Complete Lead Abatement Supervisor Exam
Prep: 200 Questions & Rationales Covering EPA
40 CFR 745, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62, HUD
Guidelines, Worker Safety, Containment, Waste
Disposal, Clearance Testing, and 2026
Regulatory Updates
Regulations, Roles & Responsibilities
1. Which federal regulation is the primary
source of requirements for lead-based paint
abatement activities?
• A. OSHA 1910.120
• B. EPA 40 CFR Part 745
• C. HUD 24 CFR Part 35
• D. TSCA Subpart M
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B) EPA 40 CFR Part
745
, • Rationale: EPA's 40 CFR Part 745 establishes
the core federal requirements for lead-
based paint abatement, inspections, and
risk assessments.
2. What is the primary responsibility of the
certified lead abatement supervisor on a
project site?
• A. To personally perform all lead paint
removal.
• B. To prepare the final clearance report for
the building owner.
• C. To oversee abatement activities and
ensure compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
• D. To secure the project's financing and
insurance.
, • ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C) To oversee
abatement activities and ensure
compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.
• Rationale: The supervisor is the on-site
manager responsible for directing the work
crew and ensuring all activities are
performed safely and in accordance with
the approved plan and regulations.
3. In North Carolina, who is responsible for
ensuring that abatement workers follow
approved work practices on-site?
• A. Project Designer
• B. Building Owner
• C. Lead Abatement Supervisor
• D. EPA Regional Administrator
, • ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C) Lead Abatement
Supervisor
• Rationale: The supervisor's role is to
oversee daily abatement activities and
enforce compliance on site.
4. An individual with 1 year of experience as a
certified abatement worker is seeking to
become a supervisor. What is their next step?
• A. They are automatically eligible for
supervisor certification.
• B. They must complete an accredited
supervisor training course and pass the
exam.
• C. They need 2 more years as a worker
before applying.
• D. They only need to apply to the state for a
new certification card.
Prep: 200 Questions & Rationales Covering EPA
40 CFR 745, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62, HUD
Guidelines, Worker Safety, Containment, Waste
Disposal, Clearance Testing, and 2026
Regulatory Updates
Regulations, Roles & Responsibilities
1. Which federal regulation is the primary
source of requirements for lead-based paint
abatement activities?
• A. OSHA 1910.120
• B. EPA 40 CFR Part 745
• C. HUD 24 CFR Part 35
• D. TSCA Subpart M
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B) EPA 40 CFR Part
745
, • Rationale: EPA's 40 CFR Part 745 establishes
the core federal requirements for lead-
based paint abatement, inspections, and
risk assessments.
2. What is the primary responsibility of the
certified lead abatement supervisor on a
project site?
• A. To personally perform all lead paint
removal.
• B. To prepare the final clearance report for
the building owner.
• C. To oversee abatement activities and
ensure compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
• D. To secure the project's financing and
insurance.
, • ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C) To oversee
abatement activities and ensure
compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.
• Rationale: The supervisor is the on-site
manager responsible for directing the work
crew and ensuring all activities are
performed safely and in accordance with
the approved plan and regulations.
3. In North Carolina, who is responsible for
ensuring that abatement workers follow
approved work practices on-site?
• A. Project Designer
• B. Building Owner
• C. Lead Abatement Supervisor
• D. EPA Regional Administrator
, • ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C) Lead Abatement
Supervisor
• Rationale: The supervisor's role is to
oversee daily abatement activities and
enforce compliance on site.
4. An individual with 1 year of experience as a
certified abatement worker is seeking to
become a supervisor. What is their next step?
• A. They are automatically eligible for
supervisor certification.
• B. They must complete an accredited
supervisor training course and pass the
exam.
• C. They need 2 more years as a worker
before applying.
• D. They only need to apply to the state for a
new certification card.
