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