NYC NYCHA SUPERVISOR PAINTER
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to New York City Local Law 1, at what age is a child considered to be at risk for
lead-based paint hazards in a dwelling unit?
A. Under 6 years old
B. Under 18 years old
C. Under 12 years old
D. Under 3 years old
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Local Law 1 of 2004 requires owners to identify and remediate
lead-based paint hazards in apartments where a child under the age of 6 resides.
2. When supervising a crew performing lead abatement, which document must be
maintained on-site at all times to identify hazardous components?
A. The Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment Report
B. The Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
,C. The Daily Work Log
D. The Employee Timesheet
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A copy of the lead inspection or risk assessment report must be
present to guide the scope of work and ensure all hazardous surfaces are addressed.
3. What is the minimum height requirement for a guardrail system on a supported scaffold
used by NYCHA painters?
A. 36 inches
B. 38 inches
C. 45 inches
D. 42 inches
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: OSHA and NYC Building Code generally require guardrails to be
approximately 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches) above the walking/working level.
4. A Supervisor Painter is calculating the amount of paint needed for a room 20ft x 15ft with
10ft ceilings. If the paint covers 400 sq. ft. per gallon, how many gallons are needed for one
coat on the walls (ignoring doors/windows)?
A. 1.75 gallons
B. 2.25 gallons
, C. 3.5 gallons
D. 1.25 gallons
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Wall area = (20+15+20+15) * 10 = 700 sq. ft. 700 divided by 400
= 1.75 gallons.
5. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a ‘tack coat’ in industrial painting?
A. To provide a high-gloss finish
B. To act as a moisture barrier
C. To improve adhesion between the substrate and the topcoat
D. To hide surface imperfections
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A tack coat is a thin application of adhesive or coating used to
ensure the next layer bonds properly to the surface.
6. Under EPA RRP rules, how long must records of lead-safe work practices be retained by the
firm?
A. 3 years
B. 1 year
C. 5 years
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to New York City Local Law 1, at what age is a child considered to be at risk for
lead-based paint hazards in a dwelling unit?
A. Under 6 years old
B. Under 18 years old
C. Under 12 years old
D. Under 3 years old
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Local Law 1 of 2004 requires owners to identify and remediate
lead-based paint hazards in apartments where a child under the age of 6 resides.
2. When supervising a crew performing lead abatement, which document must be
maintained on-site at all times to identify hazardous components?
A. The Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment Report
B. The Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
,C. The Daily Work Log
D. The Employee Timesheet
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A copy of the lead inspection or risk assessment report must be
present to guide the scope of work and ensure all hazardous surfaces are addressed.
3. What is the minimum height requirement for a guardrail system on a supported scaffold
used by NYCHA painters?
A. 36 inches
B. 38 inches
C. 45 inches
D. 42 inches
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: OSHA and NYC Building Code generally require guardrails to be
approximately 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches) above the walking/working level.
4. A Supervisor Painter is calculating the amount of paint needed for a room 20ft x 15ft with
10ft ceilings. If the paint covers 400 sq. ft. per gallon, how many gallons are needed for one
coat on the walls (ignoring doors/windows)?
A. 1.75 gallons
B. 2.25 gallons
, C. 3.5 gallons
D. 1.25 gallons
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Wall area = (20+15+20+15) * 10 = 700 sq. ft. 700 divided by 400
= 1.75 gallons.
5. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a ‘tack coat’ in industrial painting?
A. To provide a high-gloss finish
B. To act as a moisture barrier
C. To improve adhesion between the substrate and the topcoat
D. To hide surface imperfections
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A tack coat is a thin application of adhesive or coating used to
ensure the next layer bonds properly to the surface.
6. Under EPA RRP rules, how long must records of lead-safe work practices be retained by the
firm?
A. 3 years
B. 1 year
C. 5 years
