Title: Exam 1
Course: SUST 1013 Introduction to Sustainable Resource Management > Section: SUST 1013 Introduction to Sustainable Resource Management

Q: The triple bottom line is an evaluative perspective that assesses the impact of actions on _____.
- the environment, the economy, and society
- the government, specific industries, and those living in poverty
- the value of the dollar, the balance of trade, and third world economies
- None of the above
A: the environment, the economy, and society

Q: Sustainable Resource Management considers waste to be _____.
- a liability that impacts corporate bottom lines
- an asset that has actual and inherent value
- a major challenge for manufacturing sites
- None of the above
A: an asset that has actual and inherent value

Q: Sustainability in business may also be termed _____.
- zero waste
- efficiency
- corporate responsibility
- None of the above
A: efficiency

Q: The 3 Rs do not include the term _____.
- Reduce
- Rethink
- Recycle
- None of the above
A: Rethink

Q: Sustainable Resource Management is a profession seeking to _____.
- manage both inputs and outputs in the business model to obtain the highest and best use for all resources
- encourage policies and practices that place a high value on renewable resources
- encourage on-going research and development concerning treatment and disposal options
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: Source separation refers to _____.
- the process of separating waste before collection
- the process used at recycling plants to segregate electronic waste
- the process used by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to identify the source of pollutants
- None of the above
A: the process of separating waste before collection

Q: The term "sustainability" is usually used to describe only environmental issues because _____.
- many are unaware of the “triple bottom-line”
- environmental issues are easier to address than social equity issues
- there are economic incentives for addressing environmental issues
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: For each level of the Waste Management Strategies Pyramid give one potential drawback associated with it and include a possible solution.  The solution can be something in use today or on the horizon.