US EPA Model Lead Inspector Practice Test

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• Which statement best describes lead-based paint hazard conditions in terms of health effects?
• GFAAS stands for which technique?
• Which surfaces are considered friction surfaces?
• In what year was Title X introduced?
• ELPAT stands for which term?
• XRF calibration checks must be conducted when?
• ASTM E 1792 is associated with which sampling method?
• The Certified Renovator/Certified Firm must offer or give the Renovate Right pamphlet before work begins to which party?
• LBPPPA stands for?
• Chronic lead exposure may produce adverse health effects such as which of the following?
• What does SWDA stand for?
• What does MREM/YR measure?
• Which testing method is more accurate for detecting lead-based paint?
• Which of the following is NOT a testing method for determining whether paint is lead-based paint?
• If an item is within 6 feet of the work area, what must be done?
• For each paint component tested, what must the report include?
• Which acronym is used for Personal Protective Equipment?
• OSHA 29-CFR 1915.1025 pertains to which sector?
• Cradle to the grave is a key concept of which environmental program?
• All radioactive isotopes do what over time?
• EPA stands for which of the following?
• How many components must be tested?
• Weight concentration is the measure of lead contained in dust expressed as?
• In contract law, which description correctly defines a breach?
• Are lead inspections mandatory in pre-1978 housing?
• What is the allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint by weight?
• Weight concentration unit is which?
• What is a composite sample?
• Which statement best describes interior containment requirements?
• How many soil samples should be collected for one composite sample?
• How many disposable wipes can you put in a container for testing?
• Which of the following is a Room Equivalent example?
• Which statement best describes a lead hazard as defined by Title X?
• To perform a substrate correction you must?
• For soil lead concentrations above 5000 ppm where children are playing, which abatement methods are specified?
• What is the lead dust clearance limit for furniture?
• TSP stands for?
• Which material is commonly the target of XRF measurement for lead content in residential settings?
• Lead exposure can cause which cardiovascular effect?
• What is the atomic weight of lead?
• Which description best defines multi-coat failure in painted surfaces?
• Which statement best describes a Building Component Type?
• What does ppm stand for in the context of lead concentration?
• Which option is NOT a HUD-classified substrate?
• Spiked samples blind analysis should fall between 80-120. Which option correctly states this range?
• GFAA stands for which technique?
• AAS stands for which analysis technique?
• What is OSHA's primary function?
• Loading is defined as?
• Minimum number of composite dust samples when using a composite approach?
• ICP-OES stands for which term?
• Title X does not apply to which of the following?
• The number of units to be tested in multifamily housing is based on what?
• If you are inspecting a multi-family building with fewer than 16 units and there is no information about age, how many units must you inspect?
• The XRF Performance Characteristics Sheet (PCS) provides information necessary to conduct what kind of inspection?
• Lead stored in bone has a half-life of about how many years?
• Which of the following are the basic concepts of radiation protection?
• RSO stands for which role?
• What is a Lead Inspector’s primary duties?
• ug/g stands for?
• Which goal best describes composite sampling?
• What is the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act commonly known as?
• Which of the following is a step in the Visual Examination Steps?
• When should composite wipe samples be used?
• CDC guidance states that health risk in a child begins at which blood lead level, with death risk at 80 ug/dL or higher?
• Vinyl miniblinds are another potential source of lead in a residence.
• Which stage occurs after the implementation of hazard control measures?
• Which of the following is a lead hazard evaluation method?
• 29 CFR 1910 governs which sector?
• Which statement best defines statutory law?
• Which agency administers the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule?
• The inspector also tests soil and dust for lead contamination as part of a clearance test.
• Which statement best describes HUD's mission?
• Allowable lead quantity in water?
• Which option correctly identifies a non-XRF method to test for lead on painted surfaces?
• XRF uses radiation to excite electrons. Which type of radiation is used in this process?
• According to EPA & HUD, what is the size of the chip sample?
• NIOSH lead blood level of concern?
• During dust sampling, the sample area should be measured as which of the following?
• Which is a cognitive effect of lead exposure?
• NIOSH stands for which term?
• Three sources of civil legal liability are?
• Which set of substrates is HUD-substrates?
• How are XRF results corrected to account for substrate bias?
• OSHA stands for which agency?
• Which statement about the Visual Examination Steps is true?
• How long should water samples be stored before analysis if acidification is not completed?
• Who should monitor the XRF for leakage?
• Who may perform clearance on abatement projects?
• Which sampling method is used to assess lead-based paint hazards?
• NOT a function of the final risk assessment report?
• In window construction, what term refers to the piece that holds panes in place?
• A studio apartment is an example of which housing category?
• Lead poisoning symptoms range from what to what?
• What is the maximum temperature of the heat gun?
• How many questions should the summary report of an LBP inspection answer?
• Which act establishes procedures for handling hazardous and non-hazardous solid materials in the waste management system?
• What is acute poisoning?
• In pre 1978 housing, where a child with an elevated blood lead level has been living, visual assessments alone can be used to determine if lead hazards have to be abated from the property.
• SRS stands for which term?
• The surface of the XRF should be wiped every?
• Tri-Sodium Phosphate is described as what in the context of lead dust cleanup?
• CRM refers to materials used to verify measurement accuracy. Which option best reflects this meaning?
• Lead exposure has which effect on the blood?
• Who is more susceptible to lead exposure?
• The primary purpose of the standard clearance examination is to?
• Which ratio is used for spiked samples relative to field samples?
• Ghost Wipes are associated with which ASTM standard?
• What are EPA requirements for clearance sampling in multifamily housing of 20 units or more?
• PPM stands for which measurement?
• How many readings are typically taken on walls during a surface lead survey?
• A friction surface is defined as what?
• Which of the following is the highest listed blood lead threshold?
• What does 'testing combination' refer to?
• What is a key aim highlighted in lead poisoning prevention and lead-based paint inspections?
• PPE stands for which expansion?
