Asbestos Practice Exam 2024/2025 Q&A
You are conducting an air sample using TEM. You draw 2000 liters through each filter
at 5 liters per minutes. You collect 6 samples. Is this ok? - CORRECT ANSWER-Not
enough volume.
min of 5 samples- ok
To confirm the presence of asbestos when bulk sampling, what might sometimes be
required? - CORRECT ANSWER-An x-ray defraction
Building personnel should to eliminate unnecessary worry and tension -
CORRECT ANSWER-answer basic questions of occupants
What requirements must the contractor have in order to bid or perform any abatement
project? - CORRECT ANSWER-Be licensed in California under BPC Chapter 9, Div. 3.
An officer of the company shall sign and bidders shall submit a statement which
contains a listing of any asbestos related legal proceedings and claims in which the
contractor has participated or is involved. This must include descriptions of the
and and resolution to date. - CORRECT ANSWER-Role and issue
Projects, dates, and reasons for terminations shall be submitted by all bidders and
for situationsin which an asbestos related contract has been terminated -
CORRECT ANSWER-signed by an officer of the company
Plastic used on floors and for floor coverings should be what size? - CORRECT
ANSWER-6 mi
On carpeted floors, how many laters of plastic should be used - CORRECT ANSWER-
at least 2
Air sampling should be taken - CORRECT ANSWER-after passing visual inspection
The quality control sample should be tested - CORRECT ANSWER-at another
laboratory
All of the following is an abbreviation for one of the three methods except - CORRECT
ANSWER-PRM
Any asbestos related work involving square feet or more of surface asbestos
containing materials requires special certification - CORRECT ANSWER-100 square
feet
, During removal of asbestos from ceilings - CORRECT ANSWER--protective clothing
and a respirator should be worn
-floors, alls, windows and doors should be sealed witha double layer of 6 mil plastic
sheeting.
-the asbestos containing material should be thoroughly wetted
AB 2040 requires that before work begins on a project, the contractor must inquire of
the owner whether asbestos is present in any building construction prior to - CORRECT
ANSWER-1978
Clothing contaminated with asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER--should be carefully
laundered at home
-should be careful laundered separately or discarded
Which of the following is true concerning surfaces to be sampled? They should be -
CORRECT ANSWER-wetted
What is the most important aspect of any critical accident in a contaminated area? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To stabilize injured person and give prompt medical attention.
Plastic layers should overlap on floors or walls - CORRECT ANSWER-at least 24"
An important consideration when taking a sample of ACM is - CORRECT ANSWER-that
sampling can cause extensive release of fibers.
If the injury is life threatening, which of the following is least important? - CORRECT
ANSWER-decontamination.
- Most important
1. making certain that the injured person is stabilized
2. obtaining prompt medical attention
3. administering first aid
Which of the following should be trained in safety procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The contractor, all of the employees, and the supervising individuals.
A decontamination unit requires how many rooms? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 or more
Asbestos waste should be in what state for transporting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wet
and covered
The building owner will be given how many days advance written notice, if the
contractors insurance policy is cancelled? - CORRECT ANSWER-30
The EPA recommends what ratio in wetting solutions composed of polyoxethylene ether
and polyoxethylene ester? - CORRECT ANSWER-50/50
You are conducting an air sample using TEM. You draw 2000 liters through each filter
at 5 liters per minutes. You collect 6 samples. Is this ok? - CORRECT ANSWER-Not
enough volume.
min of 5 samples- ok
To confirm the presence of asbestos when bulk sampling, what might sometimes be
required? - CORRECT ANSWER-An x-ray defraction
Building personnel should to eliminate unnecessary worry and tension -
CORRECT ANSWER-answer basic questions of occupants
What requirements must the contractor have in order to bid or perform any abatement
project? - CORRECT ANSWER-Be licensed in California under BPC Chapter 9, Div. 3.
An officer of the company shall sign and bidders shall submit a statement which
contains a listing of any asbestos related legal proceedings and claims in which the
contractor has participated or is involved. This must include descriptions of the
and and resolution to date. - CORRECT ANSWER-Role and issue
Projects, dates, and reasons for terminations shall be submitted by all bidders and
for situationsin which an asbestos related contract has been terminated -
CORRECT ANSWER-signed by an officer of the company
Plastic used on floors and for floor coverings should be what size? - CORRECT
ANSWER-6 mi
On carpeted floors, how many laters of plastic should be used - CORRECT ANSWER-
at least 2
Air sampling should be taken - CORRECT ANSWER-after passing visual inspection
The quality control sample should be tested - CORRECT ANSWER-at another
laboratory
All of the following is an abbreviation for one of the three methods except - CORRECT
ANSWER-PRM
Any asbestos related work involving square feet or more of surface asbestos
containing materials requires special certification - CORRECT ANSWER-100 square
feet
, During removal of asbestos from ceilings - CORRECT ANSWER--protective clothing
and a respirator should be worn
-floors, alls, windows and doors should be sealed witha double layer of 6 mil plastic
sheeting.
-the asbestos containing material should be thoroughly wetted
AB 2040 requires that before work begins on a project, the contractor must inquire of
the owner whether asbestos is present in any building construction prior to - CORRECT
ANSWER-1978
Clothing contaminated with asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER--should be carefully
laundered at home
-should be careful laundered separately or discarded
Which of the following is true concerning surfaces to be sampled? They should be -
CORRECT ANSWER-wetted
What is the most important aspect of any critical accident in a contaminated area? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To stabilize injured person and give prompt medical attention.
Plastic layers should overlap on floors or walls - CORRECT ANSWER-at least 24"
An important consideration when taking a sample of ACM is - CORRECT ANSWER-that
sampling can cause extensive release of fibers.
If the injury is life threatening, which of the following is least important? - CORRECT
ANSWER-decontamination.
- Most important
1. making certain that the injured person is stabilized
2. obtaining prompt medical attention
3. administering first aid
Which of the following should be trained in safety procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The contractor, all of the employees, and the supervising individuals.
A decontamination unit requires how many rooms? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 or more
Asbestos waste should be in what state for transporting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wet
and covered
The building owner will be given how many days advance written notice, if the
contractors insurance policy is cancelled? - CORRECT ANSWER-30
The EPA recommends what ratio in wetting solutions composed of polyoxethylene ether
and polyoxethylene ester? - CORRECT ANSWER-50/50
