EPA Lead Supervisor Course Practice Exam

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• Which ASTM standard addresses field collection of dried paint samples for lead determination?
• What is the Children Elevated Blood Level value?
• ASTM E 1792 is associated with which product used for sampling in lead hazard assessment?
• What is the melting temperature of lead in Fahrenheit and Celsius as provided?
• What happens if a composite sample fails?
• Which scenario best describes the Lead Hazard Screen's purpose?
• Which statement best defines tort law?
• E-1728 indicates which type of sampling criteria?
• Lead Abatement vs Renovation: what is the correct distinction?
• How many soil samples should be collected for one composite sample?
• For dust sampling on floors, which unit is used to express lead quantity?
• Which of the following is explicitly required to be included in the final report?
• After leaving the blood, lead migrates to which tissue first?
• Substrate is defined as what?
• Full medical surveillance is required when exposure exceeds how many days per year?
• What are EPA requirements for clearance sampling multifamily housing of 20 units or more?
• What is the primary purpose of ASTM standards in lead-based paint analysis?
• If exterior paint disturbance is 25 square feet, should safe work practices be used?
• The XRF Performance Characteristics Sheet (PCS) provides information necessary to conduct an inspection of lead-based paint using XRF instruments.
• Under TCLP, what is the acceptable lead concentration in ppm?
• What is the first step in the HUD Risk Assessment Process?
• Chipped Paint is described as?
• Which method is not typically used for clearance testing after lead hazard reduction?
• The inspector has three responsibilities to ensure the effectiveness of cleanup. Which of the following are those three responsibilities?
• Current percentage lead allowed in paint is what?
• Which abatement methods are appropriate when soil lead concentrations exceed 5000 ppm in play areas?
• Bare Soil - Removal Criteria value?
• Why are dust samples taken?
• HUD estimates how many homes contain lead-based paint?
• Which statement best reflects the difference between Lead Abatement and Renovation?
• ASTM E 1979-98 covers standard practice for ultrasonic extraction of paint, dust, soil, and air samples for subsequent determination of lead.
• How deep do you go when sampling soil?
• Which term describes pieces of paint loosened or broken due to impact?
• ASTM E 1775-96 provides standard guide for evaluating performance of on-site extraction and field-portable analysis for lead.
• What is the primary purpose of post-abatement visual inspections?
• According to HUD soil removal standards, how deep below grade should soil be removed and what backfill depth should be used?
• Which term describes the delamination of several top layers of paint from underlying layers?
• Contract law deals with which of the following?
• XRF calibration checks must be conducted:
• A surface by surface investigation is used to determine the presence of which condition?
• Which statement best describes post-abatement soil sampling for clearance?
• Accessible surface is defined as which of the following?
• Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, what is the maximum lead content allowed in pipes and pipe fittings?
• Which step is included in the Visual Examination Steps?
• Which statement describes a purpose of Title X?
• What is the specified sample area size for dust wipe sampling?
• What is the allowable lead quantity in water?
• Dust wipe media must meet what criteria?
• If a surface cannot be tested with XRF, what should the inspector do?
• What is a risk assessment?
• What is the density of lead in g/cm3?
• What should a risk assessor do prior to conducting a risk assessment on a house?
• Which readings do not require substrate bias correction?
• What are the disadvantages of composite sampling?
• What does TCLP stand for?
• Loading is defined as a measure of what?
• HUD guidelines apply to which type of housing for XRF testing?
• What does a combination risk assessment/inspection include?
• Which statement about exemptions to Target Housing is correct?
• When are re-evaluations required in dwellings with lead-based paint?
• Medical Removal Of Elevated Blood Level occurs at which threshold?
• Random sampling of multiple units ensures what?
• Who requires post-abatement visual inspections and clearance dust sampling in target housing and child-occupied facilities?
• Which of the following is an advantage of XRF testing?
• Dust Levels for Hazard Screen - Floor are measured as which value?
• Which agency is described as responsible for licensing and training providers in lead programs?
• Lead-based paint in pre-1978 family dwellings must be abated if the lead content meets thresholds measured by XRF or lab methods.
• Which statement best defines Surface Coat Failure?
• What does a performance characteristic sheet for an XRF instrument determine?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a risk assessment?
• Under the RRP Rule, what must a firm do when performing renovation projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes built before 1978?
• Lead levels in paint below federal standard for lead-based paint may still hazard if disturbed. Which statement is true?
• Lead-based paint hazard is defined as which of the following?
• The use of lead-based paint exceeding 0.06% was banned in what year for residential housing?
