A. A B. B C. C D. Both A and C
2. What does this classification indicate about the data?
A. The risk is supported by studies in animals B. The risk is supported by no data, but calculated from risk estimates C. Human data exists D. The risk is supported by animal data and risk calculations.
3. Critical thinking about radon mitigation might lead you to which of the following actions?
A. Asking pertinent questions B. Investigating a phenomenon C. Formulating alternative explanations D. All of the above
4. Who is credited with discovering radon?
A. Deane B. Dern C. Dorn D. Doone
5. What percentage of new lung cancers occur in non-smokers?
A. 10% B. 33% C. 50% D. 21%
6. Reports of radon exposures in Euroean spas and in Montana radon mines suggest:
A. Health is impaired by any exposure to radon B. Health benefits are derived from limited radon exposure C. Health risks increase with increased radon exposure D. Low concentrations of radon reduce the risk of developing lung cancer
7. Is there a threshold for radon exposure risk?
A. Definitely, yes. B. No, data shows there is no threshold for radiation exposure. C. More research is needed. D. B only is true.
8. Which of the four items below does not contribute to statistical power?
A. Experimental error B. Number of samples C. Descriptive statistics D. The reasonableness of the alternative hypothesis
9. In recently reported research about sealing in mitigation systems, could proper sealing contribute substantially to reduced energy costs nationwide?
A. Yes. B. No. C. More research is needed. D. Mitigation energy costs have not changed significantly
10. Under which condition is radon not colorless?
A. At its vaporization point (16.4 kJ/mol) B. At its melting point (202 degrees K) C. Below freezing ( -61 to –195 degrees C) D. None of the above, radon is always colorless
11. Who presented research findings about sealing in radon mitgation systems at the 2004 National Radon Meeting?
A. R. William Field, Ph. D. B. William Bell C. Calvin Murphy D. Michael Alavanja, Ph. D.
12. Who wrote the presentation “Little Known Facts About Radon”?
A. Patrick Daniels B. Cindy Ladage C. Mike Murphy D. Steve Collins
13. Which of the following is the equation for effective dose equivalents for radon exposure?
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14. Which Chicago TV station carried the story about radon lung cancer survivor Elizabeth Hoffmann?
A. WCCO-TV B. WBBM-TV C. WKY-TV D. WBUI-TV
15. Before it was known as “radon” this element was called “niton.” What does that word mean?
A. Shining B. Light C. Beautiful stranger D. Phantom