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Environmental Health Specialist Practice Test

Check what you know about the environmental health specialist job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on environmental health specialist knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15The temperature danger zone is about:
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Answer: 41–135 °F. Bacteria grow quickly between about 41 and 135 °F.

Question 2 of 15Coliform tests are used for:
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Answer: Water safety. Coliforms indicate possible contamination.

Question 3 of 15HACCP is a:
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Answer: Food safety system. It controls hazards at critical points.

Question 4 of 15Chlorine works poorly when pH is:
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Answer: High. High pH reduces chlorine effectiveness.

Question 5 of 15An outbreak is:
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Answer: Two or more linked illnesses. Outbreaks involve linked cases.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An onsite system that treats household wastewater.”
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Answer: Septic system. Septic system: An onsite system that treats household wastewater.

Question 7 of 15What does “Percolation test” mean?
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Answer: A test of how fast soil absorbs water.. Percolation test: A test of how fast soil absorbs water.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Rules for food safety in retail food establishments.”
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Answer: Food code. Food code: Rules for food safety in retail food establishments.

Question 9 of 15What does “Temperature danger zone” mean?
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Answer: The range where bacteria grow quickly, about 41 to 135 °F.. Temperature danger zone: The range where bacteria grow quickly, about 41 to 135 °F.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Two or more illnesses linked to a common source.”
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Answer: Outbreak. Outbreak: Two or more illnesses linked to a common source.

Question 11 of 15What does “Corrective action” mean?
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Answer: Steps required to fix a violation.. Corrective action: Steps required to fix a violation.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The active disinfectant in pool water.”
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Answer: Free chlorine. Free chlorine: The active disinfectant in pool water.

Question 13 of 15What does “Active managerial control” mean?
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Answer: A business’s system to control food safety risks.. Active managerial control: A business’s system to control food safety risks.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A violation likely to cause illness.”
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Answer: Critical violation. Critical violation: A violation likely to cause illness.

Question 15 of 15What does “Imminent health hazard” mean?
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Answer: A condition requiring immediate closure.. Imminent health hazard: A condition requiring immediate closure.

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