age 1 of 40
ATO Inspections ACTUAL EXAM 2025/2026 ||
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST VERSION>
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ?
.......Answer.........It provided: insulation properties, strength and
durability from weathering, made spray on products easier to
apply, and does not conduct electricity.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated
species? .......Answer.........Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and
Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile
asbestos ? .......Answer.........white , long , curly , hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos
? .......Answer.........brown / tan ; long and straight
,age 2 of 40
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ?
.......Answer.........blue ; long and straight
What is the definition of a Surfacing material ?
.......Answer.........is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise
applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings,
fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation?
.......Answer.........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
what is the definition of Miscellaneous products:
.......Answer.........material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied
to structural components.
,age 3 of 40
Define Friable vs non friable. .......Answer.........Friable asbestos
will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by applying
hand pressure.
What agency does not use the term friable ? why?
.......Answer.........OSHA - because tools that are used by workers
can easily make non friable materials friable.
Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ?
.......Answer.........Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to
be found .......Answer.........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.
, age 4 of 40
What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos exposures ?
.......Answer.........Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for
asbestos related illnesses ? .......Answer.........the time between
exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of getting an
asbestos related illness ? .......Answer.........Paralyzes Cillia in lung.
What asbestos related disease normally appears only after
long, large, occupational exposure to asbestos ?
.......Answer.........Asbestosis
what asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed
to asbestos who smoke cigarettes? .......Answer.........lung cancer -
increases chances over 50 times.
ATO Inspections ACTUAL EXAM 2025/2026 ||
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST VERSION>
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ?
.......Answer.........It provided: insulation properties, strength and
durability from weathering, made spray on products easier to
apply, and does not conduct electricity.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated
species? .......Answer.........Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and
Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile
asbestos ? .......Answer.........white , long , curly , hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos
? .......Answer.........brown / tan ; long and straight
,age 2 of 40
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ?
.......Answer.........blue ; long and straight
What is the definition of a Surfacing material ?
.......Answer.........is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise
applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings,
fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation?
.......Answer.........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
what is the definition of Miscellaneous products:
.......Answer.........material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied
to structural components.
,age 3 of 40
Define Friable vs non friable. .......Answer.........Friable asbestos
will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by applying
hand pressure.
What agency does not use the term friable ? why?
.......Answer.........OSHA - because tools that are used by workers
can easily make non friable materials friable.
Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ?
.......Answer.........Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to
be found .......Answer.........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.
, age 4 of 40
What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos exposures ?
.......Answer.........Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for
asbestos related illnesses ? .......Answer.........the time between
exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of getting an
asbestos related illness ? .......Answer.........Paralyzes Cillia in lung.
What asbestos related disease normally appears only after
long, large, occupational exposure to asbestos ?
.......Answer.........Asbestosis
what asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed
to asbestos who smoke cigarettes? .......Answer.........lung cancer -
increases chances over 50 times.