• On exterior work, how far from the edge of the work area must caution signs be posted?
• Which pair correctly matches an occupation to its average annual radiation dose?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a classification for a component type report?
• What does LBP stand for?
• PCS stands for what in the context of lead inspection documentation?
• EPA's debris rule states that lead waste generated during renovation and remodeling of residential housing is waived from RCRA and can be disposed of as municipal waste.
• XRF exposure can be achieved using which isotope listed in the source material?
• What is the difference between an inspection and a risk assessment?
• Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, what are the maximum lead content limits for solders and flux and for pipes, pipe fittings, and well pumps?
• Which of the following is a lead hazard evaluation method?
• Residents must be notified within how many days of receipt by the owner, of the scope and results of lead hazard control work, including the results of clearance examinations?
• Which statement is equivalent to 0.5% lead by weight?
• In what year was lead paint banned in all residential paint in the U.S.?
• An XRF cannot be transported by?
• Combination Risk Assessment/Inspection includes which components?
• Clearance examinations are regulated by?
• What is room equivalent?
• How often should the XRF instrument itself be tested for quality control?
• Lead in drinking water contributes what percent range to a child's total lead exposure?
• Which acronym corresponds to the agency that conducts research and makes recommendations to prevent work-related illness and injury?
• What is the annual radiation dose for a nuclear power plant worker?
• Which isotope is used as the radiation source in XRF analyzers for lead paint inspection?
• Which statement best describes the lead-based paint disclosure requirements for pre-1978 housing?
• In the HUD Risk Assessment Process, which step comes immediately after scheduling the evaluation?
• For a job to qualify as a minor RRP project, the interior disturbance must be less than how many square feet?
• What does paint abrasion refer to?
• What is the purpose of a clearance examination?
• Prior to risk assessment, what should the assessor do?
• 40 CFR is a regulation associated with which federal agency?
• Which instrument is used to determine a worker's radiation exposure during XRF operations?
• TSCA stands for which term?
• What wind speed requires stopping exterior work and cleanup?
• Which items are included in the interior containment requirement to fully enclose the work area?
• The RRP federal standard states paint is considered lead positive at or above the level from the XRF. What is that level?
• Adults suffering from lead poisoning can suffer from which of the following?
• Single surface wipe samples provide data for what?
• AIHA stands for which term?
• The maximum number of wipes permitted in a single testing container is?
• Housing units built before which year are considered more likely to contain lead-based paint?
• The quantity of ionizing radiation exposure is measured in which unit?
• The medical treatment for lead poisoning is known as?
• What is the allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint when testing with paint chip?
• Paint testing is a lead hazard evaluation method. Which option correctly presents it as a choice?
• What does OSHA stand for?
• What does CPSC stand for?
• In radiation protection, what does TDS stand for?
• In the dust sampling procedure, which sequence correctly outlines the steps from start to finish?
• PHA stands for which term?
• ALARA stands for?
• Lead paint becomes a health hazard when which groups are exposed?
• Besides lead paint concentration, what else must we know?
• What is the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for lead in air?
• Which are the three lead reduction methods listed?
• Main cause of lead contamination in drinking water is?
• Which housing characteristic is indicated as a higher risk factor for lead exposure in children?
• What is the action level for lead in air?
• Between which distances should soil samples be spaced?
• In XRF analysis, substrate refers to?
• In what year was lead-based paint banned for residential housing?
• Under TSCA, what must manufacturers and importers provide?
• Which term is used to describe the process of ensuring quality in products and services through planned activities and systematic audits?
• The material lists 207.19 as the weight for lead. This figure refers to the atom's what?
• CPSC's definition of lead-based paint?
• CDC stands for which organization?
• RCRA governs which of the following?
• Interim control measures include
• What does ASTM stand for?
• When is preventive chelation done?
• Lead-based paint is found more often in housing built before which year?
• If a household's lead level in a 1 liter water sample exceeds 15 ppb, which action is recommended?
• NVLAP stands for which term?
• FR stands for?
• CIH stands for?
• Determine the numbers of post-abatement clearance samples to be collected?
• Lead in other sources: pool cue chalk is listed as a potential source.
• AES stands for which term?
• Which organization abbreviation is associated with a general health protection agency?
• What does LBP stand for?
• What is the main hazard for children's lead poisoning?
• In a pre-1978 dwelling, an inspector must never assume which of the following about paint?
• FAAS stands for which technique?
• What is the purpose of a cleaning verification (CV) in the cleaning process?
• What is the TCLP lead concentration limit?
• Clearance dust sampling should be performed no sooner than?
• ASTM E 1792-96a defines a standard specification for which of the following?
• What is the soil lead concentration limit for a play area and for other parts of the yard?
• ASTM E 1728 and AST M E 1792-96a pertain to which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of Title X?
• ug/ft2 stands for?
• Which of the following is an advantage of composite sampling?
• True or false - If composite sample is used, a minimum of 3 composite dust samples should be collected for floor, sills & trough.
• XRF is most commonly used to test lead in which medium?
• The average annual radiation dose for Grand Central Station worker?
• How common is lead-based paint in housing stock?
• Final report must include what about XRF data?
• Which action is an interim control measure?
• Two most common ways for lead to enter the body?
• HUD Guidelines for XRF testing on single-family housing require at least how many locations per testing combination?
• ELPAT stands for which term?
• Surface dust and soil contamination with lead are major sources of exposure for which group?
• Which statement is true about high XRF readings of 4.0 mg/cm2 or greater regarding substrate bias?
• Clearance sampling should be how long after a final clean?
• Between XRF and paint chip sampling, which method is typically more accurate for determining lead content?
• Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, what is the maximum lead content allowed for pipe fittings?
• What recommendation is made if more than 5 surfaces have paint in poor condition?
• How do young children primarily ingest lead-based paint?
• What does a XRF positive classification indicate about lead presence?
• The two places in which lead-based paint is disturbed that the RRP rule addresses.
• Which soil zone has the lower lead concentration limit for compliance testing?
