Asbestos Supervisor Practice Test

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Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Student IDCertification Number
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Email* This field is required.
example@example.com
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1. What does the term "lockdown" refer to?* This field is required.
Locking up the work area at the end of the work shift
Applying a protective coating or sealant to the surface from which asbestos -containing asbestos has been removed
Locking up your personal belongings in the ocean room
All the above
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2. Which of the following statements regarding insurance are true?* This field is required.
"claims made" coverage will ensure one only for claims made during the policy period
"Occurrence" coverage will ensure for an occurrence during the policy period , no matter when the claim is made
"Occurrence" insurance , , at least initially is more expensive than claims made
All of the above
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3.Material safety data sheets(MSDS) are required in connection with hazardous chemicals used in the work place. Which of the following statements regarding msds is correct ?* This field is required.
An msds sheets for each hazardous chemical must only be maintained at the corporate headquarters
The msds sheets includes information on health and physical hazards as well as emergency procedures
Msds sheets are not usually required at abatement sites because there are no hazardous chemicals used in asbestos abatement
Msds do not provide any valuable information
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4. Important functions of the logbook include which of the following ?* This field is required.
Possible protection for a contractor regarding liability over specific projects
It can be shown to future clients to demonstrate procedures followed during a specific a specific type project
It can be a tool for planning future jobs and estimating costs
All of the above
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5. How often are accredited asbestos abatement workers and supervisors required to take a refresher course?* This field is required.
Every other year
Semi- annually
Annually
Every three years
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6. How much notice must an employer give osha prior to the termination of a business?* This field is required.
60 Days
6 Weeks
4 Months
90 Days
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7. What is the harshest punishment for a certified worker not having a copy of his accreditation certification at the job site?* This field is required.
30 day suspension
Decertification
Nothing: certificates are not required at the job site
Verbal warning
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8.What is the recommended disciplinary action for a worker who violated respirator safety procedures in the work area ?* This field is required.
Verbal warning
Immediate dismissal
A fine of $100.00
Written reprimand
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9.When going thru the shower , what protective equipment is not removed ?* This field is required.
Safety glasses
Respirator
Rubber boots
Tyvek suit
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10. Appendix C of the OSHA asbestos standards (29 CFR 1910.1001 or 29 CFR1926.1101) specifies 3 qualitative fit test methods . Which of the following is most often used ?* This field is required.
Isoamyl acetate
Saccharin
Banana oil
Irritant smoke
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11. Which of the following is not a property of asbestos ?* This field is required.
Fire resistant
High tensile strength
Resistance to chemicals
Good heat and electrical conductor
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12. Which of the following is not a good method of preventing heat - related disorders ?* This field is required.
Allow workers to become acclimated to heat
Increase the number of workers in the area
Frequent breaks away from the heat
Increase the intake of fluids
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13. Which type of bond is typically required in the construction industry ?* This field is required.
Payment bond
Performance bond
Both A and B
Neither A and B
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14. According to niosh which of the following respirators provides the greatest protection factor ?* This field is required.
Full face piece air - purifying with HEPA filters
Powered air-purifiers (PAPR) full face piece with HEPA filters
Supplied air , pressure demand, full face piece with HEPA escape
They all provide the same amount of protection
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15. Why is it a recommend practice to use color tinting when applying lockdown materials ?* This field is required.
It will make it easier to visually check that all areas of the substrate have been covered with the lockdown material
to tell the difference between encapsulants of different manufacturers
So you can tell the difference between bridging and penetrating encapsulats
None of the above
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16. What is the official testing and approval agency for respirators ?* This field is required.
40 CFR part 61
NIOSH
DOT
OSHA
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17. Which of the following refers to the OSHA asbestos construction standard ?* This field is required.
40 CFR part 61
29 CFR 1926.1101
40 CFR 763
29 CFR 1910.134
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18. For a minor fiber release , what is the very first response ?* This field is required.
Shut off the air handling equipment
Restrict entry to the area
Wet down the acm
HEPA vacuum material
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19. An example of a hazardous material , other than asbestos , that may be encountered on an abatement project is which of the following ?* This field is required.
A spray adhesive
a wetting agent ( surfactant)
A bridging encapsulant
All of the above
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20.Periodic personal air monitoring is not required under which of the following circumstances ?* This field is required.
