In addition to providing a disclosure of any lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978, what must a seller’s agent provide to prospective buyers?
Assurance that the home is lead-free before offering it for sale
EPA lead safety pamphlet
List of reputable home improvement contractors
Written proof that the home is lead-free
Dizziness and nausea are the first signs of what?
Asbestosis
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Good air quality
Radon exposure
Which product’s fibers are dangerous when inhaled because they can lodge in the lungs and intestines, causing cancer?
Asbestos
Lead paint
Radon
Silicone
What are the first symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Dizziness and nausea
Heart palpitations
Ringing in the ears
Sore throat
Why is asbestos considered hazardous?
It can cause serious lung disease and cancer.
It causes a skin rash.
It causes dementia if levels of exposure are high.
It causes premature birth.
How can a homeowner identify asbestos?
By hiring a certified asbestos consultant
By looking at it with a black light
By performing a normal visual inspection
By using an asbestos test kit
An underground storage tank has been in place for 15 years. What is its remaining useful life, on average?
10 years
15 years
Five years
Zero years
Only an engineer or architect can _______ a septic system.
Design
Inspect
Install
Maintain
______ is called the “silent killer” because it’s odorless, tasteless, and deadly.
Carbon monoxide
Formaldehyde
Radon
VOCs
Janine, a professional home inspector, notices a lot of small holes burrowed into a home’s attic beams. This could indicate the presence of which pest?
Fire ants
Slugs
Wood-boring beetles
Wood wasps
Which type of pest may make mud tubes—tunnels that run along the walls—or shed tiny wings?
Carpenter ants
Fire ants
Powder post beetles
Termites
Septic systems must be designed by an engineer or architect who also certifies what aspect of the system?
That an “as-built” drawing is not required in rural areas
That it will not negatively impact the environment
That it will not require maintenance for three to five years
That the system has been inspected and professionally installed
If you see sawdust and can’t explain its presence, it’s probably a sawdust-like material called frass created by which pest?
Carpenter ants
Fire ants
Fireflies
Slugs
Which one of the following is a reason mold is an environmental issue?
It can grow without water or moisture.
It damages what it grows on and can be unhealthy to humans.
It produces off gasses.
It releases radon as it breaks down.
Lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of health problems, especially in young children. Which one of the following is a true statement about lead hazards?
Lead causes blindness on contact with the eyes.
Lead is a confounding factor in diabetes.
Lead is associated with coronary heart disease.
Lead may cause behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures, and, in extreme cases, death.
Which one of the following is a true statement about radon?
It’s a manmade chemical.
It’s a naturally occurring gas.
It’s a problem outdoors.
It’s safe at any level.
Septic systems for homes need to have an “as-built” drawing filed with the what entity?
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Public Works
Environmental Protection Agency
The local Health Department
Which one of the following may cause carbon monoxide to be present in a home?
A detached garage
A gas furnace
An electric dryer
An electric stove
You’re showing a house when you notice piles of what looks like sawdust outside near the basement windows. This may be evidence of which pest?
Carpenter ants
Fire ants
Ladybugs
Powder post beetles
Which of the following statements is true about septic systems?
There are many different types.
They differ in the way they are installed.
They do not require inspection.
They do not require maintenance.
What must be provided to consumers who are buying homes built prior to 1978?
A list of lead-abatement contractors
An Environmental Conservation Law handout
The EPA pamphlet titled “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home”
The hotline number for Lead Poison Control
Volatile organic compounds can make indoor air quality toxic. Where are VOCs likely to be found?
Air fresheners
Bamboo
Jute
Wool
Radon can cause _____, if inhaled.
Brain cancer
Heart attacks
Lung cancer
Permanent paralysis
Your buyer client is under contract to purchase a home. During the inspection, asbestos is discovered in the home. Which of the following is true about asbestos?
It’s an invisible and odorless gas.
It’s a potential health hazard.
It’s common and of no concern.
It’s something homeowners should remove themselves.
Which of the following is not a component of waste that needs to be periodically removed by professional septic pumping companies?
Greases
Oil
Solids
Water
What is true about carbon monoxide in the home?
It cannot be prevented.
It is odorless and tasteless.
It is slow to cause symptoms.
It is usually not dangerous.
Which one of the following is a substance found in air fresheners, cleansers, paint, and building materials that at high levels can make indoor air quality toxic?
BPA
Natural scents
PCBs
VOCs
Which substance when it’s absorbed into the body prevents blood’s ability to transport oxygen?
Carbon monoxide
Lead
Mold
Radon
Which one of the following statements about asbestos is true?
