CSST Building Inspection Practice Exam

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• Why does cigarette smoking increase the likelihood of developing an asbestos-related illness?
• Why is a fire rating of a building important to an inspector?
• Four pipes coming from a piece of building equipment would most likely indicate which equipment?
• Which asbestos-related disease normally appears only after long, large occupational exposure to asbestos?
• Which option best aligns with documenting ACM locations in plans?
• What is the latency period for asbestos-related illnesses?
• Carcinogen use reporting requirements are found in which regulation?
• A Federal EPA notification is required for renovations when disturbance exceeds which criteria?
• What is the Cal OSHA asbestos standard?
• Which professionals may require licensing under CFR 1529?
• Mechanical drawing primarily depicts:
• Which of the following is an example of superficial damage?
• Electrical Drawing?
• What is the maximum number of samples recommended for Surfacing Material across AHERA categories?
• What is damaged material by AHERA?
• Which test is commonly used in asbestos medical surveillance to assess lung function?
• Which product types are identified as ACM categories in AHERA inspections?
• Which agency approves respirators for asbestos protection?
• Two or four pipes or two or more ducts coming from a piece of equipment would most likely indicate which equipment?
• What is the PF for an Air Supplied continuous flow and pressure demand respirator?
• Which of the following tasks is part of an AHERA accredited inspector's duties during an inspection?
• When can a contractor cease air monitoring?
• What is point counting in PLM analysis used for?
• For Surfacing Material, when the area is between 1000 and 5000 square feet, how many samples are required to prove not ACM?
• How many samples of surfacing 800 sq. ft. of Misc?
• Which items are included in AHERA recordkeeping?
• What is Accessible by AHERA?
• What factor most limits the degree of protection provided by a respirator?
• Friability is a term associated with asbestos materials. What does friability describe?
• Which statement correctly matches asbestos type to its mineral class?
• For Surfacing Material: TSI, how many samples are generally required to prove not ACM?
• What is the PF for a Negative Air Full Face when quantitatively fit tested?
• Identify the most likely parties to a legal action against a contractor.
• Besides drawings, which option represents a textual alternative to denote the exact location of ACM materials?
• Which statement best describes a mechanical drawing?
• In the fifth-floor scenario, which space is specifically noted as unlocked?
• What is the assigned PF for a full-face air-purifying mask if tested qualitatively?
• By how much does smoking increase the risk of asbestos-related lung cancer?
• Protection Factor (PF) is defined as the ratio of what?
• Which agents are used in qualitative fit-testing?
• Which situation may preclude a person from wearing a respirator?
• Why is systems approach to building inspection favorable over a component system?
• Which of the following is an example of a surfacing material?
• What would 2 pipes coming from a piece of building equipment be?
• What are the types of insurance a building owner would want an asbestos contractor to possess before being allowed to work in the building?
• Which item should be included in an inspector's sampling toolkit?
• Underwriters (UL) rating indicate
• Under CFR 1529, registration is required for projects exceeding how much area?
• What is a P-100 filter?
• Which agency does not use the term friable, and why?
• Which asbestos type is serpentine?
• During an AHERA inspection, what must be documented after sampling or assuming ACM?
• If a plan does not include a drawing, which option is an explicit textual representation to indicate ACM location?
• The PF for a Negative Air Half Mask is which value?
• In the described fifth-floor scenario, which functional space includes sprayed fireproofing over the entire floor?
• Asbestos recordkeeping must track three basic types of data.
• Class 4 work is designed to regulate which activity?
• Which option is NOT listed as a type of AHERA asbestos survey?
• Which statement best describes the difference between an AHERA inspection and an assessment?
• Which of the following is an asbestos-containing material location?
• What is the predominant color of Amosite?
• Beyond locational drawings, which option is an example of another notation used in plans to show ACM locations?
• How many days of accredited training are required for a building inspector?
• What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite?
• What is potential damage by AHERA?
• How is a homogeneous sampling area defined?
• What does RACM stand for?
• Which statement best describes an architectural drawing?
• Which statement lists the seven major components of the AHERA law?
• Which space on the described floor is designated for restrooms?
• What would 1 pipe coming from a piece of building equipment be?
• For Surfacing Material less than 1000 square feet, how many samples are required to prove not ACM?
• Class 3 work is defined to regulate work involving small amounts of asbestos that is disturbed and will fit into which container?
• How many samples of surfacing 6000 sq. ft.?
• Class 1 work is defined by which characteristics?
• When you put on a respirator, what should you do to ensure it provides adequate protection?
• Plumbing Drawing?
• Which statement defines Miscellaneous products?
• What is the maximum assigned PF for air-purifying half-face masks?
• Which is an example of deep damage?
• What must AHERA management plans include?
• Can a contractor cease personal air sampling for class 1 and 2 work?
• Which federal regulation governs asbestos exposure in construction settings?
• How many samples are required for 1 pipe elbow?
• How does PLM accuracy compare to point counting at low asbestos concentrations?
• What are the major differences between CFR 1529 and 29 CFR 1926.1101?
• What best defines Functional Space in AHERA terminology?
• Can altering fire proofing in buildings affect insurance and fire proofing of buildings?
• Which of the following is included in an asbestos medical surveillance exam?
• Adhesion in building materials refers to what?
• Which activities are included under OSHA's 29 CFR 1926.1101 for asbestos work?
• What is the primary purpose of Class 4 work?
• Which asbestos-related disease is cancerous and affects the lining of the lungs?
• Which formal artifact is commonly used to denote exact ACM locations in planning documents?
• What is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation?
• Describe at least four components of a respiratory protection program.
