Lead Abatement Supervisor Certification
Exam Study Guide UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Lead Abatement Supervisor certification examination - CORRECT ANSWER - An
examination to determine if candidates possess the necessary knowledge and abilities associated
with performing Supervisor job duties.
Federal and State regulatory requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Regulations
governing lead testing and lead in construction activities.
Knowledge of regulations governing the abatement of lead-contaminated dust and soil -
CORRECT ANSWER - Includes HUD Guidelines: Chapter 11, 12, and 13; 17 CCR 36000
and 17 CCR 36100.
Registration for the Lead Abatement Supervisor certification examination - CORRECT
ANSWER - Obtain a registration form from CPS Human Resource Services by calling
<phone> option 5.
Knowledge of hazardous waste storage area/facility - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes
how and when to construct and/or obtain a suitable and secure on-site hazardous waste storage
area/facility including accumulation quantities and dates.
Knowledge of safe disposal of water used at an abatement project - CORRECT
ANSWER - Guided by HUD Guidelines: Chapter 10.
CDPH requirements for certification - CORRECT ANSWER - Candidates must meet
training, education, and experience requirements to become certified.
Re-examination process - CORRECT ANSWER - Candidates must submit a completed re-
examination form and pay the re-examination fee to be rescheduled for a future examination.
,Recommendation after failing the exam - CORRECT ANSWER - CDPH recommends
taking the Lead Abatement Supervisor course again if you fail the exam three or more times.
Knowledge of waste handling and characterization procedures - CORRECT ANSWER -
Includes how to interpret the results, guided by HUD Guidelines: Chapter 10; 22 CCR 66262
[Chapter 12, Article 1].
CDPH Abatement Notification requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes
documentation, posting, and filing requirements as per 17 CCR 36100.
Federal and Cal/OSHA Lead Written Compliance Program requirements - CORRECT
ANSWER - Guided by HUD Guidelines: Chapter 9; 8 CCR 1532.1.
CDPH Work Practice Standards - CORRECT ANSWER - Outlined in 17 CCR 36050 and
36100.
Examination format - CORRECT ANSWER - Contains 100 questions, all written in the
multiple-choice format with four distinct alternatives.
Examination duration - CORRECT ANSWER - Candidates are allotted three hours to
respond to all 100 examination questions.
Knowledge of CDPH Definitions and Roles of Certification Disciplines - CORRECT
ANSWER - Includes requirements for certification as per 17 CCR 35001 - 35050, 17 CCR
36000, and 17 CCR 36100.
Competencies assessed in the examination - CORRECT ANSWER - The examination
assesses candidate competencies in six content areas.
, Federal and Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction Exposure Assessment Requirements - CORRECT
ANSWER - Knowledge required for assessing lead exposure in construction activities.
Abatement - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of reducing or eliminating lead hazards.
Interim Controls - CORRECT ANSWER - Temporary measures taken to reduce lead
exposure until permanent solutions are implemented.
Cal/OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - California Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, which sets safety standards for workplaces.
Personal Protective Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipment such as gloves,
respirators, and safety goggles used to protect workers from hazards.
Heavy Object Transport - CORRECT ANSWER - Procedures used to safely lift and
transport heavy objects.
Lead Exposure Pathways in Children - CORRECT ANSWER - Routes through which
children can be exposed to lead, including ingestion and inhalation.
Lead Exposure Pathways in Adults - CORRECT ANSWER - Routes through which adults
can be exposed to lead, including occupational exposure.
Lead Poisoning Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs and symptoms associated with
lead poisoning in adults and children.
Chemical Removal Ventilation Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Standards for
ventilation when performing chemical removal to ensure safety.
Personal Sampling Pumps - CORRECT ANSWER - Devices used to collect air samples in
accordance with safety regulations.
Exam Study Guide UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Lead Abatement Supervisor certification examination - CORRECT ANSWER - An
examination to determine if candidates possess the necessary knowledge and abilities associated
with performing Supervisor job duties.
Federal and State regulatory requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Regulations
governing lead testing and lead in construction activities.
Knowledge of regulations governing the abatement of lead-contaminated dust and soil -
CORRECT ANSWER - Includes HUD Guidelines: Chapter 11, 12, and 13; 17 CCR 36000
and 17 CCR 36100.
Registration for the Lead Abatement Supervisor certification examination - CORRECT
ANSWER - Obtain a registration form from CPS Human Resource Services by calling
<phone> option 5.
Knowledge of hazardous waste storage area/facility - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes
how and when to construct and/or obtain a suitable and secure on-site hazardous waste storage
area/facility including accumulation quantities and dates.
Knowledge of safe disposal of water used at an abatement project - CORRECT
ANSWER - Guided by HUD Guidelines: Chapter 10.
CDPH requirements for certification - CORRECT ANSWER - Candidates must meet
training, education, and experience requirements to become certified.
Re-examination process - CORRECT ANSWER - Candidates must submit a completed re-
examination form and pay the re-examination fee to be rescheduled for a future examination.
,Recommendation after failing the exam - CORRECT ANSWER - CDPH recommends
taking the Lead Abatement Supervisor course again if you fail the exam three or more times.
Knowledge of waste handling and characterization procedures - CORRECT ANSWER -
Includes how to interpret the results, guided by HUD Guidelines: Chapter 10; 22 CCR 66262
[Chapter 12, Article 1].
CDPH Abatement Notification requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes
documentation, posting, and filing requirements as per 17 CCR 36100.
Federal and Cal/OSHA Lead Written Compliance Program requirements - CORRECT
ANSWER - Guided by HUD Guidelines: Chapter 9; 8 CCR 1532.1.
CDPH Work Practice Standards - CORRECT ANSWER - Outlined in 17 CCR 36050 and
36100.
Examination format - CORRECT ANSWER - Contains 100 questions, all written in the
multiple-choice format with four distinct alternatives.
Examination duration - CORRECT ANSWER - Candidates are allotted three hours to
respond to all 100 examination questions.
Knowledge of CDPH Definitions and Roles of Certification Disciplines - CORRECT
ANSWER - Includes requirements for certification as per 17 CCR 35001 - 35050, 17 CCR
36000, and 17 CCR 36100.
Competencies assessed in the examination - CORRECT ANSWER - The examination
assesses candidate competencies in six content areas.
, Federal and Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction Exposure Assessment Requirements - CORRECT
ANSWER - Knowledge required for assessing lead exposure in construction activities.
Abatement - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of reducing or eliminating lead hazards.
Interim Controls - CORRECT ANSWER - Temporary measures taken to reduce lead
exposure until permanent solutions are implemented.
Cal/OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - California Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, which sets safety standards for workplaces.
Personal Protective Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipment such as gloves,
respirators, and safety goggles used to protect workers from hazards.
Heavy Object Transport - CORRECT ANSWER - Procedures used to safely lift and
transport heavy objects.
Lead Exposure Pathways in Children - CORRECT ANSWER - Routes through which
children can be exposed to lead, including ingestion and inhalation.
Lead Exposure Pathways in Adults - CORRECT ANSWER - Routes through which adults
can be exposed to lead, including occupational exposure.
Lead Poisoning Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs and symptoms associated with
lead poisoning in adults and children.
Chemical Removal Ventilation Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Standards for
ventilation when performing chemical removal to ensure safety.
Personal Sampling Pumps - CORRECT ANSWER - Devices used to collect air samples in
accordance with safety regulations.
