Asbestos Supervisor Initial Practice Exam

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• What is the typical PCM-based clearance criterion for final re-occupancy air samples?
• What is the purpose of a bulk sample in asbestos testing?
• What should a written Exposure Control Plan include for alternate methods when controls fail?
• Which agency's regulation requires qualitative or quantitative fit-testing of respirators?
• What is the volume of the removal area given its dimensions of 100 feet by 50 feet with a 10-foot ceiling?
• If the protection factor of a full-face respirator is 50 and the breathing-zone fiber concentration is 300 f/cc, what is the estimated concentration inside the respirator?
• Which individual, if properly certified, would have access to an asbestos abatement site in a building?
• If ambient air counts go above 0.01 f/cc outside the containment, what action should the site supervisor take?
• What is required for labeling asbestos waste containers?
• What verifies containment integrity after cleanup following an incident?
• OSHA's scaffolding load requirement is that components must be able to support four times their maximum intended load. Which option correctly expresses this requirement?
• Which regulatory standard would you consult for the final clearance air quality in New York State?
• How should a negative pressure monitor be used in asbestos work?
• After the stripping of asbestos materials, the next procedure per ICR 56 after the first cleaning is to encapsulate the surfaces that were not the subject of abatement.
• Which statement best describes the smallest asbestos fibers in terms of disease risk according to the material?
• If you are fit tested with an M.S.A. half face small respirator, can you switch into 3M half face medium respirator without checking its fitness?
• Which statement describes friable ACM in the context of abatement work?
• A worker who, despite repeated instructions, is found not wearing a respirator during removal should be:
• Respirators used for asbestos removal should be approved by which agency?
• Medical surveillance in asbestos work is intended to achieve which objective?
• Why are arrows placed on containment walls about two feet from the floor pointing toward the exit?
• Pick the best sequence of events: Post signs, pre-clean, plasticize, remove
• The term HEPA means:
• How should ambient air outside an asbestos enclosure be monitored?
• What is the supervisor's role in maintaining training records for asbestos work?
• Which class of respirator offers the highest protection?
• When should sampling be performed to confirm that removal is complete?
• What is the difference between minor disturbance and major disturbance of ACM?
• What is the purpose of adjusting air exchange rates inside an abatement enclosure?
• According to ICR 56, how large must the clean room of the decontamination unit be if there are 17 workers on the project?
• Which of the following make up an OSHA Medical Evaluation?
• Smokers who work with asbestos are how many times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smoking, non-asbestos workers?
• What is the purpose of using a sealed waste bag or container during asbestos waste handling?
• What is the first action when an accidental asbestos fiber release occurs?
• Which statement best describes the requirement for warning signs placement?
• Asbestos was used in which of the following materials?
• Which asbestos related disease is not related to smoking and is associated with the smallest fibers?
• During Phase II, if authorized visitors require a ladder or scaffolding, asbestos abatement contractors should:
• Which of the following statements describes a corrective action that should be taken when ambient air outside containment is elevated?
• Which federal agency is responsible for the enforcement of environmental regulations?
• How is a negative pressure maintained inside an asbestos containment area?
• What is the maximum length, in feet, of the negative air exhaust duct per ICR 56?
• What type of respiratory protection is typically required during asbestos abatement?
• Which statement about PCM and TEM sampling is true?
• The current OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) is:
• What are the main categories of asbestos abatement work?
• Which of the following best describes non-friable asbestos-containing material when intact?
• What consequence applies to a worker who repeatedly fails to wear a respirator during removal?
• Which of the following best describes the difference between containment and enclosure in asbestos work?
• According to OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.1101, how often is a medical exam given to an asbestos abatement worker?
• Why is decontamination important within the containment setup?
• What is the purpose of a written Exposure Control Plan (ECP) for asbestos work?
• The class of respirator that offers the highest protection is:
• Which materials are nonfriable asbestos-containing materials?
• Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing non-governmental worker protection regulations?
• What type of vacuum should be used for picking up asbestos debris?
• What is the purpose of using a sealed waste bag or container during asbestos waste handling?
• Provide examples of friable and nonfriable asbestos-containing materials.
• Which sequence describes the required actions when ambient air outside containment exceeds the threshold?
• What ambient air concentration outside containment triggers remediation actions?
• When should visual inspection of an abatement project occur?