• CPSC refers to which organization?
• When cleaning the interior, how far beyond the contained work area must you clean?
• Is a visual assessment the first phase in the standard Federal clearance examination?
• For exterior abatement, a visual inspection for dust and debris should include which surfaces?
• Target housing is defined as any residential dwelling built before which year?
• XRF instruments are typically used to measure lead in which material?
• What instrument is used to measure lead concentration for HUD abatement decisions?
• Which of the following items is listed as PPE for LSW?
• QC stands for which term?
• Substrate correction is recommended for XRF results below 4.0 mg/cm2 for which substrates?
• Some historians hypothesize that part of the fall of the Roman Empire was due to lead exposure causing what effect?
• Lead Paint 1978 level allowed?
• What is abatement in the context of lead-based paint hazards?
• CFR stands for which term?
• Which acronym represents the testing standard organization?
• What is a dosimeter?
• DOSH stands for?
• Contract law relates to which of the following?
• What is a Substrate as used in HUD guidelines?
• A phase-out of lead solder in cans began in the late 1970s.
• In a multi-family housing assessment, how many components of a given type must be tested to obtain a desired level of confidence in results?
• Which term refers to testing and inspection activities to ensure products meet requirements?
• What is a muntin?
• Which of the following best defines a Room Equivalent?
• Blanks samples are used to test two conditions: whether the media is contaminated and whether the sampling technique was performed properly. Which statement about blanks samples is true?
• Exposure to radiation is affected by three important factors. Which set correctly lists those factors?
• What does NHANES stand for?
• Which phase involves preparation and signing of the clearance report?
• What are the required size bounds for a wipe sample?
• Which statement best defines negligence in the context of contractor duties?
• The following statement about XRF calibration checks is true: ‘A calibration check should be performed before an inspection begins; after the inspection is completed, or at least every 24 hours, whichever occurs first’
• Which authorities are responsible for completing inspections in pre-1978 developments under LBPPPA?
• Which statement best describes respiratory protection training for EPA lead inspectors?
• Sample tests on soil should be how deep?
• Time and motion analysis means?
• TCLP is used to assess the leaching potential of which material?
• What is the EPA clearance value for window troughs?
• Which of the following is the correct expansion for the abbreviation CPSC?
• Which body system is most affected by lead poisoning?
• If inconclusive results are encountered, which entity is typically responsible for confirming them unless the client requests otherwise?
• Soil samples should be taken how far apart?
• Lead content limit for pipes, pipe fittings, and well pumps under SWDA is mandated by which act?
• PHAs and IHAs must abate lead-based paint in pre-1978 family developments that meet which thresholds?
• Factory training by the XRF manufacturer is a requirement and always recommended.
• Which acronym refers to the federal program that accredits laboratories performing lead analysis?
• Which motor impairment can occur with lead exposure?
• HEPA stands for which term?
• Who is responsible for registering an XRF?
• What percent lead is allowed in all other consumer products?
• Which factor is NOT listed as affecting lead in water?
• What is a building component type?
• Lead-based paint use was discontinued by which year, according to the material?
• What does XRF stand for?
• VOC stands for which term?
• Which hygiene action is required when leaving the containment area?
• In 1978 lead was lowered to what percentage?
• What does a XRF negative classification indicate?
• Parties should maintain records for abatement, interim control, risk assessment, inspection and clearance test for how many years?
• If a surface cannot be tested with an XRF device, what should the inspector do next?
• What is a newel post?
• Areas to take dust swipe samples?
• SRM stands for which of the following terms?
• ICP-AES stands for which analytical technique?
• Chipped paint refers to which condition?
• What does ATSDR stand for?
• What is the lead dust clearance value for window wells?
• What is the federal lead standard used to classify a result as positive in mg/cm2?
• What is the half-life of Cobalt-57?
• Residential lead paint limit is enforced by which agency?
• Abatement is defined as which of the following?
• After reducing lead hazards in a property, who must perform clearance testing?
• Which agency sets exposure standards for workers during lead abatement?
• Which of the following best describes a composite sample?
• OSHA 29-CFR 1926.62 addresses which sector?
• Nervous system symptoms associated with lead exposure include which of the following?
• What does a performance characteristic sheet provide?
• How deep do you go when sampling soil?
• Which statement describes a function that some jurisdictions use for final risk assessment reports?
• Xrays and gamma rays are which type of radiation?
• Among the listed average annual radiation doses, which value is the highest?
• Lead inspection means?
• Which option correctly states the outside concrete dust clearance?
• 5000 ppm lead by weight is equivalent to what percentage by weight?
• Deteriorated paint is defined as which of the following?
• What is the most common test used to detect lead in paint?
• In testing terminology, a testing combination refers to the combination of what elements?
• What does it mean when a cleaning verification (CV) is passed?
• RCRA stands for which act?
• Which prerequisite is required before operating an XRF instrument in lead inspections?
• The average annual radiation dose for lead inspector using XRF?
• Which agency is primarily known for occupational safety and health guidelines?
• Lead exposure can cause permanent damage to the brain and nervous system.
• Laboratory analysis of paint-chip samples must be completed by a laboratory recognized by which program?
• Which reading would be classified as negative with respect to the 1.0 mg/cm2 standard?
• How is deteriorated paint defined?
• Which of the following is a route of entry for lead poisoning?
• Why is the year 1978 significant in lead-based paint regulations?
• What is the best initial measurement for evaluating lead exposure in the body?
• In selecting dust swipe sampling locations, which option best describes the sampling scope?
• The Renovate Right pamphlet is given to occupants within how many days prior to starting a renovation project?
• In which dwellings is a re-evaluation needed?
• The 3 systems where the effects of lead are more dangerous are?
• What is the procedure for clean up of lead dust after abatement or renovation?
• OSHA 29-CFR 1915.1025 pertains to which sector?
• An abatement project has been scheduled in a 1950's house. Is a risk assessment required by Title X law before work begins?
