Free Kansas Lead Abatement Supervisor Third-Party Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A Kansas project will permanently eliminate lead hazards in 10 units of a multifamily property. How does Kansas classify the project's scale?

   1. A. A large-scale abatement project
   2. B. A standard single-dwelling abatement project
   3. C. A temporary lead hazard control project
   4. D. A minor repair and maintenance project

   Answer: A

   Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-1l(a) states: "Large-scale abatement project means lead abatement for 10 or more residential dwellings or multifamily dwellings for 10 or more units." Ten units meets that threshold.

   Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-1l(a), page 1108

2. 2Absent a KDHE waiver, when must an initial Kansas supervisor application be received relative to the third-party examination?

   1. A. At least 10 days before
   2. B. At least 30 days before
   3. C. At least 60 days before
   4. D. At least 90 days before

   Answer: B

   Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-8(a)(1) requires receipt "at least 30 days before the date of the third-party examination," while allowing KDHE to waive the deadline when circumstances justify it.

   Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-8(a)(1), page 1127

3. 3Except for the statutory owner exceptions, who may conduct a Kansas lead abatement?

   1. A. Any employee of a licensed general contractor
   2. B. Any person who completed an awareness class
   3. C. An individual certified by KDHE
   4. D. Only a project designer

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-18(a) states that a lead abatement "shall be conducted only by an individual certified by KDHE" and according to Article 72 procedures.

   Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-18(a), page 1138

4. 4How far in advance must the ordinary Kansas lead abatement project notification be submitted?

   1. A. At least 24 hours before onset
   2. B. At least 5 business days before onset
   3. C. At least 10 business days before onset
   4. D. At least 30 calendar days before onset

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-18(d)(1) requires notification "at least 10 business days before the onset of the lead abatement project."

   Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-18(d)(1), page 1138

5. 5Which lead-paint removal practice is categorically prohibited by Kansas abatement rules?

   1. A. Manual wet scraping
   2. B. HEPA-shrouded mechanical removal
   3. C. Chemical stripping consistent with applicable restrictions
   4. D. Open-flame burning or torching

   Answer: D

   Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-18(g)(1) states: "Open-flame burning or torching of lead-based paint shall be prohibited."

   Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-18(g)(1), page 1139

6. 6How close may uncertified personnel and the general public approach a Kansas regulated abatement area established for replacement?

   1. A. No closer than 10 feet
   2. B. No closer than 15 feet
   3. C. No closer than 20 feet
   4. D. No closer than 25 feet

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-18a(a) requires the regulated area to prevent uncertified personnel and the public from approaching "closer than 20 feet to the abatement operation."

   Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-18a(a), page 1140

7. 7Before installing a new component during Kansas replacement abatement, how must the exposed replacement area be cleaned?

   1. A. HEPA vacuum the area again
   2. B. Dry sweep the area once
   3. C. Blow the area with compressed air
   4. D. Apply a solvent rinse only

   Answer: A

   Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-18a(i) requires: "Before installing a new component, the area of replacement shall be cleaned by HEPA vacuuming the area again."

   Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-18a(i), page 1140

8. 8Which conduct can support Kansas refusal, suspension, or revocation of an individual lead certificate after notice and hearing?

   1. A. Choosing one permissible abatement strategy over another
   2. B. Using a recognized laboratory for required analysis
   3. C. Submitting a timely project notification
   4. D. Failing to comply with the lead act or rules adopted under it

   Answer: D

   Explanation: K.S.A. 65-1,207(b)(2) authorizes action when a certificate holder has "Failed at any time to meet qualifications for a certificate or to comply with any provision or requirement" of the act or its rules.

   Reference: Kansas Lead Statutes — K.S.A. 65-1,207(b)(2), page 5

9. 9A maintenance treatment in Kansas is designed to remain effective for 20 years. Which duration element places it within the Kansas definition of lead abatement?

   1. A. At least 1 year
   2. B. At least 2 years
   3. C. At least 3 years
   4. D. At least 20 years

   Answer: D

   Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-1l(b) defines lead abatement as an activity or set of activities "designed to last at least 20 years or to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards."

   Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-1l(b), page 1108

10. 10An applicant completed initial Kansas supervisor training eight months ago. By when must the applicant submit the initial certification application to remain within the ordinary application window?

    1. A. Within 90 days after training
    2. B. Within 180 days after training
    3. C. Within one year after training
    4. D. Within two years after training

    Answer: C

    Explanation: K.A.R. 28-72-8(a)(3) says each applicant "shall apply to KDHE within one year after the applicant's successful completion" of the supervisor training course.

    Reference: K.A.R. 28-72-4a(d)(1)(A)-(G) — K.A.R. 28-72-8(a)(3), page 1127