EPA Lead Inspector Exam Preparation with Answers (302 Solved Questions)

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EPA LEAD INSPECTOR EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADEDA+A2LA - ANSAmerican Association for Laboratory AccreditationAccessible surface - ANSsurface that protrudes from the surrounding area to the extent that a child canchew the surface and is within three feet of the floor or ground (e.g. window wills, railing and the edges ofstair treads)According to Cal OSHA Title 8, Section 1532.1, what is the title of the person in charge of lead projectsand oversight? - ANSSupervisorACGIH - ANSAmerican Conference of Governmental Industrial HygienistsAgreement state - ANSAssume responsibility for the regulation of uranium and its by-productsAIHA - ANSAmerican Industrial Hygiene AssociationASV - ANSAnodic Stripping VoltammetryAt a minimum, a calibration check should be done when? - ANSat the beginning of each inspection, atleast every four hours, and at the end of each inspectionAt what lead levels must soil be abated? - ANS400 ppm in child play area1000 ppm in bare soilAt what level (in water) should households take steps to limit lead exposure? - ANS15 ppbBefore a lead based paint inspector begins an inspection, what should be done? - ANSA pre-inspectionconference should be held between the inspector and the clientBesides leaded gasoline, what are other sources of lead contamination in air? - ANSEmissions fromsmelters and battery factories and combustion of oil, coal, waste oil and municipal wastes.Blind analysis of spiked samples must fall within...? - ANS80 to 120% of the true valueBuilding component type - ANSthose items in the interior or exterior of housing onto which paint, stain,varnish or shellac has been applied and that have a common substratecm - ANScentimeter ; 1/100 of a meter ; 0.3937 of an inchcm2 - ANSsquare centimeter ; 0.1550 square inch ; unit of measure for lead in paint (mg/cm2)Combination Risk Assessment/Inspection - ANSDetermines where the lead based paint in a property isactually located and where lead based paint hazards are locatedComposite samples should be collected from what components? - ANSbare floorswindow sillswindow troughsexterior surfacesCurrently, what is the principal industrial use of lead? - ANSManufacture of electrical storage batteriesDeteriorated paint - ANSany interior or exterior paint that is peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking or islocated on an interior or exterior surface or fixture that is damaged or deteriorateddL - ANSdeciliter ; a measure of volume; the unit of measure for blood lead levels ; 1/2 cup

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EPA LEAD INSPECTOR EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADEDA+During repeat testing, how many testing components should be included in the scope of work? - ANS10During what conditions does the HUD Guidelines protocol allow the inspector to stop testing a componenttype? - ANSIn housing where similar building component types with identical substrates are all found tocontain lead based paint within the first five interior room equivalentsDust spiked sample - ANSA wipe or filter containing a known weight of lead based paint dust, measuredto the nearest 0.1 ug of lead dustELPAT - ANSEnvironmental Lead Proficiency Analytical TestingExposure to high concentrations of lead can cause what? - ANSRetardation, convulsions, coma, anddeathExposure to radiation is affected by what important factors? - ANStimedistanceshieldingFAAS - ANSFurnace atomic absorption spectroscopyFluorescence - ANSWhen x-rays and gama rays are rleased from an XRF analyzer and hit a paintedsurface, the elements in the paint (including lead) are excited and respond by emitting energy in the formof x-rays characteristic of each of the elements.For 1960-77 buildings or developments with 1,000 ore more units, test ___of the units and round up anyfraction to the next whole number. - ANS2.9%For a venous confirmed blood lead level above 45ug/dL for a child under 6, what is the interpretation andaction required (if any)? - ANSChild is seriously lead-poisoned; medical checkup and treatmentFor a venous confirmed blood lead level of 10-14ug/dL for a child under 6, what is the interpretation andaction required (if any)? - ANSChild has some exposure to lead; community intervention activitiesFor a venous confirmed blood lead level of 15-19ug/dL for a child under 6, what is the interpretation andaction required (if any)? - ANSChild has an elevated blood lead level; level confirmed with 2nd blood leadlevel test. Individual case management, including nutritional and educational interventions and morefrequent screening. If level persists, conduct an environmental inspection and remediationFor a venous confirmed blood lead level of 20-44ug/dL for a child under 6, what is the interpretation andaction required (if any)? - ANSChild is considered to be lead-poisoned; environmental investigation andremediation as well as items from above (15-19ug/dL). Medical checkup.For a venous confirmed blood lead level of below 10ug/dL for a child under 6, what is the interpretationand action required (if any)? - ANSChild is not lead-poisoned; no actionFor pre-1960 or unknown age buildings or developments with 1,040 or more similar units, common areasor exterior sites, test ___of them and round u to the next whole number. - ANS5.8%For purposes of lead based paint inspections, housing may be divided into what two types? - ANSsingle-family and multi-familyFor samples collected along the foundation dripline (e.g. when exterior work was conducted on all facesof the dwelling), subsamples should be collected at least... - ANStwo to six feet apart

