CSST EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS.
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? - (ANSWER)It was a great insulator and binder. It
added strength and durability against weathering and use. It was non-corrosive, did not conduct
electricity, and made spray-on products easier to apply.
What are the two classes of asbestos and their associated types? - (ANSWER)The two classes of asbestos
are Serpentine and Amphiboles.
Serpentine consists of one type: Chrysotile.
Amphiboles consists of five types: Amosite, Crocidolite, Anthophyllite, Tremolite, Actinolite.
Of the different types of Amphiboles, which types were most commonly used commercially? -
(ANSWER)Amosite and Crocidolite
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
What is the definition of a Surfacing Material? - (ANSWER)means material that is sprayed-on, troweled-
on, or otherwise applied to surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on
structural members, or other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing, or other purposes.
What is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI)? - (ANSWER)means material applied to pipes,
fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or
gain, or water condensation, or for other purposes.
What is the definition of a Miscellaneous Material? - (ANSWER)means interior building material that is
not surfacing material or thermal system insulation.
What is the definition of Friable? - (ANSWER)means that material, when dry, may be crumbled,
pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure, and includes previously nonfriable materials after
,CSST EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS.
such previously nonfriable material becomes damaged to the extent that when dry it may be crumbled,
pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
What is the primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? - (ANSWER)Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be found - (ANSWER)There are over 3000
building products that may contain asbestos. A limited list of examples are: taping mud, flooring
mastics/adhesives, popcorn ceilings, fireproofing, vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring backing, transite, fire
doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety
equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, HVAC duct tape, and many many more.
What are the 3 major diseases 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 to asbestos and the time symptoms appear. 10-40 years.
What asbestos-related disease normally appears only after prolonged, heavy, occupational exposure to
asbestos ? - (ANSWER)Asbestosis
What asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed to asbestos who smoke cigarettes? -
(ANSWER)Lung cancer. There is a synergistic effect that increases the workers chances of getting lung
cancer over 50 times.
Who must participate in a medical surveillance program? - (ANSWER)8 CCR1529 (m) (1).
A. The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who, for a combined
total of 30 or more days per year, are engaged in Class I, II, and III work or are exposed at or above the
permissible exposure limit. For purposes of this paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II
or Class III operations or a combination thereof on intact material for one hour or less (taking into
account the entire time spent on the removal operation, including cleanup) and, while doing so, adheres
fully to the work practices specified in this standard, shall not be counted.
B. For employees otherwise required by this standard to wear a negative pressure respirator, employers
shall ensure employees are physically able to perform the work and use the equipment. This
determination shall be made under the supervision of a physician.
, CSST EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
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When are asbestos medical surveillance physical exams required ? - (ANSWER)1. Prior to assignment of
the employee to an area where negative- pressure respirators are worn;
2. When the employee is assigned to an area where exposure to asbestos may be at or above the
permissible exposure limit for 30 or more days per year, or engage in Class I, II or III work for a combined
total of 30 or more days per year, a medical examination must be given within 10 working days following
the thirtieth day of exposure;
3. And at least annually thereafter.
4. If the examining physician determines that any of the examinations should be provided more
frequently than specified, the employer shall provide such examinations to affected employees at the
frequencies specified by the physician.
5. Exception: No medical examination is required of any employee if adequate records show that the
employee has been examined in accordance with this subsection within the past 1 year period.
6. Employers shall provide a medical examination at the termination of employment for any employee
who has been exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos at or above the permissible exposure limit
and/or excursion limit. The medical examination shall be given within 30 calendar days before or after
the date of termination of employment.
What should be performed at an asbestos medical surveillance exam ? - (ANSWER)1. A medical and work
history with special emphasis directed to the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems.
2. On initial examination, the standardized questionnaire contained in Part 1 of Appendix D in 8 CCR
1529, and, on annual examination, the abbreviated standardized questionnaire contained in Part 2 in 8
CCR 1529.
3. A physical examination directed to the pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems, including a chest
roentgenogram to be administered in accordance with Table 2 [8 CCR 1529 (m) (2)(B)3], and pulmonary
function tests of forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV(1)).
