CHMM Certification 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under IHMM policy, which of the following actions could result in revocation of a CHMM credential?
- Changing employers without notifying IHMM
- Misrepresenting credentials or providing false information on applications (Correct answer)
- Failing to attend an IHMM annual conference
- Working in a state without a hazardous materials permit
Correct answer: Misrepresenting credentials or providing false information on applications
Fraudulent misrepresentation or providing false information is a direct violation of IHMM ethics policy and grounds for credential revocation.
Question 2: A CHMM wants to count a hazardous waste management seminar toward recertification CEUs. What is the most important criterion IHMM uses to approve the activity?
- The seminar was held in a US state with active RCRA authorization
- The content is relevant to hazardous materials management and meets IHMM's CEU standards (Correct answer)
- The seminar was attended by at least 50 other CHMMs
- The cost of the seminar exceeded $500
Correct answer: The content is relevant to hazardous materials management and meets IHMM's CEU standards
IHMM approves continuing education activities based on content relevance to hazardous materials management and conformance with its CEU guidelines.
Question 3: Which educational background qualifies a candidate for the CHMM exam under the standard pathway?
- High school diploma with 10 years of experience
- Associate degree with 5 years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with 3 years of experience (Correct answer)
- Master's degree with 1 year of experience
Correct answer: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with 3 years of experience
The standard CHMM pathway requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field plus at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Question 4: What does 'CHMM' stand for?
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (Correct answer)
- Chemical Handling and Materials Management
- Certified Hazmat Mitigation Manager
- Chemical and Hazardous Materials Monitor
Correct answer: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
CHMM stands for Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, the credential awarded by IHMM.
Question 5: Which of the following is an acceptable professional reference for a CHMM application?
- A personal friend who is also a CHMM
- A direct supervisor familiar with the applicant's hazardous materials work (Correct answer)
- Any licensed attorney
- A family member with an environmental science degree
Correct answer: A direct supervisor familiar with the applicant's hazardous materials work
IHMM requires professional references who can verify the applicant's hazardous materials management experience, typically a supervisor or senior colleague.
Question 6: The CHMM exam is computer-based. Approximately how many questions does the exam contain?
- 50
- 100
- 200 (Correct answer)
- 300
Correct answer: 200
The CHMM exam consists of approximately 200 multiple-choice questions covering all hazardous materials management domains.
Question 7: A newly certified CHMM wants to use the credential on a business card. What is the correct placement per professional convention?
- Before the name (e.g., CHMM John Smith)
- After the name (e.g., John Smith, CHMM) (Correct answer)
- In place of a job title
- Only in parentheses beneath the address
Correct answer: After the name (e.g., John Smith, CHMM)
Professional credentials are conventionally listed after the name with a comma, e.g., John Smith, CHMM.
CHMM Certification 3
Under IHMM policy, which of the following actions could result in revocation of a CHMM credential?