CA STATE LEAD SUPERVISOR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission restricts the amount of lead in coatings to what? -
ANS 90ppm
.009%
As of 2012
The Consumer Product Safety Commussion restricts the amount of lead in coatings on what
surfaces? - ANS Residential Structures
Publicly accessed commercial buildings
Recreational areas
Toys
Play-ground equipment
Which homes have a 86% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? -
ANS Homes built before 1940
Which homes have an 66% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? -
ANS Homes built between 1940 & 1959
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, Which homes have a 25% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? -
ANS Homes built between 1960 & 1978
1g is equal to what? - ANS 1,000 mg
1,000,000ug
What percentage is 6,000ppm? - ANS 0.6%
10ppm is equal to what percent? - ANS 0.001
What is the CDC level of concern for children? - ANS 5ug/dl
How much lead do pregnant women & children absorb versus adults? - ANS Preg women &
children 50%
Adults 10-15%
Where is most the lead absorbed by the body stored? - ANS In the bones
Childrens reaction to lead at 100 ug/dl - ANS Seizures, brain swelling, death
Childrens reaction to lead at 10 ug/dl - ANS Slight IQ loss, hearing & growth problems
According to Title 17, who can write abatement plans for lead? - ANS Supervisor, project
designer, project monitor
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission restricts the amount of lead in coatings to what? -
ANS 90ppm
.009%
As of 2012
The Consumer Product Safety Commussion restricts the amount of lead in coatings on what
surfaces? - ANS Residential Structures
Publicly accessed commercial buildings
Recreational areas
Toys
Play-ground equipment
Which homes have a 86% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? -
ANS Homes built before 1940
Which homes have an 66% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? -
ANS Homes built between 1940 & 1959
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Which homes have a 25% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? -
ANS Homes built between 1960 & 1978
1g is equal to what? - ANS 1,000 mg
1,000,000ug
What percentage is 6,000ppm? - ANS 0.6%
10ppm is equal to what percent? - ANS 0.001
What is the CDC level of concern for children? - ANS 5ug/dl
How much lead do pregnant women & children absorb versus adults? - ANS Preg women &
children 50%
Adults 10-15%
Where is most the lead absorbed by the body stored? - ANS In the bones
Childrens reaction to lead at 100 ug/dl - ANS Seizures, brain swelling, death
Childrens reaction to lead at 10 ug/dl - ANS Slight IQ loss, hearing & growth problems
According to Title 17, who can write abatement plans for lead? - ANS Supervisor, project
designer, project monitor
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.