CSST EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED AND THE
LATEST SERIES
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ?
Ans: It provided: insulation properties, strength and durability from weathering,
made spray on products easier to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
Question: What are the three types of asbestos and their associated species?
Ans: Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and Crocidolites : amphiboles.
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos?
Ans: white , long , curly , hollow
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ?
Ans: brown / tan ; long and straight
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite?
Ans: blue ; long and straight
Question: What is the definition of a Surfacing material ?
Ans: A sprayed on troweled on or otherwise applied to structural surfaces EX:
acoustic / decorative ceilings, fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
Question: what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation?
, Ans: applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other structural, components etc. , to
prevent heat loss or gain. EX: pipe insulation, elbow mud, block insulation, air cell,
asbestos paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium silica, etc
Question: what is the definition of Miscellaneous products:
Ans: material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied to structural components.
Question: Define Friable vs non friable.
Ans: Friable asbestos will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by
applying hand pressure.
Question: What agency does not use the term friable ? why?
Ans: OSHA - because tools that are used by workers can easily make non
friable materials friable
Question: Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ?
Ans: Chrysotile.
Question: List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be
found
Ans: fire doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln
bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety and equipment, auditorium curtains,
gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
Question: What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos exposures ?
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED AND THE
LATEST SERIES
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ?
Ans: It provided: insulation properties, strength and durability from weathering,
made spray on products easier to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
Question: What are the three types of asbestos and their associated species?
Ans: Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and Crocidolites : amphiboles.
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos?
Ans: white , long , curly , hollow
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ?
Ans: brown / tan ; long and straight
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite?
Ans: blue ; long and straight
Question: What is the definition of a Surfacing material ?
Ans: A sprayed on troweled on or otherwise applied to structural surfaces EX:
acoustic / decorative ceilings, fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
Question: what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation?
, Ans: applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other structural, components etc. , to
prevent heat loss or gain. EX: pipe insulation, elbow mud, block insulation, air cell,
asbestos paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium silica, etc
Question: what is the definition of Miscellaneous products:
Ans: material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied to structural components.
Question: Define Friable vs non friable.
Ans: Friable asbestos will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by
applying hand pressure.
Question: What agency does not use the term friable ? why?
Ans: OSHA - because tools that are used by workers can easily make non
friable materials friable
Question: Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ?
Ans: Chrysotile.
Question: List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be
found
Ans: fire doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln
bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety and equipment, auditorium curtains,
gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
Question: What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos exposures ?
