EPA Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Review Questions
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When did they reduce to Lead Levels in consumer products - (ANSWER)1978
What is a soffit? - (ANSWER)The underside of a horizontal surface which projects
beyond a wall line, such as an overhanging roof.
T/F: The risk assessor should be involved in the process of selecting a contractor. -
(ANSWER)False
Scenario: You arrive on premises and are scheduled to conduct a visual
assessment of the property. Which do you take note of? - (ANSWER)1. There are
big cracks in the walls.
2. Ceiling is leaking in the bathroom and the kitchen.
3. The window wells are in disrepair- and contain paint chips.
4. Right across the street there's a battery recycling shop.
What's the difference between a risk assessment and an EBL child investigation -
(ANSWER)A risk assessment determines the Lead Hazards and An EBL
investigation focus on where the child has been and the cause or causes of
exposure.
,The objective of a Risk Assessment is: - (ANSWER)To determine and report the
existence, nature, severity, and location of lead paint hazards and potential
remedies
What is the definition of a Lead Inspection: - (ANSWER)A surface by surface
investigation for determining the presence and location of lead based paint and
report the results
A Risk Assessor must consider the following factors in addition to the
concentration of lead in paint: - (ANSWER)- Condition of paint
- various pathways (dust and soil)
- Future plans (maintenance and rehabilitation)
A Risk assessment is best described as a _________ the approach of lead paint
Inspection and Abatement. - (ANSWER)supplement to
A Lead Hazard screen is a type of Risk assessment that applies to housing that is
in: - (ANSWER)good condition
The Risk Assessment process developed by HUD include: - (ANSWER)-
Determining the most appropriate evaluation process and obtaining background
information
- Conducting the evaluation and determining the actual hazards
-Providing guidance toward reducing and eliminating lead hazards and producing
a written report
,Before conducting a Risk Assessment, the Risk Assessor should: - (ANSWER)-
Collect background information on the number of similar units in the
development, the construction date, and the number of children in each unit
- Collection information on the management and maintenance of the units within
the development
The Visual Assessment identifies: - (ANSWER)Deteriorated paint, friction and
impact surfaces, areas that have been mouthed by a child, bare soil and
accumulated dust.
The condition of fair for interior components with small surface areas would have
______ of deterioration: - (ANSWER)<10%
Chipped paint is defined as: - (ANSWER)Paint that is loosened or broken because
of impact
Children are most commonly poisoned by: - (ANSWER)Chewing on lead
contaminated components
The condition rating of fair for exterior components with large surface areas
would have______of deterioration. - (ANSWER)<10 square feet
, Dust Wipe sampling is recommended sampling method for most routine risk
assessment because: - (ANSWER)It is relatively simple and inexpensive and
Current EPA, HUD and State standards are based on wipe sampling
EPA defines a "dangerous level of lead" in household dust from window sill as: -
(ANSWER)250 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot)
The HUD standard for a "dangerous level of lead" in household dust on an
uncarpeted floor surface is: - (ANSWER)40 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot)
Wipe material should meet the following criteria: - (ANSWER)Does not tear easily
but is easy for laboratory to digest (ASTM E1972)
Background levels if contamination is on dust wipes: - (ANSWER)- Need to be
analyzed by a laboratory from a sample typically referred to as a Blank" to assure
wipes are not contaminated prior to use.
- Should be less than 5 ug (micrograms / wipe)
When wiping a floor surface for dust lead collection, the last wipe pass is: -
(ANSWER)a third wipe pass that focusing on the corners - EPA
Wipe samples generally are collected by wiping side-to-side in an ______ shaped
pattern - (ANSWER)S
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When did they reduce to Lead Levels in consumer products - (ANSWER)1978
What is a soffit? - (ANSWER)The underside of a horizontal surface which projects
beyond a wall line, such as an overhanging roof.
T/F: The risk assessor should be involved in the process of selecting a contractor. -
(ANSWER)False
Scenario: You arrive on premises and are scheduled to conduct a visual
assessment of the property. Which do you take note of? - (ANSWER)1. There are
big cracks in the walls.
2. Ceiling is leaking in the bathroom and the kitchen.
3. The window wells are in disrepair- and contain paint chips.
4. Right across the street there's a battery recycling shop.
What's the difference between a risk assessment and an EBL child investigation -
(ANSWER)A risk assessment determines the Lead Hazards and An EBL
investigation focus on where the child has been and the cause or causes of
exposure.
,The objective of a Risk Assessment is: - (ANSWER)To determine and report the
existence, nature, severity, and location of lead paint hazards and potential
remedies
What is the definition of a Lead Inspection: - (ANSWER)A surface by surface
investigation for determining the presence and location of lead based paint and
report the results
A Risk Assessor must consider the following factors in addition to the
concentration of lead in paint: - (ANSWER)- Condition of paint
- various pathways (dust and soil)
- Future plans (maintenance and rehabilitation)
A Risk assessment is best described as a _________ the approach of lead paint
Inspection and Abatement. - (ANSWER)supplement to
A Lead Hazard screen is a type of Risk assessment that applies to housing that is
in: - (ANSWER)good condition
The Risk Assessment process developed by HUD include: - (ANSWER)-
Determining the most appropriate evaluation process and obtaining background
information
- Conducting the evaluation and determining the actual hazards
-Providing guidance toward reducing and eliminating lead hazards and producing
a written report
,Before conducting a Risk Assessment, the Risk Assessor should: - (ANSWER)-
Collect background information on the number of similar units in the
development, the construction date, and the number of children in each unit
- Collection information on the management and maintenance of the units within
the development
The Visual Assessment identifies: - (ANSWER)Deteriorated paint, friction and
impact surfaces, areas that have been mouthed by a child, bare soil and
accumulated dust.
The condition of fair for interior components with small surface areas would have
______ of deterioration: - (ANSWER)<10%
Chipped paint is defined as: - (ANSWER)Paint that is loosened or broken because
of impact
Children are most commonly poisoned by: - (ANSWER)Chewing on lead
contaminated components
The condition rating of fair for exterior components with large surface areas
would have______of deterioration. - (ANSWER)<10 square feet
, Dust Wipe sampling is recommended sampling method for most routine risk
assessment because: - (ANSWER)It is relatively simple and inexpensive and
Current EPA, HUD and State standards are based on wipe sampling
EPA defines a "dangerous level of lead" in household dust from window sill as: -
(ANSWER)250 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot)
The HUD standard for a "dangerous level of lead" in household dust on an
uncarpeted floor surface is: - (ANSWER)40 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot)
Wipe material should meet the following criteria: - (ANSWER)Does not tear easily
but is easy for laboratory to digest (ASTM E1972)
Background levels if contamination is on dust wipes: - (ANSWER)- Need to be
analyzed by a laboratory from a sample typically referred to as a Blank" to assure
wipes are not contaminated prior to use.
- Should be less than 5 ug (micrograms / wipe)
When wiping a floor surface for dust lead collection, the last wipe pass is: -
(ANSWER)a third wipe pass that focusing on the corners - EPA
Wipe samples generally are collected by wiping side-to-side in an ______ shaped
pattern - (ANSWER)S
