Radon Practice Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
4 views 0 purchase
Course
Radon
Institution
Radon
Radon Practice Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
If you own multiple continuous Radon monitors, at what frequency should a
source check take place? Correct Answer-6 months
Radon gas will pass through most filters. Correct Answer-True
The basic parts of an atom are: Correct Answer-neutron,...
Radon Practice Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
If you own multiple continuous Radon monitors, at what frequency should a
source check take place? Correct Answer-6 months
Radon gas will pass through most filters. Correct Answer-True
The basic parts of an atom are: Correct Answer-neutron, proton, electron
What passive device is most adversely affected by humidity? Correct Answer-
Open Faced Charcoal
The EPA says that most homes can be reduced to 2.0 pCi/l or less. Correct
Answer-True
Detectors should be placed
1. ___________ inch/inches from the floor
2. ___________ foot/feet from an exterior wall
3.____________ foot/feet from the ceiling
4.____________ foot/feet from an exterior opening
5. No more than ____________ foot/feet off the floor Correct Answer-20
, Radon Practice Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
1
1
3
8
According to national measurement protocols, enclosed bathrooms, kitchens,
and garages are acceptable places to test in a pinch. Correct Answer-False
What is the average annual Radon concentration in homes in the U.S., according
to the EPA? Correct Answer-1.3
What is a Curie? Correct Answer-Radioactive decays from one gram of
Radium
A crawlspace would most likely see a reduction in radon levels above from
which type of mitigation technique? Correct Answer-sub membrane
depressurization
, Radon Practice Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
Depressurizing drain tile found beneath a basement slab can be an effective
mitigation technique? Correct Answer-True, as long as it does not represent a
short circuit or hinder water drainage
What typically causes the greatest amount of radon entry into U.S. homes
annually? Correct Answer-stack effect
In most cases, a long term test gives a better indication of the annual average.
Correct Answer-True
What type of quality control test is used to check and evaluate the accuracy of
passive measurement devices? Correct Answer-spiked measurements
Electret Ion Chambers measure Radon levels from what? Correct Answer-A
drop in charge on the plate from ions created in the chamber
What is the term that describes two measurements made at the same time and
in the same location or side-by-side? Correct Answer-duplicate
measurements
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller KarmaScores. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
