EPA Model Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1978 - CORRECT ANSWER - When did they reduce to Lead Levels in consumer
products
The underside of a horizontal surface which projects beyond a wall line, such as an overhanging
roof. - CORRECT ANSWER - What is a soffit?
False - CORRECT ANSWER - T/F: The risk assessor should be involved in the process of
selecting a contractor.
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Scenario: You arrive on premises and are scheduled to conduct a visual assessment of the
property. Which do you take note of?
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - What's the
difference between a risk assessment and an EBL child investigation
To determine and report the existence, nature, severity, and location of lead paint hazards and
potential remedies - CORRECT ANSWER - The objective of a Risk Assessment is:
A surface by surface investigation for determining the presence and location of lead based paint
and report the results - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the definition of a Lead
Inspection:
,- Condition of paint
- various pathways (dust and soil)
- Future plans (maintenance and rehabilitation) - CORRECT ANSWER - A Risk Assessor
must consider the following factors in addition to the concentration of lead in paint:
A supplement to - CORRECT ANSWER - A Risk assessment is best described as
_________ the approach of lead paint Inspection and Abatement.
In good condition - CORRECT ANSWER - A Lead Hazard screen is a type of Risk
assessment that applies to housing that is:
- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - The Risk Assessment process developed by HUD include:
- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Before conducting a Risk Assessment, the Risk
Assessor should:
Deteriorated paint, friction and impact surfaces, areas that have been mouthed by a child, bare
soil and accumulated dust. - CORRECT ANSWER - The Visual Assessment identifies:
<10% - CORRECT ANSWER - The condition of fair for interior components with small
surface areas would have ______ of deterioration:
Paint that is loosened or broken because of impact - CORRECT ANSWER - Chipped paint
is defined as:
,Chewing on lead contaminated components - CORRECT ANSWER - Children are most
commonly poisoned by:
<10 square feet - CORRECT ANSWER - The condition rating of fair for exterior
components with large surface areas would have______of deterioration.
It is relatively simple and inexpensive and Current EPA, HUD and State standards are based on
wipe sampling - CORRECT ANSWER - Dust Wipe sampling is recommended sampling
method for most routine risk assessment because:
250 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot) - CORRECT ANSWER - EPA defines a "dangerous
level of lead" in household dust from window sill as:
40 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot) - CORRECT ANSWER - The HUD standard for a
"dangerous level of lead" in household dust on an uncarpeted floor surface is:
Does not tear easily but is easy for laboratory to digest (ASTM E1972) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wipe material should meet the following criteria:
- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Background levels
if contamination on dust wipes:
a third wipe pass that focusing on the corners - EPA - CORRECT ANSWER - When
wiping a floor surface for dust lead collection, the last wipe pass is:
S - CORRECT ANSWER - Wipe samples generally are collected by wiping side-to-side in
an ______ shaped pattern
, True - CORRECT ANSWER - If the paint chips adhere to the wipe sample they should be
included as part of the sample
- hard floor surfaces and carpeted surface (separate)
- each different component tested (separate)
- and use a new wipe for each spot sampled. - CORRECT ANSWER - The Risk Assessor
should collect separate composite in a dwelling from:
A centrifuge tube or other hard shelled container - CORRECT ANSWER - Wipe sample
should be sent to a laboratory in:
400 ppm for high contact play area (400 ug/g) - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the lead
level standard in bare soil areas in a play area to be considered a lead hazard by EPA
1200 ppm (ug/g) - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the lead level standard in bare soil for
the rest of the yard:
At least 2 to 6 feet apart - CORRECT ANSWER - Samples collected in a non-play areas
of a building should be spaced:
X grid - CORRECT ANSWER - Samples collected from small patches or play areas with
bare soil should be collected along an _____ shaped grid.
The soil is completed covered by grass or pavement - CORRECT ANSWER - Soil
samples need not be collected if:
3 to 10 - CORRECT ANSWER - EPA recommends _______ subsamples (aliquats) for
each composite sample:
the top 1/2 inch - CORRECT ANSWER - EPA recommends ________ of soil to sent to
the laboratory for the purposes of a risk assessment:
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1978 - CORRECT ANSWER - When did they reduce to Lead Levels in consumer
products
The underside of a horizontal surface which projects beyond a wall line, such as an overhanging
roof. - CORRECT ANSWER - What is a soffit?
