Sampling and Analysis

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Question 1 of 87
How is air flow through a critical orifice normally plotted?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. Q vs. SP2/SP1 (SP1 = upstream pressure; SP2 = downstream pressure)
B. Q vs. K (K = constant with Reynolds Number)
C. V vs. temperature
D. V vs. K (K = constant with Reynolds Number)
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Great job! You selected the best answer: a
Plotting Q, the volumetric flow rate, against SP2/ SP1 allows selection of the critical flow rate for a
critical orifice. It also allows it to be used at less-than-critical conditions.
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Question 2 of 87
The principle of the rotameter is like the operation of a:
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. venturi meter
B. variable orifice meter
C. pitot tube
D. anemometer
Points: 1 / 1
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Great job! You selected the best answer: b
In a rotameter, the pressure drop as the air flows through the area between the float and the tube is
analogous to the pressure drop in an orifice meter. Since the annulus width changes as the float rises,
the "orifice size" varies. The pressure drop remains essentially constant.
Question 3 of 87
What is the most important factor in determining the required contaminant sample volume
(assuming sampler capacity is adequate for the sampling/analytical technique)?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: B.
A. analytical sensitivity
B. flow rate
C. type of contaminant
D. type of air mover
Points: 0 / 1
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Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: a
The type of air mover determines the flow rates possible, and the flow rate determines the sampling
time. The analytical sensitivity is a function of the type of contaminant and determines the amount of
contaminant that must be collected (i.e., the sample volume).
Question 4 of 87
Personal portable samplers are better than fixed samplers in determining:
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. average BZ concentrations
B. peak concentrations
C. sources of emission
D. reduction of emission sources
Points: 1 / 1
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Great job! You selected the best answer: a
For peak and emission reduction evaluation, portable samplers are useful but fixed samplers (single or
in a network) may be more effective because they do not have to compromise quality to portability.
Question 5 of 87
Laboratory quality control samples control which type of error?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: C.
A. preservation
B. systematic
C. sampler
D. random
Points: 0 / 1
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Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: b.
Quality control samples include blanks and samples "spiked" to a known
concentration prior to analysis. If the concentrations determined in these samples are in error, it is an
indication that a systematic error was made (i.e., an error in the basic procedure was made). This is
also called a determinate error. On the other hand, even if everything were carried out correctly,
identical samples would yield different results due to inevitable differences from sample to sample. This
is random or indeterminate error and it is manifest in the standard deviation of the results of identical
samples.
Question 6 of 87
IR examination of breathing air is an acceptable method except for:
Correct answer: D.
You chose: B.
A. CO
B. CO2
C. VOCs
D. mercury
Points: 0 / 1
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Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: d.
CO and CO2 absorb strongly in the infrared. Many hydrocarbons do also; mercury does not.
Question 7 of 87
The recommended flow rate through a midget impinger is:
Correct answer: D.
You chose: C.
A. 0.1 cfm
B. 2.8 cfm
C. 1.0 lpm
D. That called for by the procedure.
Points: 0 / 1
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Some procedures call for 2.8 lpm, others 1.0 lpm.
Question 8 of 87
How does sample volume affect air sampling:
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. establishes detection level
B. affects calculated concentrations
C. establishes the minimum sample time at a given flow rate
D. all of the above
Points: 1 / 1
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Great job! You selected the best answer: d.
Question 9 of 87
A primary standard for air flow measurements:

Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. requires no adjustment or maintenance
B. can never be used in the field
C. is used for calibration of flow meters
D. does not require external apparatus for timing
Points: 1 / 1
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Great job! You selected the best answer: c.
Question 10 of 87
A precision rotameter is calibrated at a standard temperature of 70°F and a standard pressure

of 29.92" Hg(STP). It is used in the field at 87°F and 28.5" Hg. The flow rate indicated by the
float position and the calibration chart will be:
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. unreadable
B. higher than the true flow rate at field conditions
C. lower than the true flow rate at field conditions
D. unchanged at any condition of temperature and pressure
Points: 1 / 1
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Rotameters can be corrected for changes in density using the following equation:
Qa = Qi x (1/d)0.5
where Qa is actual volume flow rate
Qi is indicated Q (from calibration curve at STP)
d is density correction factor
Since the air is less dense than air at STP, the inverse density ratio is greater than 1, and the indicated
flow rate will be too low.
Question 11 of 87
A sampling line can introduce problems such as:
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. interfering compounds
B. loss of contaminant due to reaction
C. condensation of contaminant in line
D. all of the above
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 12 of 87
Grab samples (instantaneous samples) are used to:
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. determine the air flow rate
B. determine the composition of the air at a specific time and location
C. determine the number of samples to be obtained
D. determine the amount of air at any location
Points: 1 / 1
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Great job! You selected the best answer: b.
Question 13 of 87
An industrial atmosphere contains trichloroethylene, vinyl chloride, acetone, and benzene

