ASP Domain 7: Environmental Management Welcome to your ASP Domain 7: Environmental Management 1. ASP: Environmental Management When conducting an environmental impact assessment 'EIA' for a new industrial project, which of the following factors is NOT typically considered in the assessment? Socio-economic impacts Biodiversity effects Local business competition Water and soil contamination potential None 2. ASP: Environmental Management In the context of environmental management, the term "brownfield" refers to: Areas designated for industrial use only Land previously used for agricultural purposes that is now available for residential construction Contaminated properties that require cleanup before they can be reused or redeveloped Zones protected for conservation and not available for any kind of development None 3. ASP: Environmental Management Which international agreement focuses primarily on the reduction of transboundary air pollution? The Montreal Protocol The Kyoto Protocol The Paris Agreement The Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution None 4. ASP: Environmental Management What is the primary purpose of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 'ESA'? To determine the property's market value To assess potential soil and groundwater contamination on a site To establish the baseline environmental conditions of a site To initiate immediate remediation actions None 5. ASP: Environmental Management The term "cradle-to-grave" in environmental management refers to: The process of managing a product from its creation to its disposal A method for calculating the total greenhouse gas emissions produced throughout a product's lifecycle The lifespan of hazardous waste from its generation to its final disposal A strategy for enhancing biodiversity from the inception of a habitat to its climax community None 6. ASP: Environmental Management Which of the following best describes the concept of "sustainable development"? Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs An economic development strategy that focuses solely on maximizing profit A development approach that prioritizes environmental conservation over economic growth The use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their rate of replenishment None 7. ASP: Environmental Management The Environmental Protection Agency 'EPA' enforces regulations for reporting which of the following under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act 'EPCRA'? Employee exposure to office ergonomics risks Community noise levels Releases of hazardous substances Corporate financial data related to environmental performance None 8. ASP: Environmental Management What is the main objective of a Life Cycle Assessment 'LCA'? To determine the financial viability of a product over its lifetime To identify the most profitable stage in a product's lifecycle To assess the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life from cradle to grave To ensure product compliance with international trade laws None 9. ASP: Environmental Management In environmental risk assessment, what is the primary focus of the characterization phase? Determining the probability of an adverse event occurring Identifying the presence of hazardous materials on a site Evaluating the potential impact and severity of the identified risk Establishing safety protocols to mitigate identified risks None 10. ASP: Environmental Management Which practice is most closely associated with the concept of "green chemistry"? The use of chemical processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances Developing chemical products that maximize yield and profit Utilizing traditional methods of chemical synthesis to preserve historical techniques Increasing the use of non-renewable resources to expedite production processes None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
