Asbestos Test 1 Exam Questions With 100%
Correct Answers
ASB exposure is effected by exposure, accessibility, ________, and _________ -
answer✔✔water exposure and vibration
What is the expression measurement for fibers per cubic centimeter? - answer✔✔f/cc
Modifications of withdrawls to bids are effective - answer✔✔when filed before the opening of
bids and in writing
Friable asbestos material releases fibers when - answer✔✔sanded, crushed, drilled or cut
A type of filter in a cassette is - answer✔✔a polycarbonate and cellulose ester filter
NESHAPs stands for - answer✔✔National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
The decontamination unit should contain which type of sheeting - answer✔✔6 mil opaque black
or white plastic
If a contractor does not have the certification required under B&P code 7058.5, he is subject to
the revocation of contractors license and - answer✔✔a mandatory civil penalty of not less than
($1000) and not more than ($3000)
What would be a time and cost effective method to abate a project? - answer✔✔Remove ACM
in coordinance with renovation projects
For which of the following is encapsulation a proper procedure? - answer✔✔Acoustical plaster
in good condition
Any person who may be exposed to an 8 hr. time weighted concentration of airborne asbestos
fibers shall not exceed how many fibers and to which length per cubic centimeters of air? -
answer✔✔Shall not exceed 2 fibers, longer than 5 micrometers
What is the maximum short term concentraction to which employees can be exposed? -
answer✔✔It shall not exceed 10 fibers longer than 5 micrometers
When removing asbestos, it is always make sure that - answer✔✔the asbestos has been wetted
What three microscopic methods are currently being used to analyze asbestos? -
answer✔✔Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM), Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM),
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
, What method is most avaliable, familiar and frequently used of the microscopic procedures? -
answer✔✔PCM (Phase Contrast Microscopy)
Which method gives the more complete information on airborne asbestos? - answer✔✔TEM
(Transmission Electron Microscopy)
Regardless of the microscopic method for measuring asbestos, what is the first important step in
the process? - answer✔✔Identifying a homogeneous worksite
If a contractor who is required to be certified under B&P code 7058.5 and does not have a cert,
they shall pay a mandatory fine of - answer✔✔not less than 1000 and not more than 3000
if conducting an air sample using TEM, you collect 6 samples from inside your worksite, you
draw 2000 liters of air through each filter at 5 liters per minute and include one laboratory blank
and one field blank, you have proceeded _____ according to the EPA. - answer✔✔incorrectly,
the volume being drawn through each filter per minute is too low.
(Draw at least 3000 liters of air through each filter at a rate of 2 to 12 liters per minute. This will
take 3000 liters/12 liters per minute = 4 hours and 10 minutes)
Emergency telephone numbers should be posted in the - answer✔✔clean change room and
equipment (dirty) room
Two thorough cleanings are necessary in cleaning up. The contractor must wait - answer✔✔24
hours between cleanings
PCM cannot detect fibers below what level? - answer✔✔5 micrometers
At what level above the ground should samples selected outside the building be taken? -
answer✔✔Close to ground level (about 2 meters high)
How long is airlock, according to the EPA? - answer✔✔Three feet
Part of the function of the encapsulant is _____ and therefore should not be applied to thick
material - answer✔✔peneteration
The most likely cause if ACM has delaminated or seperated into layers exposing asbestos fibers
is - answer✔✔water damage
The program manager should keep open communication and notify - answer✔✔the building
occupants when inspeciting a building
If the owner requests you add another section of the building to the abatement, can you accept
this orally? - answer✔✔No, instructions or agreements are not binding
Correct Answers
ASB exposure is effected by exposure, accessibility, ________, and _________ -
answer✔✔water exposure and vibration
What is the expression measurement for fibers per cubic centimeter? - answer✔✔f/cc
Modifications of withdrawls to bids are effective - answer✔✔when filed before the opening of
bids and in writing
Friable asbestos material releases fibers when - answer✔✔sanded, crushed, drilled or cut
A type of filter in a cassette is - answer✔✔a polycarbonate and cellulose ester filter
NESHAPs stands for - answer✔✔National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
The decontamination unit should contain which type of sheeting - answer✔✔6 mil opaque black
or white plastic
If a contractor does not have the certification required under B&P code 7058.5, he is subject to
the revocation of contractors license and - answer✔✔a mandatory civil penalty of not less than
($1000) and not more than ($3000)
What would be a time and cost effective method to abate a project? - answer✔✔Remove ACM
in coordinance with renovation projects
For which of the following is encapsulation a proper procedure? - answer✔✔Acoustical plaster
in good condition
Any person who may be exposed to an 8 hr. time weighted concentration of airborne asbestos
fibers shall not exceed how many fibers and to which length per cubic centimeters of air? -
answer✔✔Shall not exceed 2 fibers, longer than 5 micrometers
What is the maximum short term concentraction to which employees can be exposed? -
answer✔✔It shall not exceed 10 fibers longer than 5 micrometers
When removing asbestos, it is always make sure that - answer✔✔the asbestos has been wetted
What three microscopic methods are currently being used to analyze asbestos? -
answer✔✔Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM), Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM),
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
, What method is most avaliable, familiar and frequently used of the microscopic procedures? -
answer✔✔PCM (Phase Contrast Microscopy)
Which method gives the more complete information on airborne asbestos? - answer✔✔TEM
(Transmission Electron Microscopy)
Regardless of the microscopic method for measuring asbestos, what is the first important step in
the process? - answer✔✔Identifying a homogeneous worksite
If a contractor who is required to be certified under B&P code 7058.5 and does not have a cert,
they shall pay a mandatory fine of - answer✔✔not less than 1000 and not more than 3000
if conducting an air sample using TEM, you collect 6 samples from inside your worksite, you
draw 2000 liters of air through each filter at 5 liters per minute and include one laboratory blank
and one field blank, you have proceeded _____ according to the EPA. - answer✔✔incorrectly,
the volume being drawn through each filter per minute is too low.
(Draw at least 3000 liters of air through each filter at a rate of 2 to 12 liters per minute. This will
take 3000 liters/12 liters per minute = 4 hours and 10 minutes)
Emergency telephone numbers should be posted in the - answer✔✔clean change room and
equipment (dirty) room
Two thorough cleanings are necessary in cleaning up. The contractor must wait - answer✔✔24
hours between cleanings
PCM cannot detect fibers below what level? - answer✔✔5 micrometers
At what level above the ground should samples selected outside the building be taken? -
answer✔✔Close to ground level (about 2 meters high)
How long is airlock, according to the EPA? - answer✔✔Three feet
Part of the function of the encapsulant is _____ and therefore should not be applied to thick
material - answer✔✔peneteration
The most likely cause if ACM has delaminated or seperated into layers exposing asbestos fibers
is - answer✔✔water damage
The program manager should keep open communication and notify - answer✔✔the building
occupants when inspeciting a building
If the owner requests you add another section of the building to the abatement, can you accept
this orally? - answer✔✔No, instructions or agreements are not binding
