EPA LEAD INSPECTOR EXAM NEWEWST
2025/2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED
A+|ASSURED SUCCESS
Why is lead more common in children of lower income and/or people of color? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Worse physical condition and older housing
2. More lead-contaminated dust in the home
3. high lead levels in urban soil
4. Poor Nutrition
5. Lead in drinking water
,What do lead based paint inspections focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER-they
focus attention on the sources of lead that could poison children and reduce the
cost of lead hazard control by identifying which surfaces are coated with lead-
based paint.
What are certified inspectors capable of? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. identifying
the lead-based painted surfaces in housing
2. Certify the results of an inspection in writing.
3. Conduct post-hazard control clearance sampling to determine if
a. the specified hazard control safety was conducted
b. the area is safe for unprotected workers to enter
c. the area is a safe place for residents and young children to live
An inspector must be able to... - CORRECT ANSWER-- be knowledgeable about
the performance & limitations of all lead testing technique and methods
-familiar with all lead testing methods and sample techniques & standards
- able to perform math calculations
-skilled in understanding results
- can make objective decisions
,-able to implement and interpret quality control procedures
When do lead inspectors get a refresher course & post-course examination? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Every 3 years
What is the lead-based paint disclosure rule? - CORRECT ANSWER-In the late
1996, the EPA and HUD created the lead-based paint disclosure rule that allows
prospective purchasers of housing built before 1978 to have a lead-based paint or
risk assessment to determine whether lead based paint or lead-based paint
hazards exist in housing
What is the largest remaining source of lead exposure in children? - CORRECT
ANSWER-contaminated dust and soil
What is Title X? - CORRECT ANSWER-the residential lead-based paint HAzard
reduction Act ( Title X) of the community and housing Act of 1992 shifted the
focus of federal legislation from acting only on existing lead-based paint hazards
to preventing new hazards from occurring
What is lead based paint? - CORRECT ANSWER-Paint, varnish, shellac, or other
coating on surfaces that contain 1.0 mg/cm² or more of lead or 0.5% by weight
, What are Lead-based paint hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER-any condition that
causes exposure to lead contaminated dust, lead contaminated soil, or lead-
contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, friction
surfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects as
identified by the EPA administrator under TSCA Section 403
What is Deteriorated paint? - CORRECT ANSWER-any interior or exterior paint
that is peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking, or is located on an interior/exterior
surface or fixture that is damaged.
What is an accessible surface? - CORRECT ANSWER-Surface that protrudes
from the surrounding area to the extent that a child can chew the surface and is
within 3 feet of the floor or ground (Window sills, railing, stair tread)
what is a friction surface? - CORRECT ANSWER-an interior/exterior surface
that is subject to abrasion/friction (windows, floor, staircases)
what is an impact surface? - CORRECT ANSWER-an interior/exterior surface
that is subject to damage from repeated impacts (parts of door frames)
2025/2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED
A+|ASSURED SUCCESS
Why is lead more common in children of lower income and/or people of color? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Worse physical condition and older housing
2. More lead-contaminated dust in the home
3. high lead levels in urban soil
4. Poor Nutrition
5. Lead in drinking water
,What do lead based paint inspections focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER-they
focus attention on the sources of lead that could poison children and reduce the
cost of lead hazard control by identifying which surfaces are coated with lead-
based paint.
What are certified inspectors capable of? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. identifying
the lead-based painted surfaces in housing
2. Certify the results of an inspection in writing.
3. Conduct post-hazard control clearance sampling to determine if
a. the specified hazard control safety was conducted
b. the area is safe for unprotected workers to enter
c. the area is a safe place for residents and young children to live
An inspector must be able to... - CORRECT ANSWER-- be knowledgeable about
the performance & limitations of all lead testing technique and methods
-familiar with all lead testing methods and sample techniques & standards
- able to perform math calculations
-skilled in understanding results
- can make objective decisions
,-able to implement and interpret quality control procedures
When do lead inspectors get a refresher course & post-course examination? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Every 3 years
What is the lead-based paint disclosure rule? - CORRECT ANSWER-In the late
1996, the EPA and HUD created the lead-based paint disclosure rule that allows
prospective purchasers of housing built before 1978 to have a lead-based paint or
risk assessment to determine whether lead based paint or lead-based paint
hazards exist in housing
What is the largest remaining source of lead exposure in children? - CORRECT
ANSWER-contaminated dust and soil
What is Title X? - CORRECT ANSWER-the residential lead-based paint HAzard
reduction Act ( Title X) of the community and housing Act of 1992 shifted the
focus of federal legislation from acting only on existing lead-based paint hazards
to preventing new hazards from occurring
What is lead based paint? - CORRECT ANSWER-Paint, varnish, shellac, or other
coating on surfaces that contain 1.0 mg/cm² or more of lead or 0.5% by weight
, What are Lead-based paint hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER-any condition that
causes exposure to lead contaminated dust, lead contaminated soil, or lead-
contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, friction
surfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects as
identified by the EPA administrator under TSCA Section 403
What is Deteriorated paint? - CORRECT ANSWER-any interior or exterior paint
that is peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking, or is located on an interior/exterior
surface or fixture that is damaged.
What is an accessible surface? - CORRECT ANSWER-Surface that protrudes
from the surrounding area to the extent that a child can chew the surface and is
within 3 feet of the floor or ground (Window sills, railing, stair tread)
what is a friction surface? - CORRECT ANSWER-an interior/exterior surface
that is subject to abrasion/friction (windows, floor, staircases)
what is an impact surface? - CORRECT ANSWER-an interior/exterior surface
that is subject to damage from repeated impacts (parts of door frames)
