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EPA Lead Risk Assessor Exam Study
Guide Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
What Federal document serves as an overall guideline for
performing inspections, risk assessments, and abatement activities?
Ans: HUD Guidelines
A child may be treated for lead poisoning by using...
Ans: chelation therapy
The purpose of a lead risk assessment is to?
Ans: Identify LBP hazards
What does EBL mean?
Ans: Elevated Blood Level
How does lead primarily enter children's bodies?
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Ans: Ingestion of lead dust
Would a child with consecutive blood lead tests of 17 ug/dl, 9 ug/dl,
and 16 ug/dl be considered to be lead poisoned?
Ans: No, the elevated blood levels of 17ug/dL and 16ug/dL were not
consecutive
Which is more useful for the renovation contractor, the lead
inspection or the risk assessment?
Ans: Lead Inspection
What six sampling methods do Risk Assessors use to identify lead
hazards?
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Ans: Visual
Dust
Soil
Paint Chip
XRF
Water
A certified Risk Assessor may conduct a Risk assessment on a
property which is to be abated by the firm for which they work, if
they...
Ans: Notify the client in writing
What is the OSHA Action Level for lead?
Ans: 30 ug/m3
Water sampling as part of a Risk Assessment is:
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Mandatory, Optional, or Never included?
Ans: Optional
What are the six LBP hazards defined by EPA?
Ans: Dust
Friction Surface
Impact Surface
Chewable Surface
Deteriorated Paint
Soil
EPA Soil lead hazard in general yard area
Ans: 1,200 ppm
XRF analysis is the most common method for determining LBP
EPA Lead Risk Assessor Exam Study
Guide Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
What Federal document serves as an overall guideline for
performing inspections, risk assessments, and abatement activities?
Ans: HUD Guidelines
A child may be treated for lead poisoning by using...
Ans: chelation therapy
The purpose of a lead risk assessment is to?
Ans: Identify LBP hazards
What does EBL mean?
Ans: Elevated Blood Level
How does lead primarily enter children's bodies?
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Ans: Ingestion of lead dust
Would a child with consecutive blood lead tests of 17 ug/dl, 9 ug/dl,
and 16 ug/dl be considered to be lead poisoned?
Ans: No, the elevated blood levels of 17ug/dL and 16ug/dL were not
consecutive
Which is more useful for the renovation contractor, the lead
inspection or the risk assessment?
Ans: Lead Inspection
What six sampling methods do Risk Assessors use to identify lead
hazards?
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Ans: Visual
Dust
Soil
Paint Chip
XRF
Water
A certified Risk Assessor may conduct a Risk assessment on a
property which is to be abated by the firm for which they work, if
they...
Ans: Notify the client in writing
What is the OSHA Action Level for lead?
Ans: 30 ug/m3
Water sampling as part of a Risk Assessment is:
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Mandatory, Optional, or Never included?
Ans: Optional
What are the six LBP hazards defined by EPA?
Ans: Dust
Friction Surface
Impact Surface
Chewable Surface
Deteriorated Paint
Soil
EPA Soil lead hazard in general yard area
Ans: 1,200 ppm
XRF analysis is the most common method for determining LBP
