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

True or False: If a window sill in the living room has 8% of its surface deteriorated, it is classified as being in poor condition.

1. True

2. False

3. Only if it is a wooden sill

4. Depends on total area of the window

The correct answer is: False

When assessing the condition of a window sill, particularly in the context of lead-based paint risk assessments, the percentage of deteriorated surface is crucial. A window sill exhibiting 8% deterioration is not classified as being in poor condition according to the guidelines generally used for risk assessments. Typically, conditions are classified as "poor" when the deterioration exceeds 25%. Therefore, while some deterioration may be noted at 8%, it does not rise to the level of poor condition. This classification emphasizes the importance of knowing specific thresholds when evaluating lead hazards in residential properties. The incorrect choices reflect common considerations but don't align with the established criteria for determining the classification of surface conditions in lead risk assessments. For example, whether the sill is made of wood or the total area of the window might influence particular remediation strategies, but they don't change the fundamental assessment of surface condition based on the percentage of deterioration.