• Asbestos health problems are caused primarily by inhalation of asbestos fibers into which part of the lungs?
• Define asbestos-containing material (ACM) as used in compliance with OSHA and AHERA guidance.
• Which asbestos fiber types are commonly regulated in construction, and which is most prevalent?
• What is the primary objective of OSHA's asbestos standard in construction (29 CFR 1926.1101)?
• Why is a written Exposure Control Plan important?
• Under NYS Rule Code 56-7.11, seams between adjacent layers must be staggered by at least how many inches?
• Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) and Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) differ in that PCM is used to analyze air samples and PLM is used to analyze bulk samples.
• What is enclosure in asbestos control terminology?
• Why is an extra negative air unit added in the plan?
• Which disease is asbestos exposure most commonly associated with that affects the lining of the lungs or abdomen?
• How does a wetting agent differ from plain water in asbestos work?
• HEPA filters must be:
• Which form of asbestos is considered highly friable?
• What is an asbestos survey?
• A dehydration-related condition with fatigue, nausea, headache, giddiness, pale appearance, heavy sweating and is not life-threatening is called:
• Who signs off on completion of abatement before re-occupancy?
• What steps should be taken after abatement is completed but before re-occupancy?
• Which statement best defines friable asbestos-containing materials?
• Who is best trained to supervise the implementation of asbestos work specification for AHERA school projects?
• Which tools are used for the clean-up of the work area?
• In asbestos containment, what does cross-contamination refer to?
• What is the purpose of a sign-in/sign-out procedure and buddy system on an asbestos job site?
• What is the function of HEPA filters in a PAPR used for asbestos work?
• In AHERA school projects, which individual is best trained to supervise asbestos work specifications?
• What best defines clearance air sampling in asbestos abatement?
• The purpose of amending water is to
• What is the main purpose of using wet methods during asbestos work?
• Which of the following is not listed as part of an OSHA Medical Evaluation?
• Which asbestos related disease is always terminal, not related to smoking and caused more by the smallest fibers?
• Which statement about the final re-occupancy air sample is true?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with heat stress?
• If the final air clearance test fails, the next required action is to:
• OSHA's 0.1 f/cc standards:
• Which statement describes basic PPE requirements for a typical asbestos abatement task?
• Who is authorized to haul asbestos-containing waste to a disposal facility?
• What analysis method differentiates asbestos fibers in air samples?
• Define friable asbestos material.
• Why is dry sweeping or dry brushing of asbestos materials prohibited?
• Which device is commonly used to reduce electrical shock risk inside a removal area?
• OSHA requires posting at which areas that are part of a regulated area?
• During removal of air cell steam pipe lagging using a glove bag as containment, which method best applies?
• The positive pressure test involves:
• Under AHERA, what is required regarding asbestos in schools?
• What is the width of the removal area?
• If the work site fails the final air clearance tests, which action is required?
• What is the EPA definition of friable asbestos-containing material (ACM)?
• Which statement correctly describes the purpose of aggressive air sampling?
• Assuming a negative air filtration unit pulls 2,000 cubic feet per minute, how many units would be required to maintain sufficient negative pressure in the area, with one extra unit as back-up?
• During abatement, how many negative air exhausts may terminate at a single point?
• What is an 'air lock' in asbestos containment?
• What are the basic decontamination steps for workers on an asbestos job site?
• What is the significance of the perimeter line in an asbestos containment setup?
• Which procedure is typically used to assess containment integrity before clearance sampling, as described in the referenced standards?
• Which statement best describes the required response to elevated ambient air outside containment?
• PCM vs PLM: which statement is true?
• Which item is typically included on an asbestos waste bag label?
• What is the role of HEPA filtration in asbestos control?
• Which statement about real-time asbestos monitoring is true?
• What device is used to collect air samples for asbestos monitoring with 25 millimeter filter cassettes?
• A half-face, negative pressure, HEPA cartridge respirator has a protection factor of 10. This means:
• What is the function of negative pressure in containment during asbestos work?
• If the final air clearance test fails, which action is required?
• Per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 determination of employee exposure shall be made from ____________ samples that are representative of the 8 hour TWA of each employee.
• What flow rate is used for a personal air sample for asbestos when using 25mm filter cassettes?
• Which documentation must be kept regarding asbestos work?
