NYC NYCHA SUPERVISOR PAINTER
EXAM PREP 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. According to NYC Local Law 1, what is the specific age threshold for children living in a
NYCHA dwelling unit that triggers mandatory lead-based paint inspections?
A. Under 18 years of age
B. Under 12 years of age
C. Under 6 years of age
D. Under 3 years of age
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: NYC Local Law 1 of 2004 defines a ‘child of applicable age’ as a
child under six years of age, mandating specific inspection and remediation protocols for
lead-based paint in such households.
,2. When a supervisor painter observes a subordinate repeatedly failing to use proper PPE
after multiple verbal warnings, what is the next formal step in the NYCHA progressive
discipline process?
A. Immediate termination
B. Informal Counseling Session (documented)
C. Suspension without pay
D. Instructional Interview
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: In NYCHA’s administrative procedures, if verbal reminders fail,
an Instructional Interview is typically the first formal step to document the issue and
provide clear expectations before moving to disciplinary charges.
3. What is the primary cause of ‘saponification’ when oil-based paints are applied to new
masonry or plaster surfaces?
A. Excessive moisture trapped in the substrate
B. Application of paint during high humidity conditions
C. Reaction between the paint’s fatty acids and the substrate’s alkali
D. Using a roller with too thick a nap
Answer: C
, Conceptual Explanation: Saponification occurs when the alkali in new plaster or concrete
reacts with the oils in the paint, effectively turning the paint film into soap and causing it to
soften and peel.
4. Under EPA RRP rules, which of the following cleaning methods is strictly prohibited during
the final cleanup of a lead-abatement work area?
A. Wet mopping with a specialized detergent
B. HEPA vacuuming all horizontal surfaces
C. Wiping down walls with a damp cloth
D. Dry sweeping or compressed air cleaning
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Dry sweeping and the use of compressed air are strictly
prohibited because they aerosolize lead dust, increasing the risk of inhalation and
environmental contamination.
5. A Supervisor Painter is calculating the quantity of paint needed for a hallway that is 50 feet
long, 10 feet wide, and 8 feet high. Assuming the paint covers 400 sq. ft. per gallon and
excluding doors, how many gallons are needed for one coat on the walls only?
A. 1.5 Gallons
B. 2.4 Gallons
C. 3.0 Gallons
EXAM PREP 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. According to NYC Local Law 1, what is the specific age threshold for children living in a
NYCHA dwelling unit that triggers mandatory lead-based paint inspections?
A. Under 18 years of age
B. Under 12 years of age
C. Under 6 years of age
D. Under 3 years of age
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: NYC Local Law 1 of 2004 defines a ‘child of applicable age’ as a
child under six years of age, mandating specific inspection and remediation protocols for
lead-based paint in such households.
,2. When a supervisor painter observes a subordinate repeatedly failing to use proper PPE
after multiple verbal warnings, what is the next formal step in the NYCHA progressive
discipline process?
A. Immediate termination
B. Informal Counseling Session (documented)
C. Suspension without pay
D. Instructional Interview
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: In NYCHA’s administrative procedures, if verbal reminders fail,
an Instructional Interview is typically the first formal step to document the issue and
provide clear expectations before moving to disciplinary charges.
3. What is the primary cause of ‘saponification’ when oil-based paints are applied to new
masonry or plaster surfaces?
A. Excessive moisture trapped in the substrate
B. Application of paint during high humidity conditions
C. Reaction between the paint’s fatty acids and the substrate’s alkali
D. Using a roller with too thick a nap
Answer: C
, Conceptual Explanation: Saponification occurs when the alkali in new plaster or concrete
reacts with the oils in the paint, effectively turning the paint film into soap and causing it to
soften and peel.
4. Under EPA RRP rules, which of the following cleaning methods is strictly prohibited during
the final cleanup of a lead-abatement work area?
A. Wet mopping with a specialized detergent
B. HEPA vacuuming all horizontal surfaces
C. Wiping down walls with a damp cloth
D. Dry sweeping or compressed air cleaning
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Dry sweeping and the use of compressed air are strictly
prohibited because they aerosolize lead dust, increasing the risk of inhalation and
environmental contamination.
5. A Supervisor Painter is calculating the quantity of paint needed for a hallway that is 50 feet
long, 10 feet wide, and 8 feet high. Assuming the paint covers 400 sq. ft. per gallon and
excluding doors, how many gallons are needed for one coat on the walls only?
A. 1.5 Gallons
B. 2.4 Gallons
C. 3.0 Gallons