When air monitoring indicates exposure above the pel
When all employees are wearing full body protective clothing and negative pressure respirators
When only one employee is wearing a supplied air respirator
When all employees are wearing supplied air respirators operated in the positive pressure mode
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21.How often should respirators be inspected ?* This field is required.
Before and after each use
Monthly
Daily
Weekly
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22. When should negative air pressure be maintained in the work area ?* This field is required.
24 Hours a day during an abatement project
Only during the work shift
At all times except when changing filters
Only while the rest of the building is occupied
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23. Which of the following statements regarding mesothelioma is correct?* This field is required.
It is a cancer of the chest cavity and abdominal cavity linings
The latency period can be 30 to 40 years
This type of cancer spreads rapidly and is always fatal
All of the above
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24. How long a training course does the EPA model plan require asbestos abatement workers to attend ?* This field is required.
4 Days
3 Days
2 Days
5 Days
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25. Which of the following analytical techniques is the most sensitive and can also specifically identify asbestos fibers ?* This field is required.
PCM ( phase contrast microscopy)
SEM ( scanning electron microscopy)
TEM (transmissive electron microscopy )
None of the above
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26. Which of the following is not a good practice when working on an abatement project ?* This field is required.
Use ground fault circuit interrupters
Use non conductive scrapers (wood , plastic, rubber)
String electrical wiring across floors, underneath poly
De-energize as much equipment as possible
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27. At what intervals must all personnel who enter the work area sign the entry log?* This field is required.
Daily
Only upon entry
Upon each entry and exit
Prior to the begining of each project
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28.During an abatement project , which of the following areas does not require air sampling ?* This field is required.
Inside the work area
Decontamination area
Outside the work area , but inside the building
Inside the shower
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29.Why are confined spaces especially hazardous to the abatement worker ?* This field is required.
Deficient, oxygen and contaminated air may exist
Respirators and protective clothing make it difficult to work
They can be hot and uncomfortable to work in
All of the above
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30.Which statement is not correct regarding the waste load out procedures ?* This field is required.
You should always use two teams of workers : an inside and an outside team
The inside area of the truck should be lined with 2 layers of 6 mil poly
It is important that no workers from the inside team exit the work area through the airlock
Workers on the outside team need not wear protective clothing or respirators
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31.What is the proper method for containerizing asbestos waste ?* This field is required.
Let material dry and place in double bags
Place wet or dry materials in metal containers
Place wet materials in 6 mil poly to fill approximately 2/3 to 3/4 of the drum : then seal , label and clean
Let material dry and put in to mil poly bags
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32. What is the OSHA " excursion limit" ?* This field is required.
0.01 F/CC Averaged over 30 minutes
0.02 F/CC TWA
1.0 F/CC Averaged over 30 minutes
0.1 F/CC TWA
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33. Which of the following statements regarding air sampling is not true ?* This field is required.
Personal air sampling devices are attached to the worker at approximately breathing level , pointing approximately 45 degrees downward
For clearing air monitoring using tem , a minimum of 13 samples must be taken
Either a 25 or 37 mm filter cassette is normally used in the NIOSH 7400 analysis technique
Under AHERA, the abatement contractor can conduct sampling for purposes of final clearance
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34. EPA "aggressive sampling" technique is used for sampling when determining:* This field is required.
The PEL
Personal air monitoring
That the required clearance level has been met
Pre-abatement hazard assessment
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35. Which type of encapsulant would you use on hard , cementitious material?* This field is required.
Surfactant
Latex encapsulant
Penetrating encapsulant
Bridging encapsulant
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36. Which type respirator does EPA recommend for gross removal on asbestos abatement projects ?* This field is required.
Negative pressure respirators
"Type C " supplied air respirator
Powered air purifying respirators (PAPR)
Disposible respirators
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37. EPA and OSHA recommend that sampling pumps be calibrated :* This field is required.
Daily
Prior to the abatemet project
Before and after each use
Weekly
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38. Which species of asbestos is most commonly found in buildings in the U.S.?* This field is required.
Amosite
Crocidolite
Actinolite
Chrysotile
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39. What is the maximum air line length for an approved "Type C" supplied air respirator ?* This field is required.
260 Feet
300 Feet
30 Feet
500 Feet
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40. Floors of work areas must be covered with which of the following ?* This field is required.
Two layers of 4mil poly
One layer 6 mil, one layer 4 mil poly
Two layers of 6 mil poly , minimum
One layer of 10 mil poly
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41. The "Synergistic effect" of smoking refers to which of the following ?* This field is required.
