NYC NYCHA SUPERVISOR PAINTER
PROFESSIONAL EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Under NYC Local Law 1, what is the mandatory response time for a Supervisor Painter to
address a lead-based paint hazard complaint in a unit with a child under age 6?
A. 21 days
B. 48 hours
C. 10 days
D. 24 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: According to NYC Local Law 1 and NYCHA guidelines, the agency
must remediate lead-based paint hazards within 21 days of notice if a child under 6 resides
there.
2. Which of the following is the most effective method for a Supervisor Painter to ensure a
crew follows EPA Lead RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) rules?
A. Oral reminders every morning
,B. Checking that HEPA vacuums are present
C. Daily site inspections and verification of containment barriers
D. Reviewing time sheets at the end of the week
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Supervisors must verify compliance through physical inspection
of containment and work practices to ensure safety and legal adherence.
3. What is the primary cause of ‘alligatoring’ in a paint film?
A. Applying paint in extremely high humidity
B. Applying a hard, rigid coat over a softer, more flexible coat
C. Using too much thinner in the final coat
D. Painting over a surface with high alkalinity
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Alligatoring occurs when the topcoat is less flexible than the
undercoat, causing the topcoat to crack as the undercoat moves or shrinks.
4. A Supervisor Painter notices a worker using a ladder with a 4-to-1 ratio. If the ladder is 12
feet high, how far should the base be from the wall?
A. 2 feet
B. 4 feet
, C. 3 feet
D. 6 feet
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The 4-to-1 rule (OSHA) requires the base to be 1 foot away for
every 4 feet of height. 12 divided by 4 equals 3 feet.
5. When supervising an exterior masonry project, what is the maximum pH level a surface can
have before it is considered safe for standard acrylic paint?
A. pH 7
B. pH 10
C. pH 13
D. pH 9
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Standard acrylics typically tolerate up to pH 10. Higher alkalinity
(common in new concrete) can cause saponification or color burn.
6. Which document must a Supervisor Painter provide to workers explaining the chemical
hazards of a specific epoxy floor coating?
A. The Purchase Order
B. The Bill of Lading
C. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
PROFESSIONAL EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Under NYC Local Law 1, what is the mandatory response time for a Supervisor Painter to
address a lead-based paint hazard complaint in a unit with a child under age 6?
A. 21 days
B. 48 hours
C. 10 days
D. 24 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: According to NYC Local Law 1 and NYCHA guidelines, the agency
must remediate lead-based paint hazards within 21 days of notice if a child under 6 resides
there.
2. Which of the following is the most effective method for a Supervisor Painter to ensure a
crew follows EPA Lead RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) rules?
A. Oral reminders every morning
,B. Checking that HEPA vacuums are present
C. Daily site inspections and verification of containment barriers
D. Reviewing time sheets at the end of the week
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Supervisors must verify compliance through physical inspection
of containment and work practices to ensure safety and legal adherence.
3. What is the primary cause of ‘alligatoring’ in a paint film?
A. Applying paint in extremely high humidity
B. Applying a hard, rigid coat over a softer, more flexible coat
C. Using too much thinner in the final coat
D. Painting over a surface with high alkalinity
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Alligatoring occurs when the topcoat is less flexible than the
undercoat, causing the topcoat to crack as the undercoat moves or shrinks.
4. A Supervisor Painter notices a worker using a ladder with a 4-to-1 ratio. If the ladder is 12
feet high, how far should the base be from the wall?
A. 2 feet
B. 4 feet
, C. 3 feet
D. 6 feet
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The 4-to-1 rule (OSHA) requires the base to be 1 foot away for
every 4 feet of height. 12 divided by 4 equals 3 feet.
5. When supervising an exterior masonry project, what is the maximum pH level a surface can
have before it is considered safe for standard acrylic paint?
A. pH 7
B. pH 10
C. pH 13
D. pH 9
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Standard acrylics typically tolerate up to pH 10. Higher alkalinity
(common in new concrete) can cause saponification or color burn.
6. Which document must a Supervisor Painter provide to workers explaining the chemical
hazards of a specific epoxy floor coating?
A. The Purchase Order
B. The Bill of Lading
C. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
