Asbestos Test 1 Exam Questions And Answers
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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
Who may request and review training lesson plans and hours a person has
been trained? - ANSWER all affected employees, all affected employee
reps, Reps of the Chief of the Division of
Occupational Safety and Health
Same question - ANSWER as before
All asbestos certified contracts must register with what agency? -
ANSWER The California Division of Occupational Safety and
Health
Who must be notified before beginning an asbestos related project? -
ANSWER The California Division of Occupational
Safety and Health
What are the recommended reagents when analyzing asbestos samples?
(PCM techniques) - ANSWER Triacetin or acetone
For the PCM method, the collection device which should be used is -
ANSWER 25-mm cassette with 50-mm extension cowl with cellulose ester
filter, 0.8 to 1.2mm pore size and backup pad.
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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
Who may request and review training lesson plans and hours a person has
been trained? - ANSWER all affected employees, all affected employee
reps, Reps of the Chief of the Division of
Occupational Safety and Health
Same question - ANSWER as before
All asbestos certified contracts must register with what agency? -
ANSWER The California Division of Occupational Safety and
Health
Who must be notified before beginning an asbestos related project? -
ANSWER The California Division of Occupational
Safety and Health
What are the recommended reagents when analyzing asbestos samples?
(PCM techniques) - ANSWER Triacetin or acetone
For the PCM method, the collection device which should be used is -
ANSWER 25-mm cassette with 50-mm extension cowl with cellulose ester
filter, 0.8 to 1.2mm pore size and backup pad.
