EPA Lead Test Exam Questions and
Answers
What is lead? - CORRECT ANSWER-(1) heavy metal, (2) used for thousand years to
prevent corrosion and kills mold and mildew, (3) durable and easy to shape, (4) poison,
(5) can make you sick if you breath or swallow
What is the definition of lead-based paint? - CORRECT ANSWER-paint, varnish,
shellac, or other coatings on surface that contain more than 1.0 mg/cm2 of lead or more
than 0.% lead by weight
Name sources of lead exposure - CORRECT ANSWER-lead-based paint, leaded
gasoline, industrial releases, soil; food; and water, pottery; crystal; and glassware,
different jobs and hobbies
When is lead paint a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER-when it chips or becomes dust of
fumes
When is lead dust created? - CORRECT ANSWER-(1) gets old and deteriorates, (2)
surfaces are broken, damaged, or disturbed, (3) surfaces are sanded or scraped. Lead
dust and particles tend to stick to surfaces
When did the United States banned the use of lead paint in homes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1978
What title made Louisiana have lead regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Title X
90% of homes built before _________ have lead paint - CORRECT ANSWER-1940
62% of homes built between _____________ have lead paint - CORRECT ANSWER1960-1978
_______________ of children in the United States are at risk for lead poisoning -
CORRECT ANSWER-Millions
(true/false) doing lead abatement safely is very important - CORRECT ANSWER-true
What does lead look like? - CORRECT ANSWER-heavy, gray metal
Why was lead used? - CORRECT ANSWER-(1) prevents corrosion, (2) kills mold and
mildew, (3) is easy to shape, (4) is strong, (5) blocks radiation, (6) blocks sound, (7)
helps paint dry