EPA RISK ASSESSOR EXAM EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
EPA Risk Assessor
Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
230 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 230 exam questions with correct answers and brief
explanations, covering lead-based paint risk assessment for EPA certification. It
includes scenario-based and conceptual items, making it ideal for exam review, content
reinforcement, and certification preparation.
CONTENTS
01 Regulations & History Q1–Q19
02 Inspection & Assessment Types Q20–Q123
03 Legal & Liability Q124–Q133
04 Visual & Paint Assessment Q134–Q175
Page 1
, 05 Dust Sampling Q176–Q201
06 Soil & Water Sampling Q202–Q225
07 Additional Questions Q226–Q230
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 230
Risk Assessment
CORRECT ANSWER
An on-site investigation of a residential dwelling for lead-based paint hazards. Risk
assessment includes investigating the age, history, management and maintenance of the
dwelling; conducting a visual assessment, performing limited environmental sampling,
such as dust wipe samples, soil samples, and deteriorated paint samples, and reporting
the results that identify acceptable abatement and interim control strategies based on
specific conditions and the owner's capabilities.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 230
What was the purpose of Title X legislation? (4)
CORRECT ANSWER
2-20
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 230
Page 2
,What is the historical importance of Housing Authority Risk Retention Group (HARGG)?
CORRECT ANSWER
2-20
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 230
Title X (199_)
CORRECT ANSWER
1992. Residential Lead based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 230
LBPPPA (19__)
CORRECT ANSWER
1971 Lead-based Poisoning Prevention Act
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 230
Lead Based Paint Poisoning Act (1971)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
First major lead-based paint legislation; addressed lead-based paint in federal housing.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 230
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, Phase Out Lead in Gasoline (1973)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
US EPA regulated a phase-out of lead in gasoline.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 230
Ban on Residential Paint (1978)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
CPSC banned lead paint in residential properties.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 230
Safe Drinking Water Act (1986)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
US EPA banned use of lead pipes and lead solder in plumbing.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 230
Housing and Community Development Act (1987)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
Highlighted the danger to children of lead-contaminated dust.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
EPA Risk Assessor
Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
230 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 230 exam questions with correct answers and brief
explanations, covering lead-based paint risk assessment for EPA certification. It
includes scenario-based and conceptual items, making it ideal for exam review, content
reinforcement, and certification preparation.
CONTENTS
01 Regulations & History Q1–Q19
02 Inspection & Assessment Types Q20–Q123
03 Legal & Liability Q124–Q133
04 Visual & Paint Assessment Q134–Q175
Page 1
, 05 Dust Sampling Q176–Q201
06 Soil & Water Sampling Q202–Q225
07 Additional Questions Q226–Q230
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 230
Risk Assessment
CORRECT ANSWER
An on-site investigation of a residential dwelling for lead-based paint hazards. Risk
assessment includes investigating the age, history, management and maintenance of the
dwelling; conducting a visual assessment, performing limited environmental sampling,
such as dust wipe samples, soil samples, and deteriorated paint samples, and reporting
the results that identify acceptable abatement and interim control strategies based on
specific conditions and the owner's capabilities.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 230
What was the purpose of Title X legislation? (4)
CORRECT ANSWER
2-20
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 230
Page 2
,What is the historical importance of Housing Authority Risk Retention Group (HARGG)?
CORRECT ANSWER
2-20
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 230
Title X (199_)
CORRECT ANSWER
1992. Residential Lead based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 230
LBPPPA (19__)
CORRECT ANSWER
1971 Lead-based Poisoning Prevention Act
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 230
Lead Based Paint Poisoning Act (1971)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
First major lead-based paint legislation; addressed lead-based paint in federal housing.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 230
Page 3
, Phase Out Lead in Gasoline (1973)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
US EPA regulated a phase-out of lead in gasoline.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 230
Ban on Residential Paint (1978)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
CPSC banned lead paint in residential properties.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 230
Safe Drinking Water Act (1986)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
US EPA banned use of lead pipes and lead solder in plumbing.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 230
Housing and Community Development Act (1987)
*Federal LPP Policies
CORRECT ANSWER
Highlighted the danger to children of lead-contaminated dust.
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