California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) Exam 100
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1. Which federal regulation outlines requirements for asbestos in schools?
A. OSHA 1910.1001
B. AHERA
C. NESHAP
D. ASHARA
AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) requires inspections
and management plans for asbestos in schools.
2. The term "PACM" refers to:
A. Potential airborne contaminant material
B. Presumed Asbestos-Containing Material
C. Planned asbestos contamination management
D. Processed asbestos cement material
PACM refers to materials presumed to contain asbestos unless proven
otherwise, typically thermal system insulation and surfacing materials in
buildings constructed before 1981.
3. Which of the following is NOT a Class I asbestos work activity?
A. Removal of non-friable floor tiles
B. Removal of thermal system insulation
C. Encapsulation of spray-applied insulation
, D. Enclosure of friable surfacing material
Class I work includes removal of TSI or surfacing ACM. Non-friable floor
tiles fall under Class II.
4. Which agency regulates airborne asbestos emissions during demolition?
A. OSHA
B. AHERA
C. EPA/NESHAP
D. Cal/OSHA
NESHAP (under EPA) regulates asbestos emissions during demolition and
renovation.
5. What is the current PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) for asbestos as set by
OSHA?
A. 0.2 f/cc
B. 0.1 f/cc
C. 1.0 f/cc
D. 0.01 f/cc
OSHA has set the PEL for asbestos at 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air
(f/cc) averaged over an 8-hour work shift.
6. How long must records of employee asbestos exposure monitoring be
kept?
A. 10 years
B. For the duration of employment
C. 30 years
, D. 5 years
OSHA requires that exposure monitoring records be kept for 30 years.
7. Which type of analysis is EPA-approved for bulk sample asbestos
identification?
A. Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
B. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) only
C. Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM)
D. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
PLM is the standard method for analyzing bulk asbestos samples.
8. Which asbestos fiber type is most commonly found in building materials in
the U.S.?
A. Amosite
B. Crocidolite
C. Chrysotile
D. Tremolite
Chrysotile (white asbestos) accounts for about 90–95% of asbestos used in
buildings.
9. Cal/OSHA’s Title 8 Section 1529 applies to:
A. Indoor air quality in office buildings
B. Asbestos in construction
C. Hazardous waste operations
D. Fireproofing requirements
Title 8, Section 1529 is California’s standard for asbestos in construction.
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2025 Q&A | Instant Download PDF
1. Which federal regulation outlines requirements for asbestos in schools?
A. OSHA 1910.1001
B. AHERA
C. NESHAP
D. ASHARA
AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) requires inspections
and management plans for asbestos in schools.
2. The term "PACM" refers to:
A. Potential airborne contaminant material
B. Presumed Asbestos-Containing Material
C. Planned asbestos contamination management
D. Processed asbestos cement material
PACM refers to materials presumed to contain asbestos unless proven
otherwise, typically thermal system insulation and surfacing materials in
buildings constructed before 1981.
3. Which of the following is NOT a Class I asbestos work activity?
A. Removal of non-friable floor tiles
B. Removal of thermal system insulation
C. Encapsulation of spray-applied insulation
, D. Enclosure of friable surfacing material
Class I work includes removal of TSI or surfacing ACM. Non-friable floor
tiles fall under Class II.
4. Which agency regulates airborne asbestos emissions during demolition?
A. OSHA
B. AHERA
C. EPA/NESHAP
D. Cal/OSHA
NESHAP (under EPA) regulates asbestos emissions during demolition and
renovation.
5. What is the current PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) for asbestos as set by
OSHA?
A. 0.2 f/cc
B. 0.1 f/cc
C. 1.0 f/cc
D. 0.01 f/cc
OSHA has set the PEL for asbestos at 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air
(f/cc) averaged over an 8-hour work shift.
6. How long must records of employee asbestos exposure monitoring be
kept?
A. 10 years
B. For the duration of employment
C. 30 years
, D. 5 years
OSHA requires that exposure monitoring records be kept for 30 years.
7. Which type of analysis is EPA-approved for bulk sample asbestos
identification?
A. Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
B. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) only
C. Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM)
D. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
PLM is the standard method for analyzing bulk asbestos samples.
8. Which asbestos fiber type is most commonly found in building materials in
the U.S.?
A. Amosite
B. Crocidolite
C. Chrysotile
D. Tremolite
Chrysotile (white asbestos) accounts for about 90–95% of asbestos used in
buildings.
9. Cal/OSHA’s Title 8 Section 1529 applies to:
A. Indoor air quality in office buildings
B. Asbestos in construction
C. Hazardous waste operations
D. Fireproofing requirements
Title 8, Section 1529 is California’s standard for asbestos in construction.
