AHERA Inspector Exam Questions with correct
Answers
Air sampling indicates the fibers outside the mask at 3.0 f /cc. If the
level of fibers inside the mask must remain at no greater than 0.01 f/cc,
what protection factor is needed? Correct Answer-300
What is the most commonly used type of asbestos? Correct Answer-
Chrysotile
What are the six types of asbestos? Correct Answer-Chrysotile, amosite,
crocidolite, actinolite, anthophyllite, and tremolite
What type of asbestos is white? Correct Answer-Chrysotile
What type of asbestos is blue? Correct Answer-Crocidolite
What type of asbestos is brown? Correct Answer-Amosite
Characteristics of asbestos Correct Answer-Separates into long thin
fibers, incombustibility, high tensile strength, flexibility, good friction,
inexpensive, noise absorption, thermal/electrical insulating, chemical
resistance, condenstaion controls
Building Materials that contain asbestos Correct Answer-Acoustical
plaster, decorative plaster, textured coatings, ceiling tiles, blown-in
,insulation, fireproofing spray, taping compounds, high temperature
gaskets, lab hoods and gloves
What is transite? Correct Answer-Cement-asbestos pipe
Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) Correct Answer-Any material
containing more than 1% asbestos by weight
Presumed Asbestos Containing Material Correct Answer-Surfacing
materials, thermal system insulation, and flooring likely installed prior to
1981
PACM must be handles as ______ unless proved otherwise. Correct
Answer-ACM
How long is an asbestos fiber? Correct Answer-About 1 Micron
Trachea Correct Answer-Allows air to pass to and from lungs
Main bronchus Correct Answer-branches to each lung from the trachea
, Small bronchus Correct Answer-small passageways lead to alveoli
Terminal bronchioles Correct Answer-Last part of the conducting
portion of the respiratory system, and has the smallest diameter
Alveoli Correct Answer-tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the
movement of gases between air and blood
Alveolar sac Correct Answer-cluster of alveoli
Asbestosis Correct Answer-Asbestos particles accumulate in the lungs
resulting in irritation and scarring of lung tissue
Lung Cancer Correct Answer-A condition in which cancer cells form in
the tissues of the lung
Mesathelioma Correct Answer-A rare form of cancer that attacks the
lining of the chest and GI cavity tissues
Pleural changes Correct Answer-Chest walls become scarred and
hardened and cause problems with expansion and lung capacity
What does MEP/FP Systems stand for? Correct
Answer-Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems
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