Asbestos Practice Exam III Questions With
Correct Answers
You are conducting an air sample using TEM. You draw 2000 liters through each filter at 5 liters
per minutes. You collect 6 samples. Is this ok? - answer✔Not enough volume.
min of 5 samples- ok
To confirm the presence of asbestos when bulk sampling, what might sometimes be required? -
answer✔An x-ray defraction
Building personnel should _____ to eliminate unnecessary worry and tension - answer✔answer
basic questions of occupants
What requirements must the contractor have in order to bid or perform any abatement project? -
answer✔Be licensed in California under BPC Chapter 9, Div. 3.
An officer of the company shall sign and bidders shall submit a statement which contains a
listing of any asbestos related legal proceedings and claims in which the contractor has
participated or is involved. This must include descriptions of the _____ and _______ and
resolution to date. - answer✔Role and issue
Projects, dates, and reasons for terminations shall be submitted by all bidders and _____ for
situationsin which an asbestos related contract has been terminated - answer✔signed by an
officer of the company
Plastic used on floors and for floor coverings should be what size? - answer✔6 mi
On carpeted floors, how many laters of plastic should be used - answer✔at least 2
Air sampling should be taken - answer✔after passing visual inspection
The quality control sample should be tested - answer✔at another laboratory
All of the following is an abbreviation for one of the three methods except - answer✔PRM
Any asbestos related work involving _____ square feet or more of surface asbestos containing
materials requires special certification - answer✔100 square feet
Clothing contaminated with asbestos - answer✔-should be carefully laundered at home
-should be careful laundered separately or discarded
Which of the following is true concerning surfaces to be sampled? They should be -
answer✔wetted
What is the most important aspect of any critical accident in a contaminated area? - answer✔To
stabilize injured person and give prompt medical attention.
Plastic layers should overlap on floors or walls - answer✔at least 24"
An important consideration when taking a sample of ACM is - answer✔that sampling can cause
extensive release of fibers.
If the injury is life threatening, which of the following is least important? -
answer✔decontamination.
- Most important
1. making certain that the injured person is stabilized
2. obtaining prompt medical attention
3. administering first aid
Which of the following should be trained in safety procedures? - answer✔The contractor, all of
the employees, and the supervising individuals.
A decontamination unit requires how many rooms? - answer✔3 or more
Asbestos waste should be in what state for transporting? - answer✔Wet and covered
The building owner will be given how many days advance written notice, if the contractors
insurance policy is cancelled? - answer✔30
The EPA recommends what ratio in wetting solutions composed of polyoxethylene ether and
polyoxethylene ester? - answer✔50/50
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