Which of the following conditions would most likely increase the risk of lead exposure in a home with lead-based paint?
The home has modern vinyl windows.
The home was built after 1980.
The paint is in good condition and fully intact.
The paint is peeling or chipping near high-contact areas.
Which nutritional choice can help reduce lead absorption in the body?
A diet rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C
Avoiding all dairy and leafy greens
Drinking soft drinks instead of water
Eating processed foods high in sugar
A contractor is sanding a lead-painted surface in a pre-1978 home. Which action would violate RRP rules?
Containing the work area with plastic sheeting.
Dry sanding without containment or protective measures.
Using a HEPA vacuum to collect dust.
Wetting the surface before sanding to reduce dust.
What documentation must be provided to clients before starting a renovation project?
A list of non-certified contractors.
A receipt for supplies used in the project.
The contractor’s personal renovation notes.
The EPA’s Renovate Right pamphlet.
A worker accidentally tracks lead dust outside the work area. What should be done to prevent further contamination?
Ignore it since the work is nearly finished.
Mop the area with a high-phosphate cleaning solution.
Sweep the dust back into the work area.
Vacuum the area with a regular vacuum.
A landlord leasing a pre-1978 home provides a lead disclosure form but does not give the tenant the required EPA pamphlet. What should the real estate professional do?
Assume the pamphlet is unnecessary unless the tenant has children.
Inform the landlord that they must also provide the EPA pamphlet.
Proceed with the lease since the disclosure form alone meets legal requirements.
Recommend the tenant do their research on lead safety.
A school district plans to replace old plumbing due to high lead levels in drinking water. What additional steps should they take?
Conduct a one-time water test and assume lead levels will not return.
Increase the pressure in the plumbing system.
Install lead-certified water filters and regularly test water quality.
Install water softeners to improve water quality.
Why are children under six more susceptible to lead poisoning?
Their developing nervous systems and frequent hand-to-mouth behaviors increase risk.
Their higher levels of physical activity lead to increased lead absorption through sweat.
They have smaller body sizes, which makes them more vulnerable to environmental toxins.
They require more sleep than adults, reducing their ability to process toxins.
Which housing program requires landlords to disclose lead hazards to tenants?
New Home Construction Grants
Section 8 housing
USDA Rural Housing Loans
VA Home Loans
A homeowner purchases antique ceramic dishware at a flea market. They plan to use it to serve meals. What should they do to ensure safety?
Assume all ceramic dishware is safe unless it has visible cracks or damage.
Store the dishes in a temperature-controlled cabinet to prevent lead release.
Use the dishes for display purposes only, not for serving food.
Wash the dishes thoroughly before use to remove any contaminants.
While showing a home built in 1965 to a family with young children, the real estate professional notices some chipping paint on the window sills. What should he do?
Advise the buyers to repaint the home with regular latex paint.
Assume the paint is safe because lead-based paint was banned in 1978.
Inform the buyers that the home may contain lead-based paint and recommend testing.
Tell the buyers that lead-based paint is only a concern for exterior surfaces.
A contractor’s final cleanup includes HEPA vacuuming and damp wiping. What additional step ensures the area is safe for occupants?
Air-drying surfaces instead of wiping
Conducting a clearance test
Shaking out plastic sheeting inside the home
Sweeping the floor with a dry broom
How can lead exposure during pregnancy be dangerous even if a woman is not currently exposed?
Lead accumulates in the stomach and travels through the umbilical cord.
Lead stored in bones can be released into the bloodstream during pregnancy.
The amount of lead in the mother’s bloodstream decreases significantly during pregnancy.
The body absorbs lead more efficiently during pregnancy, leading to increased toxicity.
What must landlords provide tenants before leasing a pre-1978 rental property?
A certificate of homeownership
A lead disclosure form and any lead-related reports
A list of previous tenants
A waiver of responsibility for lead hazards
Which behavior puts a child at the greatest risk of lead ingestion?
Drinking milk and eating foods high in iron
Eating lunch at a school built in 2015
Eating snacks in a school cafeteria that was renovated in 2020
Playing on a carpeted floor in a home with lead-based paint
Which of the following is NOT a common source of lead contamination in drinking water?
Brass fixtures
Lead pipes
Lead solder in plumbing
Modern stainless steel pipes
How long must RRP-certified contractors keep compliance records?
Five years
One year
Six years
Three years
A landlord wants to reduce lead exposure in a rental unit’s plumbing system. What should the landlord prioritize?
Increasing the water pressure
Limiting water use to evenings
Painting exposed pipes with a lead-sealing compound
Replacing lead pipes and installing water filters
How can lead exposure affect a developing fetus?
It can cross the placenta and cause developmental delays.
Lead exposure has no impact on unborn children.
Low levels of lead can improve fetal neurological development.
The fetal immune system absorbs lead to build resistance against infections.
A city health department plans to address lead exposure in rental housing. What action would help ensure landlords comply with safety regulations?
Asking tenants to pay for lead testing and remediation
Conducting inspections and enforcing penalties for violations
Encouraging landlords to test for lead voluntarily without follow-up
Requiring tenants to sign waivers stating they accept potential lead risks