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MINNESOTA LEAD ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR EXAM
2026/2027 COMPLETE (140) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
LEAD
Prepare for the Minnesota Lead Abatement Contractor Exam with this focused
practice resource designed to support your state licensing preparation. It features
exam-style practice questions covering EPA and Minnesota Department of Health
(MDH) regulations, lead risk assessment interpretation, abatement methods and
containment strategies, worker protection and personal protective equipment (PPE),
clearance testing protocols, and safe disposal of hazardous lead waste. An ideal study
aid for environmental contractors, project supervisors, and lead hazard control
specialists looking to demonstrate regulatory compliance and pass their Minnesota
certification exam.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1-25)
1. Which Minnesota statute defines “Target Housing” for lead-abatement
purposes?
A) Minnesota Statutes §144.9501
B) Minnesota Statutes §144.9512
C) Minnesota Statutes §144.9520
D) Minnesota Statutes §144.9535
Answer: A
Rationale: §144.9501 of the Minnesota Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
provides the definition of “Target Housing,” the type of dwelling where
lead-abatement regulations apply.
2. Which Minnesota Rules chapter governs residential lead abatement?
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A) Chapter 4620
B) Chapter 4760
C) Chapter 4761
D) Chapter 5230
Answer: C
Rationale: Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761 governs residential lead
abatement.
3. The EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule primarily
applies to:
A) New construction only
B) Renovation activities disturbing lead-based paint
C) Electrical installations
D) Demolition of steel structures only
Answer: B
Rationale: The RRP Rule regulates renovation work that disturbs lead-
based paint in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities.
4. Lead-based paint is generally defined federally as paint containing lead
equal to or greater than:
A) 0.01% lead by weight
B) 0.5% lead by weight
C) 1.0% lead by weight
D) 5.0% lead by weight
Answer: B
Rationale: Federal regulations define lead-based paint as paint containing
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lead equal to or exceeding 0.5% by weight or 1.0 mg/cm² by XRF
measurement.
5. The federal agency that establishes requirements for lead-based paint
inspections, risk assessments, and abatement is:
A) OSHA
B) EPA
C) HUD
D) CDC
Answer: B
Rationale: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes
requirements for lead-based paint activities under federal regulations.
6. Under Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761, which activity requires a
licensed lead worker rather than a general contractor?
A) Installing new drywall
B) Removing lead-based paint with a power sander
C) Painting interior walls with latex paint
D) Replacing kitchen cabinets
Answer: B
Rationale: Power sanding of lead-based paint creates lead dust; only a
licensed lead worker may perform this activity under Chapter 4761.
7. The federal HUD “Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards”
guideline primarily applies to:
A) Commercial office buildings
B) Federally assisted housing
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C) Child-occupied facilities
D) Both B and C
Answer: D
Rationale: The HUD guidelines apply to federally assisted housing and
child-occupied facilities.
8. Which of the following is NOT a license type for lead professionals in
Minnesota?
A) Lead Worker
B) Lead Supervisor
C) Lead Inspector
D) Lead Abatement Technician
Answer: D
Rationale: Minnesota licenses Lead Workers, Lead Supervisors, Lead
Inspectors, Lead Risk Assessors, and Lead Project Designers.
9. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requires lead abatement
contractors to notify the department of a project at least how many
calendar days prior to setup?
A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 7 days
D) 10 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The notification window is exactly 5 calendar days prior to
setup.
MINNESOTA LEAD ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR EXAM
2026/2027 COMPLETE (140) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
LEAD
Prepare for the Minnesota Lead Abatement Contractor Exam with this focused
practice resource designed to support your state licensing preparation. It features
exam-style practice questions covering EPA and Minnesota Department of Health
(MDH) regulations, lead risk assessment interpretation, abatement methods and
containment strategies, worker protection and personal protective equipment (PPE),
clearance testing protocols, and safe disposal of hazardous lead waste. An ideal study
aid for environmental contractors, project supervisors, and lead hazard control
specialists looking to demonstrate regulatory compliance and pass their Minnesota
certification exam.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1-25)
1. Which Minnesota statute defines “Target Housing” for lead-abatement
purposes?
A) Minnesota Statutes §144.9501
B) Minnesota Statutes §144.9512
C) Minnesota Statutes §144.9520
D) Minnesota Statutes §144.9535
Answer: A
Rationale: §144.9501 of the Minnesota Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
provides the definition of “Target Housing,” the type of dwelling where
lead-abatement regulations apply.
2. Which Minnesota Rules chapter governs residential lead abatement?
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A) Chapter 4620
B) Chapter 4760
C) Chapter 4761
D) Chapter 5230
Answer: C
Rationale: Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761 governs residential lead
abatement.
3. The EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule primarily
applies to:
A) New construction only
B) Renovation activities disturbing lead-based paint
C) Electrical installations
D) Demolition of steel structures only
Answer: B
Rationale: The RRP Rule regulates renovation work that disturbs lead-
based paint in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities.
4. Lead-based paint is generally defined federally as paint containing lead
equal to or greater than:
A) 0.01% lead by weight
B) 0.5% lead by weight
C) 1.0% lead by weight
D) 5.0% lead by weight
Answer: B
Rationale: Federal regulations define lead-based paint as paint containing
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lead equal to or exceeding 0.5% by weight or 1.0 mg/cm² by XRF
measurement.
5. The federal agency that establishes requirements for lead-based paint
inspections, risk assessments, and abatement is:
A) OSHA
B) EPA
C) HUD
D) CDC
Answer: B
Rationale: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes
requirements for lead-based paint activities under federal regulations.
6. Under Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761, which activity requires a
licensed lead worker rather than a general contractor?
A) Installing new drywall
B) Removing lead-based paint with a power sander
C) Painting interior walls with latex paint
D) Replacing kitchen cabinets
Answer: B
Rationale: Power sanding of lead-based paint creates lead dust; only a
licensed lead worker may perform this activity under Chapter 4761.
7. The federal HUD “Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards”
guideline primarily applies to:
A) Commercial office buildings
B) Federally assisted housing
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C) Child-occupied facilities
D) Both B and C
Answer: D
Rationale: The HUD guidelines apply to federally assisted housing and
child-occupied facilities.
8. Which of the following is NOT a license type for lead professionals in
Minnesota?
A) Lead Worker
B) Lead Supervisor
C) Lead Inspector
D) Lead Abatement Technician
Answer: D
Rationale: Minnesota licenses Lead Workers, Lead Supervisors, Lead
Inspectors, Lead Risk Assessors, and Lead Project Designers.
9. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requires lead abatement
contractors to notify the department of a project at least how many
calendar days prior to setup?
A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 7 days
D) 10 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The notification window is exactly 5 calendar days prior to
setup.