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS.
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? - (ANSWER)It was a great insulator and binder. It
added strength and durability against weathering and use. It was non-corrosive, did not conduct
electricity, and made spray-on products easier to apply.
What are the two classes of asbestos and their associated types? - (ANSWER)The two classes of asbestos
are Serpentine and Amphiboles.
Serpentine consists of one type: Chrysotile.
Amphiboles consists of five types: Amosite, Crocidolite, Anthophyllite, Tremolite, Actinolite.
Of the different types of Amphiboles, which types were most commonly used commercially? -
(ANSWER)Amosite and Crocidolite
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
What is the definition of a Surfacing Material? - (ANSWER)means material that is sprayed-on, troweled-
on, or otherwise applied to surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on
structural members, or other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing, or other purposes.
What is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI)? - (ANSWER)means material applied to pipes,
fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or
gain, or water condensation, or for other purposes.
What is the definition of a Miscellaneous Material? - (ANSWER)means interior building material that is
not surfacing material or thermal system insulation.
What is the definition of Friable? - (ANSWER)means that material, when dry, may be crumbled,
pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure, and includes previously nonfriable materials after
,CSST EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS.
such previously nonfriable material becomes damaged to the extent that when dry it may be crumbled,
pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
What is the primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? - (ANSWER)Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be found - (ANSWER)There are over 3000
building products that may contain asbestos. A limited list of examples are: taping mud, flooring
mastics/adhesives, popcorn ceilings, fireproofing, vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring backing, transite, fire
doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety
equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, HVAC duct tape, and many many more.
What are the 3 major diseases 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 to asbestos and the time symptoms appear. 10-40 years.
What asbestos-related disease normally appears only after prolonged, heavy, occupational exposure to
asbestos ? - (ANSWER)Asbestosis
What asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed to asbestos who smoke cigarettes? -
(ANSWER)Lung cancer. There is a synergistic effect that increases the workers chances of getting lung
cancer over 50 times.
Who must participate in a medical surveillance program? - (ANSWER)8 CCR1529 (m) (1).
A. The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who, for a combined
total of 30 or more days per year, are engaged in Class I, II, and III work or are exposed at or above the
permissible exposure limit. For purposes of this paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II
or Class III operations or a combination thereof on intact material for one hour or less (taking into
account the entire time spent on the removal operation, including cleanup) and, while doing so, adheres
fully to the work practices specified in this standard, shall not be counted.
B. For employees otherwise required by this standard to wear a negative pressure respirator, employers
shall ensure employees are physically able to perform the work and use the equipment. This
determination shall be made under the supervision of a physician.
, CSST EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS.
When are asbestos medical surveillance physical exams required ? - (ANSWER)1. Prior to assignment of
the employee to an area where negative- pressure respirators are worn;
2. When the employee is assigned to an area where exposure to asbestos may be at or above the
permissible exposure limit for 30 or more days per year, or engage in Class I, II or III work for a combined
total of 30 or more days per year, a medical examination must be given within 10 working days following
the thirtieth day of exposure;
3. And at least annually thereafter.
4. If the examining physician determines that any of the examinations should be provided more
frequently than specified, the employer shall provide such examinations to affected employees at the
frequencies specified by the physician.
5. Exception: No medical examination is required of any employee if adequate records show that the
employee has been examined in accordance with this subsection within the past 1 year period.
6. Employers shall provide a medical examination at the termination of employment for any employee
who has been exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos at or above the permissible exposure limit
and/or excursion limit. The medical examination shall be given within 30 calendar days before or after
the date of termination of employment.
What should be performed at an asbestos medical surveillance exam ? - (ANSWER)1. A medical and work
history with special emphasis directed to the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems.
2. On initial examination, the standardized questionnaire contained in Part 1 of Appendix D in 8 CCR
1529, and, on annual examination, the abbreviated standardized questionnaire contained in Part 2 in 8
CCR 1529.
3. A physical examination directed to the pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems, including a chest
roentgenogram to be administered in accordance with Table 2 [8 CCR 1529 (m) (2)(B)3], and pulmonary
function tests of forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV(1)).