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EPA LEAD INSPECTOR EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADEDA+For single-family housing, the HUD Guidelines recommend XRF testing on at least...? - ANSone locationper testing combination, except interior and exterior wallsfour readings, one on each wall (interior room equivalent or exterior)ft - ANSfoot - 12 inches; 30.48 centimetersft2 - ANSsquare foot ; 144 square inches ; 929 square centimeters; the unit of measure most often usedfor dust wipe samples (ug/ft2)g - ANSgram ; a measure of weight ; 0.035 ouncesGamma and x-rays are forms of...? - ANSionizing radiationGeneral license - ANSAllows the user of the XRF, such as a lead inspection company, to take possessionof the radioactive source under the manufacturer's specific license.Half-life - ANSThe time it takes half of the materials to decay into another radionuclide or elementHow does the dust differ in screen and full assessment? - ANS2 composite for screen3 or 4 composite , or 6-8 single surface for full assessmentHow does the intensity of radiation behave when increasing the distance? - ANSThe intensity is reducedby the square of the distance from the sourceHow does the paint differ in screen and full assessment? - ANSIt doesntHow does the soil differ in screen and full assessment? - ANSNone in screen2 composite for full assessmentHow many agreement states are there? - ANS26How many blanks should be included? - ANSOne blank wipe is collected for each dwelling unit sampled,or, if more than one dwelling unit is sampled per day, one blank for every 50 field samples, whichever isless.How many dust samples are necessary for evaluating the hazards for a single-surface sample in a riskassessment? - ANSat least 6 to 8 dust samplesHow many readings do you need to take for a substrate correction? - ANS6How many samples should be taken for exterior walls? - ANSselect at least four sidesaverage the readings (rounding the result) to obtain a result for any remaining sidesHUD defines a high-hazard job as...? - ANSrepaintingplaster or wall repairwindow repairwater or moisture damage repairbuilding component replacementwelding on painted surfacesfloor refinishingcarpet replacement

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EPA LEAD INSPECTOR EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADEDA+baluster repairdemolitionHUD prohibits paint removal when using heat guns operating above ___ degrees Fahrenheit to -ANS1100ICP - ANSInductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission SpectroscopyICP-AES - ANSInductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopyIf a room equivalent has more than four walls in a single-family housing, what should be done? -ANScalculate the average of the four readingsround the result to the same number of decimal places as the XRF displaysclassify remaining walls with the same painting history as the tested walls based on this rounded averageIf the difference is less than the retest tolerance limit, the inspection has...? - ANSPassed the retestIf the difference of the overall averages equals or exceeds the retest tolerance limit, this procedureshould...? - ANSBe repeated with ten new testing combinationsIn a risk assessment, in the management office, how many dust samples should be collected? - ANS1 or2 if the area is more than 400 square feetIn California, how often is re-certification? - ANSEvery other yearIn Chapter 17 of the HUD Guidelines, it is recommended to have a visual examination be conducted by atrained work crew supervisor after every routine building maintenance job which affects a lead paintedsurface, in addition to...? - ANSat least one floor dust sample be taken near the work area for every 20high hazard jobsIn what year did Congress ban the use of lead-containing materials above specific percentages in publicwater supply systems and in any plumbing providing drinking water connected to public water systems? -ANS1986In what year was the Lead; Requirements for Lead Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and ChildOccupied Facilities: Final Rule, (40 CFR part 745), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published? -ANS1996In what year was the Revision to Chapter 7 of the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of LeadBased Paint Hazards in Housing published? - ANS1997In what year were the HUD Guidelines - Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based PaintHazards in Housing published? - ANS1995Is the housing condition considered in a screen or full assessment? - ANSYesIs water and air considered in a screen or full assessment? - ANSNoLCCA - ANSLead Contamination Control Act (1988)Lead based inspection - ANSa surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of lead basedpaint and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation

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EPA LEAD INSPECTOR EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADEDA+Lead based paint - ANSpaint, varnish, shellac or other coating on surfaces that contain 1.0 mg/cm2 ormore of lead or 0.5% or more lead in weightLead based paint hazards - ANSany condition that cause exposure to lead contaminated dust, leadcontaminated soil or lead contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, frictionsurfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effectsLead based paint inspection - ANSa surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of leadbased paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigationLead has been used in paint for what three main reasons? - ANSas pigment, to add durability andcorrosion control, and as a drying agentLead Hazard Screen - ANStype of risk assessment that applies to housing in good conditionm - ANSmeter ; 39.37 inches ; 1.0936 yardsm3 - ANScubic meter ; 35.314 cubic feet; the unit of measure for lead in the air that workers breathemg - ANSmilligram ; 1/1000 of a gram ; unit of measure for lead in paintmrem - ANSmilirem or 1/1000 of a remMulti-family housing (for the purposes of a lead based paint inspection only) - ANSAny group of units thatis similar in construction from unit to unit with 1) 21 or more units if any were built before 1960 or are ofunknown age or 2) 10 or more units if they were built from 1960 - 1977NLLAP - ANSNational Lead Laboratory Accreditation ProgramNonquantitative Transfer - ANSloss of lead dustNRC - ANSNuclear Regulatory ComissionOnce in the body, lead is distributed by the blood stream to what areas of the body? - ANSred blood cells,soft tissue, and boneOPPT - ANSOffice of Pollution Prevention and ToxicsPaint chip analysis can be done using...? - ANSFAASICP-AESPer Cal OSHA, when must a respirator be used? - ANSif the lead exposure is above the PEL (50 ug/m3)trigger tasks and air sampling has not been donea worker requests a respirator, even if lead exposure is below the PELPermanent abatement - ANSabatement that will last for more than 20 years including paint removal,component removal, encapsulationPermanent Abatement and work over PEL - NOAbatement Planning - NOHazard Evaluation - YESClearance Inspections - YES - ANSCertified Lead Inspector / Assessor and Certified Sampling Tech(under the supervision of an inspector/assessor)

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