NEW YORK ASBESTOS SUPERVISOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary health risk associated with asbestos exposure?
A. Skin cancer
B. Asthma
C. Lead poisoning
D. Mesothelioma
Inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma, a rare and
aggressive cancer.
2. Which agency regulates asbestos removal projects in New York State?
A. OSHA only
B. NYS Department of Labor
, C. EPA only
D. CDC
The NYS Department of Labor enforces asbestos regulations under
Industrial Code Rule 56.
3. Which type of asbestos survey must be conducted before demolition
or renovation?
A. Visual inspection only
B. Comprehensive asbestos survey
C. Air monitoring only
D. Clearance inspection
A comprehensive asbestos survey is required to identify any
asbestos-containing material that may be disturbed.
4. Friable asbestos-containing materials are defined as:
A. Materials that cannot be crumbled
B. Materials that can be crumbled by hand pressure
C. Non-fibrous materials
D. Encapsulated materials only
Friable materials can release fibers easily when disturbed.
5. The action level for asbestos is:
A. 0.1 fibers/cc over 8 hours
B. 0.1 fibers/cc as an 8-hour TWA
C. 1.0 fibers/cc
D. 0.5 fibers/cc
, The OSHA action level is 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter averaged
over 8 hours.
6. When must personal air sampling be performed?
A. Never required
B. Only when client requests
C. During all asbestos abatement activities
D. Only during disposal
Supervisors must ensure workers’ exposures are monitored to verify
compliance.
7. The glove bag method is suitable for:
A. Large-scale abatement
B. Small-scale, short-duration jobs
C. Roofing only
D. Demolition projects
Glove bags are for minor maintenance and repair tasks.
8. How often must negative air pressure be monitored?
A. Once per project
B. Continuously during abatement
C. Weekly
D. Annually
Maintaining proper negative pressure is critical to prevent fiber
release.
CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary health risk associated with asbestos exposure?
A. Skin cancer
B. Asthma
C. Lead poisoning
D. Mesothelioma
Inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma, a rare and
aggressive cancer.
2. Which agency regulates asbestos removal projects in New York State?
A. OSHA only
B. NYS Department of Labor
, C. EPA only
D. CDC
The NYS Department of Labor enforces asbestos regulations under
Industrial Code Rule 56.
3. Which type of asbestos survey must be conducted before demolition
or renovation?
A. Visual inspection only
B. Comprehensive asbestos survey
C. Air monitoring only
D. Clearance inspection
A comprehensive asbestos survey is required to identify any
asbestos-containing material that may be disturbed.
4. Friable asbestos-containing materials are defined as:
A. Materials that cannot be crumbled
B. Materials that can be crumbled by hand pressure
C. Non-fibrous materials
D. Encapsulated materials only
Friable materials can release fibers easily when disturbed.
5. The action level for asbestos is:
A. 0.1 fibers/cc over 8 hours
B. 0.1 fibers/cc as an 8-hour TWA
C. 1.0 fibers/cc
D. 0.5 fibers/cc
, The OSHA action level is 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter averaged
over 8 hours.
6. When must personal air sampling be performed?
A. Never required
B. Only when client requests
C. During all asbestos abatement activities
D. Only during disposal
Supervisors must ensure workers’ exposures are monitored to verify
compliance.
7. The glove bag method is suitable for:
A. Large-scale abatement
B. Small-scale, short-duration jobs
C. Roofing only
D. Demolition projects
Glove bags are for minor maintenance and repair tasks.
8. How often must negative air pressure be monitored?
A. Once per project
B. Continuously during abatement
C. Weekly
D. Annually
Maintaining proper negative pressure is critical to prevent fiber
release.