False - CORRECT ANSWER - T/F: The risk assessor should be involved in the process of
selecting a contractor.
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Scenario: You arrive on premises and are scheduled to conduct a visual assessment of the
property. Which do you take note of?
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - What's the
difference between a risk assessment and an EBL child investigation
To determine and report the existence, nature, severity, and location of lead paint hazards and
potential remedies - CORRECT ANSWER - The objective of a Risk Assessment is:
A surface by surface investigation for determining the presence and location of lead based paint
and report the results - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the definition of a Lead
Inspection:
,- Condition of paint
- various pathways (dust and soil)
- Future plans (maintenance and rehabilitation) - CORRECT ANSWER - A Risk Assessor
must consider the following factors in addition to the concentration of lead in paint:
A supplement to - CORRECT ANSWER - A Risk assessment is best described as
_________ the approach of lead paint Inspection and Abatement.
In good condition - CORRECT ANSWER - A Lead Hazard screen is a type of Risk
assessment that applies to housing that is:
- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - The Risk Assessment process developed by HUD include:
- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Before conducting a Risk Assessment, the Risk
Assessor should:
Deteriorated paint, friction and impact surfaces, areas that have been mouthed by a child, bare
soil and accumulated dust. - CORRECT ANSWER - The Visual Assessment identifies:
<10% - CORRECT ANSWER - The condition of fair for interior components with small
surface areas would have ______ of deterioration:
Paint that is loosened or broken because of impact - CORRECT ANSWER - Chipped paint
is defined as:
,Chewing on lead contaminated components - CORRECT ANSWER - Children are most
commonly poisoned by:
<10 square feet - CORRECT ANSWER - The condition rating of fair for exterior
components with large surface areas would have______of deterioration.
It is relatively simple and inexpensive and Current EPA, HUD and State standards are based on
wipe sampling - CORRECT ANSWER - Dust Wipe sampling is recommended sampling
method for most routine risk assessment because:
250 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot) - CORRECT ANSWER - EPA defines a "dangerous
level of lead" in household dust from window sill as:
40 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot) - CORRECT ANSWER - The HUD standard for a
"dangerous level of lead" in household dust on an uncarpeted floor surface is:
Does not tear easily but is easy for laboratory to digest (ASTM E1972) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wipe material should meet the following criteria:
- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Background levels
if contamination on dust wipes:
a third wipe pass that focusing on the corners - EPA - CORRECT ANSWER - When
wiping a floor surface for dust lead collection, the last wipe pass is:
S - CORRECT ANSWER - Wipe samples generally are collected by wiping side-to-side in
an ______ shaped pattern
, True - CORRECT ANSWER - If the paint chips adhere to the wipe sample they should be
included as part of the sample
- hard floor surfaces and carpeted surface (separate)
- each different component tested (separate)
- and use a new wipe for each spot sampled. - CORRECT ANSWER - The Risk Assessor
should collect separate composite in a dwelling from:
A centrifuge tube or other hard shelled container - CORRECT ANSWER - Wipe sample
should be sent to a laboratory in:
400 ppm for high contact play area (400 ug/g) - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the lead
level standard in bare soil areas in a play area to be considered a lead hazard by EPA
1200 ppm (ug/g) - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the lead level standard in bare soil for
the rest of the yard:
At least 2 to 6 feet apart - CORRECT ANSWER - Samples collected in a non-play areas
of a building should be spaced:
X grid - CORRECT ANSWER - Samples collected from small patches or play areas with
bare soil should be collected along an _____ shaped grid.
The soil is completed covered by grass or pavement - CORRECT ANSWER - Soil
samples need not be collected if:
3 to 10 - CORRECT ANSWER - EPA recommends _______ subsamples (aliquats) for
each composite sample:
the top 1/2 inch - CORRECT ANSWER - EPA recommends ________ of soil to sent to
the laboratory for the purposes of a risk assessment:
