3.4 - Screening Tools for Water Quality Monitoring
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What does QA/QC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how accuracy and reliability relate to analysis.
Name one instrument used for measuring pH in water.
💡 Hint: This instrument often has a probe to immerse in the sample.
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What is the purpose of Quality Assurance (QA) in environmental testing?
💡 Hint: Reflect on why quality is critical in any form of analysis.
True or False: Offline measurements provide real-time results.
💡 Hint: Consider the immediacy of different measurement types.
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An environmental consulting company must analyze water samples for contaminants. Describe the QA/QC protocols they should follow, considering legal implications.
💡 Hint: Consider factors that influence reliability and legal standing.
During a BOD test for a water sample, the incubator malfunctions. Discuss the implications for data integrity and possible corrective actions.
💡 Hint: Think about how environmental conditions affect analysis.
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