EPA LEAD INSPECTOR FINAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND FULL
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
⩥ The NIST Standard of reference material that is closest to 1.0 mg/cm2
is? Answer: Yellow
⩥ In a 4 hour inspection, how often must you perform calibration
check(s) of your XRF analyzer? Answer: Once
⩥ mg/cm2 is the scientific symbol for: Answer: milligram per sqaured
centimeter
⩥ Lead has been used for: Answer: All of the above
⩥ In a 10 hour inspection, a lead paint inspector must perform a
minimum of __ calibration checks Answer: 4
⩥ For buildings that have been built prior to 1960 with 1040 or more
similar units, the inspector must test what percentage of the units
common areas and exterior sites? Answer: 5.7 (chart)
, ⩥ During the Roman Empire, lead production was estimated at ___ tons
per year Answer: 80,000 tons
⩥ For buildings that have been built prior to 1960-1977 with 1000 or
more similar units the inspector must test what percent of the units
common areas and exterior sites? Answer: 2.9
⩥ Which of the following does HUD not consider a recognized
substrate? Answer: Paper
⩥ The chemical symbol for lead is Answer: Pb
⩥ As a qualified and trained lead inspector, you should be very suspect
of housing units built before due to the fact that the very well may
contain some lead-based paint Answer: 1978
⩥ The major source of lead for most adults is: Answer: occupational
exposure
⩥ Lead causes permanent damage to: Answer: All of the above
⩥ Which of the following is THE MAIN hazard for children's lead
poisoning: Answer: exposure through dust and soil
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND FULL
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
⩥ The NIST Standard of reference material that is closest to 1.0 mg/cm2
is? Answer: Yellow
⩥ In a 4 hour inspection, how often must you perform calibration
check(s) of your XRF analyzer? Answer: Once
⩥ mg/cm2 is the scientific symbol for: Answer: milligram per sqaured
centimeter
⩥ Lead has been used for: Answer: All of the above
⩥ In a 10 hour inspection, a lead paint inspector must perform a
minimum of __ calibration checks Answer: 4
⩥ For buildings that have been built prior to 1960 with 1040 or more
similar units, the inspector must test what percentage of the units
common areas and exterior sites? Answer: 5.7 (chart)
, ⩥ During the Roman Empire, lead production was estimated at ___ tons
per year Answer: 80,000 tons
⩥ For buildings that have been built prior to 1960-1977 with 1000 or
more similar units the inspector must test what percent of the units
common areas and exterior sites? Answer: 2.9
⩥ Which of the following does HUD not consider a recognized
substrate? Answer: Paper
⩥ The chemical symbol for lead is Answer: Pb
⩥ As a qualified and trained lead inspector, you should be very suspect
of housing units built before due to the fact that the very well may
contain some lead-based paint Answer: 1978
⩥ The major source of lead for most adults is: Answer: occupational
exposure
⩥ Lead causes permanent damage to: Answer: All of the above
⩥ Which of the following is THE MAIN hazard for children's lead
poisoning: Answer: exposure through dust and soil
