Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Model Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Practice Test

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High levels of lead-contaminated dust are often attributed to abrasion found on which surfaces?

Kitchen countertops
Window sills and window troughs
Floorboards
Baseboards

The correct answer is: Window sills and window troughs

High levels of lead-contaminated dust are often attributed to abrasion found on window sills and window troughs due to the frequent opening and closing of windows, which can wear down the paint on these surfaces. When lead-based paint is present, this abrasion generates dust that can contain lead particles. Additionally, window sills and troughs are common locations for lead-based paint in older homes, especially those built before 1978 when the use of lead in residential paint was banned in the United States. While kitchen countertops, floorboards, and baseboards can also be surfaces that pose risks for lead dust, they do not typically experience the same level of mechanical wear and friction associated with the operation of windows. This makes window sills and troughs more prevalent sources of lead-contaminated dust due to the unique conditions that cause their paint to degrade more rapidly.