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JEH Quiz #6 (May 2009)

Featured Article:
“Efficacy of “Green” Cleaning Products With Respect to Common Respiratory Infection and Mold Growth”

Questions compiled by author

Ed Light, M.S., C.I.H.

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1.	Concern for pathogens on surfaces dates back to at least
	a.	1960s.
	b.	1940s.
	c.	1920s.
	d.	1880s.
2.	Green Cleaning Products can be identified by
	a.	Color.
	b.	Odor.
	c.	Label.
	d.	None of the above.
3.	The flu is spread by
	a.	Mold.
	b.	Viruses.
	c.	Bacteria.
	d.	All of the above.
4.	Colds are spread by
	a.	Personal contact.
	b.	Inhalation.
	c.	Touching surfaces.
	d.	All of the above.
5.	Persons concerned about the safety of traditional disinfectants cite
	a.	Worker injury.
	b.	Dead fish.
	c.	Multiple chemical sensitivity.
	d.	All of the above.
6.	Injury from disinfectant use is commonly prevented by
	a.	Gloves.
	b.	Space suits.
	c.	Hair nets.
	d.	Overalls.
7.	Occupant exposure to disinfectant odor can be prevented by
	a.	After-hours application.
	b.	Ventilation.
	c.	Product substitution.
	d.	All of the above.
8.	Rating of cleaning products is provided by
	a.	EPA.
	b.	Green Soap.
	c.	Healthy Users Network.
	d.	None of the above.
9.	Indoor mold growth is considered by most environmental health professionals to be a(n)
	a.	Major health hazard.
	b.	Nuisance only.
	c.	Allergen.
	d.	Carcinogen.
10.	Bleach is the only cleaning agent demonstrated to
	a.	Denature proteins.
	b.	Kill fungi.
	c.	Seal surfaces.
	d.	Emit a pleasing odor.
11.	Hydrogen peroxide is considered potentially effective against
	a.	Cold viruses.
	b.	Fungi.
	c.	Flu virus.
	d.	All bacteria.
12.	EPA registration of cleaning products does not address
	a.	Sanitizing.
	b.	Health.
	c.	Disinfecting.
	d.	Making surfaces spotless.