Question

What is the main objective of exposure assessment?

(a) To estimate chemical concentrations

(b) To estimate exposure of chemicals by the population at risk

(c) To study site history

(d) Chemical assessment

I have been asked this question in class test.

My question is taken from Exposure Assessment topic in division Risk Assessment of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) To estimate exposure of chemicals by the population at risk

Best explanation: Major objective of exposure assessment is to estimate the risk caused by the exposure of a chemical contaminant to an individual and ecosystem.