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EPA RISK ASSESSOR EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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.
Inspection - correct answer- A surface-by-surface investigation
for determining the presence of lead-based paint (and in some
cases, sampling for lead in dust and soil) and a report of the
results.
Lead-based paint hazard - correct answer- Any condition that
causes exposure to lead from lead contaminated dust, lead-
contaminated soil, deteriorated lead-based paint, or from lead-
based paint present on accessible, friction, or impact surfaces
would result in adverse human health effects.
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Primary Prevention - correct answer- Lead-based paint risk
assessments and/or inspections and abatement and/or interim
controls in housing before children are lead poisoned.
Secondary Prevention - correct answer- Blood lead screening
programs to identify children who already have elevated blood
lead levels.
Tertiary Prevention - correct answer- Medical treatment/
management of children to prevent acute injuries or death from
lead poisoning.
What was the purpose of Title X legislation? (4) - correct
answer- 2-20
What is the historical importance of Housing Authority Risk
Retention Group (HARGG)? - correct answer- 2-20
What's the difference between a lead inspection and a risk
assessment? - correct answer- 2-20, 3-5
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What are the 7 steps of the Risk Assessment process? - correct
answer- 1. Obtain background information
2. Determine the most appropriate evaluation process for the
owner's dwelling(s)
3. Schedule the site visit
4. Conduct the evaluation (including visual assessment and
environmental sampling)
5. Determine the actual hazards (if any)
6. Identify options for reducing or eliminating these hazards
7. Produce a written report
What are four other types of assessments? - correct answer- 1.
Lead hazard screen
2. Combination risk assessment
3. Clearance
4. EBL Child Investigation
Lead Hazard Screen - correct answer- 2-21
A "negative screen"- a limited set of risk assessment
procedures that may act to exempt a dwelling from the full risk
assessment requirements.
Combination Risk Assessment - correct answer- 2-21
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EBL Child Investigation - correct answer- 2-21
Title X (199_) - correct answer- 1992. Residential Lead based
Paint Hazard Reduction Act
3 Sources of Legal Liability - correct answer- Statutory law,
administrative law, and common law
LBPPPA (19__) - correct answer- 1971 Lead-based Poisoning
Prevention Act
Tort Law - correct answer- Civil "wrong" or breach of a standard
behavior or failure to use reasonable care for which a court
orders a monetary remedy called "damages".
Contract Law - correct answer- Relates to situations in which a
person breaks or "breaches" a legally enforceable written or
oral agreement or contract. Court can order remedies like
monetary damages.
EPA RISK ASSESSOR EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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.
Inspection - correct answer- A surface-by-surface investigation
for determining the presence of lead-based paint (and in some
cases, sampling for lead in dust and soil) and a report of the
results.
Lead-based paint hazard - correct answer- Any condition that
causes exposure to lead from lead contaminated dust, lead-
contaminated soil, deteriorated lead-based paint, or from lead-
based paint present on accessible, friction, or impact surfaces
would result in adverse human health effects.
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Primary Prevention - correct answer- Lead-based paint risk
assessments and/or inspections and abatement and/or interim
controls in housing before children are lead poisoned.
Secondary Prevention - correct answer- Blood lead screening
programs to identify children who already have elevated blood
lead levels.
Tertiary Prevention - correct answer- Medical treatment/
management of children to prevent acute injuries or death from
lead poisoning.
What was the purpose of Title X legislation? (4) - correct
answer- 2-20
What is the historical importance of Housing Authority Risk
Retention Group (HARGG)? - correct answer- 2-20
What's the difference between a lead inspection and a risk
assessment? - correct answer- 2-20, 3-5
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What are the 7 steps of the Risk Assessment process? - correct
answer- 1. Obtain background information
2. Determine the most appropriate evaluation process for the
owner's dwelling(s)
3. Schedule the site visit
4. Conduct the evaluation (including visual assessment and
environmental sampling)
5. Determine the actual hazards (if any)
6. Identify options for reducing or eliminating these hazards
7. Produce a written report
What are four other types of assessments? - correct answer- 1.
Lead hazard screen
2. Combination risk assessment
3. Clearance
4. EBL Child Investigation
Lead Hazard Screen - correct answer- 2-21
A "negative screen"- a limited set of risk assessment
procedures that may act to exempt a dwelling from the full risk
assessment requirements.
Combination Risk Assessment - correct answer- 2-21
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EBL Child Investigation - correct answer- 2-21
Title X (199_) - correct answer- 1992. Residential Lead based
Paint Hazard Reduction Act
3 Sources of Legal Liability - correct answer- Statutory law,
administrative law, and common law
LBPPPA (19__) - correct answer- 1971 Lead-based Poisoning
Prevention Act
Tort Law - correct answer- Civil "wrong" or breach of a standard
behavior or failure to use reasonable care for which a court
orders a monetary remedy called "damages".
Contract Law - correct answer- Relates to situations in which a
person breaks or "breaches" a legally enforceable written or
oral agreement or contract. Court can order remedies like
monetary damages.