• Critical barriers should be removed only after which condition is met?
• How often should a positive/negative pressure face seal be checked on a negative pressure respirator?
• Which type of Asbestos 'wet' with water easiest?
• Plastic on floor layers must extend _______ inches up the wall as a minimum
• What is the OSHA PEL for asbestos exposure in construction (8-hour TWA)?
• What is the maximum temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) of pipes for which global removal is allowed?
• Power tools used in asbestos work should be equipped with what device to minimize release of asbestos fibers?
• Which statement describes a requirement for transporting asbestos waste?
• When is a licensed asbestos supervisor required on a project?
• What type of material is asbestos?
• The term fiber/cc for air quality results describes what?
• How often must qualitative or quantitative fit-testing of negative pressure respirators be performed?
• During your Face Seal Fit Test of your half-face respirator, when you cover the exhalation valve and blow outward, you are performing the:
• How should asbestos-containing waste be labeled and disposed of?
• What is the height (ceiling) of the removal area?
• Which activity requires a licensed asbestos supervisor on a project?
• What is the maximum number of negative air exhausts that can be discharged at the same termination point?
• How can ACM be identified for compliance purposes?
• Who is described as the best trained to supervise asbestos work specifications on school projects?
• Which action helps prevent asbestos fibers from becoming airborne during cleanup?
• Describe the basic components of a negative pressure enclosure (NPE).
• By EPA definition, an asbestos-containing material contains more than what percent asbestos?
• Asbestos was used in which of the following materials?
• What is the stated purpose of aggressive air sampling in asbestos work?
• An agent added to water to improve wetting and penetration into asbestos-containing materials and which helps keep asbestos out of the air is a:
• What is the recommended practice for disposing contaminated PPE?
• When are critical barriers allowed to be removed?
• Which abbreviation stands for 'Permissible Exposure Limit'?
• In asbestos work planning, waste handling requirements include which of the following?
• Power tools used to drill, cut or disturb asbestos material in regulated abatement work areas shall be equipped with what?
• According to OSHA, scaffolding components shall be capable of supporting how many times their maximum intended load?
• The minimum grade of air for a Type C supplied air system is:
• What disciplinary action is appropriate for a worker who repeatedly does not wear a respirator during removal?
• Which statement best captures signage and labeling requirements in an asbestos work area?
• Posting of asbestos abatement warning signs is required:
• What is the purpose of clearance sampling results in asbestos projects?
• What should be done with debris after stopping work due to elevated ambient air counts outside containment?
• Under AHERA, which group must receive training?
• What is the length of the removal area?
• Carbon monoxide intoxication may occur if you are working with:
• Ground fault circuit interrupters are used in asbestos projects to:
• A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) provides which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the primary route of asbestos-related health problems?
• Which respirator is the minimum level of approved respiratory protection for asbestos abatement?
• According to NYS Code Rule 56-7.3, which of the following is required for a daily project log maintained by an asbestos abatement supervisor?
• What is the floor area of the removal area in square feet?
• Which statement best describes the glove bag technique in asbestos abatement?
• Which item is not typically included in basic PPE for asbestos abatement?
• Which material, when in good shape, is considered a non-friable asbestos-containing material?
• What is the OSHA action level for asbestos exposure in construction?
• The sample taken from material to determine asbestos content is called:
• The term fiber/cc describes the quantity of fibers in the predetermined size range for each cubic centimeter of air in the space sampled. Which is true about this measurement?
• What is the purpose of maintaining manifests and records for asbestos waste disposal?
• "Small asbestos project" means asbestos work involving less than how many linear feet of pipe insulation?
• Which containment structure is described for lagging removal in asbestos work?
• In a regulated asbestos abatement work area, which practices are prohibited?
• What medical surveillance is required for workers with asbestos exposure above the action level?
• AHERA applies to which type of buildings?
• HEPA stands for the term used in asbestos control. Which is the correct full form?
• If containment breach is suspected during asbestos removal, which action is required?
• Which statement about HEPA/P100 filters is true?
• What is the NYS Code Rule 56 final clearance air quality standard?
• Which sampling location is used to determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for an employee?
• What is encapsulation in asbestos control?
• The disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers that causes scarring of the lung tissue and reduces the lung capacity?
• What are common engineering controls used in asbestos abatement?