Free New Hampshire proficiency examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A commercial space in a building erected before 1978 is converted into residential rental housing. How does RSA 130-A:5-d classify the resulting unit?

   1. A. A newly-constructed rental unit
   2. B. An owner-occupied dwelling unit
   3. C. A rooming unit
   4. D. A newly-licensed child care facility

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RSA 130-A:5-d defines the category as "rental units being converted from a use other than residential rental housing." The converted commercial space therefore falls within that New Hampshire category.

   Reference: Chapter 130-A LEAD PAINT POISONING PREVENTION AND CONTROL — RSA 130-A:5-d, I

2. 2A supervisor is planning lead hazard reduction at a New Hampshire dwelling even though no commissioner investigation has identified a hazard there. Which fact independently makes He-P 1600 applicable?

   1. A. The work is lead hazard reduction
   2. B. The dwelling has more than one unit
   3. C. The owner has received a recorded order
   4. D. A child currently occupies the dwelling

   Answer: A

   Explanation: He-P 1601.02(a) states that the rules apply "to persons engaged in lead hazard reduction as defined in He-P 1602.01(ay)." The work itself therefore triggers applicability without an investigation, order, or current child occupant.

   Reference: He P1600 — He-P 1601.02(a)

3. 3For a single dust wipe collected on an interior windowsill on or after January 12, 2026, which result is below New Hampshire's enforced action level?

   1. A. Less than 5 micrograms per square foot
   2. B. Less than 10 micrograms per square foot
   3. C. Less than 40 micrograms per square foot
   4. D. Less than 100 micrograms per square foot

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The November 7, 2025 NH DHHS policy memo says: "the standard for windowsill dust has been revised to 40 µg/ft²" and announces enforcement beginning January 12, 2026.

   Reference: OCPH-Healthy NH 2010 Letterhead — Page 1, What Are the New Dust Wipe Levels?

4. 4A New Hampshire political subdivision claims the constitutional exemption from RSA 130-A and He-P 1600. Which regulatory area remains subject to the rules despite that exemption?

   1. A. Licensing and certification of lead educational programs and lead professionals
   2. B. Environmental inspections and lead investigations
   3. C. Lead hazard reduction orders and extensions
   4. D. Lead hazard control work-practice requirements

   Answer: A

   Explanation: He-P 1601.02(b) exempts political subdivisions "except for the licensing and certification of lead educational programs and lead professionals as detailed in He-P 1611 and He-P 1612."

   Reference: He P1600 — He-P 1601.02(b)

5. 5Which individual fits New Hampshire's definition of a lead professional?

   1. A. An individual who performs lead-based paint activities for remuneration
   2. B. An owner who reads a lead inspection report for a private residence
   3. C. A tenant who reports peeling paint to a landlord
   4. D. A retailer who sells unopened paint-removal supplies

   Answer: A

   Explanation: He-P 1602.01(bd) defines a lead professional as "an individual who performs lead-based paint activities for remuneration." The other choices do not describe compensated performance of those activities.

   Reference: He P1600 — He-P 1602.01(bd)

6. 6For a person to qualify as an owner-contractor under He-P 1602.01(bs), what is the maximum number of dwelling units the person may own?

   1. A. 4 units
   2. B. 6 units
   3. C. 7 units
   4. D. 10 units

   Answer: C

   Explanation: He-P 1602.01(bs)(1) provides that an owner-contractor "Owns 7 or fewer dwelling units." Seven is therefore the maximum under this definition.

   Reference: He P1600 — He-P 1602.01(bs)(1)

7. 7A supervisor establishes a temporary mini-containment around one window inside a larger room. Under the New Hampshire definition, how may that area be treated?

   1. A. It may constitute the work site
   2. B. It must be treated only as a storage area
   3. C. It becomes a separate dwelling unit
   4. D. It is excluded from clearance requirements

   Answer: A

   Explanation: He-P 1602.01(ce) explains that there may be more than one work site and that "When used, a mini containment system might constitute the work site."

   Reference: He P1600 — He-P 1602.01(ce)

8. 8On which properties may a New Hampshire owner-contractor perform lead hazard reduction work under the defining limitation?

   1. A. Only dwellings and dwelling units owned by that individual
   2. B. Any dwelling managed by that individual's employer
   3. C. Any property covered by a municipal permit
   4. D. Only child care facilities owned by another licensed entity

   Answer: A

   Explanation: He-P 1602.01(bs)(4) limits an owner-contractor to a person who "Performs lead hazard reduction work only on dwellings and dwelling units owned by the individual."

   Reference: He P1600 — He-P 1602.01(bs)(4)

9. 9Which experience requirement is specifically waived in New Hampshire's definition of an owner-contractor?

   1. A. The two-year work-experience requirement
   2. B. The initial educational-program requirement
   3. C. The proficiency-examination requirement
   4. D. The supervisor-responsibility requirement

   Answer: A

   Explanation: He-P 1602.01(bs)(2) says an owner-contractor meets supervisor education and licensing requirements "but is not required to have 2 years" of work experience.

   Reference: He P1600 — He-P 1602.01(bs)(2)

10. 10An owner's immediate family member suffers a serious illness that prevents timely compliance with an order. Which He-P 1600 term describes that circumstance?

    1. A. Good cause
    2. B. Emergency action
    3. C. Interim control
    4. D. In-place management

    Answer: A

    Explanation: He-P 1602.01(ae) defines good cause as circumstances beyond a person's control and expressly includes "Personal injury or serious illness of the person or an immediate family member."

    Reference: He P1600 — He-P 1602.01(ae)(2)