• How are XRF results corrected for substrate bias?
• What percent corresponds to 0.01% (100 ppm) lead content in all other consumer products?
• Abatement measures include
• What is considered an impact surface in lead hazard contexts?
• Clearance testing is performed by taking XRF readings in four rooms of the house where abatement or renovations took place.
• Which statement about XRF calibration checks is correct?
• Which statement best describes a Room Equivalent?
• Lead by weight in dry surface paint equals which of the following values?
• Lead-based paint hazards apply to buildings built before which year?
• After a final clearance wipe down, how long must pass before a clearance test can begin?
• What happens if a work area fails the visual inspection?
• Composite samples should be collected from where?
• Which sequence correctly represents the lifecycle path of lead from blood to bloodstream?
• Interim controls include soil covering using non-permanent means
• Which statement best describes a claimed outcome of lead abatement in the material?
• What is the primary purpose of clearance testing after abatement?
• What is the allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint when testing with XRF?
• Guidelines recommend collecting how much paint for analysis?
• What is the soil clearance limit for contact areas?
• Which of the following is a sampling criteria type mentioned?
• During dust wipe sampling, which motion is recommended?
• When does a Lead Supervisor need to be on site?
• Is respiratory protection training mandatory for EPA lead inspectors?
• Ban on Lead in Gas was enacted in what year?
• E-1727 indicates which type of sampling criteria?
• In the HUD risk assessment process, which step involves obtaining background information?
• Which three agencies are described as having roles in lead safety and housing program activities?
• What is a spiked sample?
• The lead dust clearance threshold for floors or carpet is which amount?
• How does a lead hazard screen act as a 'negative' screen?
• The standard procedure for taking a dust sample includes which of the following steps?
• Lead concentration in air is typically expressed using which unit?
• In exposure assessment, which statement correctly defines Systemic?
• How long must encapsulation last to be classified as permanent?
• Final report must include what XRF data?
• Paint Abrasion is best described as?
• Lead-based paint is defined as any coating on surfaces that contains which thresholds for lead?
• Dust clearance value on floors is expressed in which unit?
• Under a Negative Exposure Assessment, you can stop running air samples if what condition is met?
• Which statement best reflects the applicability of these procedures to locations?
• What year is commonly used as a reference point for pre-1978 housing in lead hazard contexts?
• What is the first step in treating lead poisoning?
• What is the lead dust clearance limit for furniture surfaces?
• What is the minimum drywall thickness specified for HUD lead-covered walls?
• Which item is placed on the summary page of the report?
• Negligence can be defined as which of the following?
• Which statement about XRF operation training is correct?
• Post-abatement visual inspections and clearance dust sampling are required in which facilities?
• Which statement about a spiked sample is correct?
• Which organization approves respirators and sets protection factors?
• E-1729 indicates which type of sampling criteria?
• In what year was the Lead Hazard Reduction Act enacted?
• When should composite wipe samples be used?
• What is the Adult Elevated Blood Level value?
• Interim control measures are designed to
• Which surface is identified as a hazard for lead-based paint due to friction/impact criteria?
• Dust wipe media criteria: which standard applies?
• HEPA is an acronym for which of the following?
• Which organization developed standards addressing the collection, preparation, and analysis of paint samples for lead determination?
• Impact surface
• Bare Soil - Play Area Criteria value?
• ASTM E 1728 addresses which of the following?
• What is the main cause of lead contamination in drinking water?
• Which scenario would NOT be considered a lead-based paint hazard?
• Where should statement of federal disclosure requirements be located in the report?
• Under TSCA Title IV, which organization certifies lead inspectors and risk assessors through an EPA-accredited program?
• HEPA filters capture what percentage of particles equal to or larger than 0.3 micrometers?
• HUD works off which resources according to the material?
• Which statement about calibration checks is accurate?
• What is the purpose of a Risk Assessment in lead safety?
• Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the inspector?
• What is the required size range for a wipe sample?
• Who does not recommend the use of lead spot test kits?
• Lead concentration in blood is reported in which unit?
• Lead-based paint hazard includes exposures from which surfaces when contaminated and deteriorated?
• Title X refers to the Residential Lead Hazard Reduction Act contained in which act?
• Are lead inspections mandatory in pre-1978 housing?
• Which entity determines if Lead is Present?
• According to HUD guidelines, how many XRF readings are required for interior and exterior walls?
• In pre-1978 housing, is a visual assessment alone sufficient to determine if lead hazards must be abated?
• What statement about XRF instrument features is accurate?
