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North Carolina (NC) (S) Asbestos Practice Exam
Questions & Answers VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
North Carolina (NC) (S) Asbestos Practice Exam
Exam Overview
The North Carolina Asbestos Specialty (S) Contractor Exam assesses knowledge of asbestos
abatement, regulations, safety procedures, and compliance . The exam consists of 60 multiple-
choice questions with a 2-hour (120-minute) time limit . The North Carolina Department of
Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), through its Health Hazards Control Unit, oversees
asbestos accreditation, licensing, and enforcement .
Key Reference: The primary regulatory framework is found in the North Carolina Administrative
Code, specifically 10A NCAC 41C .0600 (Asbestos Hazard Management Program) . Federal
standards incorporated include the Asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M) and
OSHA's Asbestos Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101) .
Domain 1: Regulatory Framework & Standards
Question 1
According to 10A NCAC 41C .0609, owners or operators of renovation or demolition activities
must comply with which federal standards?
A) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)
B) Asbestos NESHAP as found in 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M
C) EPA 40 CFR Part 763 (AHERA)
D) NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
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Answer: B
North Carolina Administrative Code 10A NCAC 41C .0609 explicitly requires compliance with the
Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) as found in 40 CFR
Part 61, Subparts A and M .
Question 2
In North Carolina, which agency administers asbestos accreditation and licensing?
A) EPA Region 4
B) OSHA
C) NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
D) NC Department of Labor
Answer: C
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), through its Health Hazards Control
Unit, oversees asbestos training, accreditation, and permits .
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Question 3
Which section of the NC Administrative Code contains the Asbestos Hazard Management
Program?
A) 10A NCAC 41A
B) 10A NCAC 41B
C) 10A NCAC 41C
D) 10A NCAC 41D
Answer: C
The Asbestos Hazard Management Program is found in Section .0600 of 10A NCAC 41C .
Question 4
Under NC General Statute 130A-447, what is the exemption period for a person who submits an
application for accreditation in the worker category?
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A) 30 days after submittal
B) 60 days after submittal
C) 90 days after submittal
D) 120 days after submittal
Answer: C
NCGS 130A-447(b) allows a person who applies for accreditation in the worker category to
engage in asbestos management activities as though accredited for up to 90 days after the date
of application .
Question 5
According to NC statutes, how long must a contractor retain asbestos project documentation
(including daily logs and waste manifests) after project completion?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
North Carolina (NC) (S) Asbestos Practice Exam
Questions & Answers VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
North Carolina (NC) (S) Asbestos Practice Exam
Exam Overview
The North Carolina Asbestos Specialty (S) Contractor Exam assesses knowledge of asbestos
abatement, regulations, safety procedures, and compliance . The exam consists of 60 multiple-
choice questions with a 2-hour (120-minute) time limit . The North Carolina Department of
Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), through its Health Hazards Control Unit, oversees
asbestos accreditation, licensing, and enforcement .
Key Reference: The primary regulatory framework is found in the North Carolina Administrative
Code, specifically 10A NCAC 41C .0600 (Asbestos Hazard Management Program) . Federal
standards incorporated include the Asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M) and
OSHA's Asbestos Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101) .
Domain 1: Regulatory Framework & Standards
Question 1
According to 10A NCAC 41C .0609, owners or operators of renovation or demolition activities
must comply with which federal standards?
A) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)
B) Asbestos NESHAP as found in 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M
C) EPA 40 CFR Part 763 (AHERA)
D) NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
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Answer: B
North Carolina Administrative Code 10A NCAC 41C .0609 explicitly requires compliance with the
Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) as found in 40 CFR
Part 61, Subparts A and M .
Question 2
In North Carolina, which agency administers asbestos accreditation and licensing?
A) EPA Region 4
B) OSHA
C) NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
D) NC Department of Labor
Answer: C
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), through its Health Hazards Control
Unit, oversees asbestos training, accreditation, and permits .
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Question 3
Which section of the NC Administrative Code contains the Asbestos Hazard Management
Program?
A) 10A NCAC 41A
B) 10A NCAC 41B
C) 10A NCAC 41C
D) 10A NCAC 41D
Answer: C
The Asbestos Hazard Management Program is found in Section .0600 of 10A NCAC 41C .
Question 4
Under NC General Statute 130A-447, what is the exemption period for a person who submits an
application for accreditation in the worker category?
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A) 30 days after submittal
B) 60 days after submittal
C) 90 days after submittal
D) 120 days after submittal
Answer: C
NCGS 130A-447(b) allows a person who applies for accreditation in the worker category to
engage in asbestos management activities as though accredited for up to 90 days after the date
of application .
Question 5
According to NC statutes, how long must a contractor retain asbestos project documentation
(including daily logs and waste manifests) after project completion?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