Asbestos workers who smoke cigarettes are 50 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers who were not exposed to asbestos
Asbestos workers who smoke cigarettes are 50 times more likely to develop lung cancer than asbestos workers who are non smokers
Asbestos workers who quit smoking often contract diseases other than lung cancer
Most asbestos workers who smoke probably will also remove their respirators inside of the abatement area
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42. In discussing wet methods used in asbestos abatement projects, which of the following statements is true ?* This field is required.
An advantage of using wet methods is that air borne fiber concentration are reduced
The positive effects of wet removal can be enhanced by adding a wetting agent
It is often easier to remove material which has been wetted
All of the above
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43. Walls of work areas must be covered with which of the following ?* This field is required.
Minimum 2 layers 4 mil poly
Minimum 1 layer 6 mil poly
2 layers 6 mil poly
1 layer of 10 mil poly
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44. What is the efficiency of the HEPA filter ?* This field is required.
97.97% Efficient to particle sizes of 0.3 microns
95.97% Efficient to particle sizes of 3.0 microns
99.97% Efficient to particle sizes of 0.3 microns
97.97% Efficient to particle sizes of 0.03 microns
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45. Asbestos abatement contractors are required to provide medical surveillance for which employees ?* This field is required.
Anyone required to wear negative pressure respirators
Those exposed to fibers above the pel (0.1 f/cc) for 30 days or more per year
Neither A or B
Both A or B
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46. How often are qualitative fit test required on tight fitting respirators ?* This field is required.
Monthly
Annually
Semi-Annually
Daily
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47. How often are positive and negative fit checks required on respirators ?* This field is required.
Once daily
Every time you put on the respirator
Prior to the start of an abatement project
Before entering the shower area
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48. Under what circumstances may the plastic barrier be violated during an asbestos abatement project ?* This field is required.
A worker appears to have heat stress
There is a fire in the work area
A worker who is wearing a supplied air respirator has his airline punctured
The supervisor can leave the area by breaking open the barrier to handle an emergency outside this area
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49.Which of the following types of asbestos is normally soft, fluffy and white in color ?* This field is required.
Tremolite
Anthophyllite
Chrysotile
Amosite
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50. Which statement below best describes proper precautions when using glove bag removal techniques ?* This field is required.
Use any type glove bag attached with duct tape
Wear disposable respirator but not protective clothing
Use respirator, protective clothing, barrier tape and have a shower nearby
No precautions are needed because the glove bag acts as a mini containment area which the worker is out side of
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51. Which of the following statements regarding asbestosis is not true ?* This field is required.
It is a disease characterized by scarring of the lungs
The typical latency period is 15 to 30 years
It is a cancer
It is prevalent among workers who have been exposed to large doses of asbestos fibers over a long period of time
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52. The employer is required to maintain records on each employee for how long ?* This field is required.
30 Years beyond the final employment date
They need not be maintained by the employer
1 year from the date of the medical exam
3 Years beyond final employment date
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53. What critical safety precaution is necessary when wearing supplied air respirators ?* This field is required.
Qualitative fit test prior to every use
HEPA escape cartridge in case of emergency loss of air
Compressor is located outdoors
Hose must be 12 inches in diameter
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54. How large must an asbestos removal project be before EPA regulations require 10 working days prior written notice ?* This field is required.
160 Square feet or 260 linear feet
10 Square feet or 20 linear feet
15 Square feet or 35 linear feet
3 Square feet or 3 linear feet
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55. Hazard assessment is done when ?* This field is required.
During the abatement project
After final clearance
Prior to the abatement project
Just after personal sampling
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56. Once asbestos is removed from a building and deposited in a landfill , most legal authorities believe it is the property of ?* This field is required.
The building owner
The contractor
The waste hauler
The landfill owner
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57. Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of scaffolding ?* This field is required.
It is acceptable to interchange parts from diffrent manufacturers
Planking should not extend farther than 12 inches over the edges and should always be secured to the frame
Never use mobile scaffolding on an abatement project
Guard rails are not necessary during abatement projects
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58. What is the maximum desired level of fiber concentration inside the mask of a respirator ?* This field is required.
0.01 F/CC
0.10 F/CC
0.20 F/CC
1.0 F/CC
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59. What is the PEL as specified by OSHA?* This field is required.
20 F/CC TWA
5 F/CC TWA
0.20 F/CC TWA
0.1 F/CC TWA
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60. Which of the following respirators provides the greatest protection against asbestos?* This field is required.