• The last item that should be cleaned in a work area is which?
• Health effects: Which systems are most affected by lead exposure?
• LBPPPA stands for which act?
• Which statement describes the primary purpose of a HEPA filter in sampling environments?
• During the Roman Empire, annual lead production was estimated at how many tons per year?
• How is loading measured?
• Under a combination risk assessment/inspection, the owner receives information about what?
• Which ASTM standard covers the preparation of dried paint samples for laboratory analysis?
• In atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), what is the primary measurement goal?
• Certain adjacent building components can be grouped together if what condition is met?
• Which organizations are cited as not recommending lead spot test kits?
• CRM stands for?
• Only an XRF instrument developed by ________ should be used.
• What are the permissible levels for children?
• Can testing combinations in dwelling units, common areas, and exterior sites be mixed together in a single group?
• Lead exposure may affect male and female reproductive systems, including no sex drive.
• According to the NAETI Exam, lead in water contributes approximately what percentage of a child's total lead exposure?
• Lead was used in products for these reasons.
• Which method can be used to determine the presence of lead on painted surfaces other than X-ray fluorescence (XRF)?
• Lead dust measurements are given in which unit?
• 0.5% equals how many parts per million (ppm)?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an abatement measure?
• Which stage occurs after the risk assessment but before implementation of hazard control measures?
• Which method is used to demonstrate clearance after completing lead-based paint work?
• When doing exterior work, doors and windows must be kept closed when closer than how many feet from the renovation work?
• The major source of lead exposure for most adults is what?
• What does VOC stand for?
• What does half-life mean?
• A purchaser must be given how many days to conduct a risk assessment or inspection after disclosure?
• The XRF surface-wipe frequency should be every 6 months. Which option shows the correct frequency if the choices are rearranged so that 'every 6 months' is the last item?
• Conduct a visual assessment of the clearance area to determine if there is any?
• Which type of poisoning causes restlessness, irritability, feeling of dullness, severe vomiting, tremors, birth defects, learning disabilities, ADHD, convulsions, loss of muscular activities, sterility, coma and death?
• RRP stands for?
• The unit mg/cm2 is used to report lead quantity for which testing method?
• The need for XRF substrate correction depends on which of the following?
• What test is more accurate?
• Lead-based paint is defined by 0.05% lead by weight paired with which mg/cm2 value?
• Which abatement measure involves replacing building components?
• AALA and A2LA refer to what type of organization?
• Which situation constitutes a lead-based paint hazard?
• What is target housing?
• WAC stands for which of the following?
• What does HEPA stand for?
• A2LA stands for which organization?
• What does a XRF inconclusive classification mean?
• What is the role of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in an XRF program?
• PPE stands for?
• LBPPPA stands for which of the following?
• Acute vs chronic exposure definitions.
• What is 'test location' in the testing process?
• RRP stands for which of the following?
• Multifamily units can have different sizes, floor plans, and number of bedrooms and still meet which criterion?
• The following statement is true or false: The concentration of lead paint in deteriorating housing must be greater than 1 mg/cm2 by XRF to pose a threat to workers doing renovation or abatement practices.
• If a work area fails the visual inspection, what must be done before dust samples are collected?
• Composite samples should be collected from which areas?
• Which of the following best describes the scope of a Lead Risk Assessor's reporting?
• Which option is the expansion for the unit Parts Per Billion?
• During exterior work, which action is required for doors and windows when they are within the specified distance of the renovation work?
• Which set correctly defines a testing combination?
• Where should the statement of federal disclosure requirements be located in the report?
• How deep should a soil sample be taken for lead assessment?
• Which body of standards would most likely be consulted to validate a lab's testing practices for lead in paints?
• Which of the following best describes a lead inspection?
• On which surface must an XRF instrument be used for testing paint?
• The symbol ug/dl is used to express what?
• What is the level of concern in water for lead expressed in parts per billion?
• ICP-AES stands for which term?
• EPA recommends letting tap water run for how many seconds before using it?
• A2LA stands for which organization?
• Pb stands for?
• Which expression correctly describes the relationship used to obtain CLC from ALC and SEL?
• What does ALARA stand for?
• What is the correct statement about area measurements in field sampling?
• Flame atomic absorption (FAA) spectrometry and graphite furnace atomic absorption (GFAA) spectrometry are used to?
• Which acronym is the procedure for evaluating toxicity characteristics of a waste?
• Random sampling of multi units ensures what property of unit selection?
• What is the maximum temperature specified for the heat gun?
• Water sampling from residential taps should be collected after which condition to ensure the sample is representative?
• Lead levels in paint below the federal standard for lead-based paint may still present a hazard under which condition?
• Sections 1012/1013 of Title X refer to HUD rules?
• Which statement best describes a core focus of risk assessment in lead-based paint projects?
• PVC stands for which term?
• Which agency is primarily responsible for environmental protection in the United States?
• Which of the following is one of the three project types that must comply with RRP requirements regardless of the de minimis level?
• ICP-MS stands for which term?
• Which statement best describes Title X applicability?
• Which respirator designation is included in the PPE for LSW?
• In the context of lead dust assessment, which term denotes the total lead per square foot?
• Lead-based paint is a hazard when which conditions are present?
• Under the RRP rule, Certified Firms must maintain all records for how many years?
• Lead exposure assessment uses blood lead levels measured in which unit?
• Which organization administers the general industry standards referenced by 29 CFR 1910?
• What is the agency CPSC responsible for?
• A lead-based paint risk assessment typically involves which of the following?
• What is the half-life of Cadmium-109?
• What is the substrate?
• What color does sodium sulfide turn?
• Which physician wrote about the hazards of lead exposure among painters in 1913?
• Bernardo Ramazzini described lead intoxication in potters working with lead glazes. This early observation is associated with which occupation?
• Paint chips are positive for lead if the results by atomic absorption (AAS) exceed what percent by weight?
• TCLP stands for what?
• Dust clearance limit for window sills is which value?
