1. Decontamination is defined as the
a. killing of all microorganisms in a given area.
b. reduction or removal of unwanted chemical or biological agents.
c. stopping of the growth of microorganisms in a given area.
d. removal of all vegetative organisms.

2. Which of the following has a higher resistance to environmental stresses than the others?
a. Bacterial endospores
b. Fungal spores
c. Enveloped viruses
d. Vegetative bacterial cells

3. The cleaning of glassware and tableware in restaurants falls into the category of
a. degermation.
b. sterilization.
c. disinfection.
d. sanitization.