Which of the Following Statements About Asbestos Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about asbestos is true?

• A) Asbestos is a mineral belonging to the carbonate group of minerals.
• B) The type of asbestos most commonly used in construction materials (chrysotile or "white asbestos") is also the most hazardous to health.
• C) Asbestos can occur in any one of the three rocks types, igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic.
• D) Asbestos is a generic term for any mineral crystal that is a fiber (i.e. thin and flexible).

---

Definitions:

Authority

Authority is the right or power assigned to an individual or organization to make decisions, give orders, and enforce rules.

Familiarity

The level of knowledge or recognition that individuals have about a certain subject, item, or process, often influencing their comfort and ease in dealing with it.

Non-verbal Communication

The process of transmitting messages without the use of words, which may include gestures, body language, facial expressions, and eye contact.

Persuasion

The action or process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors through argument, reasoning, or appeal.