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LEAD ABATEMENT STATE SUPERVISOR
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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LEAD ABATEMENT STATE SUPERVISOR EXAM
What must we provide to occupants when we perform work
outside? - CORRECT ANSWER-A way to go in & out the
house


What do we do with debris generated during abatement work? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Place it in a 6 mil bag or wrap in 6 mil
poly


What does goose necking a bag mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Twist top of bag & tape it then double the end over and tape it
again

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What do we do with lean painted components we are removing?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Place in 6 mil bags or wrap in 6 mil
poly


What is meant by daily cleaning? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cleaning up dust & debris in the work area picking up drop
cloths


What are the three recommended by EPA for final cleaning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hepa vacuum, Wet clean & Hepa
vacuum again


Why would we clean from top to bottom? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Don't want to re-contaminate our area


What kind of vacuum is required for work with lead? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hepa Vacuum


What is the thickness of polyethylene used in lead treatment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-6 mil


What is the thickness of plastic waste bags used in lead
abatement? - CORRECT ANSWER-6 mil

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If a heat gun is used, what is the temperature limit of the heat
gun - CORRECT ANSWER-1100 degrees F.


What kind of chemical stripper is not allowed? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Methylene chloride


When sanding a lead based painted surface what must we do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Use wet methods


If we use a belt sander or any other kind of power device, what
must we use with this equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepa
vacuum attachment


What federal law regulates hazardous waste? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Resource Conservation Recovery Act


How may lead waste from a single family home be handled? -
CORRECT ANSWER-As household waste


HUD recommends separating types of waste, what does that
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Separating what may be
contaminated with lead with what is not contaminated with lead

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How do we test for hazardous waste - CORRECT ANSWER-
Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP)


How much lead must leach out of waste for it to be considered
hazardous? - CORRECT ANSWER-5PPM


How much lead contaminated waste makes a contractor a
conditionally exempt waste generator? - CORRECT ANSWER-
less than 220 pounds per month


How long may a conditionally exempt generator store
contaminated waste? - CORRECT ANSWER-90 days


What are two important practices when using a step ladder? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fully open & locked. Do not use the top
step as a step


What are three important practices when using an extension
ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 foot out of every 4 feet up,
Extend 3 feet above the roof, tied at the top


What are four symptoms of heat exhaustion - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cool sweaty skin, headache, dizziness & nausea