Lead Renovator Certification Exam (EPA
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1. What federal rule requires renovation firms to follow lead-safe work
practices in pre-1978 housing?
A. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
B. HUD LSHR
C. EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
D. Clean Water Act
Rationale: The EPA RRP Rule governs renovation activities in pre-
1978 residential and child-occupied facilities where lead paint may
be present.
2. Which of the following buildings are typically covered under EPA RRP?
A. A warehouse built in 1988
, B. A retail mall built in 2001
C. A daycare center built in 1965
D. A factory built in 1990
Rationale: Child-occupied facilities built before 1978 fall under RRP
requirements.
3. When must a firm provide the “Renovate Right” pamphlet?
A. After work is complete
B. Only if the homeowner asks
C. Before renovation begins
D. Only during emergency repairs
Rationale: Renovators must provide pre-renovation education prior
to beginning work.
4. What is required when occupants refuse the lead pamphlet?
A. Cancel the job immediately
B. Document the refusal using the confirmation form
C. Call EPA for approval
D. Proceed without documentation
Rationale: Proper documentation is required even when the
pamphlet is refused.
5. Which certification is required for firms performing RRP work?
A. OSHA Respiratory Certification
B. General Contractor License
C. EPA Certified Renovation Firm Certification
, D. Asbestos Abatement Certification
Rationale: The RRP requires firms—not just individuals—to hold EPA
firm certification.
6. A Certified Renovator must be present onsite during which activities?
A. All paperwork reviews
B. Final walk-through
C. Setup and cleaning verification
D. Only demolition
Rationale: Setup and cleaning verification must be supervised or
performed by the Certified Renovator.
7. Which work practice is prohibited under the RRP Rule?
A. Plastic containment
B. Wet sanding
C. Open-flame burning of lead paint
D. HEPA vacuum use
Rationale: Open-flame burning creates hazardous lead fumes.
8. Which document must be maintained for at least three years?
A. Employee schedules
B. RRP compliance documentation
C. Customer receipts
D. Building permits
Rationale: EPA requires three-year retention of RRP records.
, 9. HEPA vacuums must:
A. Be used only outdoors
B. Use disposable home-vacuum bags
C. Capture 99.97% of particles ≥0.3 microns
D. Replace wet methods
Rationale: HEPA filtration standards require 99.97% capture
efficiency.
10. What is the purpose of establishing containment?
A. Keep workers warm
B. Prevent spread of lead dust and debris
C. Speed up renovation
D. Protect paint finishes
Rationale: Containment minimizes exposure by isolating work areas.
11. When is cleaning verification required?
A. Only after large jobs
B. Only after exterior work
C. After interior renovations disturbing paint
D. Never
Rationale: Interior jobs that disturb paint require cleaning
verification.
12. Which test can be used to determine lead-based paint presence
under the RRP Rule?
A. Mold swab test
RRP Rule) 100 Practice Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. What federal rule requires renovation firms to follow lead-safe work
practices in pre-1978 housing?
A. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
B. HUD LSHR
C. EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
D. Clean Water Act
Rationale: The EPA RRP Rule governs renovation activities in pre-
1978 residential and child-occupied facilities where lead paint may
be present.
2. Which of the following buildings are typically covered under EPA RRP?
A. A warehouse built in 1988
, B. A retail mall built in 2001
C. A daycare center built in 1965
D. A factory built in 1990
Rationale: Child-occupied facilities built before 1978 fall under RRP
requirements.
3. When must a firm provide the “Renovate Right” pamphlet?
A. After work is complete
B. Only if the homeowner asks
C. Before renovation begins
D. Only during emergency repairs
Rationale: Renovators must provide pre-renovation education prior
to beginning work.
4. What is required when occupants refuse the lead pamphlet?
A. Cancel the job immediately
B. Document the refusal using the confirmation form
C. Call EPA for approval
D. Proceed without documentation
Rationale: Proper documentation is required even when the
pamphlet is refused.
5. Which certification is required for firms performing RRP work?
A. OSHA Respiratory Certification
B. General Contractor License
C. EPA Certified Renovation Firm Certification
, D. Asbestos Abatement Certification
Rationale: The RRP requires firms—not just individuals—to hold EPA
firm certification.
6. A Certified Renovator must be present onsite during which activities?
A. All paperwork reviews
B. Final walk-through
C. Setup and cleaning verification
D. Only demolition
Rationale: Setup and cleaning verification must be supervised or
performed by the Certified Renovator.
7. Which work practice is prohibited under the RRP Rule?
A. Plastic containment
B. Wet sanding
C. Open-flame burning of lead paint
D. HEPA vacuum use
Rationale: Open-flame burning creates hazardous lead fumes.
8. Which document must be maintained for at least three years?
A. Employee schedules
B. RRP compliance documentation
C. Customer receipts
D. Building permits
Rationale: EPA requires three-year retention of RRP records.
, 9. HEPA vacuums must:
A. Be used only outdoors
B. Use disposable home-vacuum bags
C. Capture 99.97% of particles ≥0.3 microns
D. Replace wet methods
Rationale: HEPA filtration standards require 99.97% capture
efficiency.
10. What is the purpose of establishing containment?
A. Keep workers warm
B. Prevent spread of lead dust and debris
C. Speed up renovation
D. Protect paint finishes
Rationale: Containment minimizes exposure by isolating work areas.
11. When is cleaning verification required?
A. Only after large jobs
B. Only after exterior work
C. After interior renovations disturbing paint
D. Never
Rationale: Interior jobs that disturb paint require cleaning
verification.
12. Which test can be used to determine lead-based paint presence
under the RRP Rule?
A. Mold swab test
