Collision Repair Environmental Training

Pollution Prevention Introduction

Examination Answer Key

  1. Which of the following best describes true pollution prevention (P2)?
  2. Reusing materials
  3. Practicing recycling
  4. Reducing waste, air pollution, and water contaminants where they are produced (at the source of generation)
  1. In the P2 Act of 1990, the U.S. Congress declared a national policyabout pollution. A P2 hierarchy was established. What method of pollution prevention is at the top of the P2 hierarchy (the best practice)?
  2. Recycle
  3. Source reduction
  4. Disposal
  5. Treatment
  1. What method of pollution prevention is at the bottom of the P2 hierarchy (the least desirable practice)?
  2. Recycle
  3. Source reduction
  4. Disposal
  5. Treatment
  1. Which of the following are reasons to practice pollution prevention:
  2. Reduced regulatory responsibility
  3. Reduced wastes and emissions, thus liabilities
  4. Reduced raw material use or losses
  5. All of the above
  1. Which of the following is not a way to accomplish pollution prevention?
  2. Change the process
  3. Change the material
  4. Change the technology
  5. Change the name of your business
  1. Which of the following painting processes would not result in preventing pollution?
  2. Follow paint and spray-gun manufacturers’ instructions
  3. Operate spray equipment within regulated pressure limits
  4. Follow operating and maintenance procedures for your spray booth and curing equipment
  5. Dry out filters before putting them in the trash to prevent fire
  1. Which of the following painting processes would not result in preventing pollution?
  2. Schedule waterborne primer work for the end of the day;the primer is cured and ready for the base coat by the next morning
  3. Remove the body part from the vehicle before painting
  4. Continue to improve your spray application technique and transfer efficiency
  5. All of the above can result in preventing pollution
  1. Which of the following materials would achieve the least amount of P2?
  1. A yellow paint containing chromium
  2. A waterborne paint
  3. A paint with no heavy metals
  1. Which of the following technologies would achieve the least amount of P2?
  1. A paint booth with full roof and three walls
  2. A high-volume, low-pressure spray gun
  3. A LaserPaint, a laser-guided spraying aid
  1. Which of the following is not an element of a good P2 project?
  2. Easily defined goal
  3. Maximum two-year payback or less
  4. User friendly and adaptable to existing operations
  5. Measureable results
  6. Reduce impacts to environment, and improve health and safety of employees
  7. All of the above are elements of a good P2 project

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