ILLINOIS LEAD RISK ASSESSOR EXAM

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ILLINOIS LEAD RISK ASSESSOR EXAM

NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 2 00 QUESTIONS

AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED

ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

How long must lead abatement last? - ANSWER- 20 Years

When diagraming a house for a Risk assessment, the "A" side is the? - ANSWER- Address Size

What is the purpose of lead inspections? - ANSWER- Identify LBP

What year was LBP banned for residential use properties? -

ANSWER- 1978

What are the two categories of lead hazards in a risk assessment? - ANSWER- Material hazard and surface hazard

What conditions are necessary to have a friction surface hazard?

• ANSWER- LBP, evidence of abrasion, and dust on nearby

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What conditions are necessary to have a impact surface hazard?

• ANSWER- LBP, in contact with another building component,

and evidence of damage.

What exterior soil areas need to be tested? - ANSWER- Where

bare soil is present:

• Dripline of house
• Play areas and vegetable gardens
• Areas greater than 9 sq. ft.

What Federal document serves as an overall guideline for performing inspections, risk assessments, and abatement activities? - ANSWER- Hud Guidelines

A child may be treated for lead poisoning by using... - ANSWER- Chelation Therapy

How does lead primarily enter children's bodies? - ANSWER- Ingestion

Which is more useful for the renovation contractor, the lead inspection or the risk assessment? - ANSWER- Lead Inspection 2 / 4

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What six sampling methods do Risk Assessors use to identify lead hazards? - ANSWER- Visual Dust Soil Paint Chip XRF Water

What are the six LBP hazards defined by EPA? - ANSWER- Dust Friction Surface Impact Surface Chewable Surface Deteriorated Paint Soil

Where would you find operational data for an XRF? - ANSWER- Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS)

How many dust samples are usually taken for a Risk Assessment? - ANSWER- 13 3 / 4

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What are the three forms of lead abatement? - ANSWER- Removal Enclosure Encapsulation

How often do you calibrate an XRF? - ANSWER- Beginning End Every 4 hours Every time the device is powered down

Target Housing - ANSWER- Any houses built before 1978

except:

Housing designated for elderly Designated housing for disabled adults Zero bedroom units (except for children under age 6) Vacant houses awaiting demolition

Lead-Safe Work Practices - ANSWER- 1. Minimize or eliminate generation of dust/debris

• Contain dust/debris in regulated work area
• Collect debris on disposable sheeting
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