• What is the atomic number of lead?
• What is the scope of ASTM E 1775-96?
• Which depth option is listed for soil sample testing in this context?
• Which depth is associated with soil sampling for testing in this context?
• Which entity will not ship an XRF back to the manufacturer for resourcing?
• ASV stands for which term?
• In large multifamily housing clearance sampling, what level of confidence is required that no more than the specified proportion of dwellings exceeds clearance levels?
• OSHA 29-CFR 1910.1025 covers which general category?
• ICP-MS stands for which term?
• What is the primary objective of a Lead Paint Inspection?
• Which statement best describes the Lead Risk Assessor's primary function?
• What is the primary skill for a lead inspector to develop?
• Damage to the central nervous system and the brain is termed?
• Lead-based paint is defined by what concentration measured with an XRF analyzer?
• Which option lists all three prohibited activities as a single statement?
• What's not recommended for final clearance?
• Which statement about sources of lead in soil is correct?
• Paint chip samples should be done if tests are?
• If the second wet cloth fails for the CV, how long must the certified renovator wait before wiping the surfaces with an electrostatically charged white disposable cleaning cloth?
• How does the inspector choose soil sampling locations?
• SWDA stands for which act?
• What is the lead soil clearance value for contact areas?
• What is the lead dust clearance limit for floors or carpet?
• According to EPA & HUD, what is the recommended size for a paint chip sample?
• When does the EPA not require dust wipe sampling?
• Which sample type is recommended for accuracy as per EPA and HUD guidance?
• In the material, a lead-based paint hazard is defined as equal to or greater than how many milligrams per square centimeter?
• Which statement about lead storage in the body is true?
• OSHA employee lead blood level of concern?
• The unit ug/m3 measures lead concentration in which medium?
• Title X is commonly associated with which Act?
• How often must a Certified Renovator complete a refresher course?
• Which statement best describes encapsulant?
• If you see both sides of a door, should you test both sides for lead paint?
• What is the maximum number of dwellings out of the sampled population that may exceed clearance levels?
• Calibration checks for the XRF should be performed at what frequency during fieldwork?
• Which of the following are advantages of XRF testing?
• After a final clearance wipe down, a clearance test can begin _________ after the clean-up.
• Which method is described as the only way a Certified Renovator can test if a component he/she is disturbing is above the Federal Level for lead-based paint?
• When selecting specific units you must?
• What best describes a Lead Inspector?
• For a composite sample, the number of wipes used can range from?
• Which agency requires post-abatement visual inspections and clearance dust sampling in target housing and child-occupied facilities?
• Why are dust samples taken?
• Which organization is responsible for standards associated with 29 CFR?
• For interior spaces, the de minimis area limit in de minimis calculations is up to how many square feet in any one interior room or space?
• COC stands for which term?
• Which wind speed triggers stopping exterior work and cleanup?
• What is the primary purpose of using XRF testing on painted surfaces?
• Which statement best defines chronic lead poisoning?
• Which best describes the role of the HUD Guidelines in lead hazard management?
• If postabatement soil samples are collected then
• Which statement best describes the purpose of random selection when selecting multiple units for testing?
• Do disposable wipes need to contain aloe?
• Which of the following is a detector for radiation mentioned in the material?
• QC stands for?
• Which isotope is listed as an XRF exposure option in the source material?
• Which option correctly identifies the unit used for the lead action level in air?
• The acronym LBPPPA stands for which act?
• Which is the second step in the HUD 7 Steps Risk Assessment Process?
• What is the scope of ASTM E 1979-98?
• What is the role of a risk assessor during lead hazard projects?
• CFR stands for which regulatory term?
• What is the average annual radiation dose for an airline flight crew member?
• A soil sample around the drip line tests 530 ppm. What should be done?
• Clearance refers generally to what?
• A comprehensive lead inspection report should cover which surfaces?
• NIST stands for which federal agency?
• How does a lead hazard screen act as a 'negative' screen?
• In the dust sampling process, which statement is correct about handling the collected wipe?
• QA stands for which term?
• Which option correctly states the soil clearance value for non-contact areas?
• The standard Federal clearance examination has 4 main phases. Which of the following correctly lists all four phases?
• PPB stands for which measurement?
• The TCLP threshold for lead is expressed in which unit?
• Which unit is used to report thresholds for soil lead in play areas?
• Title X defines lead-based paint hazard as?
• ALC stands for which term?
• PPE stands for which term?
• Lead-based paint hazards are especially a concern in housing built before which year?
• Which sequence is the correct cleanup sequence after lead dust abatement or renovation?
• XRF testing is commonly used to detect lead in paint. Which technology does this involve?
• Lead poisoning can cause birth defects, learning disabilities, ADHD.
• The concentration 15 ppb in water is equivalent to which μg/L?
• Current HUD regulations dictate that lead must be abated if the concentration, as measured by an xrf detector, exceeds?
• Which statement best describes a 'room equivalent'?
• To fully contain the interior work area, the certified renovator must close and seal which items with plastic?
• The standard procedure for taking a dust sample must include these steps: layout the sample area; measure 1/10 to 1 square foot; prepare the tube; place gloves on; properly wipe the sample area in an 'S' motion with an approved wipe; place folded wipe in a sampling tube; clean up sampling materials.
• When cleaning a work area, the starting point is the furthest point from which feature?
• Which agency is responsible for Title X?
• The radiation source used in XRF analyzers for lead paint inspection comes from which isotope?
• How often must XRF calibration checks be performed?
• Which certification is specifically associated with performing clearance-related tasks in renovation projects?
• What is the lead dust clearance limit for window sills?
• The term 'Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act' indicates focus on what aspect?
• What is the primary purpose of a dosimeter in XRF testing operations?
• Which program recognizes laboratories performing lead analysis testing?
• In the context of mg/cm2, which value represents the threshold corresponding to 0.05% lead by weight?
• ASTM stands for which organization?
• Which is a disadvantage of composite sampling?
