Jump to main content.


Module Quiz

Click on the appropriate response to each question below. After you've completed the quiz, you can calculate your score and compare your answers to the correct answers by clicking on the calculate score button that follows the quiz.

1. The difference between water quality monitoring and watershed monitoring is:
  A. Watershed monitoring is less expensive to conduct
  B. Watershed monitoring is a more comprehensive approach to data collection that incorporates water quality as well as watershed conditions
  C. There is no difference
  D. None of the above
2. Watershed monitoring can be used to:
  A. Identify probable source(s) of water quality impairment
  B. Provide input for management tools such as models
  C. Support scientifically-based management decisions
  D. All the above
3. Which of the following is not a common objective of water quality monitoring programs:
  A. Characterize conditions and trends
  B. Respond to emergencies
  C. Preserve popular camping areas
  D. Assess program goals and progress
4. Aquatic plants are examples from which category of water quality indicators:
  A. Physical parameters
  B. Chemical parameters
  C. Biological parameters
  D. Habitat
  E. A and C
  F. C and D
  G. A, B, C, and D
 

5. Which of the following may be a good source of watershed information:

  A. EPA's STORET database
  B. Local planning offices
  C. Cooperative extension offices
  D. All the above
 

6. Which of the following is not an example of a refined program objective:

  A. Preserve and monitor local wetlands in order to protect endangered species habitat
  B. Restore multiple river uses
  C. Sample water quality and shellfish tissue to notify public of potential shellfish advisories
  D. Monitor sedimentation and erosion control practices to improve and protect stream habitat.
 

7. An example(s) of monitoring design scenarios include:

  A. Targeted sampling to characterize specific impacts
  B. Probabilistic approach of selecting stations at random
  C. A rotating basin cycle
  D. All the above
 

8. Training is necessary to ensure the quality of data. Training may be required for:

  A. Equipment calibration and maintenance
  B. Proper sampling, handling, and preservation techniques
  C. Proper documentation and record keeping
  D. All the above
 

9. Which of the following types of equipment is not commonly used for water quality monitoring studies:

  A. Weather vanes
  B. Field meters
  C. Analytical test kits
  D. Flow meters
 

10. Most monitoring programs require funding sources, but financial needs can be minimized through innovative approaches, including:

  A. Partnering or collaboration agreements
  B. Use of existing data
  C. Volunteer groups
  D. All the above
 


Your Answers
Q1: 
Q2: 
Q3: 
Q4: 
Q5: 
Q6: 
Q7: 
Q8: 
Q9: 
Q10: 
Correct Answers
Q1: 
Q2: 
Q3: 
Q4: 
Q5: 
Q6: 
Q7: 
Q8: 
Q9: 
Q10: 



Jump to main content.