LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT - PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is the purpose of abatement? - CORRECT ANSWER -To permanently eliminate lead-based
paint or hazards.
What is the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -The act that
addresses lead-based paint poisoning prevention.
What is considered bare soil? - CORRECT ANSWER -Soil not covered by grass, sod, or other
ground covers.
Who can perform certified activities? - CORRECT ANSWER -Those authorized by a State, Indian
tribe, or the EPA.
What is a chewable surface? - CORRECT ANSWER -A surface painted with lead-based paint that
a child can mouth or chew.
What is a clearance examination? - CORRECT ANSWER -An activity to determine completion of
hazard reduction activities.
What is a common area? - CORRECT ANSWER -A portion of a property available for use by
multiple dwelling units.
What is a component? - CORRECT ANSWER -An architectural element of a dwelling unit or
common area.
What is a composite sample? - CORRECT ANSWER -A collection of multiple samples of the same
medium from the same surface.
, What are containment measures? - CORRECT ANSWER -Measures to prevent the spread of dust
and debris during hazard reduction.
Who is a designated party? - CORRECT ANSWER -An entity responsible for complying with
requirements.
What is deteriorated paint? - CORRECT ANSWER -Peeling, chipping, or cracked paint or coating.
What is dry sanding? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sanding without moisture.
What is a dust-lead hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER -Surface dust with lead concentration
exceeding standards.
What is a dwelling unit? - CORRECT ANSWER -A single-family dwelling or housing unit in a
structure with separate units.
What is an elevated blood lead level? - CORRECT ANSWER -A confirmed concentration of lead in
blood of a child under age 6.
What is encapsulation? - CORRECT ANSWER -The application of a barrier coating to prevent lead
exposure.
What is enclosure? - CORRECT ANSWER -The use of durable materials to act as a barrier
between lead-based paint and the environment.
What is an environmental investigation? - CORRECT ANSWER -A process to determine the
source of lead exposure for a child.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is the purpose of abatement? - CORRECT ANSWER -To permanently eliminate lead-based
paint or hazards.
What is the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -The act that
addresses lead-based paint poisoning prevention.
What is considered bare soil? - CORRECT ANSWER -Soil not covered by grass, sod, or other
ground covers.
Who can perform certified activities? - CORRECT ANSWER -Those authorized by a State, Indian
tribe, or the EPA.
What is a chewable surface? - CORRECT ANSWER -A surface painted with lead-based paint that
a child can mouth or chew.
What is a clearance examination? - CORRECT ANSWER -An activity to determine completion of
hazard reduction activities.
What is a common area? - CORRECT ANSWER -A portion of a property available for use by
multiple dwelling units.
What is a component? - CORRECT ANSWER -An architectural element of a dwelling unit or
common area.
What is a composite sample? - CORRECT ANSWER -A collection of multiple samples of the same
medium from the same surface.
, What are containment measures? - CORRECT ANSWER -Measures to prevent the spread of dust
and debris during hazard reduction.
Who is a designated party? - CORRECT ANSWER -An entity responsible for complying with
requirements.
What is deteriorated paint? - CORRECT ANSWER -Peeling, chipping, or cracked paint or coating.
What is dry sanding? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sanding without moisture.
What is a dust-lead hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER -Surface dust with lead concentration
exceeding standards.
What is a dwelling unit? - CORRECT ANSWER -A single-family dwelling or housing unit in a
structure with separate units.
What is an elevated blood lead level? - CORRECT ANSWER -A confirmed concentration of lead in
blood of a child under age 6.
What is encapsulation? - CORRECT ANSWER -The application of a barrier coating to prevent lead
exposure.
What is enclosure? - CORRECT ANSWER -The use of durable materials to act as a barrier
between lead-based paint and the environment.
What is an environmental investigation? - CORRECT ANSWER -A process to determine the
source of lead exposure for a child.
