NYS ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A+ 2026/2027
Asbestos types Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite,
Anthophyllite
Actinolite
Tremolite
ACM is defined as Asbestos-containing material, defined as
what? any material containing more than 1%
asbestos by weight
When did the EPA March 31, 1986
guidance go into effect?
Friable Asbestos means any ACM applied to ceilings,
walls, structural activities that can be
, crumbled pulverized or reduced to
powder by hand pressure
Local Education Agency public school district or any owner of a
(LEA) private, non-profit or secondary
education facility
Response action means methods to protect human health
and the environment from ACM
What is the goal AHERA? To identify the presence of ACM in a
school facility
When is a response action When damage or potential damage
required? occurs
ACBM Asbestos Containing Building Material
homogenous area means an area of surfacing material,
thermal insulation, or miscellaneous
material that is uniform in color and
texture
, miscellaneous building materials that are not included in
materials thermal or surfacing, interior building
components; floor and ceiling tiles,
wall paper, glue
operations and maintenance A program of work practices regarding
program ACBM
Surfacing Material material sprayed, troweled on or applies
to surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire
proofing materials)
Thermal System Insulation is insulation applied to pipes, fittings,
considered what? boilers, tanks, ducts or other structural
components to prevent heat loss or
gain.
How many samples at At least 3
minimum should be taken for
surfacing material for
1,000 SF or less
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A+ 2026/2027
Asbestos types Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite,
Anthophyllite
Actinolite
Tremolite
ACM is defined as Asbestos-containing material, defined as
what? any material containing more than 1%
asbestos by weight
When did the EPA March 31, 1986
guidance go into effect?
Friable Asbestos means any ACM applied to ceilings,
walls, structural activities that can be
, crumbled pulverized or reduced to
powder by hand pressure
Local Education Agency public school district or any owner of a
(LEA) private, non-profit or secondary
education facility
Response action means methods to protect human health
and the environment from ACM
What is the goal AHERA? To identify the presence of ACM in a
school facility
When is a response action When damage or potential damage
required? occurs
ACBM Asbestos Containing Building Material
homogenous area means an area of surfacing material,
thermal insulation, or miscellaneous
material that is uniform in color and
texture
, miscellaneous building materials that are not included in
materials thermal or surfacing, interior building
components; floor and ceiling tiles,
wall paper, glue
operations and maintenance A program of work practices regarding
program ACBM
Surfacing Material material sprayed, troweled on or applies
to surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire
proofing materials)
Thermal System Insulation is insulation applied to pipes, fittings,
considered what? boilers, tanks, ducts or other structural
components to prevent heat loss or
gain.
How many samples at At least 3
minimum should be taken for
surfacing material for
1,000 SF or less
