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

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What type of sampling is not part of the Lead Hazard Screen?

Soil
Water
Air
Dust

The correct answer is: Air

The Lead Hazard Screen is a specific approach used to identify potential lead hazards in residential properties, primarily focusing on surfaces and materials that may expose occupants to lead. This type of sampling typically includes the assessment of dust, soil, and painted surfaces because these are common sources or indicators of lead presence in environments where lead-based paints were used. Air sampling, on the other hand, is not a typical part of the Lead Hazard Screen. While air quality assessments can be important in broader environmental health contexts, they are less relevant for directly identifying immediate lead hazards in residential settings. The primary pathways of lead exposure in homes involve ingestion of lead dust or soil, rather than inhalation of lead particles suspended in the air. Therefore, air sampling does not fit within the standard methods of the Lead Hazard Screen, which focuses on more direct sources of lead exposure. Understanding this distinction helps in recognizing how lead assessments are structured and what particular environmental mediums are prioritized in the evaluation of lead hazards in living spaces.