Full facepiece air -purifying with HEPA filters
Half mask air-purifyng with HEPA filters
Full facepiece supplied air, pressure demand with aux, scba operated in continuous flow or pressure demand mode
Supplied air , continuous flow, loose fitting helmet or hood
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61. Which of the following is not true regarding the use of ladders on abatement projects?* This field is required.
Rungs should be kept free of any debris
Extension ladders should be used with a 1:4 lean ratio
Rubber safety shoes are not suggested on a ladder being used in an asbestos abatement work area
Ladders should be inspected daily
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62. Assuming each of the following individuals show proof of 1) Fit testing 2)training and 3) a current medical , which should be restricted from entering the work area ?* This field is required.
The security hired to guard the area 24 hours per day
The building owner
An OSHA inspector
The consultant hired by the building owner
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63.According to the AHERA regulation , what doe friable asbestos refer to ?* This field is required.
All chrysotile
PACM that has been thoroughly wetted
Asbestos fibers that can be melted down and recycled
An ACM of greater than 1% asbestos that can be crumbled or reduced to powder by hand pressure
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64. Which of the following filters is not normally found on an approved negative pressure machine ?* This field is required.
Prefilter
Intermediate filter
Primary HEPA filter
Organic vapor filter
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65. Why is wetting of ACM in asbestos abatement projects required ?* This field is required.
Wet fibers are easier to stud under pcm
Wet fibers are easier to see
HEPA vacuums only pick up wet acm.
Wetting of ACM will help in preventing asbestos dust from becoming airborne
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66. Who should maintain the logbook at the asbestos abatement site ?* This field is required.
Accredited management planner
Accredited worker
Accredited supervisor
Building owner
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67. Which of the following is considered a proper work practice on an asbestos abatement project ?* This field is required.
Remove ventilation filters dry
Put dry ceiling tile into 6 mil poly bag for disposal
Dry vacuuming any equipment before removing it from the area
None of the above
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68.The term "asbestos" refers to which of the following materials ?* This field is required.
All corrugated pipe insulation
A natural occurring mineral fiber
All sprayed on ceiling material
A man made material
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69.Which of the following best describes the proper use of disposable paper respirators?* This field is required.
They should only be used during prparation of the work area
The OSHA standard allows their use when fiber levels are low
They should be used while performing final cleanup only
The OSHA standard prohibits their use on asbestos abatement projects
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70.How many negative air machines are required under the following conditions: Room dimensions 200 ft long, 30 ft wide, 12 ft high. 4 air exchanges per hour. Capacity of machine 2000CFM* This field is required.
4.33 Units
1.80 Units
3.60 Units
2.40 Units
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71.Which of the following statements is most correct regarding a contractors liability concerning an asbestos abatement project?* This field is required.
Following EPA guidelines gives the greatest protection
Following OSHA guidelines gives the greatest protection
Following state or federal guidelines gives the greatest protection
Following the "state of the art" procedures gives the greatest protection
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72.Under the EPA model plan , how often is an accredited supervisor required to be on the job site?* This field is required.
At the beginning of each day
Only at the beginning of the project
Once per week
At all times
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73.Rules concerning the application, removal, and disposal of asbestos -containing materials were issued under:* This field is required.
NIOSH
RCRA
NESHAPS
OSHA
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74.How long does an asbestos abatement supervisor refresher course last ?* This field is required.
One half day
16 Hours
One- day
4 days
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75.It is recommended that friable material on ceilings found to be over 1 inch thick should be abated with that process?* This field is required.
Complete removal
Penetrating encapsulant
Enclosure
Bridging encapsulant
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76.What type of air monitoring is conducted to determine worker exposure?* This field is required.
Clearance
Background
Personal
Delineation
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77.Which of the following statements regarding negative pressure systems is true?* This field is required.
Exhaust units should be vented to the outside of the building
Exhaust units should be placed at a maximum distance from the worker access opening or other makeup air sources
Work should begin at the point farthest from the negative pressure unit
All of the above
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78.What is the minimum number of air changes required per hour in a negative pressure enclosure?* This field is required.
6
4
2
3
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79.In what order is poly to be put up in the work area?* This field is required.
Put two layer on the wall first
Hang one layer on the walls , then 1 layer on the floor ; then repeat the procedure
Put two layers on the floor first
Put 1 layer on the floor , then 1 layer on the walls , then repeat the procedure
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80.What is the main reason that asbestos workers ' family members came down with asbestos related diseases?* This field is required.
