Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Initial Course Review (California) (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Review |Verified Questions & Answers | 100% correct Elaborations

Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Initial Course Review (California) (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Review |Verified Questions & Answers | 100% correct Elaborations 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED Q: Which regulation requires viewing ports in containment, a master shut-off switch at the entry door for all negative air units, and fire retardant poly? a. SCAQMD Rule 1403 b. EPA-AHERA c. Cal-OSHA T8,1529 d. None of the above d. None of the above Q: Which regulation names five removal procedures? a. LA Fire Department Division 10 b. EPA-ASHARA c. SCAQMD Rule 1403 d. 29 CFR 1926.1101 d. 29 CFR 1926.1101 Q: Which regulation has several appendix sections, one of which consists of non-mandatory work practices? a. Cal-OSHA T8, CCR 1529 b. EPA-ASHARA c. NESHAP d. SCAQMD Rule 1403 a. Cal-OSHA T8, CCR 1529 Q: From which agency did the term asbestos-containing construction material (ACCM) come from? a. NESHAP b. US EPA c. 29 CFR 1926.1101 d. Cal-OSHA d. Cal-OSHA Q: What is the definition of asbestos-containing construction material (ACCM)? a. 1% and less than 2% b. 1% or more c. 0.1% d. None of the above c. 0.1% Q: From which regulation does the term RACM (Regulated Asbestos Containing Material) come from? a. 29 CFR 1926,1101 b. 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E c. 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M d. T8, CCR 1529 c. 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M Q: What is the definition of asbestos waste in California? a. 0.1% b. 1% or more c. 1% d. None of the above b. 1% or more Q: Class I work consists of working with a. Transite and TSI b. TSI and Floor Tiles c. floor Tile and Roofing d. TSI and Surfacing Material d. TSI and Surfacing Material Q: When can AHERA trained supervisor/competent person employed by a state licensed asbestos removal contractor collect up to 12 bulk samples according to State of California regulations? a. At any time on an asbestos removal project b. On a residential project after they have taken a building inspector course c. Only on a State of California CAC or CSST may collect samples d. On a project less than 1,000 sq ft b. On a residential project after they have taken a building inspector course Q: Which agency describes asbestos work as Class I, II III and IV? a. SCAQMD (Rule 1403) b. NESHAP c. Cal-OSHA d. AHERA c. Cal-OSHA Q: Class II work consists of working with a. Surfacing materials b. roofing materials c. Thermal System Insulation (TSI) d. all of the above b. roofing materials Q: Cal-OSHA has created specialty worker courses for which of the following asbestos containing materials? a. Asbestos cement (AC) pipe b. Floor tile c. Roofing d. All of the above d. All of the above Q: For Class III work a trained person can remove small quantities of which of the following materials? a. TSI b. Floor tile c. Fireproofing d. All of the above d. All of the above Q: Cal-OSHA (Title 8, 1529) states that when performing glove bag removal the following is true: a. Wetting is not required in the bag b. One trained person may perform Class I glove bag removal c. Air filtration in the glove bag is not required d. All of the above d. All of the above Q: Define SCAQMD procedure 3: a. Dry removal b. Wet methods c. Critical barriers, negative air filtration d. Glove bag removal b. Wet methods Q: Define SCAQMD procedure 1: a. Glove bag b. Dry removal c. Critical barriers, negative air filtration d. Wet methods c. Critical barriers, negative air filtration Q: SCAQMD Rule 1403 requires an asbestos survey prior to demolition in which type of structures? a. All commercial buildings b. Buildings w/ four or more units c. All facilities d. Only those w/ ACBM suspected c. All facilities Q: Which regulation created the course known as Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor? a. 