Maryland Asbestos Exam | Newest and
Updated Questions and Answers | 2026
Review Guide
• According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project,
how many samples must be taken with results of what? -✓✓ 5 samples taken inside
with results of each <0.0 f/cc
• What are the notification requirements in Virginia? -✓✓ 20 calendar days for any
project greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet
• In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense -
✓✓ Need a license everywhere
• Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate
subcontractors for labor and materials -✓✓ Performance Bond
• Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA -✓✓ Full
face air purifying respirator
• What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying
respirator is being worn? -✓✓ 23.5%
• Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? -✓✓ Class B
• What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator -✓✓ 50
• Friable ACM is any material that can be: -✓✓ Crushed, pulverized, reduced to powder
by hand pressure when dry
• The OSHA permissible exposure limit is -✓✓ 0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA
• According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for
NESHAP size project? -✓✓ 13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks , one sealed
blank)TEM
• Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by -✓✓ National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
• AHERA is for -✓✓ Public schools K-12
, • What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC -✓✓ 10 working days
prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of flooring.
Building owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project in
writing
• What is a NESHAP sized project -✓✓ 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet
• The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: -✓✓ Once a
shift
• In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -✓✓
Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from the work site.
• NESHAP regulations provide definitions for -✓✓ Renovations, Adequately Wet, and
Demolitions
• The definition of PACM is -✓✓ TSI and surfacing material found in a building
constructed no later than 1980
• The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain
exposure monitoring results for how many years? -✓✓ 30 years
• What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? -✓✓ There is no safe limit
• What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? -✓✓ Simulates the conditions in the
work area
• Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: -✓✓ To predict what future
exposures should be on this project
• According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at or
above -✓✓ 6 feet
• What info is required on a safety data sheet? -✓✓ First aid procedures, emergency
clean up procedures, type of PPE
• When conducting final air samples in Maryland, how many samples are needed? -✓✓
One per room, one per 5,000 sq feet of containment or 50,000 cubic feet of
containment, whichever is greater
• Exposure minoring is the responsibility of the: -✓✓ Competent person
• Some of the risk factors associated with asbestos is: -✓✓ Fiber size, personal
susceptibility, smoking
Updated Questions and Answers | 2026
Review Guide
• According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project,
how many samples must be taken with results of what? -✓✓ 5 samples taken inside
with results of each <0.0 f/cc
• What are the notification requirements in Virginia? -✓✓ 20 calendar days for any
project greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet
• In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense -
✓✓ Need a license everywhere
• Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate
subcontractors for labor and materials -✓✓ Performance Bond
• Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA -✓✓ Full
face air purifying respirator
• What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying
respirator is being worn? -✓✓ 23.5%
• Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? -✓✓ Class B
• What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator -✓✓ 50
• Friable ACM is any material that can be: -✓✓ Crushed, pulverized, reduced to powder
by hand pressure when dry
• The OSHA permissible exposure limit is -✓✓ 0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA
• According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for
NESHAP size project? -✓✓ 13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks , one sealed
blank)TEM
• Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by -✓✓ National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
• AHERA is for -✓✓ Public schools K-12
, • What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC -✓✓ 10 working days
prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of flooring.
Building owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project in
writing
• What is a NESHAP sized project -✓✓ 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet
• The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: -✓✓ Once a
shift
• In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -✓✓
Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from the work site.
• NESHAP regulations provide definitions for -✓✓ Renovations, Adequately Wet, and
Demolitions
• The definition of PACM is -✓✓ TSI and surfacing material found in a building
constructed no later than 1980
• The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain
exposure monitoring results for how many years? -✓✓ 30 years
• What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? -✓✓ There is no safe limit
• What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? -✓✓ Simulates the conditions in the
work area
• Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: -✓✓ To predict what future
exposures should be on this project
• According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at or
above -✓✓ 6 feet
• What info is required on a safety data sheet? -✓✓ First aid procedures, emergency
clean up procedures, type of PPE
• When conducting final air samples in Maryland, how many samples are needed? -✓✓
One per room, one per 5,000 sq feet of containment or 50,000 cubic feet of
containment, whichever is greater
• Exposure minoring is the responsibility of the: -✓✓ Competent person
• Some of the risk factors associated with asbestos is: -✓✓ Fiber size, personal
susceptibility, smoking
