CSST BUILDING INSPECTION EXAM NEWEST 2024- 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? - (answer) It provided: insulation properties,
strength and durability from weathering, made spray on products easier to apply, and does not conduct
electricity.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated species? - (answer) Chrysotile : Serpentine ,
Amosite and Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ? - (answer) white , long , curly ,
hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ? - (answer) brown / tan ; long and
straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ? - (answer) blue ; long and straight
What is the definition of a Surfacing material ? - (answer) is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise
applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings, fire proofing, textured paints and
plasters.
what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation? - (answer) applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other
structural, components etc. , to prevent heat loss or gain. EX: pipe insulation, elbow mud, block
insulation, air cell, asbestos paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium silica, etc
what is the definition of Miscellaneous products: - (answer) material that is not TSI or surfacing but
applied to structural components.
Define Friable vs non friable. - (answer) Friable asbestos will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release
dust by applying hand pressure.
What agency does not use the term friable ? why? - (answer) OSHA - because tools that are used by
workers can easily make non friable materials friable.
, CSST BUILDING INSPECTION EXAM NEWEST 2024- 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? - (answer) Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be found - (answer) fire doors, fume
hoods, felt under roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety
and equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos exposures ? - (answer) Asbestosis, Lung Cancer,
Mesothelioma.
What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for asbestos related illnesses ? - (answer) the
time between exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of getting an asbestos related illness ? - (answer)
Paralyzes Cillia in lung.
What asbestos related disease normally appears only after long, large, occupational exposure to
asbestos ? - (answer) Asbestosis
what asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed to asbestos who smoke cigarettes? -
(answer) lung cancer - increases chances over 50 times.
who must participate in a medical surveillance program - (answer) -Employees who conduct Class I,
Class II, and Class III work for more than thirty days.
-Employees who are exposed over the PEL for thirty or more days in a year.
When are asbestos medical surveillance physical exams required ? - (answer) - Before doing the work
(pre employment, pre placement)
- Annually
- Upon termination (Cal OSHA requirement)
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? - (answer) It provided: insulation properties,
strength and durability from weathering, made spray on products easier to apply, and does not conduct
electricity.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated species? - (answer) Chrysotile : Serpentine ,
Amosite and Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ? - (answer) white , long , curly ,
hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ? - (answer) brown / tan ; long and
straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ? - (answer) blue ; long and straight
What is the definition of a Surfacing material ? - (answer) is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise
applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings, fire proofing, textured paints and
plasters.
what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation? - (answer) applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other
structural, components etc. , to prevent heat loss or gain. EX: pipe insulation, elbow mud, block
insulation, air cell, asbestos paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium silica, etc
what is the definition of Miscellaneous products: - (answer) material that is not TSI or surfacing but
applied to structural components.
Define Friable vs non friable. - (answer) Friable asbestos will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release
dust by applying hand pressure.
What agency does not use the term friable ? why? - (answer) OSHA - because tools that are used by
workers can easily make non friable materials friable.
, CSST BUILDING INSPECTION EXAM NEWEST 2024- 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? - (answer) Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be found - (answer) fire doors, fume
hoods, felt under roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety
and equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos exposures ? - (answer) Asbestosis, Lung Cancer,
Mesothelioma.
What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for asbestos related illnesses ? - (answer) the
time between exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of getting an asbestos related illness ? - (answer)
Paralyzes Cillia in lung.
What asbestos related disease normally appears only after long, large, occupational exposure to
asbestos ? - (answer) Asbestosis
what asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed to asbestos who smoke cigarettes? -
(answer) lung cancer - increases chances over 50 times.
who must participate in a medical surveillance program - (answer) -Employees who conduct Class I,
Class II, and Class III work for more than thirty days.
-Employees who are exposed over the PEL for thirty or more days in a year.
When are asbestos medical surveillance physical exams required ? - (answer) - Before doing the work
(pre employment, pre placement)
- Annually
- Upon termination (Cal OSHA requirement)
