EPA Lead Risk Assessor Test

EPA Lead Risk Assessor Test Questions & Answers

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When does a risk assessor collect paint chip samples or perform XRF testing Answer When the paint is deteriorated.

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When is clearance testing required?Answer After abatement or when renovations may disturb lead-based paint

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Di minimis measurements for deteriorated paint are:

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• ft2 per interior room, 20 ft2 of exterior surfaces, 10% of component area.

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A moisture meter may be useful in a Risk Assessment because it can:

Answer Measure moisture in substrates.

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When selecting units for targeted and worst case sampling, how does the risk assessor treat units known to contain children with EBLs?Answer Units with EBLs are added to the total number after communicating with the Health Department.

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Which of the following categories of paint failure is most likely caused by moisture/mildew damage?Answer Surface-coat failure.

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Of the following kinds of environmental sampling, which must be done during risk assessment?Answer Dust

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Efflorescence" of paint indicates Answer Mildew problems on masonry

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The hazard control recommendations made in a risk assessment report are:

Answer Site-specific.

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dust limit for floor is Answer 40 ug/ft^2

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dust limit for sill is Answer 250 ug /ft^2

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