• What does MSDS stand for?
• How often should the XRF be tested?
• Which EPA clearance value is used for floors?
• Lead contamination in drinking water is primarily attributed to which plumbing component?
• NOT one of the three stages at which counseling and education of owners and occupants is appropriate?
• Substrate correction is not needed for which substrate?
• What type of radiation does the XRF emit?
• In this context, which arrangement does atomic absorption spectrometry rely on for quantitative analysis of elements?
• HUD stands for which department?
• What is a method to determine presence of lead other than using an XRF?
• A2LA stands for which organization?
• Solders and flux may not contain more than what percent of lead, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act?
• During stabilization or abatement, safe work practices must be used when the area of paint being disturbed exceeds which thresholds?
• Chronic lead exposure may cause which of the following nervous system problems?
• RCRA stands for which environmental act?
• A testing combination is defined as a unique combination of
• Which abatement measure involves permanent soil covering?
• TCLP stands for?
• Which option lists the three RRP prohibited activities?
• What constitutes a lead-based paint hazard?
• Chronic lead exposure may cause which effect on blood formation?
• What is the allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint when testing with XRF?
• If inconclusive dust wipe results are encountered, what is the standard next step?
• Which statement best describes Occurrence Insurance as it relates to policy periods?
• Guidelines recommend collecting how much paint for analysis?
• Sources of lead in soil include which of the following?
• A lead inspection is defined as which of the following?
• Which item is a function of the final risk assessment report?
• Clearance testing is performed by taking XRF readings in any four rooms of the house where abatement or renovations took place.
• What is the current level of lead allowed in paint (percent)?
• Clearance on all projects involving abatement must be done by a?
• Which of the following is a purpose of Title X?
• When cleaning a work area, you should start at the furthest point from the door and end at which location?
• Clearance is a determination that no lead-based paint hazards remain in the area being cleared after which activities?
• Lead-based paint is defined as paint, varnish, shellac, or other coating on surfaces that contain what thresholds of lead?
• If there are differences between federal, state, or local standards, the rule of tumba directs you to refer to what?
• If upper and lower walls have different painting histories, what must be done?
• Regulatory liability is best described as what?
• In the human body, lead is primarily stored in which tissue?
• What is the atomic weight of lead?
• Bypass Hazard Identification purpose?
• Which surfaces are included in clearance dust-wipe sampling after the visual assessment is complete?
• Which of the following is a classic sign of lead exposure in adults?
• Who is responsible for teaching lead-safe work practices on non-certified renovation workers?
• On spiked samples blind analysis should fall between?
• Which statement is NOT listed as a reason wipe sampling is recommended?
• What should an assessor wear at a minimum to perform inspection/risk assessment of a pre 1978 home?
• Drinking water can contribute to lead poisoning in children due to which sources?
• XRF readings of 4.0 mg/cm2 or higher do not need to be corrected for substrate bias. Which statement best reflects this rule?
• In loading measurement, which unit is used to express loading?
• What does PEL stand for?
• Renovate Right pamphlet timing: The pamphlet must be given to the occupant within how many days prior to starting a renovation project?
• The oldest known lead object dates to around 1000 B.C. This date is which of the following?
• In what year did the federal government enact the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (LBPPPA)?
• Under LBPPPA Section 302, by what date must public housing authorities complete all lead paint inspections in pre-1978 developments?
• Which unit is used to express lead dust loading when described as weight per area in clearance testing?
• XRF means?
• 1926.2 refers to regulation in what category?
• How is lead-based paint defined in this context?
• How many PPE items are required for Lead Safe Work (LSW)?
• Tort law is defined as what?
• What is the formal title of ASTM E 1775-96?
• Lead-based paint exceeding what percent was banned in 1978 for residential housing?
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of the HUD Guidelines?
• XRF analyzers emit which type of radiation?
• Which is the meaning of the acronym AAS in the context of lead analysis?
• A minor RRP exterior project is defined as disturbing less than how many square feet per side?
• Which option is NOT an acronym for an Atomic Absorption technique listed?
• For interior renovation work, how far must plastic extend from the activity to contain dust and debris?
• What is the LBPPPA designed to prevent?
• Which statement describes how clearance is demonstrated after lead-based paint work?
• ASTM E 1728 pertains to which topic?
• Lead was used in paint for which primary purposes?
• PEL stands for?
• Surface Coat Failure is defined as which of the following?
• What does RRP stand for?
• Lead Hazard Screen purpose?
• Interim Controls are best described as:
• What is scope of service?
• Which testing method can measure lead content without removing paint in many cases?
• TSCA stands for which act?
• Under what circumstances is composite sampling preferred over single-surface wipes?
• ALC stands for which term?
• Which statement best describes Substrate correction in lead analysis?
• Lead exposure can cause permanent damage to which organs or systems?
• 90 ppm lead in paint is equivalent to which percent?
• Which of the following is NOT an abatement measure?
• Which item is NOT a main natural source of radiation exposure?
• What is the primary objective of a Lead Paint Risk Assessment?
• TSCA Title IV, Section 402/404 Rule directed EPA to
• Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, lead content in pipes, pipe fittings, and well pumps may not exceed what percent?
• What should a risk assessor do prior to conducting a risk assessment on a house?
• HEPA stands for?
• What does SEL stand for in the context of lead analysis?
• Lead concentration thresholds in soil are typically reported in which unit?
• What is the purpose of Title X?
• What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for lead?
• Which ASTM standard describes ultrasonic extraction of paint, dust, soil, and air samples for lead determination?
• What is vicarious liability?
• Which two agencies are associated with chip sample size guidelines for lead testing in housing?
• Which measurement method is used to determine the threshold of 1.0 mg/cm2 for lead content?
• Approximately how many pre-1978 private U.S. residences contain at least some lead-based paint?
• Under HUD funding rules, abatement must occur if the project funding is at least how much?
• Elevated Blood Lead (EBL) investigations differ from basic risk assessments in what ways?
