Lead Inspector - Assessor Course
Exam questions with complete
solutions 2026
Permanent abatement options include... - ANSWER-Paint removal, component
removal, enclosure, encapsulation
What agencies focus on childhood lead poisoning prevention? - ANSWER-CDPH, HUD,
EPA
What is the CAL OSHA Standard for lead? - ANSWER-Title 8 CCR 1532.1
What is the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based Paint Hazards in
Housing? - ANSWER-1995 HUD Guidelines
When was the revision to Chapter 7 of the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of
Lead Based Paint Hazards in Housing enacted? - ANSWER-1997
Target Housing - ANSWER-Housing where children may live and spend time in.
T/F Every purchaser of any interest in residential real property on which a residential
dwelling was built prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to
lead from lead based paint. - ANSWER-True
The federal regulation for re-certification occurs how often? - ANSWER-Every 3 years
In California, how often is re-certification? - ANSWER-Every other year
What is the California standard equivalent to 29 CFR 1926.62? - ANSWER-Title 8 CCR
1532.1
What is the California standard equivalent to 29 CFR 1910.134? - ANSWER-Title 8
CCR 5144
What are the two documents that base the Lead Based Paint Inspections? - ANSWER-
HUD 1995/1997 and EPA 40 CFR part 745
What is EPA 40 CFR part 745? - ANSWER-Lead; Requirements for Lead Based Paint
Activities in Target Housing and Child Occupied Facilities
What is HUD 1995/1997? - ANSWER-Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead
Based Paint Hazards in Housing
,Lead based paint - ANSWER-paint, varnish, shellac or other coating on surfaces that
contain 1.0 mg/cm2 or more of lead or 0.5% or more lead in weight
Lead based paint hazards - ANSWER-any condition that cause exposure to lead
contaminated dust, lead contaminated soil or lead contaminated paint that is
deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfaces that
would result in adverse human health effects
Lead based paint inspection - ANSWER-a surface-by-surface investigation to determine
the presence of lead based paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of
the investigation
What are the HUD primary substrates? - ANSWER-brick, concrete, drywall, metal,
wood, and plaster
What is the inspector's job during an inspection? - ANSWER-To test a surface in the
interior of each dwelling unit that is representative of each type of painted, stained,
shellacked or varnished testing combination in every room equivalent.
T/F Lead inspection includes soil testing. - ANSWER-False - soil testing is part of a risk
assessment or if requested by the owner
Room equivalent - ANSWER-an identifiable part of a residence, such as a room, house
exterior, a foyer, staircase, hallway or an exterior area (play areas, painted swing sets,
painted sandboxes, fences, etc.)
Building component type - ANSWER-those items in the interior or exterior of housing
onto which paint, stain, varnish or shellac has been applied and that have a common
substrate
Substrate - ANSWER-the material underneath the paint
Testing combination - ANSWER-unique combination of room equivalent, building
component type and substrate
Deteriorated paint - ANSWER-any interior or exterior paint that is peeling, chipping,
chalking, cracking or is located on an interior or exterior surface or fixture that is
damaged or deteriorated
Accessible surface - ANSWER-surface that protrudes from the surrounding area to the
extent that a child can chew the surface and is within three feet of the floor or ground
(e.g. window wills, railing and the edges of stair treads)
Multi-family housing (for the purposes of a lead based paint inspection only) -
ANSWER-Any group of units that is similar in construction from unit to unit with 1) 21 or
, more units if any were built before 1960 or are of unknown age or 2) 10 or more units if
they were built from 1960 - 1977
Permanent Abatement and work over PEL - YES
Abatement Planning - NO
Hazard Evaluation - NO
Clearance Inspections - NO - ANSWER-Certified Lead Worker
Permanent Abatement and work over PEL - YES
Abatement Planning - YES
Hazard Evaluation - NO
Clearance Inspections - NO - ANSWER-Certified Lead Supervisor
Permanent Abatement and work over PEL - NO
Abatement Planning - YES
Hazard Evaluation - NO
Clearance Inspections - YES - ANSWER-Certified Lead Project Monitor
Permanent Abatement and work over PEL - NO
Abatement Planning - NO
Hazard Evaluation - YES
Clearance Inspections - YES - ANSWER-Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor and
Certified Sampling Tech (under the supervision of an inspector/assessor)
Lead has been used in paint for what three main reasons? - ANSWER-as pigment, to
add durability and corrosion control, and as a drying agent
What is the greatest risk of lead exposure that people face? - ANSWER-Man-made
processes and products
Currently, what is the principal industrial use of lead? - ANSWER-Manufacture of
electrical storage batteries
Where does the major exposure to lead for most adults come from? - ANSWER-The
work place
What are the major sources of lead exposure for infants and young children? -
ANSWER-Surface dust and soil contaminated with lead
T/F A person may become poisoned through exposure to a single high-level source of
lead or through the cumulative effect of repeated exposures to low-level sources of
lead. - ANSWER-True
What is the main cause of lead contamination in drinking water? - ANSWER-Corrosion
of lead-containing materials in household plumbing
Exam questions with complete
solutions 2026
Permanent abatement options include... - ANSWER-Paint removal, component
removal, enclosure, encapsulation
What agencies focus on childhood lead poisoning prevention? - ANSWER-CDPH, HUD,
EPA
What is the CAL OSHA Standard for lead? - ANSWER-Title 8 CCR 1532.1
What is the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based Paint Hazards in
Housing? - ANSWER-1995 HUD Guidelines
When was the revision to Chapter 7 of the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of
Lead Based Paint Hazards in Housing enacted? - ANSWER-1997
Target Housing - ANSWER-Housing where children may live and spend time in.
