CA STATE LEAD SUPERVISOR EXAM | 111 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
The Consumer Product Safety Commission restricts the amount of lead in coatings to what? -
(ANSWER)90ppm
.009%
As of 2012
The Consumer Product Safety Commussion restricts the amount of lead in coatings on what surfaces? -
(ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Homes
built before 1940
Which homes have an 66% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? - (ANSWER)Homes
built between 1940 & 1959
Which homes have a 25% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? - (ANSWER)Homes
built between 1960 & 1978
1g is equal to what? - (ANSWER)1,000 mg
1,000,000ug
What percentage is 6,000ppm? - (ANSWER)0.6%
10ppm is equal to what percent? - (ANSWER)0.001
, CA STATE LEAD SUPERVISOR EXAM | 111 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is the CDC level of concern for children? - (ANSWER)5ug/dl
How much lead do pregnant women & children absorb versus adults? - (ANSWER)Preg women &
children 50%
Adults 10-15%
Where is most the lead absorbed by the body stored? - (ANSWER)In the bones
Childrens reaction to lead at 100 ug/dl - (ANSWER)Seizures, brain swelling, death
Childrens reaction to lead at 10 ug/dl - (ANSWER)Slight IQ loss, hearing & growth problems
According to Title 17, who can write abatement plans for lead? - (ANSWER)Supervisor, project designer,
project monitor
According to Title 17, who can perform clearance inspections for lead? - (ANSWER)Project monitor
Inspector/assessor
According to Title 17, who can perform risk assessments for lead? - (ANSWER)Inspector/assessor
Lead standard requirements at the exposure limit of 30 ug/m3 (air) Cal/OSHA - (ANSWER)Medical
surveillance
Training
Hand washing facilities
Lead standard requirements at the exposure limit of 50 ug/m3 (air) Cal/OSHA - (ANSWER)Respirators
Showers
PPE
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
The Consumer Product Safety Commission restricts the amount of lead in coatings to what? -
(ANSWER)90ppm
.009%
As of 2012
The Consumer Product Safety Commussion restricts the amount of lead in coatings on what surfaces? -
(ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Homes
built before 1940
Which homes have an 66% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? - (ANSWER)Homes
built between 1940 & 1959
Which homes have a 25% chance of containing lead based paint according to EPA? - (ANSWER)Homes
built between 1960 & 1978
1g is equal to what? - (ANSWER)1,000 mg
1,000,000ug
What percentage is 6,000ppm? - (ANSWER)0.6%
10ppm is equal to what percent? - (ANSWER)0.001
, CA STATE LEAD SUPERVISOR EXAM | 111 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is the CDC level of concern for children? - (ANSWER)5ug/dl
How much lead do pregnant women & children absorb versus adults? - (ANSWER)Preg women &
children 50%
Adults 10-15%
Where is most the lead absorbed by the body stored? - (ANSWER)In the bones
Childrens reaction to lead at 100 ug/dl - (ANSWER)Seizures, brain swelling, death
Childrens reaction to lead at 10 ug/dl - (ANSWER)Slight IQ loss, hearing & growth problems
According to Title 17, who can write abatement plans for lead? - (ANSWER)Supervisor, project designer,
project monitor
According to Title 17, who can perform clearance inspections for lead? - (ANSWER)Project monitor
Inspector/assessor
According to Title 17, who can perform risk assessments for lead? - (ANSWER)Inspector/assessor
Lead standard requirements at the exposure limit of 30 ug/m3 (air) Cal/OSHA - (ANSWER)Medical
surveillance
Training
Hand washing facilities
Lead standard requirements at the exposure limit of 50 ug/m3 (air) Cal/OSHA - (ANSWER)Respirators
Showers
PPE
