Asbestos Practice Exam III Fall 2023 Actual Questions and
Answers
You are conducting an air sample using TEM. You draw 2000 liters through each
filter at 5 liters per minutes. You collect 6 samples. Is this ok?
Not enough volume.
min of 5 samples- ok
To confirm the presence of asbestos when bulk sampling, what might sometimes
be required?
An x-ray defraction
Building personnel should _____ to eliminate unnecessary worry and tension
answer basic questions of occupants
What requirements must the contractor have in order to bid or perform any
abatement project?
Be licensed in California under BPC Chapter 9, Div. 3.
An officer of the company shall sign and bidders shall submit a statement which
contains a listing of any asbestos related legal proceedings and claims in which
the contractor has participated or is involved. This must include descriptions of
the _____ and _______ and resolution to date.
Role and issue
Projects, dates, and reasons for terminations shall be submitted by all bidders
and _____ for situationsin which an asbestos related contract has been
terminated
signed by an officer of the company
Plastic used on floors and for floor coverings should be what size?
6 mi
On carpeted floors, how many laters of plastic should be used
at least 2
Air sampling should be taken
after passing visual inspection
The quality control sample should be tested
at another laboratory
All of the following is an abbreviation for one of the three methods except
PRM
Any asbestos related work involving _____ square feet or more of surface
asbestos containing materials requires special certification
100 square feet
During removal of asbestos from ceilings
-protective clothing and a respirator should be worn
-floors, alls, windows and doors should be sealed witha double layer of 6 mil plastic
sheeting.
-the asbestos containing material should be thoroughly wetted
AB 2040 requires that before work begins on a project, the contractor must
inquire of the owner whether asbestos is present in any building construction
prior to
, 1978
Clothing contaminated with asbestos
-should be carefully laundered at home
-should be careful laundered separately or discarded
Which of the following is true concerning surfaces to be sampled? They should
be
wetted
What is the most important aspect of any critical accident in a contaminated
area?
To stabilize injured person and give prompt medical attention.
Plastic layers should overlap on floors or walls
at least 24"
An important consideration when taking a sample of ACM is
that sampling can cause extensive release of fibers.
If the injury is life threatening, which of the following is least important?
decontamination.
- Most important
1. making certain that the injured person is stabilized
2. obtaining prompt medical attention
3. administering first aid
Which of the following should be trained in safety procedures?
The contractor, all of the employees, and the supervising individuals.
A decontamination unit requires how many rooms?
3 or more
Asbestos waste should be in what state for transporting?
Wet and covered
The building owner will be given how many days advance written notice, if the
contractors insurance policy is cancelled?
30
The EPA recommends what ratio in wetting solutions composed of
polyoxethylene ether and polyoxethylene ester?
50/50
The real requirement for a filter change is
air flow decreases below allowed range.
The fan in a negative air pressure unit should move hoe many cubic feet per
minute?
1000 to 2000
The final test for a negative air pressure unit is
magnahelic gauge which measures the static pressure differential across the barrier.
From what distance should asbestos danger signs be readable?
20 feet.
The dump receipt should contain the:
number of cubic yards of asbestos waste, location of the dump site, verification of the
type of asbestos waste.
All personel should wear _____ when sampling material in buildings
Answers
You are conducting an air sample using TEM. You draw 2000 liters through each
filter at 5 liters per minutes. You collect 6 samples. Is this ok?
Not enough volume.
min of 5 samples- ok
To confirm the presence of asbestos when bulk sampling, what might sometimes
be required?
An x-ray defraction
Building personnel should _____ to eliminate unnecessary worry and tension
answer basic questions of occupants
What requirements must the contractor have in order to bid or perform any
abatement project?
Be licensed in California under BPC Chapter 9, Div. 3.
An officer of the company shall sign and bidders shall submit a statement which
contains a listing of any asbestos related legal proceedings and claims in which
the contractor has participated or is involved. This must include descriptions of
the _____ and _______ and resolution to date.
Role and issue
Projects, dates, and reasons for terminations shall be submitted by all bidders
and _____ for situationsin which an asbestos related contract has been
terminated
signed by an officer of the company
Plastic used on floors and for floor coverings should be what size?
6 mi
On carpeted floors, how many laters of plastic should be used
at least 2
Air sampling should be taken
after passing visual inspection
The quality control sample should be tested
at another laboratory
All of the following is an abbreviation for one of the three methods except
PRM
Any asbestos related work involving _____ square feet or more of surface
asbestos containing materials requires special certification
100 square feet
During removal of asbestos from ceilings
-protective clothing and a respirator should be worn
-floors, alls, windows and doors should be sealed witha double layer of 6 mil plastic
sheeting.
-the asbestos containing material should be thoroughly wetted
AB 2040 requires that before work begins on a project, the contractor must
inquire of the owner whether asbestos is present in any building construction
prior to
, 1978
Clothing contaminated with asbestos
-should be carefully laundered at home
-should be careful laundered separately or discarded
Which of the following is true concerning surfaces to be sampled? They should
be
wetted
What is the most important aspect of any critical accident in a contaminated
area?
To stabilize injured person and give prompt medical attention.
Plastic layers should overlap on floors or walls
at least 24"
An important consideration when taking a sample of ACM is
that sampling can cause extensive release of fibers.
If the injury is life threatening, which of the following is least important?
decontamination.
- Most important
1. making certain that the injured person is stabilized
2. obtaining prompt medical attention
3. administering first aid
Which of the following should be trained in safety procedures?
The contractor, all of the employees, and the supervising individuals.
A decontamination unit requires how many rooms?
3 or more
Asbestos waste should be in what state for transporting?
Wet and covered
The building owner will be given how many days advance written notice, if the
contractors insurance policy is cancelled?
30
The EPA recommends what ratio in wetting solutions composed of
polyoxethylene ether and polyoxethylene ester?
50/50
The real requirement for a filter change is
air flow decreases below allowed range.
The fan in a negative air pressure unit should move hoe many cubic feet per
minute?
1000 to 2000
The final test for a negative air pressure unit is
magnahelic gauge which measures the static pressure differential across the barrier.
From what distance should asbestos danger signs be readable?
20 feet.
The dump receipt should contain the:
number of cubic yards of asbestos waste, location of the dump site, verification of the
type of asbestos waste.
All personel should wear _____ when sampling material in buildings
