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Key Regulatory Agencies and Their Responsibilities

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of key regulatory agencies and their responsibilities.
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Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of food and drugs?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products, and medical devices.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of toys?

  1. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of motor vehicles?

  1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  3. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

  4. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries by setting and enforcing safety standards for motor vehicles and equipment.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of aircraft?

  1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  3. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

  4. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for regulating the safety of aircraft, airspace, and airports.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of railroads?

  1. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

  2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  3. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  4. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for regulating the safety of railroads.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of pipelines?

  1. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

  2. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

  3. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  4. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is responsible for regulating the safety of pipelines and hazardous materials.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of nuclear power plants?

  1. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  3. Department of Energy (DOE)

  4. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for regulating the safety of nuclear power plants.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of dams?

  1. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  2. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)

  3. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)

  4. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is responsible for regulating the safety of dams.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of drinking water?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  4. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the safety of drinking water.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of air quality?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

  3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  4. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the safety of air quality.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of hazardous waste?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  3. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

  4. National Cancer Institute (NCI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the safety of hazardous waste.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of pesticides?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

  4. National Cancer Institute (NCI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the safety of pesticides.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of cosmetics?

  1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  3. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

  4. National Cancer Institute (NCI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating the safety of cosmetics.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of tobacco products?

  1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  3. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

  4. National Cancer Institute (NCI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating the safety of tobacco products.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the safety of alcohol?

  1. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  4. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is responsible for regulating the safety of alcohol.

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