Chapter 43 Applied Environmental Microbiology

Chapter 43 Applied Environmental Microbiology

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

True / False Questions

1. Rapid sand filtration, used in many water purification plants, is sufficient to ensure that Giardia will be consistently removed.
   FALSE

ASM Objective: 03.04 The growth of microorganisms can be controlled by physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological methods.
ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
ASM Topic: Module 05 Microbial Systems
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 43.01.01 Trace the water purification steps that are often used from source to tap
Section: 43.01
Topic: Applied Microbiology

2. Cryptosporidium has recently become of concern because it is hard to remove from water supplies.
   TRUE

ASM Objective: 03.04 The growth of microorganisms can be controlled by physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological methods.
ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, can interact with both human and nonhuman hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
ASM Topic: Module 05 Microbial Systems
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 43.01.01 Trace the water purification steps that are often used from source to tap
Section: 43.01
Topic: Applied Microbiology

Multiple Choice Questions
 

3. Cryptosporidium is an important waterborne disease. This organism is a _________.
   A. virus
   B.  bacterium
   C.  fungus
   D.  protozoan

ASM Objective: 03.04 The growth of microorganisms can be controlled by physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological methods.
ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, can interact with both human and nonhuman hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
ASM Topic: Module 05 Microbial Systems
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 43.01.01 Trace the water purification steps that are often used from source to tap
Section: 43.01
Topic: Applied Microbiology

True / False Questions

4. Canada geese have become a major source of Giardia and Cryptosporidium contamination of soil and fresh water.
   TRUE

ASM Objective: 03.04 The growth of microorganisms can be controlled by physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological methods.
ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
ASM Topic: Module 05 Microbial Systems
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 43.01.01 Trace the water purification steps that are often used from source to tap
Section: 43.01
Topic: Applied Microbiology

5. Indicator organisms are added to drinking water to test whether the purification process is being carried out effectively.
   FALSE

ASM Objective: 03.04 The growth of microorganisms can be controlled by physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological methods.
ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
ASM Topic: Module 05 Microbial Systems
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 43.01.01 Trace the water purification steps that are often used from source to tap
Section: 43.01
Topic: Applied Microbiology
Topic: Coliform Organisms