Family members often visited the work site
Family members were often heavy smokers
They were exposed to acbm in their homes
Workers brought fibers home on their clothes
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81.Which of the following statements regarding the removal of asbestos containing ceiling material is true?* This field is required.
Material removed from high ceiling should be dropped to the floor where it is contained
Removal of ceiling material is carried out in two stages : gross and secondary removal
Wire brushes should be used to remove sprayed on material
All of the above
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82.How long does an EPA model plan training course require a abatement supervisor to attend? ?* This field is required.
4 Days
3 Days
2 Days
5 days
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83.Which statement regarding bulk sampling is true?* This field is required.
You need not wear a respirator when taking samples
Bulk samples are normally taken at the end of a project to prove that no asbestos remains
Bulk samples are usually collected during the building inspection , and they provide data for decisions on control measures
All of the above
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84.Which of the following is the OSHA respirator standard?* This field is required.
40 CFR 763
29 CFR 1910.134
40 CFR 61
29 CFR 1926.1101
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85.When does the cleanup process begin on an asbestos abatement project?* This field is required.
After the first layer of poly is removed
During gross removal procedures
After the final layer of poly is removed
Before final clearance
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86. As long as friable ACM remains in a building , Ahera requires?* This field is required.
Repair
Encapsulation
Compleate removal
An O & M program
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87.What does the EPA worker protection rule do?* This field is required.
Protects the public from airborne asbestos
Provides the EPA from immunity from lawsuits brought by the public
Extends the OSHA standard to the state and local government employees who perform asbestos work
All of the above
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88. How much protection do organic vapor filter cartridges give against asbestos ?* This field is required.
The same as HEPA filters
No effective protection
More than HEPA filters
Slightly less than HEPA filters
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89.What is the primary purpose of sealing off the work area before an abatement project begins ?* This field is required.
Containing fibers which are released inside the work area
Keeping building occupants from knowing about the project
Regulating the temperature in the work area
So that EPA and OSHA know an abatement project is underway
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90. Which of the following documents is not typically included in an asbestos abatement contract ?* This field is required.
Change order
A.1.A Form 201 - Boiler plate language
Job specifications
A.1. A Form 101 - Names of parties , contract AMT
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91. Ahera requires an investigation of:* This field is required.
Asbestos containing building material (ACBM) only
All asbestos containing material
Most fabric material
All of the above
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92.What is the minimum protective sheeting required for "critical barriers"?* This field is required.
One layer of 4 mil poly
Two layers of 4 mil poly
One layer of 10 mil poly
One layer of 6 mil poly
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93. What is the greatest advantage of using a powered air- purifying respirator (PAPR)?* This field is required.
You can wear a beard and still get a good seal
It supplies air at a positive pressure within the facepiece , helmet or hood so that any leak is usually outward
The filters are easier to breathe through than those used in a negative pressure respirator
It is less expensive than a negative pressure respirator
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94. OSHA standards require that , when free standing mobile scaffolding is used , the height shall not exceed how many times the minimum base dimensions ?* This field is required.
2 Times
6 Times
4 Times
8Times
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95. For a fiber release greater than 3 square or linear feet , what is your very first response ?* This field is required.
Restrict area and post warning signs
HEPA vacuum the ACM
Thoroughly saturate the debris using wet methods
Call in a certified abatement contractor
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96. Which kind of asbestos project presents the greatest hazard to health and safety ?* This field is required.
Class 1
Floor tile removal
O & M procedures
Class 4
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97. Which of the following is not normally one of the elements of the contract specifications?* This field is required.
General information on bidding requirements
Description of the work
Submittals and notices
Change orders
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98. How should the HEPA filter on a negative pressure air filtration system be changed?* This field is required.
With the unit off and prefilter and intermediate filter in place
With the unit on and prefilter and intermediate filter removed
With the unit off and prefilter and intermediate filter removed
With the unit on and prefilter and intermediate filter removed
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99.State of the art procedures specify that , in water filtration systems , water should be processed through:* This field is required.
0.5 Micron filters
2 Micron filters
5 Micron filters
0.1 Micron filters
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100. Non Proprietary specs :* This field is required.
Require the use of a specific material
Require the use of a specific manufacturer's material
Indicate material or performance requirements and will allow the selection of any materials which will perform to those limits
None of the above
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