T/F Every purchaser of any interest in residential real property on which a residential
dwelling was built prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to
lead from lead based paint. - ANSWER-True
The federal regulation for re-certification occurs how often? - ANSWER-Every 3 years
In California, how often is re-certification? - ANSWER-Every other year
What is the California standard equivalent to 29 CFR 1926.62? - ANSWER-Title 8 CCR
1532.1
What is the California standard equivalent to 29 CFR 1910.134? - ANSWER-Title 8
CCR 5144
What are the two documents that base the Lead Based Paint Inspections? - ANSWER-
HUD 1995/1997 and EPA 40 CFR part 745
What is EPA 40 CFR part 745? - ANSWER-Lead; Requirements for Lead Based Paint
Activities in Target Housing and Child Occupied Facilities
What is HUD 1995/1997? - ANSWER-Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead
Based Paint Hazards in Housing
,Lead based paint - ANSWER-paint, varnish, shellac or other coating on surfaces that
contain 1.0 mg/cm2 or more of lead or 0.5% or more lead in weight
Lead based paint hazards - ANSWER-any condition that cause exposure to lead
contaminated dust, lead contaminated soil or lead contaminated paint that is
deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfaces that
would result in adverse human health effects
Lead based paint inspection - ANSWER-a surface-by-surface investigation to determine
the presence of lead based paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of
the investigation
What are the HUD primary substrates? - ANSWER-brick, concrete, drywall, metal,
wood, and plaster
What is the inspector's job during an inspection? - ANSWER-To test a surface in the
interior of each dwelling unit that is representative of each type of painted, stained,
shellacked or varnished testing combination in every room equivalent.
T/F Lead inspection includes soil testing. - ANSWER-False - soil testing is part of a risk
assessment or if requested by the owner
Room equivalent - ANSWER-an identifiable part of a residence, such as a room, house
exterior, a foyer, staircase, hallway or an exterior area (play areas, painted swing sets,
painted sandboxes, fences, etc.)
Building component type - ANSWER-those items in the interior or exterior of housing
onto which paint, stain, varnish or shellac has been applied and that have a common
substrate
Substrate - ANSWER-the material underneath the paint
Testing combination - ANSWER-unique combination of room equivalent, building
component type and substrate
Deteriorated paint - ANSWER-any interior or exterior paint that is peeling, chipping,
chalking, cracking or is located on an interior or exterior surface or fixture that is
damaged or deteriorated
Accessible surface - ANSWER-surface that protrudes from the surrounding area to the
extent that a child can chew the surface and is within three feet of the floor or ground
(e.g. window wills, railing and the edges of stair treads)
Multi-family housing (for the purposes of a lead based paint inspection only) -
ANSWER-Any group of units that is similar in construction from unit to unit with 1) 21 or
, more units if any were built before 1960 or are of unknown age or 2) 10 or more units if
they were built from 1960 - 1977
Permanent Abatement and work over PEL - YES
Abatement Planning - NO
Hazard Evaluation - NO
Clearance Inspections - NO - ANSWER-Certified Lead Worker
Permanent Abatement and work over PEL - YES
Abatement Planning - YES
Hazard Evaluation - NO
Clearance Inspections - NO - ANSWER-Certified Lead Supervisor
Permanent Abatement and work over PEL - NO
Abatement Planning - YES
Hazard Evaluation - NO
Clearance Inspections - YES - ANSWER-Certified Lead Project Monitor
Permanent Abatement and work over PEL - NO
Abatement Planning - NO
Hazard Evaluation - YES
Clearance Inspections - YES - ANSWER-Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor and
Certified Sampling Tech (under the supervision of an inspector/assessor)
Lead has been used in paint for what three main reasons? - ANSWER-as pigment, to
add durability and corrosion control, and as a drying agent
What is the greatest risk of lead exposure that people face? - ANSWER-Man-made
processes and products
Currently, what is the principal industrial use of lead? - ANSWER-Manufacture of
electrical storage batteries
Where does the major exposure to lead for most adults come from? - ANSWER-The
work place
What are the major sources of lead exposure for infants and young children? -
ANSWER-Surface dust and soil contaminated with lead
T/F A person may become poisoned through exposure to a single high-level source of
lead or through the cumulative effect of repeated exposures to low-level sources of
lead. - ANSWER-True
What is the main cause of lead contamination in drinking water? - ANSWER-Corrosion
of lead-containing materials in household plumbing
