NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM
NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Asbestos types ANS >> Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite,
Anthophyllite
Actinolite
Tremolite
ACM is defined as what? ANS >> Asbestos-containing material,
defined as any material containing more than 1% asbestos by
weight
When did the EPA guidance go into effect? ANS >> March 31,
1986
,NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM
Friable Asbestos ANS >> 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) ANS >> public school district or
any owner of a private, non-profit or secondary education
facility
Response action ANS >> means methods to protect human
health and the environment from ACM
What is the goal AHERA? ANS >> To identify the presence of
ACM in a school facility
When is a response action required? ANS >> When damage or
potential damage occurs
ACBM ANS >> Asbestos Containing Building Material
,NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM
homogenous area ANS >> means an area of surfacing material,
thermal insulation, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in
colour and texture
miscellaneous building materials ANS >> materials that are not
included in thermal or surfacing, interior building components;
floor and ceiling tiles, wall paper, glue
operations and maintenance program ANS >> A program of
work practices regarding ACBM
Surfacing Material ANS >> material sprayed, trowelled on or
applies to surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire proofing materials)
Thermal System Insulation is considered what? ANS >>
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 ANS >> At least 3
, NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing
material for 1,000 SF to 5,000 SF ANS >> At least 5
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing
material for 5,000 SF or greater ANS >> at least 7
What is the recommended sample number for surfacing
material ANS >> always 9
How many samples of thermal insulation should be taken in
general? ANS >> At least 3 bulk samples in a random matter of
each homogenous material
When can you take 1 sample of thermal insulation ANS >> If
the material is a patch and is less than 6 linear feet
When do you not need to sample thermal insulation? ANS >>
If it is fiberglass
How many samples are required for miscellaneous material
ANS >> 2 or as many as to determine if it is ACM or not
NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Asbestos types ANS >> Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite,
Anthophyllite
Actinolite
Tremolite
ACM is defined as what? ANS >> Asbestos-containing material,
defined as any material containing more than 1% asbestos by
weight
When did the EPA guidance go into effect? ANS >> March 31,
1986
,NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM
Friable Asbestos ANS >> 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) ANS >> public school district or
any owner of a private, non-profit or secondary education
facility
Response action ANS >> means methods to protect human
health and the environment from ACM
What is the goal AHERA? ANS >> To identify the presence of
ACM in a school facility
When is a response action required? ANS >> When damage or
potential damage occurs
ACBM ANS >> Asbestos Containing Building Material
,NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM
homogenous area ANS >> means an area of surfacing material,
thermal insulation, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in
colour and texture
miscellaneous building materials ANS >> materials that are not
included in thermal or surfacing, interior building components;
floor and ceiling tiles, wall paper, glue
operations and maintenance program ANS >> A program of
work practices regarding ACBM
Surfacing Material ANS >> material sprayed, trowelled on or
applies to surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire proofing materials)
Thermal System Insulation is considered what? ANS >>
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 ANS >> At least 3
, NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing
material for 1,000 SF to 5,000 SF ANS >> At least 5
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing
material for 5,000 SF or greater ANS >> at least 7
What is the recommended sample number for surfacing
material ANS >> always 9
How many samples of thermal insulation should be taken in
general? ANS >> At least 3 bulk samples in a random matter of
each homogenous material
When can you take 1 sample of thermal insulation ANS >> If
the material is a patch and is less than 6 linear feet
When do you not need to sample thermal insulation? ANS >>
If it is fiberglass
How many samples are required for miscellaneous material
ANS >> 2 or as many as to determine if it is ACM or not
