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EPA Model Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Exam/373 Questions and Answers
EPA Model Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Exam/373 Questions and Answers
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EPA Model Lead Based Paint RiskAssessor Exam/373 Questions and
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1978 - -When did they reduce to Lead Levels in consumer products
-The underside of a horizontal surface which projects beyond a wall line,
such as an overhanging roof. - -What is a soffit?
-False - -T/F: The risk assessor should be involved in the process of selecting
a contractor.
-1. There are big cracks in the walls.
2. Ceiling is leaking in the bathroom and the kitchen.
3. The window wells are in disrepair- and contain paint chips.
4. Right across the street there's a battery recycling shop. - -Scenario: You
arrive on premises and are scheduled to conduct a visual assessment of the
property. Which do you take note of?
-A risk assessment determines the Lead Hazards and An EBL investigation
focus on where the child has been and the cause or causes of exposure. - -
What's the difference between a risk assessment and an EBL child
investigation
-To determine and report the existence, nature, severity, and location of
lead paint hazards and potential remedies - -The objective of a Risk
Assessment is:
-A surface by surface investigation for determining the presence and
location of lead based paint and report the results - -What is the definition of
a Lead Inspection:
-- Condition of paint
- various pathways (dust and soil)
- Future plans (maintenance and rehabilitation) - -A Risk Assessor must
consider the following factors in addition to the concentration of lead in
paint:
-A supplement to - -A Risk assessment is best described as _________ the
approach of lead paint Inspection and Abatement.
-In good condition - -A Lead Hazard screen is a type of Risk assessment that
applies to housing that is:
, -- Determining the most appropriate evaluation process and obtaining
background information
- Conducting the evaluation and determining the actual hazards
-Providing guidance toward reducing and eliminating lead hazards and
producing a written report - -The Risk Assessment process developed by
HUD include:
-- Collect background information on the number of similar units in the
development, the construction date, and the number of children in each unit
- Collection information on the management and maintenance of the units
within the development - -Before conducting a Risk Assessment, the Risk
Assessor should:
-Deteriorated paint, friction and impact surfaces, areas that have been
mouthed by a child, bare soil and accumulated dust. - -The Visual
Assessment identifies:
-<10% - -The condition of fair for interior components with small surface
areas would have ______ of deterioration:
-Paint that is loosened or broken because of impact - -Chipped paint is
defined as:
-Chewing on lead contaminated components - -Children are most commonly
poisoned by:
-<10 square feet - -The condition rating of fair for exterior components with
large surface areas would have______of deterioration.
-It is relatively simple and inexpensive and Current EPA, HUD and State
standards are based on wipe sampling - -Dust Wipe sampling is
recommended sampling method for most routine risk assessment because:
-250 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot) - -EPA defines a "dangerous level of
lead" in household dust from window sill as:
-40 ug/ft2 (micrograms/square foot) - -The HUD standard for a "dangerous
level of lead" in household dust on an uncarpeted floor surface is:
-Does not tear easily but is easy for laboratory to digest (ASTM E1972) - -
Wipe material should meet the following criteria:
-- Need to be analyzed by a laboratory from a sample typically referred to as
a Blank" to assure wipes are not contaminated prior to use.
- Should be less than 5 ug (micrograms/wipe - -Background levels if
contamination on dust wipes:
, -a third wipe pass that focusing on the corners - EPA - -When wiping a floor
surface for dust lead collection, the last wipe pass is:
-S - -Wipe samples generally are collected by wiping side-to-side in an
______ shaped pattern
-True - -If the paint chips adhere to the wipe sample they should be
included as part of the sample
-- hard floor surfaces and carpeted surface (separate)
- each different component tested (separate)
- and use a new wipe for each spot sampled. - -The Risk Assessor should
collect separate composite in a dwelling from:
-A centrifuge tube or other hard shelled container - -Wipe sample should be
sent to a laboratory in:
-400 ppm for high contact play area (400 ug/g) - -What is the lead level
standard in bare soil areas in a play area to be considered a lead hazard by
EPA
-1200 ppm (ug/g) - -What is the lead level standard in bare soil for the rest
of the yard:
-At least 2 to 6 feet apart - -Samples collected in a non-play areas of a
building should be spaced:
-X grid - -Samples collected from small patches or play areas with bare soil
should be collected along an _____ shaped grid.
-The soil is completed covered by grass or pavement - -Soil samples need
not be collected if:
-3 to 10 - -EPA recommends _______ subsamples (aliquats) for each
composite sample:
-the top 1/2 inch - -EPA recommends ________ of soil to sent to the
laboratory for the purposes of a risk assessment:
->1.0 ug/cm2 (milligrams/square centimeter) - -The definition of a
"dangerous level" of lead in paint when using an XRF analyzer according to
the HUD Guidelines is:
-4 composite samples - -How many dust wipe samples should be collected
for a composite sample:
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