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M b. T8, CCR 1529 c. 40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E d. 29 CFR 1926.1101 c. 40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E Q: Cal-OSHA (T8 CCR Part 1529) states that showers for roof removal: a. A shower must be on the roof b. Showers are not needed c. A shower must be available and nearby d. None of the above b. Showers are not needed Q: Personal Air Monitoring: a. Is optional for Class I work when all workers are wearing PAPRs b. Is optional if ALL workers wear full face, negative air pressure respirators c. Is optional if ALL workers are wearing air-supplied respirators operating in the pressure demand mode. d. None of the above d. None of the above Q: Who must wear a personal air monitoring pump in containment? a. The supervisor b. At least 33% of the workforce c. At least one worker performing differing tasks d. All of the above c. At least one worker performing differing tasks Q: A competent person must be present on a Class II asbestos removal job a. At all times b. Once per day c. Available by cell phone d. Only on the first day a. At all times Q: Smoke testing of a containment area shall be performed: a. To check air flow patterns b. Every shift c. To check for leaks d. All of the above d. All of the above Q: If a major earthquake occurs during an asbestos removal job: a. Meet in the equipment room b. Evacuate any way possible c. Evacuate and meet at a previously designated area d. Wet the ABCM and drop to the floor c. Evacuate and meet at a previously designated area Q: Personal air monitoring in the asbestos industry is conducted using what size cassette? a. 35mm b. 29 mm c. 25 mm d. None of the above c. 25 mm Q: Define a negative exposure assessment a. Air testing performed during Class I work task b. A collection of air testing data from similar jobs c. Air testing performed by a CAC or CSST d. This stops a worker from any further exposure to asbestos fibers b. A collection of air testing data from similar jobs Q: If an asbestos survey doesn't indicate that a suspect building material in a commercial building has been tested and the suspect material is discovered during demo: a. The demo contractor can sample the material b. Asbestos content may be verified by sampling conducted by a CAC or CSST c. The material maybe assumed to contain asbestos and be removed as ACBM d. Both B & C d. Both B & C Q: What is the Excursion Limit (EL)? a. 0.1 f/cc in an 8 hour period b. 0.01 f/cc in a 30 min period c. 0.1 f/cc in a 30 min period d. 1.0 f/cc in a 30 min period d. 1.0 f/cc in a 30 min period Q: T8, CCR 1529 states that clearance sampling is required after asbestos abatement jobs in what type of building? a. In all structures b. In commercial buildings c. Only for Class I work d. None of the above d. None of the above Q: Clearance is attained at less than: a. 0.01 f/cc by PCM b. 0.1 f/cc by PCM c. 0.01 f/cc by PLM d. 0.01 f/cc by TEM a. 0.01 f/cc by PCM Q: Clearance by TEM analysis is required a. Always b. For commercial structures c. For class I work d. For work in schools d. For work in schools Q: If the external air has an elevated asbestos fiber count due to natural soil content, clearance sampling a. May be waived b. May be no greater than ambient levels c. Must be at least 0.1 f/cc by PCM d. Must be performed twice b. May be no greater than ambient levels Q: Define SCAQMD procedure 5: a. Dry removal b. Required if there has been an asbestos fiber release c. A written procedure for unique asbestos work d. Both B & C d. Both B & C Q: A supervisor is responsible to have which of the following at the job site? a. SDS b. Notifications c. Copies of training certificates d. All of the above d. All of the above Define SCAQMD procedure 4: a. Dry Removal b. Wet methods c. Glove bag d. Critical barriers, negative air filtration a. Dry Removal Stucco w/ an asbestos content of 0.1% but less than 1% is: a. Class I waste (hazardous) b. Class II waste ( non hazardous) c. Not asbestos waste according to the definition d. Wetted and bagged in two bags c. Not asbestos waste according to the definition Which local government entity has written its own asbestos regulation? a. LA County Health Care Agency b. LA City Fire Department c. Orange County Department of Toxic Releases d. Long Beach Fire Department b. LA City Fire Department How long should you wait to run clearance air monitoring after lockdown encapsulant has been applied? a. Min of an hour b. Until after it dries c. 8 hours d. 24 hours b. Until after it dries After what dates does SCAQMD state that a facility survey is no longer required? a. 1978 b 1982 c 1999 d No date is specified d No date is specified Define SCAQMD procedure 2: a. Glove bag b. Wet methods c. Critical barriers and negative air filtration d. Dry Removal a. Glove bag