Homeowners can safely remove it.
It’s harmful only if left in place.
It’s not harmful at low levels.
No amount of it is considered safe.
Microscopic pieces of mold that float around in the air are called what?
Isotopes
Mites
Moldies
Spores
Mold spores float around in the air.
Which one of the following actions is a recommended (and in some states, required) method for protecting occupants of a home from carbon monoxide poisoning?
Have a licensed professional install a vent system if carbon monoxide levels are unacceptable.
Install a carbon monoxide alarm.
Remove all gas-powered devices from the home.
Replace all gas-powered appliances with newer electric models.
Which agency applies the “target” designation to a dwelling and has set specific requirements for lead abatement and remodeling of these homes?
DARPA
The DEC
The EPA
The Local Lead Standards Designation Board
Bathroom fans can mitigate lead paint particles.
Bathroom fans vent radon to the exterior of the home.
The lack of air circulation in a moist room can lead to mold growth.
Unseemly smells located that close to the kitchen are a problem.
Which of the following statements is true about radon?
It’s a man-made chemical.
It’s a naturally occurring gas.
It’s only a problem outdoors.
It’s safe at any level.
Which of the following is a means by which radon may enter a home?
Cracks in the basement floor.
In garage debris
In public water systems
Via trees and shrubs
Which one of the following professionals may design a septic system?
Building contractor
Engineer or architect
Landscape specialist
Plumber
What is the name of the fibrous material found in rocks and soil worldwide that was used in construction of older homes and causes chronic lung disease and cancer?
Asbestos
Lead paint
Radon
Silicone
Radon is found in well water and where else?
Ceiling tiles
Insulation
Plastics
Soil
Under what circumstances should real estate licensees advise buyers to have listed homes tested for radon?
In all circumstances, regardless of location
Only if the home is located in a high-risk area
Only if the home were built before 1978
When they’re feeling ill
Certain homes and other buildings are designated as “target” dwellings by the EPA. What does this mean?
There are specific requirements for contractors performing lead abatement or remodeling these homes.
These are the most desirable homes for green living.
These homes cannot be inhabited until lead abatement has been performed.
These homes have been targeted for removal.
“Target” dwellings have specific requirements for contractors performing lead abatement or remodeling.
When a septic system is designed, who or what entity certifies that it won’t have a negative impact on the environment?
A certified septic system installer
The architect/engineer who designs it
The Department of Buildings
The Wastewater Treatment Facility
What makes urea formaldehyde foam insulation a health hazard?
It contains asbestos.
It contains formaldehyde.
It contains radon.
Levels increase over time.
According to the EPA, at what level does radon become a health concern requiring mitigation?
.04 picocuries per liter of air
1.4 picocuries per liter of air
2.4 picocuries per liter of air
4.0 picocuries per liter of air
Which one of the following is a true statement about asbestos?
It can be safely removed by homeowners.
It is harmful only if left in place.
It is not harmful at low levels.
It is not safe at any level.
Homes built in which one of the following years are more likely to have asbestos present?
1960
1990
2000
2010
Which one of the following is a true statement about radon testing?
It can only be performed by a licensed professional.
It’s not necessary.
Test kits are available for purchase.
Test kits are only available to certified professionals.
Radon is an important environmental issue because it causes what?
Brain cancer
Heart attacks
Lung cancer
Permanent paralysis
The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act requires sellers, landlords, and their agents to ______ any known lead hazards in the home.
Assess the degree of
Disclose
Negotiate fees for removal of
Remove
What act requires sellers, landlords, and their agents to disclose any known lead hazards in the home?
DECs Lead Reduction Act
Federal Lead Disclosure Act
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
Universal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Act
Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to poisoning caused by what hazard?
Asbestos
Lead
Oil
Pigment
In any given property, where will you most likely find the highest radon levels?
Closets
Garage
Highest level
Lowest level
The EPA has special requirements for contractors performing lead abatement or remodeling in “target” dwellings. These requirements relate to what?
Cost of the abatement or repairs
“Green home” certification from the EPA
Safety precautions to protect occupants and workers from lead dust
Targeting the dwelling for removal
When lead is present, what rule covers remodeling of the property?
Lead Removal, Repair, and Paint (RRP) Rule
Lead Removal, Repair, and Renovation (RRR) Rule
Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule
Lead Repair, Replace, and Painting (RRP) Rule
Why is asbestos an environmental issue?
It causes brain clouds.
It causes chronic lung disease.
It causes depression.
It takes up space in a landfill.
Who is most vulnerable to lead poisoning and its effects?
Children
Men
Pets
Women over age 70