EPA Lead-Safe Renovator (RRP) Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   How often must the refresher course include hands-on learning?

   • ANever
   • BOnly the first time
   • CEvery other time
   • DEvery time
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   Answer: C. Every other time

   EPA's renovator training page says the 4-hour refresher must include hands-on learning every other time a renovator takes it.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A renovator's certification has expired. What must they do?

   • AAsk their firm to renew it for them
   • BTake the 8-hour initial course again
   • CTake the 4-hour refresher course within 1 year
   • DNothing, they can keep working
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   Answer: B. Take the 8-hour initial course again

   EPA says that if certification expires, the renovator must take the 8-hour course again to become certified.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What must a certified renovator keep at the work site?

   • AA copy of the signed contract
   • BThe firm's liability insurance policy
   • CA copy of the home's lead test results
   • DCopies of their initial and most recent refresher course certificates
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   Answer: D. Copies of their initial and most recent refresher course certificates

   EPA says renovators must keep copies of their initial and most recent refresher training certificates at the work site.

4. Question 4 of 25

   When must the certified renovator be physically present at the job?

   • AOnly during the final cleaning verification
   • BWhen signs are posted, containment is set up and cleaning is done
   • COnly on the first day of the job
   • DOnly when the owner is home
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   Answer: B. When signs are posted, containment is set up and cleaning is done

   EPA's compliance guide says the certified renovator must be on site while warning signs are posted, containment is set up and cleaning is done.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Which EPA pamphlet must be given out before renovation work in pre-1978 housing?

   • AProtect Your Family From Radon
   • BFire Safety at Home
   • CRenovate Right
   • DHome Buyer's Guide
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   Answer: C. Renovate Right

   The pre-renovation education rule requires the Renovate Right lead hazard pamphlet to be given out before work begins.

6. Question 6 of 25

   In an occupied pre-1978 home, who must receive the Renovate Right pamphlet?

   • AOnly the adult occupants
   • BOnly the owner who signs the contract
   • COnly the property manager
   • DThe owner and the occupants
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   Answer: D. The owner and the occupants

   EPA's guide says to give the pamphlet to the owner and to the occupants before the renovation starts.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You hand the pamphlet to the owner in person. When must the work start?

   • AWithin 60 days of delivery
   • BAny time after delivery
   • CExactly 7 days later
   • DWithin 120 days of delivery
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   Answer: A. Within 60 days of delivery

   The pamphlet can be given no more than 60 days before work begins, so the project must start within 60 days of delivery.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You mail the pamphlet. What does the rule require?

   • AA phone call to the owner the day before
   • BAn email to the owner and the tenants at least 3 days before work starts
   • CA certificate of mailing at least 7 days before the work starts
   • DNothing extra
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   Answer: C. A certificate of mailing at least 7 days before the work starts

   If mailing the pamphlet, the firm must get a certificate of mailing at least 7 days before the renovation begins.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A tenant is not home or refuses to sign for the pamphlet. What may the firm do?

   • AStart work and give it to the tenant later
   • BUse a self-certification of delivery
   • CDelay the job until the tenant signs in person
   • DSkip the pamphlet for that unit
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   Answer: B. Use a self-certification of delivery

   For tenant-occupied units only, EPA allows a self-certification of delivery when the tenant is unavailable or declines to sign.

10. Question 10 of 25

    For work in a child-occupied facility, what must happen besides giving the pamphlet to the owner or an adult representative?

    • ATest every child for lead first
    • BAsk each parent to sign a waiver
    • CClose the facility for 30 days
    • DNotify parents and guardians, or post signs about the work
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    Answer: D. Notify parents and guardians, or post signs about the work

    EPA's guide says firms must also send notices to parents or guardians, or post signs describing the nature, location and dates of the work.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You are renovating a common area in a pre-1978 apartment building. What must tenants get?

    • ANothing, if the work is outside their unit
    • BA copy of the firm certificate
    • CA notice about the work, or posted signs, plus updates if plans change
    • DA copy of the Renovate Right pamphlet only
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    Answer: C. A notice about the work, or posted signs, plus updates if plans change

    For common areas, firms notify tenants or post signs, and they must give a supplemental notice if the scope, location or timing changes.

12. Question 12 of 25

    The Renovate Right pamphlet tells families to ask the contractor for what?

    • ATheir insurance company
    • BTheir state painting license number
    • CTheir lead-safe certification
    • DA list of past customers
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    Answer: C. Their lead-safe certification

    Renovate Right advises families to ask to see the contractor's certification and a copy of their training certificate.

13. Question 13 of 25

    When must warning signs be posted on an RRP job?

    • AOn the first day, once dust starts to build up
    • BOnly on the last day
    • COnly if children live in the home
    • DBefore the renovation begins
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    Answer: D. Before the renovation begins

    Section 745.85 requires warning signs to be posted before renovation begins, to keep people out of the work area.