• Which regulation and agency require an asbestos inspection before renovations or demolitions and require removal of ACM prior to demolition?
• Which statement describes TEM usage in asbestos analysis?
• Which is an acceptable non-drawing method to denote ACM locations in plans?
• What is a friable material under NESHAP?
• Which of the following is NOT an asbestos-related illness?
• According to AHERA guidelines, which criterion helps determine when a material is considered already damaged?
• Which statement defines Surfacing material?
• What is the asbestos PEL and excursion limit?
• Which respirator type offers the highest protection factor among the listed options?
• Which of the following is an asbestos-containing material mentioned as ACM?
• How many samples of surfacing 3000 sq. ft.?
• How many days of accredited training are required for a project designer?
• Which approach is allowed to denote exact ACM locations when drawings are not used?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of asbestos survey in AHERA contexts?
• Which activity is regulated under 29 CFR 1926.1101 as an example?
• Which of the following statements about UL ratings is true?
• Define extent: which statement best describes the extent of damage?
• Which respirators must be fit-tested and by which method, per asbestos standard?
• Which statement describes friable vs non-friable in practice?
• What are the basic fit-test methods for respirators?
• How many days of accredited training are required for an abatement worker?
• Which of the following is a common location where asbestos-containing materials are found?
• Which agency defines Class 1 through Class 4 asbestos work for construction?
• Which of the following is an explicit textual denote ACM location?
• What is the PF for a pressure-demand SCBA?
• To understand how pipes run between equipment and fixtures, refer to which drawing?
• When might TEM be used as a double check in PLM analysis of asbestos samples?
• What does cohesion mean in the context of material assessment?
• What is Exposed by AHERA?
• Which option correctly lists the major components of the AHERA law?
• Which type of respirator delivers filtered room air to the facepiece with a small blower?
• How many samples of surfacing <1000 sq. ft.?
• Which drawing would you refer to for the layout of rooms and finishes?
• AHERA uses the acronym ACM to refer to what?
• When is a NESHAP notification required?
• How does a component approach differ from a systems approach in building inspection?
• Three pipes coming from a piece of building equipment would most likely indicate which type of equipment?
• What are three common insurance exclusions?
• Which statement is NOT a criterion for participation in an asbestos medical surveillance program?
• Which method is used as a backup to primary PLM analysis for asbestos, particularly to detect extremely narrow fibers that may be missed by PLM?
• What is the PF for a PAPR?
• Describe the implications of simply following regulations versus maintaining state of the art practices.
• Which materials are PACM under the regulations?
• Which statement best describes the Class 1 size criterion for asbestos work?
• In addition to drawings, management plans may denote ACM locations using what other method?
• How many samples are required for 4 feet of patched TSI?
• Management plans must describe exactly where in a building ACM materials are located. Which of the following is a method commonly used in plans to denote material locations?
• What is considered significantly damaged material by AHERA?
• On the described fifth floor, which space is described as unlocked?
• Is there a safe level of asbestos exposure?
• Which drawing would typically show foundation details and framing?
• Should TEM be used alone for bulk asbestos samples?
• According to AHERA, when is color used to indicate a separate homogeneous material for floor tile?
• Why was asbestos added to construction materials?
• Which statement best describes why inspectors think in terms of homogeneous sampling material?
• Give an example of periodic damage.
• Can respirator parts be interchanged between manufacturers?
• Periodic damage is which of the following?
• Why is protective clothing used during asbestos inspections?
• How many samples for 4 LF TSI?
• Do you need to resample materials that were already sampled before by a non-accredited individual?
• Severity defines what aspect of damage?
• What type of microscope is used to analyze bulk asbestos samples, and when might you use another method?
• Which artifact is typically used to capture the exact ACM locations in a formal plan?
• Which statement correctly identifies Crocidolite?
• Claims made vs occurrence insurance?
• What is the primary requirement of management plans regarding ACM locations?
• Under the extent criteria, which scenario indicates extensive damage?
• How many days of accredited training are required for a management planner?
• How many samples are required for 38 LF of TSI?
• Under AHERA, how often is a reinspection conducted?
• Which materials might PLM miss due to extremely narrow fibers?
• How should PAPRs and positive-pressure respirators be fit-tested?
• What are the three categories of materials that an inspector must look for when conducting a NESHAP building inspection?
• Which class would describe a scenario involving a small amount of asbestos in a glove bag?
• Four pipes and two tanks coming from a piece of building equipment would most likely indicate which equipment?
• What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos?
• Class 2 work is defined as what?
• When deciding between 'damaged' and 'significantly damaged' materials in AHERA assessment, which criterion is used?
• How many classes of asbestos work are defined under Cal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101?
• What is the primary type of asbestos used in the U.S.?
• Which asbestos-related disease primarily affects individuals who are exposed to asbestos and smoke?
• When is unaccredited in-house training allowed?
• What is a Category 1 non friable, and Category 2 Non Friable via NESHAP?
• Along with location details, what kind of information is often included in management plans?
• What is a Structural drawing?
• Asbestos fireproofing is most likely found on which building elements?
• What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos?
• If drawings are not used, which form of documentation can be used to denote ACM locations in plans?
• In brief, why are these records kept?
• For NESHAP analysis, which statement about trace results is correct?
• Define Friable asbestos vs non-friable.
• Which of the following is a correct method to denote ACM material locations in management plans?
• Which statement correctly contrasts Accessible vs Exposed in AHERA definitions?
• When is a termination asbestos medical surveillance exam required?
• How many days of accredited training are required for a project supervisor?
• Why might CFR 1529 include consultant and technician licensing as a requirement?