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CSST BUILDING INSPECTION TEST FINAL EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+/
LATEST EXAM!!!
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? -
Answer-It provided: insulation properties, strength and
durability from weathering, made spray on products easier
to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated
species? - Answer-Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and
Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile
asbestos ? - Answer-white , long , curly , hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite
asbestos ? - Answer-brown / tan ; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite
? - Answer-blue ; long and straight
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What is the definition of a Surfacing material ? - Answer-is
a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise applied to structural
surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings, fire proofing,
textured paints and plasters.
what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation? -
Answer-applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other structural,
components etc. , to prevent heat loss or gain. EX: pipe
insulation, elbow mud, block insulation, air cell, asbestos
paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium silica, etc
what is the definition of Miscellaneous products: - Answer-
material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied to
structural components.
Define Friable vs non friable. - Answer-Friable asbestos
will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by
applying hand pressure.
What agency does not use the term friable ? why? -
Answer-OSHA - because tools that are used by workers
can easily make non friable materials friable.
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Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? - Answer-
Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely
to be found - Answer-fire doors, fume hoods, felt under
roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln bricks and cement,
lab equipment, fire safety and equipment, auditorium
curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos
exposures ? - Answer-Asbestosis, Lung Cancer,
Mesothelioma.
What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for
asbestos related illnesses ? - Answer-the time between
exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of getting
an asbestos related illness ? - Answer-Paralyzes Cillia in
lung.
CSST BUILDING INSPECTION TEST FINAL EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+/
LATEST EXAM!!!
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? -
Answer-It provided: insulation properties, strength and
durability from weathering, made spray on products easier
to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated
species? - Answer-Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and
Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile
asbestos ? - Answer-white , long , curly , hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite
asbestos ? - Answer-brown / tan ; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite
? - Answer-blue ; long and straight
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What is the definition of a Surfacing material ? - Answer-is
a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise applied to structural
surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings, fire proofing,
textured paints and plasters.
what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation? -
Answer-applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other structural,
components etc. , to prevent heat loss or gain. EX: pipe
insulation, elbow mud, block insulation, air cell, asbestos
paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium silica, etc
what is the definition of Miscellaneous products: - Answer-
material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied to
structural components.
Define Friable vs non friable. - Answer-Friable asbestos
will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by
applying hand pressure.
What agency does not use the term friable ? why? -
Answer-OSHA - because tools that are used by workers
can easily make non friable materials friable.
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Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? - Answer-
Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely
to be found - Answer-fire doors, fume hoods, felt under
roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln bricks and cement,
lab equipment, fire safety and equipment, auditorium
curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos
exposures ? - Answer-Asbestosis, Lung Cancer,
Mesothelioma.
What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for
asbestos related illnesses ? - Answer-the time between
exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of getting
an asbestos related illness ? - Answer-Paralyzes Cillia in
lung.
