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

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the EPA Model Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Test. Utilize flashcards and multiple-choice questions, each with hints and explanations. Ensure you are ready for your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

In a target housing dwelling with 5 units, how many units should you test for lead?

All units
One unit
Two units
Three units

The correct answer is: One unit

The best practice for testing lead in a target housing dwelling, particularly one with five units, is to test one unit. This approach is based on statistical sampling methods that aim to balance efficiency and thoroughness. By testing a single unit, you can gather initial data on lead presence, which often suffices to determine the risk level for the entire building, assuming the units share similar characteristics and conditions. If testing reveals lead in the sampled unit, then further testing might be necessary to assess the risk across the building more comprehensively. Testing all units can be impractical and unnecessary from a resource perspective, especially in larger dwellings where similar construction and maintenance conditions are expected to create uniform risks. Sampling one unit helps manage costs while still providing reliable insights into the lead risks associated with the entire property.