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These 10 free CEA questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Environmental Auditor blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
During an environmental compliance audit, a permit requirement differs from a facility procedure. What is the auditor's best initial action?
Correct answer: B - Document objective evidence and evaluate against the requirement
Missing monitoring records are found but no release is confirmed. How should the issue first be handled?
Correct answer: A - Document the record deficiency and evaluate corrective action
A facility reduces hazardous solvent use before waste generation. Which concept applies?
Correct answer: A - Pollution prevention
Which evidence best verifies an audit corrective action was implemented?
Correct answer: B - Revised procedure, records, and verification data
Which element makes an environmental audit program repeatable?
Correct answer: A - Defined roles, procedures, schedules, and records
A groundwater sample has a pH of 4. How is it classified?
Correct answer: C - Acidic
The ability of a geologic material to transmit water is called:
Correct answer: B - Permeability
A greater biological effect occurs as chemical dose increases. This demonstrates:
Correct answer: A - Dose-response relationship
An auditor evaluates how a contaminant moves through soil and groundwater. Which concept applies?
Correct answer: A - Contaminant transport
Microorganisms are used to break down soil contaminants. Which technology is used?
Correct answer: B - Bioremediation
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