Performing Solid Waste

Management in the Workplace

1. What is waste management?

It is the collection, transport, processing and disposal of waste to reduce its harmful effects to the
environment.

2. This agency is mainly responsible for the conservation, management, development and proper
use of our natural resources:

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

3. Which of the following is NOT a part of the 6Rs of Waste Management?

Recline

4. These are discarded substances and/or items that are toxic and pose danger to the health of
living organisms and the natural environment if handled improperly:

Hazardous Waste

5. Spent aerosol and spray containers are examples of:

Special Wastes

6. What can you do to help minimize waste?

Use reusable and washable face masks.

7. Used coffee cups and tetra packs should be discarded in bins of which color?

Black

8. These are wastes from establishments and residences in a community?

Domestic

9. Which of the following is the law providing comprehensive water pollution control policy
intending to apply water quality management in all water bodies combating pollution from land-
based source?

RA 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

10. This is the comprehensive record of the established system and procedures for waste
segregation, collection and disposal.

Waste Management Plan

11. This refers to the kind of composting that uses worms and aerated container to turn your
leftovers and yard waste into organic rich dark soil that is ideal for garden-use.

Vermicomposting

12. This details the responsibilities of Local Government Units (LGUs) in implementing systems for
mandatory waste segregation and establishing waste management facilities:

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

 13. This facility is where solid wastes are treated or processed for proper disposal.

d. Material Recovery Facility

14. What do you call the natural process of decomposing organic waste with the help of different
microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi?

Composting

15. Water bottles and glass containers should be discarded in bins of which color?

Blue

16. Arrange the levels of Waste Hierarchy from the most to the least favorable. (1) Disposal (2)
Recycling (3) Recovery

2,3 and 1

17. This component of a waste management plan defines a set of policies and procedures involving
cost-effective and safe-handling of each type of waste.

Waste Disposal System

18. This refers to the practice of separating solid waste materials in the households, workplaces and
communities.

c. Source Separation

d. Waste Separation

19. This refers to a waste management activity that focuses on recyclable waste recovery,
processing them into new materials for reuse.

d. Recycle

20. The following are compostable wastes EXCEPT:

Old newspaper and paper cups

21. These are wastes from different manufacturing operations:

Industrial

22. ECC stands for: Environmental Compliance Certificate

23. Residual wastes are also known as: Non-recyclables
24. Residual wastes should be: Properly segregated for collection
25. This type of waste can be turned into soil enhancers or conditioners. Biodegradable
26. The following should be done by households with persons infected/ supected of having
communicable diseases EXCEPT:
Label medical wastes as infectious/ hazardous.
27. This requires the submission of an ECC before development projects in environmentally-critical
areas can proceed.

Philippine Environmental Impact System

28. A Waste Management Plan should consist of the following components EXCEPT:
Number of wastes collected

29. This refers to the methods or practices that minimize or eliminate the number and the toxicity
of wastes.
Waste Minimization
30. The following are recyclable wastes EXCEPT:
Used paper or plastic cups
Practicing COVID-19 Preventive
Measures in the Workplace
1. Symptoms of COVID-19 infection. Choose three (3).
a. Loss of taste
d. Diarrhea
e. Dry Cough
2. People are social beings; they need to spend at least 8 hours in social media. False
3. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the novel disease is officially called
Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19 on:
February 12, 2020

4. Extreme heat used in cooking food kills the virus. True

5. COVID-19 is LEAST transmitted through:
a. droplets left on air
c. droplets after Spitting
d. droplets left on surfaces
6. The safest means of transportation during the pandemic is: Bicycle
7. In social distancing, the recommended minimum distance of persons from each other is 1meter
8. Upon return from work, it is advisable to greet and hug the family members at home. False
9.

10. Flexible learning, inclusive of online and blended learning, can be implemented to practice social
distancing in training centers. True
11. In case where soap and water are absent, the Alcohol or alcohol-based sanitizer
can be used to disinfect the hands:
12. The Philippine government agency that is tasked to monitor the status of Covid-19 in terms of
number of positive case, recoveries and deaths. Department of Health 
13. Negative and depressing news can cause anxiety and anger leading to mental health issues. True
14. Fever, dry cough, and difficulty in breathing are symptoms that needs immediate attention.
Rushing the patient to the hospital is the best option after contacting the nearest hospital to get
them ready to accept the patient upon arrival. True
15. The following work arrangements may be adopted until the state of calamity is lifted, EXCEPT:
Leave with pay
16. People who are asymptomatic cannot infect others. False
17. The following are immunity-boosting practices, EXCEPT: d. Eating junk foods
18. Proper handwashing with soap and water must be done at all times. : True
19. Wearing face masks provides maximum protection against COVID-19. False
20. The following persons are most vulnerable to the infection, EXCEPT: b. At least 21 years of age
without illness
21. Salient points in the TESDA Guidelines in the conduct of training and work in the new normal.
Choose two (2).
No Mask, No Entry Policy
. No contact-thermal scanning
22. Respiratory etiquette means proper coughing and sneezing, covering your mouth and nose.
True
23. A new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans is called novel
coronavirus.