vapors. Which of the following field instruments is most likely to yield information regarding
concentrations of the individual vapors?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. combustible gas indicator
B. vapotester
C. colorimetric tube-type detectors
D. Halide meter
Points: 1 / 1
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Combustible gas detectors will not respond well to trichloroethylene. The vapotester is a combustible
gas detector. The halide meter cannot quantitate separately two halogenated compounds in the same
atmosphere and does not respond to acetone or benzol. Only detector tubes offer the versatility to
resolve these gases quantitatively.
Question 14 of 87
A rotameter is best placed at the beginning of a sampling train because:
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. it reduces the pressure drop
B. it increases collection efficiency
C. it measures the flow rate at atmospheric pressure
D. none of the above
Points: 1 / 1
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The first element in a sampling train is almost always a collection device. Placing a rotameter in front
could permit operation at atmospheric pressure and might obviate the need for pressure corrections to
the readings. This is a poor practice however, because passing the test gas through the meter
may interfere with collection, or particle deposition in the meter may upset rotameter calibration.
Question 15 of 87
During sampling for welding fumes, the best placement of the sampling device is:
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. mounted just outside the helmet on the right side for a left-handed welder, and visa versa
B. close to the weld
C. inside the helmet
D. on the neck behind the helmet
Points: 1 / 1
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There should be no physical obstructions between the sampler inlet and the worker's nose or mouth.
Question 16 of 87
Activated carbon would be the adsorbent of choice for which of the following:
Correct answer: A.
You chose: B.
A. non-polar organic vapors and gases, boiling points above 0°C, humid atmosphere
B. polar organic vapors and gases, boiling points below 0°C, dry atmosphere
C. inorganic vapors and gases, boiling points above 0°C, humid atmosphere
D. none of the above
Points: 0 / 1
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Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: a.
Question 17 of 87
What agent is generally used to desorb a sample from an activated carbon tube?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. chloroform
B. carbon disulfide
C. methyl chloroform
D. carbon tetrachloride
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 18 of 87
Why are mylar bags popular for collection of samples?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. excellent recovery of samples for analysis for many materials
B. ease of sampling
C. ease of recovering sample
D. all of the above
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 19 of 87
Sampling for HCN using NaOH involves:
Correct answer: A.
You chose: B.
A. Absorption
B. adsorption
C. both absorption and adsorption
D. neither absorption nor adsorption
Points: 0 / 1
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Absorption is a solubility phenomenon whereas adsorption is a surface phenomenon.
Question 20 of 87
Mercury analyzers most often use which of the following for analysis:
Correct answer: A.
You chose: B.
A. UV
B. IR
C. length of stain
D. change of color
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 21 of 87
Why are color indicator tubes not completely reliable?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: A.
A. variations in the properties of batches of indicating gel
B. small variations in the diameter of glass tubes
C. variations between people using sampler
D. all of the above
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 22 of 87
What device is sometimes included in a combustible gas indicator to measure oxygen

