Review Questions 2025
,*Define a "testing combination" - CORRECT ANSWER unique combination of room
equivalent, building component, and substrate
*Name three sources of liability for the lead inspector. - CORRECT ANSWER Statutory
law, administrative law, and common law
*What are the three major considerations for radiation safety? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Time
2. Distance
3. Shielding
*What is a lead based paint inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER a surface-by-surface
investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint.
*What is a performance characteristic sheet? - CORRECT ANSWER Provides detailed
information on specific XRF by manufacture. How it works, how to calibrate it. etc
*What is the best initial measurement for evaluating lead exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER
Blood sample spec, veinous drawn
*What is the difference between a claims made insurance policy and an occurrence insurance
policy? - CORRECT ANSWER A claims-made policy covers claims made against an
insured during the policy period.
occurrence policies is that they cover claims filed during the policy period or anytime
thereafter. As long as the triggering event took place during the policy period, any claim that
results should be covered. The timing of the claim doesn't matter.
, *What is the OSHA PEL for lead? What is the action level? - CORRECT ANSWER 50
μg/m^3
30 μg/m^3
*What minimum level of contamination is established as a goal for 90% of monitored
household drinking water taps in the National Primary Drinking Water standard? -
CORRECT ANSWER 15 ppb
*Where do you find the OSHA regulations for Lead in Construction? - CORRECT ANSWER
29 CFR 1926.62
*Where do you find the OSHA regulations for respiratory protection? - CORRECT
ANSWER 29 CFR 1910. 134
Acute lead poisoning symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWER Colicky abdominal pain, mussle
pain
Are the "documented methodologies" in the HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control
of Lead-based paint Hazards in Housing enforceable by law? - CORRECT ANSWER No
As of March 2000, lead inspections in________________________________ and
________________________ must be performed by certified lead inspectors. - CORRECT
ANSWER Target housing and Child-occupied facilities.
Chronic health effects associated with lead exposure. - CORRECT ANSWER High blood
pressure, reproductive issues
Define lead based paint hazards and explain the definitions in Title X relating to these
hazards. - CORRECT ANSWER Any condition that causes exposure to lead contaminated
dust, soil, or paint that is deteriorated in accessible surfaces, friction or impact surfaces.