Asbestos Study Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Name four characteristics of asbestos - Correct answer-Naturally occurring,
fibrous, hydrated, mineral and silicates
What type of asbestos is the fibrous serpentine - Correct answer-chrysotile (white
asbestos)
Name the 5 amphiboles - Correct answer-Amosite
Tremolite
Actinolite
Crocidolite
Anthopyllite
Name physical properties of asbestos - Correct answer-fire resistant
spinnability
tensile strength
strong and durable
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,resists fungus growth
corrosion
heat
acids
vermin
What were some of the uses of asbestos - Correct answer-brake lining in cars and
air craft
pipes for water and sewer systems
What is the most common asbestos - Correct answer-Chrysotile (white asbestos)
3Mg O - Si O2 - 2H2O
What is the second most common asbestos - Correct answer-Amosite (brown
asbestos)
Fe Mg SiO3
What is the third most common asbestos but rare - Correct answer-Crocidolite
(blue asbestos)
Na Fe [SiO3] 2H3O
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,What to amphibole fibers used commercially are extremely hazardous - Correct
answer-Amosite and crocidolite
What 6 diseases are associated with asbestos - Correct answer-Lung Cancer,
Stomach Cancer, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma
and Colon-Rectal Cancer
What does asbestos cause in the lungs - Correct answer-Bronchogenic carcinoma
What is asbestosis - Correct answer-A pneumoconiosis a diffuse, interstitial, non-
malignant scarring of the lungs often goes un-noticed occurs from high exposures
What is Dyspnea? - Correct answer-Undue shortness of breath, asbestos-related
What is Rales? - Correct answer-Crackling sounds heard when heart is listened to
via stethoscope
Related to asbestos
What is finger clubbing related to? - Correct answer-Asbestos
How are we exposed to asbestos - Correct answer-Air, water, soil, food and
occupational
What are some uses of asbestos - Correct answer-Shingles, thermal system
insulation, brake/clutch lining, water pipes
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, siding, cement filler, wire insulation, spray-on acoustical material
and vinyl flooring
What to do with asbestos - Correct answer-Leave it alone. repair, encapsulate,
enclose and remove
When is asbestos a hazard - Correct answer-When it is "friable"
When it will be disturbed
When it is located in areas that may be disturbed by children
Prior to demolition/renovation projects
Two types of asbestos containing materials - Correct answer-Friable
Non-Friable
Friable - Correct answer-Can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by
hand pressure.
Non-friable - Correct answer-Cannot be crumbled, pulverized or reduce to powder
by hand pressure.
Asbestos is heat resistant from what degree Celsius - Correct answer-500 - 1500
degrees Celsius
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Answers
Name four characteristics of asbestos - Correct answer-Naturally occurring,
fibrous, hydrated, mineral and silicates
What type of asbestos is the fibrous serpentine - Correct answer-chrysotile (white
asbestos)
Name the 5 amphiboles - Correct answer-Amosite
Tremolite
Actinolite
Crocidolite
Anthopyllite
Name physical properties of asbestos - Correct answer-fire resistant
spinnability
tensile strength
strong and durable
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,resists fungus growth
corrosion
heat
acids
vermin
What were some of the uses of asbestos - Correct answer-brake lining in cars and
air craft
pipes for water and sewer systems
What is the most common asbestos - Correct answer-Chrysotile (white asbestos)
3Mg O - Si O2 - 2H2O
What is the second most common asbestos - Correct answer-Amosite (brown
asbestos)
Fe Mg SiO3
What is the third most common asbestos but rare - Correct answer-Crocidolite
(blue asbestos)
Na Fe [SiO3] 2H3O
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,What to amphibole fibers used commercially are extremely hazardous - Correct
answer-Amosite and crocidolite
What 6 diseases are associated with asbestos - Correct answer-Lung Cancer,
Stomach Cancer, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma
and Colon-Rectal Cancer
What does asbestos cause in the lungs - Correct answer-Bronchogenic carcinoma
What is asbestosis - Correct answer-A pneumoconiosis a diffuse, interstitial, non-
malignant scarring of the lungs often goes un-noticed occurs from high exposures
What is Dyspnea? - Correct answer-Undue shortness of breath, asbestos-related
What is Rales? - Correct answer-Crackling sounds heard when heart is listened to
via stethoscope
Related to asbestos
What is finger clubbing related to? - Correct answer-Asbestos
How are we exposed to asbestos - Correct answer-Air, water, soil, food and
occupational
What are some uses of asbestos - Correct answer-Shingles, thermal system
insulation, brake/clutch lining, water pipes
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, siding, cement filler, wire insulation, spray-on acoustical material
and vinyl flooring
What to do with asbestos - Correct answer-Leave it alone. repair, encapsulate,
enclose and remove
When is asbestos a hazard - Correct answer-When it is "friable"
When it will be disturbed
When it is located in areas that may be disturbed by children
Prior to demolition/renovation projects
Two types of asbestos containing materials - Correct answer-Friable
Non-Friable
Friable - Correct answer-Can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by
hand pressure.
Non-friable - Correct answer-Cannot be crumbled, pulverized or reduce to powder
by hand pressure.
Asbestos is heat resistant from what degree Celsius - Correct answer-500 - 1500
degrees Celsius
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