Asbestos containing floor tile mastic, being removed from concrete slab using a floor buffer and liquid solution: a. Is considered friable material b. Works best w methylene chloride stripper c. Is not required if the building is to be demolished d. All of the above a. Is considered friable material Asbestos containing spray applied to fireproofing: a. Was banned in 1978 b. May still be used today in non-friable applications c. Is friable and cannot be rendered non-friable d. Can be identified visually c. Is friable and cannot be rendered non-friable If an asbestos project runs beyond the estimated time of completion: a. The supervisor is rewarded because he has provided job security for the crew. b. The surety bond is collected c. The building owner may complete the work with his operation and maintenance crew. d. SCAQMD must be notified d. SCAQMD must be notified The most common injury in an asbestos removal project is: a. Electrical shock b. Heat stroke c. A blood clot in the lungs d. Slips and Falls d. Slips and Falls If PLM analysis is inconclusive, what is the next EPA mandated analytical method for bulk samples? a. TEM b. Point counting c. PCM d. XRF b. Point counting Which analysis determines asbestos by weight ( As CAL/OSHA required) a. TEM by gravimetric reduction b. PLM c. Point counting d. PCM a. TEM by gravimetric reduction Describe the best way to deal w/ contaminated equipment leaving an asbestos project? a. Wet wiped, wrapped in plastic in containment b. Wet wiped, encapsulated w/ a bridging encapsulant in containment. c. It must be disposed of as contaminated waste. d. Dipped in lock down encapsulant a. Wet wiped, wrapped in plastic in containment HEPA filters from a negative air unit must be changed: a. Before the next job b. In the warehouse c. Are never changed d. Inside containment d. Inside containment Applying an encapulant as an asbestos abatement method: a. Requires PPE and containment b. Is not an abatement activity c. Does not work on amosite d. May be performed without a supervisor on site a. Requires PPE and containment An enclosure (as an asbestos control option) would be: a. Carpeting over floor tile b. Drywall caulked to be airtight fastened beneath acoustic spray c. Two layers of 10 mil poly around TSI d. Fiberglass insulation over TSI b. Drywall caulked to be airtight fastened beneath acoustic spray ACBM in a building to be demolished consists of floor tile, drywall and acoustic ceiling spray. Which material is typically removed first? a. Floor tile b. Drywall c. Acoustic ceiling d. It does not matter c. Acoustic ceiling Transite is: a. A friable material/Class I work b. A person w/ no home c. Class II work, non-friable ACM d. An asbestos mineral type c. Class II work, non-friable ACM Air changes per hour in a Negative Pressure Enclosure (NPE) a. Indicate how much an exposed worker breathes b. Are measured by a rotometer c. Are at a minimum of every 15 min d. Are measured by a negative air unit c. Are at a minimum of every 15 min A rotometer measures: a. Air changes per hour b. Air flow c. Employee rotation patterns d. Mil thickness of poly, encapsutant, Etc. b. Air flow A manometer measures: a. Negative air flow patterns b. Employee rotation patterns c. Pressure differential in containment d. Air pressure in respirators c. Pressure differential in containment A manometer is: a. Used if the supervisor wants it on site b. Mandatory according to Cal OSHA Title 8, Section 1529 c. 91s operational during removal operations d. Is usually placed in equipment room b. Mandatory according to Cal OSHA Title 8, Section 1529 What does IIPP stand for? a. Illness and Injury Post Prevention b. Illness and Injury Personal Prevention c. Illness and Injury Prevention Program d. A person who cannot control their bladder c. Illness and Injury Prevention Program Asbestos warning signs a. Must be readable from 20ft away b. Must be in English c. Should be posted wherever asbestos is detected d. All of the above d. All of the above If an asbestos fiber release has been known to occur: a. SCAQMD requires a procedure five b. Some valuable items may be contaminated and disposed of as hazardous waste c. Pre-cleaning before containment set up must occur d. All of the above d. All of the above Define latency period: a. Time between exposure and death b. Time between diagnosis and death c. Time between birth and exposure d. Time between exposure and disease d. Time between exposure and disease