content?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. ionizing cell
B. length of stain charcoal column with wheatstone bridge
C. depolarization cell
D. amperometric cell
Points: 1 / 1
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The amperometric cell can be an important part of an oxygen deficiency
measurement system. It is a desirable complement to a combustible gas meter because of its use to
assure sufficient oxygen to operate the meter. Oxygen deficiency meters are frequently used in sewer
and petroleum tank cleaning operations where oxygen deficiency is a problem.
Question 23 of 87
What instrument would best be used to measure a leak of methane gas where other types of
gases are used?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: B.
A. halide leak detector
B. combustible gas detector
C. MIRAN
D. hopcalite sniffer
Points: 0 / 1
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Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: c.
The instrument selected must have the ability to segregate methane from other
gases. The MIRAN could do this using infrared absorption techniques. The MIRAN is probably the best
choice because of its portability.
Question 24 of 87
What chemicals can be identified by a green flame from a copper wire?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: B.
A. combustible gases
B. trace concentrations of heavy metals
C. organic halide vapors
D. mercury vapors
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 25 of 87
What instrument would best be used to check for a refrigerant?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. DU flame spectrophotometer
B. halide meter
C. combustible gas indicator
D. gas chromatograph
Points: 1 / 1
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Refrigerants are mostly non-combustible halocarbons.
Question 26 of 87
Why is a filter followed by a bubbler when sampling for fluoride from welding?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: D.
A. to collect small particles which penetrate the filter
B. to collect gaseous fluorides
C. to stabilize flow rate
D. to clean and humidify the air (which protects the air pump)
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 27 of 87
What is the traditional OSHA method for sampling for toluene in air?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. 100 lit on silica gel
B. 10 lit on activated charcoal
C. 10 lit mylar bag
D. 100 lit evacuated glass flask
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 28 of 87
What is the basic OSHA method for sampling for carbon monoxide?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: A.
A. hopcalite direct reading meter
B. gas detection tube certified under Title 42 CFR
C. ecolyzer
D. activated charcoal tube
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 29 of 87
Spectrophotometry uses absorption in which wavelengths?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: A.
A. UV
B. IR
C. visible
D. all of the above
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 30 of 87
If the second (or backup) portion of a charcoal tube contains _____ percent of the first stage,
the entire sample may be considered unacceptable.
Correct answer: C.
You chose: B.
A. >5%
B. >10%
C. >20%
D. any
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 31 of 87
In gas chromatography, the separation of sample components is determined primarily by what

physical property of substances?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. number of carbon atoms
B. boiling point
C. ability to absorb UV
D. heat of vaporization
Points: 1 / 1
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This is true within certain groups of compounds. Physical adsorption properties
greatly affect separability.
Question 32 of 87
The preparation of a sample from a charcoal tube for analysis by a GLC includes:
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. mixing with the carrier gas nitrogen
B. desorption with a suitable solvent
C. heating tube to a temperature several hundred degrees above ambient
D. pyrolysis
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 33 of 87
Atomic absorption is generally considered best for what type of analysis?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. metals
B. solvents
C. aromatic hydrocarbons
D. aliphatic hydrocarbons
Points: 1 / 1
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Great job! You selected the best answer: a.
Question 34 of 87
What feature of emission spectrography makes it a satisfactory analytical procedure?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: B.
A. accomplishment of both quantitative and qualitative analysis
B. low pressure of operation
C. ability to operate in explosive atmospheres
D. use of a double beam system to provide comparison with standards
Points: 0 / 1
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Used especially for determining the metallic component of aerosols.
Question 35 of 87
Which of the following interferes most with hopcalite use in CO measurement?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. moisture in the air
B. pressure fluctuations
C. temperature fluctuations
D. hydrocarbon interference
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 36 of 87
Which instrument uses chemiluminescence?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. explosimeter
B. ozone meter
C. Ecolyzer
D. MIRAN
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 37 of 87
Mercury vapor is best adsorbed by:
Correct answer: B.
You chose: D.
A. activated charcoal
B. Hopcalite
C. calcium chloride
D. activated charcoal impregnated with CuSO4
Points: 0 / 1
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most appropriate answer.
Question 38 of 87
Phase contrast:
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. is used to observe particles which do not readily absorb light in the visible wavelengths
B. is used in liquid-liquid separations
C. is a microscopic technique used to observe wood dust
D. depends on the difference in contrast between liquids and solids
Points: 1 / 1
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Phase contrast microscopy is the use of the interference of light to yield an image
of high contrast. The observed objects alter the phase of the incident light according to their optical
thicknesses.
Phase contrast systems render objects visible by making the normally unobservable differences visible.
Question 39 of 87
A dust sample collected on a filter for analysis by weighing:
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. is not reliable under any circumstances

B. can be collected on any pore size paper as long as the particle size is more than one
fourth the pore size
C. should be collected over at least a two hour period
D. is subject to error due to weight loss or gain of the filter between weighing
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 40 of 87
What method of sampling for dust can be used for x-ray analysis?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: B.
A. impingers
B. filtration
C. any wet technique
D. any of the above
Points: 0 / 1
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Any of the techniques listed may be used if one is willing to resuspend the material and deposit it on an
appropriate surface. Silver filters and thermal precipitators can be used to collect aerosols directly for
x-ray analysis. X-ray diffraction methods for quartz sampling often utilize collection on a PVC filter.
Question 41 of 87
Airborne particulate settle according to Stokes Law with a velocity:

