OHIO LEAD RISK ASSESSOR STATE STUDY GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
TESTED AND VERIFIED
If we wipe sample a window tough surface 2 inches by 36 inches and find 130
ug of lead, how much lead do we have per square ft? -- ANSWER--260 ug
EPA currently recommends that we respond to lead in bare soil when children
are present, if the levels are above -- ANSWER--400 ug/g
The major problem with using vacuum samples to collect dust from surfaces is
that -- ANSWER--We have no standard with which to compare the results of
our sample.
Composite sampling when collecting dust wipe samples means -- ANSWER-
We collect samples from common components in different rooms and analyze
them as one sample.
The CDC defines an EBL requiring an environmental investigation as --
ANSWER--10 ug/dl
A risk assessment differs from an EBL investigation because the risk
assessment focuses on -- ANSWER--The cause of the child's EBL.
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,According to HUD guidelines when would a structure only need a screen risk
assessment -- ANSWER--A structure in good condition may only need a lead
hazard screen risk assessment.
According to HUD guidelines the person or firm performing a risk assessment -
ANSWER--Should not perform the lead hazard control work, since there may
be a conflict of interest.
According to HUD guidelines, when rating paint condition on large area
exterior components, we would rate the condition as poor when the amount of
damage is -- ANSWER--Greater than 10 square feet.
According to HUD guidelines, when rating paint condition on large area interior
components, we would rate the condition as poor when the amount of damage is
-- ANSWER--Greater than 2 square feet.
According to HUD guidelines, when rating paint condition on component with
small surface areas, such as window sills, we would rate the condition as poor
when the amount of damage is -- ANSWER--Greater than 10% of the surface
area of the entire component.
If we find mildew on a painted surfaces, then we -- ANSWER--Should
recommend removal of the mildew and examine whether there is a source of
moisture affecting the paint.
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,Moisture problems discovered during the visual assessment -- ANSWER-
Should be a part of the assessment when these conditions may contribute to
paint deterioration.
Dust wipe samples are -- ANSWER--Always part of the risk assessment.
Drinking water samples are -- ANSWER--Taken at the discretion of the risk
assessor.
Air samples are -- ANSWER--Not generally part of a assessment.
Soil samples -- ANSWER--Are typically part of the risk assessment where a
yard exists
A risk assessment for lead based paint -- ANSWER--Sometimes need to include
additional sources of lead, such as, lead in water.
If while conducting a lead risk assessment we find painted surfaces that were
not tested for lead, we should assume the paint -- ANSWER--Is lead based
paint.
Review overall condition of the building. -- ANSWER--The visual assessment
is conducted to locate potential lead-based paint hazards. As such it should The
visual assessment should identify painted surfaces that are -- ANSWER-
Deteriorated, subject to impact or friction and accessible to children.
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, In conducting the visual assessment we should rate paint conditions as --
ANSWER--Intact, fair, or poor.
If paint is judged to be in poor condition, we should recommend that --
ANSWER--The hazard be controlled.
If we find deteriorated paint that is known not to be lead-based paint, then we --
ANSWER--Should recommend the paint be repaired since some amount of lead
could be present.
When performing composite sampling we should never combine more wipes
than -- ANSWER--Four (Not done in Ohio)
Compositing wipe samples are -- ANSWER--Generally discouraged as part of a
full risk assessment.
Wipe samples are easily collected, laboratory analysis is readily available, a
standard has been established -- ANSWER--the standard correlates well to lead
levels in children.
When procuring wipe samples during a risk assessment, HUD guidance
recommends sampling in these locations -- ANSWER--Principal playroom for
children, kitchen, bedroom of youngest under 6 and next oldest.
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
TESTED AND VERIFIED
If we wipe sample a window tough surface 2 inches by 36 inches and find 130
ug of lead, how much lead do we have per square ft? -- ANSWER--260 ug
EPA currently recommends that we respond to lead in bare soil when children
are present, if the levels are above -- ANSWER--400 ug/g
The major problem with using vacuum samples to collect dust from surfaces is
that -- ANSWER--We have no standard with which to compare the results of
our sample.
Composite sampling when collecting dust wipe samples means -- ANSWER-
We collect samples from common components in different rooms and analyze
them as one sample.
The CDC defines an EBL requiring an environmental investigation as --
ANSWER--10 ug/dl
A risk assessment differs from an EBL investigation because the risk
assessment focuses on -- ANSWER--The cause of the child's EBL.
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,According to HUD guidelines when would a structure only need a screen risk
assessment -- ANSWER--A structure in good condition may only need a lead
hazard screen risk assessment.
According to HUD guidelines the person or firm performing a risk assessment -
ANSWER--Should not perform the lead hazard control work, since there may
be a conflict of interest.
According to HUD guidelines, when rating paint condition on large area
exterior components, we would rate the condition as poor when the amount of
damage is -- ANSWER--Greater than 10 square feet.
According to HUD guidelines, when rating paint condition on large area interior
components, we would rate the condition as poor when the amount of damage is
-- ANSWER--Greater than 2 square feet.
According to HUD guidelines, when rating paint condition on component with
small surface areas, such as window sills, we would rate the condition as poor
when the amount of damage is -- ANSWER--Greater than 10% of the surface
area of the entire component.
If we find mildew on a painted surfaces, then we -- ANSWER--Should
recommend removal of the mildew and examine whether there is a source of
moisture affecting the paint.
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,Moisture problems discovered during the visual assessment -- ANSWER-
Should be a part of the assessment when these conditions may contribute to
paint deterioration.
Dust wipe samples are -- ANSWER--Always part of the risk assessment.
Drinking water samples are -- ANSWER--Taken at the discretion of the risk
assessor.
Air samples are -- ANSWER--Not generally part of a assessment.
Soil samples -- ANSWER--Are typically part of the risk assessment where a
yard exists
A risk assessment for lead based paint -- ANSWER--Sometimes need to include
additional sources of lead, such as, lead in water.
If while conducting a lead risk assessment we find painted surfaces that were
not tested for lead, we should assume the paint -- ANSWER--Is lead based
paint.
Review overall condition of the building. -- ANSWER--The visual assessment
is conducted to locate potential lead-based paint hazards. As such it should The
visual assessment should identify painted surfaces that are -- ANSWER-
Deteriorated, subject to impact or friction and accessible to children.
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, In conducting the visual assessment we should rate paint conditions as --
ANSWER--Intact, fair, or poor.
If paint is judged to be in poor condition, we should recommend that --
ANSWER--The hazard be controlled.
If we find deteriorated paint that is known not to be lead-based paint, then we --
ANSWER--Should recommend the paint be repaired since some amount of lead
could be present.
When performing composite sampling we should never combine more wipes
than -- ANSWER--Four (Not done in Ohio)
Compositing wipe samples are -- ANSWER--Generally discouraged as part of a
full risk assessment.
Wipe samples are easily collected, laboratory analysis is readily available, a
standard has been established -- ANSWER--the standard correlates well to lead
levels in children.
When procuring wipe samples during a risk assessment, HUD guidance
recommends sampling in these locations -- ANSWER--Principal playroom for
children, kitchen, bedroom of youngest under 6 and next oldest.
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