• In vicarious liability, which party bears liability?
• Which behavior is prohibited in the renovation work area?
• The Renovate Right pamphlet must be provided before renovation begins to which audience?
• During a visual examination, where should inspectors focus their attention?
• Which of the following is a step in the four steps to Inspecting a family home?
• Which measurement determines lead content in paint chips?
• How far must plastic extend from the activity during exterior renovation work?
• Which term describes planned activities to ensure quality and prevent defects?
• What color HEPA filter must you use during lead clearance activities?
• Which color filter combination is acceptable for HEPA filters in lead-related work?
• Under the lead-free plumbing definition, which statement correctly describes the lead content limits?
• What is a spiked sample used to test?
• Chelation is the process by which lead is removed from the body by using what?
• In tort law, who is liable according to the provided material?
• What are the two groups of ionizing radiation?
• Testing combination means?
• What is the purpose of the test location in the testing process?
• Which of the following is a Room Equivalent?
• Which statement about the purpose of documenting measurements for each wiped area is true?
• A HEPA vacuum is capable of filtering particulates of 0.3 microns or greater to what efficiency?
• Crayons imported from which country are identified as a lead exposure source?
• What are the conditions for abbreviation of testing?
• NGO stands for which term?
• CPSC stands for which organization?
• The average annual radiation dose for university radiation worker?
• Water samples of one liter should be collected from which source and under what condition?
• Which instrument is used for measuring lead levels in coatings according to the material?
• If an XRF instrument is out of calibration, what must you do?
• Lead blood level of concern for children?
• XRF stands for which technique?
• Among the listed average annual radiation doses, which value is the lowest?
• According to HUD estimates, how many homes contain lead-based paint?
• What is the route of entry for adults?
• Exposure to lead is measured by the concentration of lead in which medium?
• What is the required length of the initial EPA certified training course to become a Certified Renovator?
• Which statement best defines an inspection in the context of lead-based paint assessment?
• Which statement best describes lead-free plumbing standards?
• How are multifamily housing units chosen for testing?
• How many wipes for a composite sample?
• 5000 ppm equals what percent by weight?
• Lead is considered a heavy ______.
• What maximum temperature should you not exceed when using a heat gun?
• What is the EPA clearance value for window sills?
• Which statement best describes safe blood lead levels?
• In the cleaning protocol, CV stands for which term?
• CPSC stands for?
• Lead abatement means?
• In the Visual Examination Steps, which item is the last step among the first five steps?
• HUD regulations do not require clearance if the total amount of paint disturbed by non-abatement work is no more than a small or minimal amount. This area is called de minimis area or de minimis amount. The de minimis areas are areas up to?
• What is the current EPA standard for clearance dust on floors in lead paint testing?
• What is the primary purpose of interim controls?
• ASTM stands for which organization?
• A cleaning verification (CV) is passed when the material used is matches or lighter than the CV card.
• Which option is NOT one of the three lead reduction methods?
• What is the purpose of lead-based paint disclosures?
• An accessible surface is defined as what?
• Which population is most at risk for lead exposure?
• Which of the following is a function of the final risk assessment report?
• What does CDC stand for?
• An abbreviated test can be performed when
• Which program accredits laboratories for lead analysis testing?
• Which scenario constitutes a lead-based paint hazard?
• When should single surface wipe samples be used?
• Which governmental agency has taken action to virtually remove lead from gasoline products?
• A clearance examination must be performed by a certified lead inspector, dust sampling technician, or what certification?
• In what year did the EPA drinking water regulation become effective?
• Encapsulation warranty is associated with which abatement measure?
• Which organization is responsible for implementing Title X lead paint regulations in the United States?
• CPSC lowered lead levels to what %?
• Approximately what percentage of lead is stored in bone?
• Which agency's pamphlet must be provided in lead-based paint disclosures?
• Which of the following is true about abbreviated tests?
• What is the principal industrial use of lead?
• NLLAP stands for which term?
• Which method is used for paint removal as an abatement measure?
• What is the purpose of post-hazard control clearance sampling?
• In lead-related housing, what does the acronym LBP stand for?
• Encapsulant means?
• To determine amount of units to inspect you must multiply number of units by which values?
• Which organization developed standards addressing the collection, preparation, and analysis of paint samples for lead determination?
• A lead-based paint hazard is defined as which condition?
• Which group did the Greeks write about in relation to lead exposure?
• The occupational hazards of lead were first reported in which year, by Bernardo Ramazzini?
• Which statement correctly defines a positive XRF result in relation to the standard?
• Which analytical techniques are used to detect lead in environmental samples among the options?
• What are the main sources of radiation exposure?
• Do disposable wipes have to be 2 by 2 inches?
• What is the first step in treating lead poisoning?
• Which statement best describes an advantage of composite sampling?
• Which entities are required to abate lead-based paint under Title X programs?
• During cleanup activities, what type of vacuum is required?
• PVC stands for which term?
• To ensure effectiveness of cleanup, the inspector has three responsibilities. Which set lists those responsibilities?
• XRF measures by emitting gamma rays to excite what?
• What did the Romans use lead for in construction?
• Which statement defines lead hazard broadly as per Title X definitions given?
• Zero-bedroom housing is characterized by which feature?
• Blood tests for children are recommended at which ages?
• Deteriorated paint is defined as paint that is peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking, or is located on a surface of a fixture that is damaged or deteriorated. Which of the following best reflects this definition's scope?
• Which statement best describes ASTM E 1645?
• What is the main cause of lead contamination in drinking water?
• Which of the following could be a substrate in a coating system?
• Poor Paint Condition interior threshold is which of the following?
• Which of the following is a common symptom of acute lead poisoning?
• CDC lead risk guidance states health risk at 5 ug/dL and death risk at 80 ug/dL. Is this true?
• Fair Paint Condition exterior threshold is which of the following?
• What is interim control?
• Which of the following are the three ways a certified lead-based paint inspector or risk assessor can determine whether paint is LBP?
