Asbestos Building Inspector Initial Exam Questions With
Correct Verified Answers
A building inspection involves: - ANSWER-1. Investigation of records for the identification of
ACBM
2. A physical and visual inspection of the building for suspect materials
3. Sampling and analyzing suspect materials to test for asbestos
4. Assessing the condition and location of the ACBM and other characteristics of the building
.ACBM - ANSWER-Asbestos Containing Building Material
.AHERA - ANSWER-The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E.
Promulgated in 1986, requires that all schools, grades K-12 (non-profit), be inspected for the
presence of ACBM (asbestos-containing building material).
.Asbestos analysis methods for bulk samples - ANSWER-PLM Point-Counting
X-Ray diffraction (XRD)
Electron microscopy
infrared spectroscopy
.Asbestos Applications - ANSWER--Roofing
-Thermal and electrical insulation
-Cement pipe and sheets
-Flooring
, -Gaskets
-Friction materials (brake pads/shoes)
-Coatings and compounds
- Plastics, textiles, mastics, thread, fibre jointing and millboard
.Asbestosis - ANSWER-"white lung" a disease that causes scars on the lungs. Not a cancer.
Marker disease. Only caused by asbestos.
.Asbestosis latency period is: - ANSWER-10-20 years
.ASHAA - ANSWER-Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act. 1984, Directed EPA to help
schools carry out their asbestos hazard responsibilities.
.ASHARA - ANSWER-The Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act.
Promulgated in 1990, effective Nov. 1992, requires that any asbestos inspection conducted in
a public or commercial building be performed by an accredited Building Inspector. Extended
the accreditation requirements to cover asbestos workers, supervisors, and inspectors in
public and commercial buildings. Increased minimum number or training hours for workers
and supervisors.
.Building Inspector Responsibilities (AHERA & ASHARA) - ANSWER-1. Determining whether
ACBM is present in a building
2. Assessing the physical characteristics of the ACBM within the building.
.Building occupants/employees can be informed of building hazards in which ways - ANSWER-
Holding awareness meetings
Posting signs
Distributing notices
Correct Verified Answers
A building inspection involves: - ANSWER-1. Investigation of records for the identification of
ACBM
2. A physical and visual inspection of the building for suspect materials
3. Sampling and analyzing suspect materials to test for asbestos
4. Assessing the condition and location of the ACBM and other characteristics of the building
.ACBM - ANSWER-Asbestos Containing Building Material
.AHERA - ANSWER-The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E.
Promulgated in 1986, requires that all schools, grades K-12 (non-profit), be inspected for the
presence of ACBM (asbestos-containing building material).
.Asbestos analysis methods for bulk samples - ANSWER-PLM Point-Counting
X-Ray diffraction (XRD)
Electron microscopy
infrared spectroscopy
.Asbestos Applications - ANSWER--Roofing
-Thermal and electrical insulation
-Cement pipe and sheets
-Flooring
, -Gaskets
-Friction materials (brake pads/shoes)
-Coatings and compounds
- Plastics, textiles, mastics, thread, fibre jointing and millboard
.Asbestosis - ANSWER-"white lung" a disease that causes scars on the lungs. Not a cancer.
Marker disease. Only caused by asbestos.
.Asbestosis latency period is: - ANSWER-10-20 years
.ASHAA - ANSWER-Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act. 1984, Directed EPA to help
schools carry out their asbestos hazard responsibilities.
.ASHARA - ANSWER-The Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act.
Promulgated in 1990, effective Nov. 1992, requires that any asbestos inspection conducted in
a public or commercial building be performed by an accredited Building Inspector. Extended
the accreditation requirements to cover asbestos workers, supervisors, and inspectors in
public and commercial buildings. Increased minimum number or training hours for workers
and supervisors.
.Building Inspector Responsibilities (AHERA & ASHARA) - ANSWER-1. Determining whether
ACBM is present in a building
2. Assessing the physical characteristics of the ACBM within the building.
.Building occupants/employees can be informed of building hazards in which ways - ANSWER-
Holding awareness meetings
Posting signs
Distributing notices