14. Question 14 of 25

    How long must the warning signs stay up?

    • AFor 24 hours
    • BUntil the last dusty task is done, even if cleaning is not finished
    • CUntil the renovation and the cleaning verification are finished
    • DFor 1 week only
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    Answer: C. Until the renovation and the cleaning verification are finished

    Signs must stay in place and readable until the renovation and the post-renovation cleaning verification are complete.

15. Question 15 of 25

    In what language should warning signs be?

    • ALatin
    • BAny language the worker chooses
    • CIn the occupants' language
    • DEnglish only
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    Answer: C. In the occupants' language

    EPA's guide says to post warning signs in the occupants' language so they understand they must stay out of the work area.

16. Question 16 of 25

    For interior work, how far beyond the work area must floor covering extend?

    • AAt least 6 feet, or farther if needed to contain dust
    • BAt least 20 feet
    • CAt least 2 feet
    • DAt least 10 feet in every direction, as for exterior work
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    Answer: A. At least 6 feet, or farther if needed to contain dust

    Interior containment requires taped plastic on the floor at least 6 feet beyond the work perimeter, or farther if needed.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What should be done with heating and cooling ducts in the interior work area?

    • ALeave them open but run the furnace fan on low
    • BLeave them open to air out dust
    • CClose them and cover them with taped plastic
    • DRemove the vent covers
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    Answer: C. Close them and cover them with taped plastic

    EPA's guide says to close and cover HVAC ducts in the work area with taped-down plastic so dust is not spread.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What may be used instead of floor covering for interior containment?

    • AA heavy canvas drop cloth laid over the floor and taped at the edges
    • BA box fan blowing dust out a window
    • CA wool rug
    • DAn impermeable, tightly sealed floor-to-ceiling barrier
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    Answer: D. An impermeable, tightly sealed floor-to-ceiling barrier

    The guide allows a floor-to-ceiling vertical barrier instead of floor covering if it is impermeable and tightly sealed.

19. Question 19 of 25

    For exterior work, how far beyond the work area must ground covering extend?

    • AAt least 2 feet
    • BNo ground cover is needed
    • CAt least 10 feet, or farther if needed
    • DAt least 6 feet, the same as for interior work
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    Answer: C. At least 10 feet, or farther if needed

    Exterior containment means covering the ground with plastic at least 10 feet beyond the work perimeter, or farther to catch falling debris.

20. Question 20 of 25

    For exterior work, which doors and windows must be closed?

    • AAll doors and windows within 20 feet of the renovation
    • BOnly the doors on the side being worked on
    • COnly windows within 6 feet
    • DOnly the front door
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    Answer: A. All doors and windows within 20 feet of the renovation

    EPA's guide says to close all doors and windows within 20 feet of the exterior renovation to keep dust out of the home.

21. Question 21 of 25

    A property line stops you from covering 10 feet of ground outside. What should you do?

    • AWork only on days with no wind, with no other extra precautions
    • BUse vertical containment or equal extra precautions
    • CCover only the ground you can reach and add nothing else
    • DSkip containment on that side
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    Answer: B. Use vertical containment or equal extra precautions

    When a property line prevents 10 feet of ground cover, EPA's guide calls for vertical containment or equivalent precautions.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Which method of removing paint is prohibited on an RRP job?

    • AUsing a heat gun at 700 degrees F
    • BOpen-flame burning or torching
    • CWet scraping
    • DHand sanding with misting
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    Answer: B. Open-flame burning or torching

    Section 745.85 prohibits open-flame burning or torching of painted surfaces because it creates lead fumes and dust.

23. Question 23 of 25

    When may a power sander or grinder be used on painted surfaces?

    • AOnly with a shroud or containment system and a HEPA vacuum attachment
    • BOnly if the room has open windows
    • CAny time, if the worker wears a respirator
    • DOnly on exterior surfaces
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    Answer: A. Only with a shroud or containment system and a HEPA vacuum attachment

    Power tools are prohibited on painted surfaces unless they have shrouds or containment systems with a HEPA vacuum attachment.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What is the temperature limit for heat guns on painted surfaces?

    • ABelow 1,100 degrees F
    • BThere is no limit
    • CBelow 500 degrees C
    • DBelow 2,000 degrees F
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    Answer: A. Below 1,100 degrees F

    Heat guns are allowed on painted surfaces only at temperatures below 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What should workers do before leaving the work area?

    • AMake sure they, their tools and waste containers are free of dust
    • BWash their hands at the end of the day only
    • CShake out their clothes in the next room
    • DNothing special, if they wear coveralls
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    Answer: A. Make sure they, their tools and waste containers are free of dust

    EPA's guide says workers, tools and the outside of waste containers must be free of dust and debris when they leave the work area.

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