• Which of the following is an example of a room equivalent?
• What does a performance characteristic sheet for an XRF instrument determine?
• Blood Lead Level Test is the best way to determine whether a person/child has lead poisoning.
• 1.0 mg/cm2 equals how many micrograms per square centimeter?
• Partial sources of lead in drinking water systems may include?
• Which unit is used for lead clearance in dust measurements?
• Which of the following is a lead-containing alloy used in plumbing?
• Which of the following is true about XRF data in the final report?
• Which acronym is associated with measuring lead-based paint hazards during renovation projects?
• Which surface is described as interior or exterior surfaces that are subject to abrasion or friction?
• Dust is the primary form of exposure for lead poisoning in children in residential homes.
• Which statement about lead in the environment is true?
• Which statement about lead hazard regulations is true?
• What is the lead dust clearance value for outside concrete?
• Lead-based paint inspection is defined as what?
• Which surface is defined as protruding from the surrounding area and is within three feet of the floor, such that a child could chew it (examples include window sills, railing, and edges of stair treads)?
• Pb is the chemical symbol for which element?
• WAC stands for which term?
• Which term describes a temporary reduction in exposure to lead-based paint hazards?
• AAS stands for which testing method?
• Lead in surface dust and soil can come from?
• Which acronym is associated with Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectronomy?
• HUD's primary function is to guarantee what for Americans?
• Which health condition is listed among acute lead poisoning symptoms?
• In coating terminology, what term describes the material under a layer of paint?
• An accessible surface is within how many feet of the floor or ground?
• What percent does 600 ppm correspond to?
• If any test is inconclusive, you should always assume it is positive or take a paint sample.
• The unit ug/dL measures lead concentration in which sample?
• If anyone is diagnosed with dangerously high levels of lead poisoning, the first step of treatment is?
• MDL stands for?
• Lead abatement aims to be effective for at least how many years?
• AAS stands for which technique?
• OSHA medical removal lead blood level?
• Centrifuges must be what size?
• Zero-bedroom housing is best described as which type of living space?
• EBL stands for?
• For most adults, the major exposure route to lead is which?
• What does RMD stand for?
• Under vicarious liability, which party is legally responsible for the acts, omissions, and wrongful behavior of employees?
• Who does not recommend use of lead spot test kits?
• OSHA 29-CFR 1910.1025 addresses which scope?
• When reporting for each tested paint component, what key elements must be documented?
• CPSC's residential lead paint limit is what percent?
• What is the mg/cm2 equivalent value for 0.05% lead by weight?
• CLC stands for which term in lead concentration correction?
• What does a lead-based paint inspection entail?
• Which term refers to a painting material hazard commonly regulated in housing renovation?
• How long must inspection reports be kept?
• Lead content limit for solders and flux under SWDA is mandated by which act?
• Before beginning the clearance examination, wait at least ________ after the hazard control, renovation, or maintenance work is finished
• Which agency establishes the permissible exposure limit, action level, and exposure time during lead abatement?
• To maintain consistency when testing multiple rooms, testing should be conducted in room equivalents where:
• How often must refresher training be completed?
• What does OSHA stand for?
• Dust wipe media must meet what criteria?
• Soil replacement should be how deep?
• Which organization is primarily responsible for housing policy and urban development in the United States?
• 29 CFR is regulation by which agency?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a high-risk group for lead exposure?
• The two targeted groups who are at the most risk for lead poisoning.
• What is the third step listed in the Visual Examination Steps?
• There is no established time frame for abatement; HUD-funded projects of $25,000 or more require abatement.
• Another form to detect radiation?
• RSO stands for which role?
• ICP-OES stands for which term?
• Which housing is considered target housing?
• Which listed effect is a reproductive or fetal effect of lead exposure?
• Lead-based paint is defined by what concentration using laboratory analysis methods?
• What is a route of entry for lead poisoning in children?
• Intact Paint Condition is defined as which of the following?
• Which ASTM standard covers field collection of dried paint samples for lead determination?
• Which ancient civilization was responsible for an estimated lead production of about 100 tons per year?
• TSP stands for which chemical compound?
• Final dust wipe sample results must be reported in what units?
• AAS atomic absorption spectrometry uses which arrangement for quantitative measurement of elements?
• HUD stands for which of the following?
• What is the lead soil clearance value for non-contact areas?
• Sodium rhodizinate turns to which color?
• The oldest known lead object, dating to around 1000 B.C., was in what form?
• What is tort law?
• The average annual radiation dose for medical personnel?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of Bypass Hazard Identification?
• If a composite sample fails, what action is required?
• Chronic lead exposure can cause which type of nervous system effects?
• A child-occupied facility is defined as a place where a child under 6 spends more than what criteria?
• A summary report of an LBP inspection should answer which two questions?
• Which surface is described as interior or exterior surfaces that are subject to damage from repeated impacts?
• Amount of lead in water depends on?
• Multifamily housing units are chosen by whom for testing?
• Which agency is responsible for reducing lead in paint?
• Which acronym refers to the federal law enacted in 1976 that regulates toxic substances?
• During the visual clearance assessment, which item should be checked?
• Which abatement method involves paint removal by heat gun, chemical, or contained abrasive?
• Which surfaces are included in composite wipe sampling?
• Major use for lead?
• Lead exposure can cause difficulties with pregnancy.
• Should disposable wipes be free of lead?
• Which statement correctly identifies Certified Renovators?
• What is Title X?
• Lead in food can originate from which factors?
• Which standard evaluates the performance of on-site extraction and field-portable electrochemical or spectrophotometric analysis for lead?
• NIOSH is an acronym for what organization?
• An impact surface is defined as what?
• A deciliter is a measure of what?
• Which statement about clearance testing is true?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six motivating factors risk assessors review before offering evaluation options?
• Which statement about lead hazard regulations is true?
• Which term describes the lifecycle management of hazardous waste from generation to disposal?
• XRF measures what?