Asbestos / Lead Abatement Contractor
Certification EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the primary health risk associated with asbestos
exposure?
A. Skin irritation
B. Lung cancer and mesothelioma
C. Hearing loss
D. Eye strain
Asbestos fibers, when inhaled, can cause lung cancer,
mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
2. Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential
during asbestos abatement?
A. Safety glasses only
B. Hard hat only
C. Respirator and protective clothing
D. Gloves only
Respirators prevent inhalation of asbestos fibers, and protective
clothing prevents contamination.
3. Lead-based paint is most commonly found in homes built before:
A. 1990
, B. 2000
C. 1978
D. 1960
The U.S. banned lead-based paint for residential use in 1978.
4. What is the primary route of lead exposure in children?
A. Skin contact
B. Ingestion
C. Inhalation only
D. Eye contact
Children are most at risk of lead poisoning through ingesting
lead dust or paint chips.
5. Which federal agency regulates asbestos and lead abatement
practices?
A. OSHA only
B. EPA only
C. OSHA and EPA
D. CDC only
OSHA regulates worker safety, and EPA regulates environmental
lead and asbestos hazards.
6. What is the minimum required respirator for asbestos removal?
A. Half-mask respirator with HEPA filter
B. Full-face respirator with HEPA filter or powered air-purifying
respirator (PAPR)
C. Cloth mask
D. Dust mask
Only respirators with HEPA filtration or PAPRs provide adequate
protection from asbestos fibers.
, 7. What is the first step in preparing an area for asbestos
abatement?
A. Paint the walls
B. Isolate the work area using barriers and negative pressure
C. Turn on fans
D. Remove furniture
Containment prevents asbestos fibers from spreading to other
areas.
8. Which method is safest for removing asbestos-containing
materials?
A. Dry scraping
B. Wet removal
C. Sanding
D. Using power tools
Wet methods reduce airborne fiber release.
9. What is the proper procedure for disposal of asbestos waste?
A. Throw it in regular trash
B. Double-bagged in labeled, leak-tight containers at a licensed
disposal site
C. Burn it
D. Bury it in soil
Asbestos waste must be contained, labeled, and sent to
approved disposal sites.
10. Which of the following is a common symptom of lead
poisoning in adults?
A. Fever
B. Fatigue, headache, and abdominal pain
Certification EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary health risk associated with asbestos
exposure?
A. Skin irritation
B. Lung cancer and mesothelioma
C. Hearing loss
D. Eye strain
Asbestos fibers, when inhaled, can cause lung cancer,
mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
2. Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential
during asbestos abatement?
A. Safety glasses only
B. Hard hat only
C. Respirator and protective clothing
D. Gloves only
Respirators prevent inhalation of asbestos fibers, and protective
clothing prevents contamination.
3. Lead-based paint is most commonly found in homes built before:
A. 1990
, B. 2000
C. 1978
D. 1960
The U.S. banned lead-based paint for residential use in 1978.
4. What is the primary route of lead exposure in children?
A. Skin contact
B. Ingestion
C. Inhalation only
D. Eye contact
Children are most at risk of lead poisoning through ingesting
lead dust or paint chips.
5. Which federal agency regulates asbestos and lead abatement
practices?
A. OSHA only
B. EPA only
C. OSHA and EPA
D. CDC only
OSHA regulates worker safety, and EPA regulates environmental
lead and asbestos hazards.
6. What is the minimum required respirator for asbestos removal?
A. Half-mask respirator with HEPA filter
B. Full-face respirator with HEPA filter or powered air-purifying
respirator (PAPR)
C. Cloth mask
D. Dust mask
Only respirators with HEPA filtration or PAPRs provide adequate
protection from asbestos fibers.
, 7. What is the first step in preparing an area for asbestos
abatement?
A. Paint the walls
B. Isolate the work area using barriers and negative pressure
C. Turn on fans
D. Remove furniture
Containment prevents asbestos fibers from spreading to other
areas.
8. Which method is safest for removing asbestos-containing
materials?
A. Dry scraping
B. Wet removal
C. Sanding
D. Using power tools
Wet methods reduce airborne fiber release.
9. What is the proper procedure for disposal of asbestos waste?
A. Throw it in regular trash
B. Double-bagged in labeled, leak-tight containers at a licensed
disposal site
C. Burn it
D. Bury it in soil
Asbestos waste must be contained, labeled, and sent to
approved disposal sites.
10. Which of the following is a common symptom of lead
poisoning in adults?
A. Fever
B. Fatigue, headache, and abdominal pain
