EPA LEAD RISK ASSESSOR CERTIFICATIO 2 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
What does EPA 40 CFR Part 745 contain?
Answer:
-defines LBP hazard and other related terms training, accreditation, work practice standards
applicable to target housing and child occupied facilities renovation safe work practices
recordkeeping/reporting requirements LPB disclosure to buyers/renters pre reqs for becoming
certified regulatory levels for dust, soil how/what to sample requirements for state/tribal
accreditation
Question:
de minimis for HUD work practice standards (also followed by EPA)
Answer:
areas of deteriorated LBP treatments less than ______ do not require work practice standards
(covered in 24 CFR part 35) 2 sq ft per room equiv 20 sq ft exterior 10% total surface area of
component type with small surface area
Question:
encapsulate
Answer:
formed a barrier between LBP and the environment using a liquid applied coating or an adhesively
bonded covering material
Question:
enclosure
Answer:
,use of rigid, durable construction materials that are mechanically fastened to the substrate. acts as
barrier between LBP and environment.
Question:
target housing
Answer:
pre 1978 housing, except for those used for strictly elderly housing
Question:
A Child occupied facility
Answer:
Anywhere a child 6 or under spends a minimum 3 days in a week, 6 hours a visit and 60 hours a
year.
Question:
abatement methods
Answer:
-removal replacement encapsulation enclosure
Question:
HUD 24 CFR Part 35
Answer:
Requirements for notification, evaluation, and reduction of LBP Hazards in Federally Owned
Residential properties + housing receiving federal aid.
Question:
loading
, Answer:
area concentration (ug/sq ft) (mg/sq cm)
Question:
HUD Guidelines
Answer:
Guidelines for Eval and Control of LBP Hazards in Housing based on requirements in Title X
Question:
What are some things included in HUD Guidelines
Answer:
-qualifications sampling (dust, soil, paint chip) control options (interim + abatement) clearance
worker protection assessing paint condition HUD, EPA, OSHA CPSC, NPS lead paint rules
questionnaire/form examples
Question:
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act
Answer:
1992 Residential LBP Hazard Reduction Act
Question:
Purpose of Title X (4 parts)
Answer:
1. eliminate LBP hazards 2. implement LBP hazard reduction programs 3. establish workable
framework, infrastructure, and standard of care for LBP hazards evaluation and reduction. 4. reduce
threat of childhood lead poisoning **switch concern to presence of LBP to LPB hazards **establish
primary prevention as a national strategy
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
What does EPA 40 CFR Part 745 contain?
Answer:
-defines LBP hazard and other related terms training, accreditation, work practice standards
applicable to target housing and child occupied facilities renovation safe work practices
recordkeeping/reporting requirements LPB disclosure to buyers/renters pre reqs for becoming
certified regulatory levels for dust, soil how/what to sample requirements for state/tribal
accreditation
Question:
de minimis for HUD work practice standards (also followed by EPA)
Answer:
areas of deteriorated LBP treatments less than ______ do not require work practice standards
(covered in 24 CFR part 35) 2 sq ft per room equiv 20 sq ft exterior 10% total surface area of
component type with small surface area
Question:
encapsulate
Answer:
formed a barrier between LBP and the environment using a liquid applied coating or an adhesively
bonded covering material
Question:
enclosure
Answer:
,use of rigid, durable construction materials that are mechanically fastened to the substrate. acts as
barrier between LBP and environment.
Question:
target housing
Answer:
pre 1978 housing, except for those used for strictly elderly housing
Question:
A Child occupied facility
Answer:
Anywhere a child 6 or under spends a minimum 3 days in a week, 6 hours a visit and 60 hours a
year.
Question:
abatement methods
Answer:
-removal replacement encapsulation enclosure
Question:
HUD 24 CFR Part 35
Answer:
Requirements for notification, evaluation, and reduction of LBP Hazards in Federally Owned
Residential properties + housing receiving federal aid.
Question:
loading
, Answer:
area concentration (ug/sq ft) (mg/sq cm)
Question:
HUD Guidelines
Answer:
Guidelines for Eval and Control of LBP Hazards in Housing based on requirements in Title X
Question:
What are some things included in HUD Guidelines
Answer:
-qualifications sampling (dust, soil, paint chip) control options (interim + abatement) clearance
worker protection assessing paint condition HUD, EPA, OSHA CPSC, NPS lead paint rules
questionnaire/form examples
Question:
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act
Answer:
1992 Residential LBP Hazard Reduction Act
Question:
Purpose of Title X (4 parts)
Answer:
1. eliminate LBP hazards 2. implement LBP hazard reduction programs 3. establish workable
framework, infrastructure, and standard of care for LBP hazards evaluation and reduction. 4. reduce
threat of childhood lead poisoning **switch concern to presence of LBP to LPB hazards **establish
primary prevention as a national strategy