• Single surface wipe samples should be used when:
• What is it called when re-infected with lead from the bones?
• Water Samples of One Liter should be collected from which source?
• Weight concentration is the measure of the amount of lead contained in dust expressed as what?
• Which unit is used to express soil clearance values?
• Which standard provides guidelines for evaluating performance of on-site extraction and field-portable analysis for lead?
• After medical removal, how often is the blood checked during the initial period?
• In the Multifamily Housing Component Type Report, which classification is used?
• Certain adjacent building components can be grouped together if?
• Which body system is most affected by lead poisoning?
• During exterior abatement, which surfaces should be included in the visual inspection for dust and debris?
• Blanks samples serve two purposes; they indicate whether the media is contaminated and whether the sampling technique was poor.
• Interim control measures include
• Risk Assessment: What does it entail?
• In XRF testing of dry surface paint, the lead quantity is expressed in which unit?
• HUD guidelines classify substrates into which of the following groups?
• Lead-based paint abatement thresholds measured by XRF are reported in which unit?
• What is the purpose of bypass hazard identification in lead-based paint projects?
• Which statement best summarizes risk assessment involvement?
• Medical removal refers to:
• Paint stabilization steps include which of the following sequences?
• Interim controls
• What foods can help in removing lead from the body?
• The inspector also tests soil and dust for lead contamination as part of a clearance test.
• What range is listed as oxygen safe levels?
• What is the primary objective of a Lead Paint Inspection?
• Which term describes the condition where the top layer peels away from underlying layers?
• An abbreviated test can be performed when
• Two most common routes for lead to enter the body?
• ASTM E 1645 describes which process?
• Which Celsius value corresponds to lead's melting point as given?
• Which pamphlet must be provided to the buyer and seller?
• What recommendation is made if more than 5 surfaces have paint in poor condition?
• Which action is recommended before starting a risk assessment on a property?
• Friction surface is defined as which of the following?
• After reducing lead hazards, who must perform clearance testing?
• Friction Surface
• Final dust wipe sample results must be reported in which unit?
• Which of the following is a substrate?
• Exposure monitoring for lead typically includes which activity?
• In assessing lead-based paint condition, a 'Poor Paint Condition' area is defined by deteriorated paint covering more than how many square feet?
• Deteriorated paint is defined as which of the following?
• Which of the following is an example of a friction surface?
• TCLP stands for which procedure?
• 0.009% lead content is equivalent to how many parts per million (ppm)?
• The allowable lead quantity in water is also listed as which alternative unit?
• Vicarious liability refers to which principle?
• Lead Base Paint is defined by lead content exceeding 1.0 mg/cm3 or what percent by weight?
• What happens when lead re-enters the bloodstream after leaving the bones?
• Which option lists the HUD disturbance threshold accurately?
• 400 ppm is the clearance quantity for which soil area?
• Which program accredits laboratories for paint-chip analysis?
• Which dietary factor is claimed to help remove lead from the body?
• Which statement best describes lead-based paint hazard?
• Toxicity Characterizing Leachate Procedure (TCLP) threshold is which of the following?
• Dust Levels for Hazard Screen - Window Sill are which value?
• What is the lead dust clearance limit for outside concrete?
• What must the report include for each paint component tested?
• Lead exposure in children occurs via which two routes?
• What is the HUD Dust Level for Risk Assessment on the window sill?
• A soil sample from around the drip line of a house resulted in 530 ppm. As a risk assessor you must explain to the owner what should be done with the soil.
• Lead exposure in children can occur via which pair of routes?
• The Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule applies to renovations disturbing lead-based paint in which locations?
• According to HUD lead-covered standards, what is the minimum thickness of floor covering allowed?
• Tile X year corresponds to which year?
• In preparing a soil composite sample, what is the acceptable range for the number of individual samples included?
• Hazardous Waste TCLP for lead is limited to how many ppm?
• How long does lead stay in the bones?
• If an XRF reading is 0.8 mg/cm2 on all tested locations, classification?
• What is the stated best outcome of lead abatement?
• A lead inspection is a surface-by-surface investigation for lead-based paint.
• Which of the following topics is commonly included under OSHA program components?
• What is the allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint by testing with paint chip?
• What are the advantages of composite sampling?
• XRF readings of 4.0 mg/cm2 or higher
• According to the material, what does PEL stand for under OSHA responsibilities?
• The set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards for at least 20 years?
• RRP - EPA - Lead Disturbance is considered more than how many square feet (Interior / Exterior)?