D2 • SG • g
V = --------------------- (or, simplified and for air) = 0.0052 • SG • D2
K • vis
where
V = settling velocity of particles larger than 1 micrometer in diameter, feet per minute (fpm)
g = acceleration of gravity
D = diameter of particle,micrometers
SP = sp. g. of particle, re: water
vis = viscosity of air
K = constant
What is the settling velocity of a 10 micron particle of quartz (SG = 2.65)? (See above.)
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. 1.0 fpm
B. 1.4 fpm
C. 5.3 fpm
D. 10.0 fpm
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 42 of 87
What is the OSHA method for sampling asbestos in air?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: B.
A. 25 mm MCEF filter at 0.5 to 2.5 lpm
B. 0.8 mm MCEF filter at 0.1-1 LPM
C. 37 mm Whatman filter at 1-2.5 LPM
D. midget impinger with methyl alcohol
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 43 of 87
X-ray diffraction is based on:
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. physical properties related to atomic numbers of constituent atoms of a material
B. chemical properties related to atomic numbers of constituent atoms of a material
C. ability of a material to fluoresce when ionized
D. absorption of specific wavelength
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 44 of 87
Of the following airborne particles, which is likely to have the smallest average particle size?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. zinc fumes
B. sawdust
C. silica dust
D. chromate filings
Points: 1 / 1
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Condensation aerosols such as fumes usually have an upper limit of about 1 μm
diameter while size reduction aerosols such as dusts and filings are larger than 1 μm in size.
Question 45 of 87
The midget impinger dust sampler depends most on which of the following principles?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: C.
A. precipitation
B. wetting
C. settling
D. filtration
Points: 0 / 1
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A particle not wetted in an impinger is likely to be resuspended and carried
through.
Question 46 of 87
A fiber is generally defined as having as aspect ratio (length to diameter) of:
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. 5 : 1 or greater
B. 2 : 1 or greater
C. 3 : 1 or greater
D. 10 : 1 or less
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 47 of 87
The standard deviation of a dust sample was found to be 3.62. Which of the following is true?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. the dust is hazardous
B. the dust is capable of being retained in the lungs
C. the dust cannot enter the lungs
D. not enough information is given to determine whether or not the dust is hazardous.
Points: 1 / 1
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The type of distribution (log, gaussian, etc.), the mean diameter, the density, size, and the standard
deviation must be known to determine the respirable character of the dust.
Question 48 of 87
The median size of a dust sample was found to be 1.12 micrometers. The 84% size was 2.39
micrometers. The geometric standard deviation is:
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. 2.68
B. 0.47
C. 2.13 micron
D. 2.13
Points: 1 / 1
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Assume a log-normal distribution.
Question 49 of 87
Which is not a recognized biological marker?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. Blood
B. Sweat
C. Toe Jam
D. Flatulence gas
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 50 of 87
What is Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) used for?

Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. to determine the phases of laser light
B. to count fibers
C. to diffract (by one wavelength) light emitted by a particle collected on a filter
D. to separate silica from fiberglass fibers on the filter
Points: 1 / 1
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PCM causes already diffracted waves to be diffracted again to a total of one-half
wavelength which enables asbestos to be countable.
Question 51 of 87
Which of the following is a "non-destructive" chromatographic detector?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: A.
A. UV
B. thermal conductivity
C. photoionization
D. all of the above
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 52 of 87
Please match the chemical compounds shown below with an appropriate analytical approach:
arsenic
Correct answer: E.
You chose: E.
A. Gas chromatography
B. Gravimetric weighing
C. Ion Chromatography
D. PCM
E. Atomic absorption
F. ICAP
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Great job! You selected the best answer: e.
Question 53 of 87
total dust collected on a filter
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
D. PCM
F. ICAP
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 54 of 87
benzene
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
D. PCM
F. ICAP
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 55 of 87
total particle count on a filter
Correct answer: D.
You chose: B.
D. PCM
F. ICAP
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Question 56 of 87
An air sample is collected using a standard air pump. The pump was calibrated initially at a
flowrate of 1.5 lpm.
After the sample was collected the pump was calibrated at 1.6 lpm. The sample time was 400
minutes.
According to recognized good sampling technique, what total air volume should be used in
determining exposure concentrations?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. 600 liter
B. 640 liter
C. 620 liter
D. the sample should be invalidated
Points: 1 / 1
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Use the average flowrate when the difference is small.
Question 57 of 87
What would not generally be considered a recognized aspect of an air sampling pump
operation and maintenance program?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. records of use, storage, maintenance
B. regular replacement of pumps on a schedule
C. SOP for use and maintenance
D. regular charging and discharging of the pump batteries
Points: 1 / 1
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Pump life is a function of use, environment, maintenance, usage, etc. Some pumps can last for years.
Question 58 of 87
An air sample is to be collected on an activated charcoal tube sampler. Which of the following
factors would not be important when considering the problem of overloading the charcoal, i.e.,
break-through?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. air flowrate
B. ambient air conditions (RH, Temp)
C. air concentration of the substance to be collected
D. air pressure or elevation above sea level
Points: 1 / 1
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Other air contaminants could also effect break-through times. The IH has the
most control over pump air flowrate.
Question 59 of 87
An air sample of methylene chloride as been collected on a charcoal tube. Why should the IH
ship the tube to the laboratory in a very-cooled state?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: A.
A. because the MC may desorb and escape the tube
B. because the MC may migrate through the charcoal media
C. because charcoal can break down at room temperatures in the presences of MC
D. it doesn't really have to be shipped chilled
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 60 of 87
An actual sample of ambient air (a "grab sample") is be collected and sent to the lab for
analysis. The IH has a choice of an evacuated glass bulb with rubber stoppers or a multi-layer
plastic bag. He chooses the plastic bag.
Why?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: D.
A. the bags are cheaper
B. the bags are less likely to experience air leakage
C. the bags are easier to ship
D. the bags are less likely to experience permeation
Points: 0 / 1
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Glass is less likely to experience permeation but the rubber stopper system can
cause air to leak into the sample during handling.
Question 61 of 87
Commonly, passive monitors rely on what kind of action?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. diffusion
B. thermal absorption
C. contact adsorption
D. the Ideal Gas law
Points: 1 / 1
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Diffusion follows "Fick's Law." Some passive dosimeters may also use
permeation principles.
Question 62 of 87
What type of filter media would be best for collecting an air sample for asbestos?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. glass fiber
B. PVC
C. MCE
D. Silver
Points: 1 / 1
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Mixed Cellulose Ester filters can be made invisible thus allowing for the counting
of fibers.
Question 63 of 87
What type of filter media would be best for collecting an gravimetric sample for total dust?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: C.
A. glass fiber
B. PVC
C. MCE
D. Silver
Points: 0 / 1
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PVC filters are less likely to absorb water vapor than others.
Question 64 of 87
It is desired to collect the respirable fraction of an airborne particulate. What sampling device
would be appropriate?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: B.
A. vertacle elutriator
B. cyclone
C. cascade impactor
Points: 0 / 1
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An horizontal elutriator could also be used in some cases.
Question 65 of 87
Who accredits IH laboratories?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. AIHA
B. ACGIH
C. EPA
D. NISA
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 66 of 87
What is the major advantage of a direct-reading instrument (DRI)?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. it provides more accurate results
B. it provides a quicker response time
C. it is less expensive than lab-analysis approaches
D. it is more correlated with occupational disease than lab-based analytical results
Points: 1 / 1
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Ease of use and an "immediate"answer' are major advantages.
Question 67 of 87
For IAQ purposes, which DRI instrument would likely be most valuable?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. TVOC monitor
B. IR camera
C. RH meter
D. carbon dioxide monitor
Points: 1 / 1
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Carbon dioxide is an excellent tracer gas for determining dilution ventilation.
Question 68 of 87
What does NDRI stand for?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: A.
