CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor California State Practice Exam

What describes a Combo Inspection/Risk Assessment?

1. Inspecting only deteriorated paint

2. A combination of all paint testing and risk assessment

3. Evaluating air quality exclusively

4. Conducting surveys of occupants for lead exposure

The correct answer is: A combination of all paint testing and risk assessment

A Combo Inspection/Risk Assessment refers to a thorough examination that integrates both paint testing and a risk assessment to evaluate lead exposure risk in a property. This comprehensive approach combines assessing the condition of painted surfaces, identifying lead-based paint hazards, and evaluating how these issues could affect occupants, particularly vulnerable populations such as children. By including paint testing, the inspector can detect the presence of lead in paint and the condition of that paint—whether it's intact or deteriorating, which contributes to potential lead exposure. Concurrently, the risk assessment part evaluates other potential lead sources, assesses the environment for lead dust or soil contamination, and considers occupant exposure scenarios. This blend of inspection and risk assessment is essential in forming a complete picture of lead hazards in a property, thereby enabling effective remediation and public health protection strategies. This holistic methodology is preferred over isolating aspects such as paint condition, air quality, or occupant surveys since it identifies and addresses all potential areas of lead exposure systematically.