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1. 1Under Virginia Code Chapter 5, which body is meant when the statute uses the term Board for lead licensure matters?

   1. A. Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
   2. B. Virginia Board for Contractors
   3. C. State Air Pollution Control Board
   4. D. Virginia Department of Health

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling definition states that "Board" means the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors. Therefore that board, not another Virginia agency, is the statutory Board for this chapter.

   Reference: Code of Virginia Code - Chapter 5. Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspection Contractors and Workers — § 54.1-500, definition of Board

2. 2Which Virginia sites fall within the stated scope of 18VAC15-30 lead-based paint activities?

   1. A. Target housing and commercial office buildings
   2. B. Target housing and child-occupied facilities
   3. C. Child-occupied facilities and industrial structures
   4. D. Public buildings and exterior steel structures

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The scope provision covers licensure and work standards for activities "in target housing and child-occupied facilities."

   Reference: Documents Incorporated by Reference (18VAC15-30) — 18VAC15-30-10

3. 3A Virginia licensee is deciding whether an assignment falls within the statutory role of a lead supervisor. Which activity defines that role?

   1. A. Conducting lead risk assessments
   2. B. Supervising lead abatements
   3. C. Preparing lead project designs
   4. D. Conducting lead inspections

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Virginia Code provides that a "Lead supervisor" means an individual licensed by the Board to supervise lead abatements. The defining activity is supervising abatements.

   Reference: Code of Virginia Code - Chapter 5. Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspection Contractors and Workers — § 54.1-500, definition of Lead supervisor

4. 4What additional work may a Virginia licensed lead abatement supervisor perform under 18VAC15-30?

   1. A. The duties of a licensed lead abatement worker
   2. B. The duties of a licensed lead risk assessor
   3. C. The duties of a licensed lead inspector
   4. D. The duties of a licensed lead project designer

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The applicability rule states, "A licensed lead abatement supervisor may perform the duties of a licensed lead abatement worker."

   Reference: Documents Incorporated by Reference (18VAC15-30) — 18VAC15-30-25 A

5. 5An individual proposes to act as the lead supervisor on a Virginia abatement project but has no supervisor license. What does Chapter 5 provide?

   1. A. The individual may act under a contractor license
   2. B. The individual may act if a risk assessor is present
   3. C. The individual may act during setup only
   4. D. Acting as lead supervisor is unlawful without the license

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 54.1-503 C states, "It shall be unlawful for any person who does not possess a lead supervisor's license to act as a lead supervisor on a lead abatement project."

   Reference: Code of Virginia Code - Chapter 5. Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspection Contractors and Workers — § 54.1-503 C

6. 6An applicant leaves a Virginia lead supervisor application incomplete. After what period from department receipt must the person submit a new application and fee?

   1. A. 6 months
   2. B. 9 months
   3. C. 12 months
   4. D. 18 months

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule says, "A person who fails to complete the process within 12 months after the date the department receives the application must submit a new application and fee."

   Reference: Documents Incorporated by Reference (18VAC15-30) — 18VAC15-30-51 C

7. 7Which Virginia license authorizes a person to enter into contracts to perform lead abatements?

   1. A. Lead inspector license
   2. B. Lead project designer license
   3. C. Lead contractor license
   4. D. Lead supervisor license

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The Code defines a lead contractor as a person issued a license by the Board "to enter into contracts to perform lead abatements."

   Reference: Code of Virginia Code - Chapter 5. Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspection Contractors and Workers — § 54.1-500, definition of Lead contractor

8. 8Before a pending Virginia lead supervisor license is issued, what must the applicant do if information supplied in the application changes?

   1. A. Report the change at the next renewal
   2. B. Report the change immediately
   3. C. Report the change within 30 days after licensure
   4. D. Report the change only if the Board asks

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 51 D provides, "The applicant must immediately report all changes in information supplied with the application, if applicable, prior to issuance of the license or expiration of the application."

   Reference: Documents Incorporated by Reference (18VAC15-30) — 18VAC15-30-51 D

9. 9An individual plans to develop the design for a Virginia lead abatement project. Which license does Chapter 5 require for that work?

   1. A. Lead inspector license
   2. B. Lead project designer license
   3. C. Lead risk assessor license
   4. D. Lead supervisor license

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 54.1-503 C states, "It shall be unlawful for any person who does not possess a lead project designer's license to develop a lead project design." The project designer license therefore controls this assignment.

   Reference: Code of Virginia Code - Chapter 5. Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspection Contractors and Workers — § 54.1-503 C

10. 10What is the minimum age for an applicant seeking individual lead licensure in Virginia?

    1. A. 16 years
    2. B. 17 years
    3. C. 18 years
    4. D. 21 years

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The individual licensure rule states, "The applicant must be at least 18 years of age."

    Reference: Documents Incorporated by Reference (18VAC15-30) — 18VAC15-30-52 C