MARYLAND ASBESTOS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The lean ratio of an extension ladder - Correct Answer-4:1
According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project,
how many samples must be taken with results of what? - Correct Answer-5 samples
taken inside with results of each <0.0 f/cc
What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - Correct Answer-20 calendar days
for any project greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet
In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense -
Correct Answer-Need a license everywhere
Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate
subcontractors for labor and materials - Correct Answer-Performance Bond
Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - Correct
Answer-Full face air purifying respirator
What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying
respirator is being worn? - Correct Answer-23.5%
Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - Correct Answer-Class B
What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - Correct Answer-50
Friable ACM is any material that can be: - Correct Answer-Crushed, pulverized, reduced
to powder by hand pressure when dry
The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - Correct Answer-0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA
According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for
NESHAP size project? - Correct Answer-13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks
, one sealed blank)TEM
Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - Correct Answer-
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
, AHERA is for - Correct Answer-Public schools K-12
What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - Correct Answer-10
working days prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of
flooring. Building owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project
in writing
What is a NESHAP sized project - Correct Answer-160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or
35 cubic feet
The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - Correct
Answer-Once a shift
In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -
Correct Answer-Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from
the work site.
NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - Correct Answer-Renovations, Adequately
Wet, and Demolitions
The definition of PACM is - Correct Answer-TSI and surfacing material found in a
building constructed no later than 1980
The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain exposure
monitoring results for how many years? - Correct Answer-30 years
What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - Correct Answer-There is no safe limit
What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - Correct Answer-Simulates the
conditions in the work area
Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - Correct Answer-To predict what
future exposures should be on this project
According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at or
above - Correct Answer-6 feet
What info is required on a safety data sheet? - Correct Answer-First aid procedures,
emergency clean up procedures, type of PPE
ANSWERS
The lean ratio of an extension ladder - Correct Answer-4:1
According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project,
how many samples must be taken with results of what? - Correct Answer-5 samples
taken inside with results of each <0.0 f/cc
What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - Correct Answer-20 calendar days
for any project greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet
In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense -
Correct Answer-Need a license everywhere
Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate
subcontractors for labor and materials - Correct Answer-Performance Bond
Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - Correct
Answer-Full face air purifying respirator
What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying
respirator is being worn? - Correct Answer-23.5%
Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - Correct Answer-Class B
What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - Correct Answer-50
Friable ACM is any material that can be: - Correct Answer-Crushed, pulverized, reduced
to powder by hand pressure when dry
The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - Correct Answer-0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA
According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for
NESHAP size project? - Correct Answer-13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks
, one sealed blank)TEM
Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - Correct Answer-
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
, AHERA is for - Correct Answer-Public schools K-12
What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - Correct Answer-10
working days prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of
flooring. Building owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project
in writing
What is a NESHAP sized project - Correct Answer-160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or
35 cubic feet
The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - Correct
Answer-Once a shift
In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -
Correct Answer-Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from
the work site.
NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - Correct Answer-Renovations, Adequately
Wet, and Demolitions
The definition of PACM is - Correct Answer-TSI and surfacing material found in a
building constructed no later than 1980
The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain exposure
monitoring results for how many years? - Correct Answer-30 years
What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - Correct Answer-There is no safe limit
What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - Correct Answer-Simulates the
conditions in the work area
Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - Correct Answer-To predict what
future exposures should be on this project
According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at or
above - Correct Answer-6 feet
What info is required on a safety data sheet? - Correct Answer-First aid procedures,
emergency clean up procedures, type of PPE