A. non-direct reading instrument
B. non-invasive direct reading instrument
C. non-dispersive infrared direct reading instrument
D. nucleating direct reading instrument
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 69 of 87
Which of the following statements is not accurate?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: B.
A. quantitative DRIs determine the quantity of a contaminant present in the sample
B. qualitative DRIs identify a contaminant
C. semi-qualitative DRIs respond to the contaminant for which they are designed but can
experience interferences from other contaminants
D. semi-qualitative DRIs determine the amount of a contaminant in air but can experience
interferences from other contaminants
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Question 70 of 87
As it pertains to particle or aerosol DRIs, which of the following statements is most accurate?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: C.
A. Particle DRIs are mostly used for quantitative analysis.
B. Particle DRIs can be used for both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
C. Particle DRIs are usually capable of determining particle size.
D. Particle DRIs usually provide output in terms of f/m3 or mppcf.
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Question 71 of 87
At air concentrations near the published OEL, a good detector tube should be able to measure
air contaminant concentration at about what accuracy?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: A.
A. within about 5% of the actual concentration, 99% of the time
B. within about 10%, 95% of the time
C. within about 20%, 90% of the time
D. within about 25%, 95% of the time
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 72 of 87
Length of stain (LTS) detector tube sampling can experience what major type of interference or
error?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. they can detect other chemicals in the air
B. strong light and severe heat can effect performance of the chemical reaction
C. reaction time may be so slow that chemicals move through the tube without any reaction
D. the stain may change color after sampling has ceased
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 73 of 87
Grab sampling is best characterized as:
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. using your hand to move air into a sample bag
B. taking a single instantaneous sample
C. taking a series of short--term samples
D. grabbing a sample
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 74 of 87
Integrated sampling is best characterized as:
Correct answer: A.
You chose: C.
A. moving a quantity of air through a sampler over an extended period of time
B. taking a single instantaneous sample
C. taking a series of short--term samples
D. evaluating sample results using integral calculus
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 75 of 87
Gas chromatography is:
Correct answer: D.
You chose: C.
A. the most widely used standard IH analytical method
B. GC
C. a method that separates vapors as the air/gas mixture passes through a packed column
D. all of the above
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 76 of 87
Random error in air sampling results from:
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. random mistakes taken by the sampler
B. averaging a large number of random observations
C. random variation in some part of the sampling and analytical procedure
D. random scattering of the bias
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 77 of 87
Atomic absorption spectrometers might be used to:
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. absorb unique atoms from the nucleus of DNA particles in mold
B. determine the atomic structure of various hydrocarbons
C. vaporize metals in particulates and evaluate them using light absorption
D. determine the type of silica collected
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 78 of 87
"Bias" error occurs when:
Correct answer: B.
You chose: C.
A. random variation in some part of the sampling and analytical procedure
B. sample values cluster to one side of the actual value
C. the sampler tends to favor one outcome over another
D. the sample is "salted"
Points: 0 / 1
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Question 79 of 87
Which of the following would be the least important reason for an IH to perform air sampling?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. to determine compliance with standards
B. to help characterize emission sources for control purposes
C. to help protect workers from overexposure
D. to prepare for a government inspection
Points: 1 / 1
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Air sampling might also be conducted to determine the continued effectiveness of emission and
exposure controls.
Question 80 of 87
What is "HEG?"
Correct answer: B.
You chose: A.
A. Hazardous Exposure Group
B. Homogenous Exposure Group
C. Hazardous Expectations Groupings
D. Heavy Exposure Group
Points: 0 / 1
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The "HEG" are workers performing similar tasks and exposed to similar hazards in a specified job or
job classification. A representative (and possibly random) set of these workers would be selected for
exposure monitoring to establish the expected exposures for the entire group.
Question 81 of 87
When considering how long to conduct air sampling, which of the following parameters should
be considered?
Correct answer: D.
You chose: D.
A. TWA
B. STEL
C. Ceiling value OEL
D. All should be considered
Points: 1 / 1
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Sample length should be determined by the OEL. If sampling for STEL, a 15-minute sample length is
appropriate. (This might be one 15-minute sample or three consecutive 5-minute samples, etc.) The job
task time (e,g., it takes one hour to make a work cycle which workers do eight times per day) will also
be important to determining sample time duration. Meeting statistical requirements can also be
important.
Question 82 of 87
Many sampling methods allow for the determination of "sample break through." Which of the
following statements would be considered most correct by IHs?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. When the backup media has more than 25% of the total contaminant collected during
sampling, the sample should be discarded
B. Sample break through is only important with charcoal tube sampling
C. Sample break through occurs when a filter breaks
D. Sample break through refers to determining the number of samples required to "break
through" statistical significance limits
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 83 of 87
Which definition is not accurate, as it pertains to air sampling?
Correct answer: A.
You chose: A.
A. An "area sample" is obtained by moving a sampler uniformly throughout a defined area