• What does ASTM stand for?
• Three stages of the risk assessment at which counseling and education are appropriate
• According to CDC guidance, at what blood lead level is a health risk considered for children?
• What is the purpose of training in a lead hazard program?
• PEL stands for which safety term?
• Grouping adjacent components is allowed when they have what?
• ALARA stands for?
• De minimis levels safe work practices during stabilization or abatement apply when the area disturbed exceeds which thresholds?
• Multi-Coat Failure is defined by which description?
• For which type of construction did the Romans commonly use lead?
• What is the minimum PPE an assessor should wear to perform inspection/risk assessment in a pre-1978 home?
• Which of the following is an abatement measure?
• Which step involves producing a written report in the HUD process?
• ASTM E 1729 covers what?
• Who must be certified through the EPA-accredited program?
• Which type of structure is not covered by Title X according to the material?
• Ban on Lead in Gas - Year?
• A testing combination is defined as?
• Where should the visual examination focus?
• XRF positive classification
• Which of the following is one of the six motivating factors a risk assessor should review with the owner?
• How long does lead stay in the blood?
• Which control helps communicate hazards and define work areas?
• What year is associated with HUD in the data?
• Which organization sets a lead blood level of concern at 25 ug/dL?
• Which term describes paint rubbing due to mechanical friction?
• In the Visual Examination Steps, which task is performed?
• How long must inspection reports be kept?
• Which is the best initial measurement for evaluating lead exposure in the body?
• A Target Housing occupancy is defined as housing where a child under 6 spends a total of how many hours per year?
• Sections 1012/1013 within Title X refer to HUD rules.
• Lead Paint allowed in all other consumer products is what percentage?
• The need for XRF substrate correction depends on which factors?
• Lead wipe analysis is conducted using which method?
• Lead poisoning symptoms include which combination?
• An abbreviated test can be performed when
• Bare Soil - Removal Criteria is expressed in ppm and equals which value?
• Lead Hazard Screen: Purpose?
• Which statement about clearance testing is accurate?
• The statement about XRF threshold for causing a threat is true or false: The concentration must be greater than 1 mg/cm2 to pose a threat?
• Which regulation directed EPA to develop training and certification requirements for lead professionals under TSCA Title IV Section 402/404?
• ASTM E 1792-96a is the standard specification for what?
• Lead poisoning symptoms range from which to which?
• An inspector must never assume in a pre-1978 dwelling?
• Lead concentration in air is expressed in which unit?
• 600 ppm equals what percent lead content?
• What is the procedure for cleanup of lead dust after abatement or renovation?
• How does the inspector choose soil sampling locations?
• Permissible Level (PEL) is defined as which concentration under OSHA 8-hour exposure?
• Water samples should not be stored for more than how long before analysis unless acidification is completed?
• Abatement measures may include
• What is the lead dust clearance limit for window sills?
• Determine numbers of post-abatement clearance samples to be collected?
• Target Housing refers to housing constructed before 1978 where a child under 6 spends 2 days per week (a total of 6 hours per week, or about 60 hours per year). Exemptions include elderly, disabled, or 0-bedroom dwellings. Which statement best describes this?
• What is the HUD Dust Level for Risk Assessment on the floor?
• Which factor determines the number of post-abatement clearance samples to collect?
• Which of the following best describes the role of abatement in lead hazard control?
• Which statement is true about concentration units?
• What is the lead blood level of concern for children?
• What is the difference between an inspection and a risk assessment?
• What is a key advantage of chemical stripping over mechanical stripping?
• EPA is described as responsible for which of the following aspects of lead programs?
• According to HUD soil removal standards, how deep below grade should soil be removed?
• Lead-based paint inspection is defined as which of the following?
• What does the unit ug/g represent in lead measurements?
• Which term describes renewed lead symptoms after the lead re-enters the bloodstream?
• For abatement involving exterior of the building a visual inspection for dust, debris, and debris including; which surfaces should be inspected?
• After being in the soft tissue, where does lead move next?
• Bare Soil - Building Perimeter & Yard Criteria value?
• According to the material, what does OSHA care about?
• Which surface has the highest listed dust clearance limit among the given surfaces?
• What must inspectors record for each area wiped?
• If postabatement soil samples are collected, what else should be collected?
• The Child Elevated Blood Level is set by which organization?
• Why is wipe sampling recommended?
• One percent by weight equals how many ppm?
• Which statement about XRF calibration checks is accurate?
• Which year is associated with the Clean Air Act (Lead Gas)?
• A testing combination is a?
