to or entered into by the parties.
Question 2 of 14
Which of the following is an objective of a Phase II Environmental Property Assessment?
(A) Characterize the extent and nature of contamination
(B) Evaluate remediation technology
(C) Prepare cost estimation for remediation
(D) Confirm presence of suspected contaminants
Question 3 of 14
EPA Form R, also called the “Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Reporting Form”, is required under which of the following legislative acts?
(A) RCRA
(B) RCRA and CERCLA
(C) SARA Title III
(D) SARA and RCRA
Question 4 of 14
The amendments to CAA in 1977 created two new programs, one for areas that were cleaner than NAAQS, and one for areas that did not meet NAAQS. These programs are called respectively:
(A) Award for Compliance and Penalty for Non-Compliance.
(B) Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Non-Attainment Program.
(C) Best Use Technology and Best Available Technology.
(D) New Source and Old Source Programs.
Question 5 of 14
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a universal waste?
(A) Mercury-containing equipment.
(B) Pesticides.
(C) Batteries
(D) Fluorescent lamps
Question 6 of 14
Which of the following statements is NOT true in regard to a “restricted use” pesticide?
(A) It must be applied by an individual who is certified.
(B) The certification of individuals for application of a restricted use pesticide is handled at the state level.
(C) Applicators of restricted use pesticides fall into two general categories: commercial and private.
(D) Private applicators of restricted use pesticides can apply the pesticide only to private properties such as homes.
Question 7 of 14
Per DOT regulations, the number of placards required for trucks with a detachable trailer is:
(A) 2 placards.
(B) 3 placards.
(C) 4 placards.
(D) 5 placards.
Question 8 of 14
Which of the following statements is correct?
(A) Generally, labels are applied to bulk packages.
(B) Generally, labels are applied to non-bulk packages.
(C) Generally, placards are applied to non-bulk packages.
(D) DOT requires that both labels and placards be applied to bulk and non-bulk packages.
Question 9 of 14
The markings on packages of hazardous materials communicate the nature of the hazards involved. These markings must include, but are not limited to, all of the following EXCEPT:
(A) The Proper Shipping Name (PSN) of the hazardous material.
(B) The DOT identification number.
(C) The EPA identification number.
(D) The hazard class.
Question 10 of 14
A water reactive chemical is defined as one that produces either a flammable gas or a toxic gas when it comes into contact with water or moisture. Which of the following compounds is a water reactive chemical?
(A) Potassium chloride
(B) Potassium
(C) Potassium cyanide
(D) Both (b) and (c)
Question 11 of 14
Unconfined aquifers are also called:
(A) Water table aquifers.
(B) Saturated aquifers.
(C) Confining bed aquifers.
(D) Unsaturated aquifers.
Question 12 of 14
Which of the following is used to calculate the velocity and travel times of pollutants in groundwater?
(A) Raoult’s Law
(B) Fick’s Law
(C) Newton’s second law of motion
(D) Darcy’s Law
Question 13 of 14
Nitrogen dioxide adversely affects which of the following organs?
(A) Kidney
(B) Lungs
(C) Liver
(D) Stomach
Question 14 of 14
When the combined effect of two chemicals on the body is much greater than the sum effect of each chemical acting independently, the chemical interaction is called:
(A) Synergism.
(B) Additive.
(C) Potentiation.
(D) Acute.
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A Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) handles, manages, or provides advice to other on hazardous materials, or situations that can involve or include these materials. They can also work in related fields that are associated with hazardous materials such as environmental protection, security, the transportation of materials, or safety.