over a defined time
B. A "breathing zone sample" is one taken within about 12 inches from the nose
C. A "personal sample" refers to characterizing the exposure of a worker doing certain tasks
over a designated period of time
D. A "grab sample" is one that is obtained quickly at a designated location and time
Points: 1 / 1
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Question 84 of 87
A air sampling pump's flowrate is calibrated at sea level. The pump is then taken to a plant site
2000 feet above sea level. Which statement is most correct?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: A.
A. The IH should estimate the density correction factor and adjust the flowrate accordingly.
B. The IH should estimate the density correction factor and adjust the rotameter housing.
C. No adjustment for elevation change is normally necessary because a pump is a constant

air volume device.
D. No adjustment for elevation change is normally necessary because a pump is a constant

air mass sampling device.
Points: 0 / 1
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Pumps and fans are generally considered "constant volume" flow devices but the measuring device
setting (rotameter, etc) may need to be adjusted or modified during pump usage. See pump
manufacturer literature for sampling pump adjustments required.
Question 85 of 87
Air sampling is to be performed at a plant near Denver, Colorado, (Elevation: 1750 meters
above sea level.) Which of the following sampling parameters would be most important to be
calibrated at that elevation?
Correct answer: B.
You chose: B.
A. The sample timing apparatus
B. The pump flowrate
C. The collected sample stability during storage and handling at that elevation
D. All are equal in importance
Points: 1 / 1
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The IH will be interested in establishing the actual relationships between flowrate and rotometer, plus
sampler collection and analytical efficiencies.
Question 86 of 87
Which of the following is not considered a primary calibration device?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. Soap bubble meter
B. Spirometer
C. Rotameter
D. Mariotti bottle
Points: 1 / 1
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The rotameter is considered a secondary calibration source.
Question 87 of 87
Which of the following techniques is least likely to be effective when calibrating direct reading
instruments?
Correct answer: C.
You chose: C.
A. Sample contaminant free air and set the instrument's output or response to "zero"
B. Use span gas to set a span of responses or outputs
C. Sample a known concentration of the air contaminant and set the instruments output to
the "known concentration"
D. Calibrate the instrument before and after sampling
Points: 1 / 1
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Title: EIH I Section 10 Learning Through Problems

Date started: Wed 22 Sep 2021 12:38

Date finished: Wed 20 Apr 2022 00:00

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All Questions 53 Correct 34 Incorrect

How is air flow through a critical orifice normally plotted?

A. Q vs. SP2/SP1 (SP1 = upstream pressure; SP2 = downstream pressure)

B. Q vs. K (K = constant with Reynolds Number)

D. V vs. K (K = constant with Reynolds Number)

Great job! You selected the best answer: a

The principle of the rotameter is like the operation of a:

B. variable orifice meter

Great job! You selected the best answer: b

D. type of air mover

Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: a

Personal portable samplers are better than fixed samplers in determining:

D. reduction of emission sources

Great job! You selected the best answer: a

Laboratory quality control samples control which type of error?

Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: b.

Quality control samples include blanks and samples "spiked" to a known

IR examination of breathing air is an acceptable method except for:

Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: d.

The recommended flow rate through a midget impinger is:

D. That called for by the procedure.

Incorrect. The best answer for this question is: d.

Some procedures call for 2.8 lpm, others 1.0 lpm.

How does sample volume affect air sampling:

A. establishes detection level

B. affects calculated concentrations

C. establishes the minimum sample time at a given flow rate

D. all of the above

Great job! You selected the best answer: d.

A primary standard for air flow measurements:

A. requires no adjustment or maintenance

B. can never be used in the field

C. is used for calibration of flow meters

D. does not require external apparatus for timing

Great job! You selected the best answer: c.

A precision rotameter is calibrated at a standard temperature of 70°F and a standard pressure

B. higher than the true flow rate at field conditions

C. lower than the true flow rate at field conditions

D. unchanged at any condition of temperature and pressure

Great job! You selected the best answer: c.

where Qa is actual volume flow rate

Qi is indicated Q (from calibration curve at STP)

d is density correction factor

A sampling line can introduce problems such as:

B. loss of contaminant due to reaction

C. condensation of contaminant in line

D. all of the above

Grab samples (instantaneous samples) are used to:

A. determine the air flow rate

B. determine the composition of the air at a specific time and location

C. determine the number of samples to be obtained

D. determine the amount of air at any location

Great job! You selected the best answer: b.

An industrial atmosphere contains trichloroethylene, vinyl chloride, acetone, and benzene

A. combustible gas indicator

C. colorimetric tube-type detectors

Great job! You selected the best answer: c.