• AL and PEL are expressed in ug/m3 and are based on which time period?
• Which statement best describes abatement time frames for lead-based paint under HUD programs?
• Action Level (AL) is defined as which concentration in air under OSHA 8-hour exposure?
• Which statement about testing a location is true?
• Deteriorated paint
• Blank samples serve two purposes in practice; they indicate whether the media is contaminated and whether the sampling technique was poor.
• Which term describes actions intended to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards?
• Clean Air Act (Lead Gas) year?
• When does the EPA not require dust wipe sampling?
• Which standard covers ultrasonic extraction of samples for lead determination?
• Testing combinations in dwelling units, common areas, and exterior sites cannot be mixed together in a single group. Which statement is true?
• In ASTM E 1792, the sampling product used is known as which?
• What is the lead dust clearance limit for window wells?
• What is the OSHA lead blood level of concern for workers?
• Who should confirm inconclusive results?
• Which statement accurately describes HEPA efficiency as stated in the material?
• Which value corresponds to the NIOSH lead blood level of concern?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of Title X?
• Lead Base Paint (LBP) is defined as paint or other surface coating that contains lead in excess of which threshold?
• Which factor is NOT listed as part of what to know besides lead concentration?
• If upper and lower walls have different painting histories, how many tests are required for that wall pair?
• What is the recommended ratio of spiked samples to field samples?
• Which statement correctly describes a limitation of composite sampling?
• Tile X year?
• What else do we need to know besides lead paint concentration?
• Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level (EIBLL) as defined by HUD is:
• What percentage lead content was allowed in paint in 1978?
• Which sequence represents the movement of lead after leaving the bloodstream to the bones?
• Which statement about the final risk assessment report is most accurate?
• Laboratory analysis of paint-chip samples must be completed by a laboratory recognized by which program?
• Which of the following encapsulation durations would be considered permanent according to the standard?
• Which statement best describes a Room Equivalent?
• Which statement describes a 'Fair Paint Condition'?
• Is a risk assessment required by Title X law before abatement work begins in a 1950s house?
• HUD disturbance is considered when the area is more than how many square feet (interior and exterior)?
• Who must abate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 family dwellings?
• How is loading measured?
• Which sampling criterion is used for lead in dust?
• Multifamily units can have different sizes, floor plans, and number of bedrooms and still meet which criterion?
• Exposure to radiation is affected by three important factors?
• Which method is used to measure loading?
• Which value is associated with Bare Soil - Play Area Criteria in ppm?
• In exposure assessment, which statement correctly defines Local?
• Which surfaces are commonly included in composite samples?
• What is the OSHA medical removal lead blood level?
• When should single surface wipe samples be used?
• What does 'Intact Paint Condition' mean?
• Abatement measures are designed to permanently eliminate LBP hazards
• Building Component Type is best defined as?
• What federal standard is used in XRF results for deciding lead presence?
• What is the primary objective of a Lead Paint Risk Assessment?
• What blood lead level values are cited for medical removal based on testing?
• A deciliter is a measure of volume approximately equal to which?
• Which drywall thickness is specified for HUD lead-covered walls?
• What is the soil clearance limit for non-contact areas?
• How does an Elevated Blood Level investigation differ from a basic risk assessment?
• The concentration of lead in blood is reported using which unit?
• Which sampling criterion relates to lead in paint chips?
• XRF inconclusive classification
• Which statement about the final risk assessment report is true?
• Which depth is NOT recommended for soil sampling?
• After disclosure in pre-1978 housing, how many days must the purchaser be allowed to conduct a risk assessment or inspection?
• What is the atomic mass (atomic weight) of lead as listed?
• Which organization established the standard for the worker's permissible exposure limit, action limit, and exposure time while abating lead?
• How long does lead stay in the soft tissue?
• What blood lead level thresholds indicate medical removal when considering average or single test results?
• Which unit is used for measuring lead concentration in paint when using XRF that is a surface measure?
• In the HUD Risk Assessment Process, what is the sixth step?
• Under the EPA debris rule, lead waste generated during renovation of residential housing may be disposed of as municipal waste.
• Which statement about the final risk assessment report is most accurate?
• What happens after a stressful event regarding lead?
• What size of particles is cited as the HEPA target in the material?
• Summary report of LBP inspection should answer what two questions?
• A Testing Combination is which of the following?
• XRF negative classification
• Greeks wrote about Roman miners who suffered from lead poisoning.
• Test Location refers to which concept?
• If one location shows 1.2 mg/cm2 and others below 1.0, classification?