Preview Questions Environmental Compliance Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following would be considered a non-compliance violation under environmental laws?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Regular testing of water quality

Failure to report a chemical spill within required time limits

Adhering to federal emissions standards

Installation of energy-efficient systems in operations

Question 2: How do you incorporate stakeholder input into an environmental risk assessment?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By excluding stakeholder input to maintain objectivity in the risk assessment

By assuming stakeholders will accept risk assessments without input

By gathering data from local communities, environmental groups, and experts to understand perceived risks and concerns

By focusing only on internal stakeholders without seeking external opinions

Question 3: How do you monitor compliance with regulations regarding stormwater discharge at industrial sites?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By checking the facility's maintenance logs without conducting on-site inspections

By relying on visual inspections during dry periods

By assuming compliance if there have been no reported issues

By reviewing stormwater management plans, monitoring discharge data, and ensuring that the facility complies with NPDES permits for stormwater

Question 4: Under the Clean Water Act (CWA), what is required of facilities that discharge into a public water body?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

They are exempt from reporting if discharges are less than 1,000 gallons per day

They must demonstrate how they recycle 50% of their effluent water

They must develop and implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan

They must obtain an NPDES permit for their discharges

Question 5: How do Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol standards assist in sustainability reporting?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

They outline strategies for reducing employee turnover

They measure a company's profits from renewable energy investments

They regulate the marketing of sustainable products

They provide a standardized methodology for measuring and reporting carbon emissions

Question 6: How do you evaluate compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By assuming that all discharges are within legal limits if no complaints are received

By reviewing discharge reports, monitoring data, and ensuring the facility is adhering to permit conditions regarding water discharges

By relying on third-party inspections without conducting independent assessments

By checking only for permit renewal dates without assessing operational compliance