NYS Asbestos Investigator UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Asbestos types - CORRECT ANSWER - Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite,
Anthophyllite
Actinolite
Tremolite
ACM is defined as what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos-containing material, defined as
any material containing more than 1% asbestos by weight
When did the EPA guidance go into effect? - CORRECT ANSWER - March 31, 1986
Friable Asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER - means any ACM applied to ceilings, walls,
structural activities that can be crumbled pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure
Local Education Agency (LEA) - CORRECT ANSWER - public school district or any owner
of a private, non-profit or secondary education facility
Response action - CORRECT ANSWER - means methods to protect human health and the
environment from ACM
What is the goal AHERA? - CORRECT ANSWER - To identify the presence of ACM in a
school facility
,When is a response action required? - CORRECT ANSWER - When damage or potential
damage occurs
ACBM - CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos Containing Building Material
homogenous area - CORRECT ANSWER - means an area of surfacing material, thermal
insulation, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color and texture
miscellaneous building materials - CORRECT ANSWER - materials that are not included in
thermal or surfacing, interior building components; floor and ceiling tiles, wall paper, glue
operations and maintenance program - CORRECT ANSWER - A program of work practices
regarding ACBM
Surfacing Material - CORRECT ANSWER - material sprayed, troweled on or applies to
surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire proofing materials)
Thermal System Insulation is considered what? - CORRECT ANSWER - insulation applied
to pipes, fittings, boilers, tanks, ducts or other structural components to prevent heat loss or gain.
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF or less -
CORRECT ANSWER - At least 3
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF to 5,000 SF
- CORRECT ANSWER - At least 5
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 5,000 SF or greater -
CORRECT ANSWER - at least 7
What is the recommended sample number for surfacing material - CORRECT ANSWER -
always 9
, How many samples of thermal insulation should be taken in general? - CORRECT
ANSWER - At least 3 bulk samples in a random matter of each homogenous material
When can you take 1 sample of thermal insulation - CORRECT ANSWER - If the material is
a patch and is less than 6 linear feet
When do you not need to sample thermal insulation? - CORRECT ANSWER - If it is
fiberglass
How many samples are required for miscellaneous material - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 or as
many as to determine if it is ACM or not
PLM - CORRECT ANSWER - Polarized Light Microscopy
TEM - CORRECT ANSWER - transmission electron microscopy
Can bulk samples be composited - CORRECT ANSWER - No
When is a material considered asbestos? - CORRECT ANSWER - If at least one sample has
greater than 1% ACM
What does the lab need to provide on the report? - CORRECT ANSWER - name, address,
person performing and signature, and date of analysis
If there is ACM or suspect ACM what must be done in the report? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You need to report the square or linear feet, position of material, floor, and condition of the
material
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Asbestos types - CORRECT ANSWER - Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite,
Anthophyllite
Actinolite
Tremolite
ACM is defined as what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos-containing material, defined as
any material containing more than 1% asbestos by weight
When did the EPA guidance go into effect? - CORRECT ANSWER - March 31, 1986
Friable Asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER - means any ACM applied to ceilings, walls,
structural activities that can be crumbled pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure
Local Education Agency (LEA) - CORRECT ANSWER - public school district or any owner
of a private, non-profit or secondary education facility
Response action - CORRECT ANSWER - means methods to protect human health and the
environment from ACM
What is the goal AHERA? - CORRECT ANSWER - To identify the presence of ACM in a
school facility
,When is a response action required? - CORRECT ANSWER - When damage or potential
damage occurs
ACBM - CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos Containing Building Material
homogenous area - CORRECT ANSWER - means an area of surfacing material, thermal
insulation, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color and texture
miscellaneous building materials - CORRECT ANSWER - materials that are not included in
thermal or surfacing, interior building components; floor and ceiling tiles, wall paper, glue
operations and maintenance program - CORRECT ANSWER - A program of work practices
regarding ACBM
Surfacing Material - CORRECT ANSWER - material sprayed, troweled on or applies to
surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire proofing materials)
Thermal System Insulation is considered what? - CORRECT ANSWER - insulation applied
to pipes, fittings, boilers, tanks, ducts or other structural components to prevent heat loss or gain.
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF or less -
CORRECT ANSWER - At least 3
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF to 5,000 SF
- CORRECT ANSWER - At least 5
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 5,000 SF or greater -
CORRECT ANSWER - at least 7
What is the recommended sample number for surfacing material - CORRECT ANSWER -
always 9
, How many samples of thermal insulation should be taken in general? - CORRECT
ANSWER - At least 3 bulk samples in a random matter of each homogenous material
When can you take 1 sample of thermal insulation - CORRECT ANSWER - If the material is
a patch and is less than 6 linear feet
When do you not need to sample thermal insulation? - CORRECT ANSWER - If it is
fiberglass
How many samples are required for miscellaneous material - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 or as
many as to determine if it is ACM or not
PLM - CORRECT ANSWER - Polarized Light Microscopy
TEM - CORRECT ANSWER - transmission electron microscopy
Can bulk samples be composited - CORRECT ANSWER - No
When is a material considered asbestos? - CORRECT ANSWER - If at least one sample has
greater than 1% ACM
What does the lab need to provide on the report? - CORRECT ANSWER - name, address,
person performing and signature, and date of analysis
If there is ACM or suspect ACM what must be done in the report? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You need to report the square or linear feet, position of material, floor, and condition of the
material
