EPA Lead-Safe Renovator (RRP) Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   How must waste from an RRP job be handled?

   • AContained before removal, stored safely, and contained during transport
   • BLeft in an open pile until the last day
   • CSwept into the yard and hosed down
   • DBurned in a closed barrel on site
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   Answer: A. Contained before removal, stored safely, and contained during transport

   Waste must be contained before removal, stored to prevent release at the end of each day, and contained while being transported.

2. Question 2 of 25

   After interior work, what area must be cleaned?

   • AOnly the floor under the ladder
   • BThe work area and objects within 2 feet of it
   • COnly the walls
   • DThe work area and objects within 6 inches of it
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   Answer: B. The work area and objects within 2 feet of it

   EPA's guide says to clean the work area and the objects and surfaces within 2 feet of it.

3. Question 3 of 25

   How should walls be cleaned after interior work?

   • ABottom up, with a dry cloth or a soft broom
   • BTop down, with a HEPA vacuum or a damp cloth
   • CWith compressed air
   • DWith a shop vacuum
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   Answer: B. Top down, with a HEPA vacuum or a damp cloth

   The guide says to clean walls starting at the top and working down, using a HEPA vacuum or wiping with a damp cloth.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Which vacuum must be used for RRP cleanup?

   • AA leaf blower
   • BA HEPA vacuum
   • CA household vacuum without a filter
   • DAny shop vacuum
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   Answer: B. A HEPA vacuum

   EPA's guide requires cleaning with a HEPA vacuum, which traps fine lead dust that ordinary vacuums can blow back into the air.

5. Question 5 of 25

   How should floors be mopped during RRP cleanup?

   • AWith a steam cleaner only
   • BWith one bucket of soapy water for the whole job
   • CWith a method that keeps wash and rinse water separate, or a wet mopping system
   • DWith a dry dust mop only
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   Answer: C. With a method that keeps wash and rinse water separate, or a wet mopping system

   EPA's guide calls for mopping with a method that keeps wash and rinse water separate, or with a wet mopping system.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What happens to the plastic sheeting at the end of interior work?

   • AIt is removed and disposed of as waste
   • BIt is reused in the next room without cleaning
   • CIt is shaken out over the floor
   • DIt is left in place for the owner
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   Answer: A. It is removed and disposed of as waste

   The guide says to remove the protective sheeting as waste, after collecting chips and debris in heavy-duty bags.

7. Question 7 of 25

   After exterior work, what must the certified renovator do?

   • AHose down the walls and the ground
   • BWipe the ground cover with wet cloths
   • CNothing, exterior work needs no check
   • DVisually inspect the area and have any dust or debris removed
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   Answer: D. Visually inspect the area and have any dust or debris removed

   For exterior jobs, the certified renovator visually inspects the area, and any dust, debris or residue must be removed and the area checked again.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Who must perform cleaning verification after an RRP job?

   • AA certified renovator
   • BThe homeowner
   • CA certified lead inspector only
   • DAny worker trained on the job
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   Answer: A. A certified renovator

   Section 745.85 says a certified renovator must perform the cleaning verification, starting with a visual inspection.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What is the first step of interior cleaning verification?

   • AA lab test of a dust sample
   • BA wipe with a damp paper towel
   • CA wipe of the floor with a dry disposable cloth
   • DA visual inspection for dust, debris or residue
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   Answer: D. A visual inspection for dust, debris or residue

   The certified renovator first looks for dust, debris or residue, and the area must be cleaned again if any is seen.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Which surfaces are wiped with a wet cleaning cloth during interior cleaning verification?

    • AOnly the carpets
    • BOnly the ceilings
    • CWindowsills, countertops and uncarpeted floors
    • DOnly the walls and ceilings inside the work area
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    Answer: C. Windowsills, countertops and uncarpeted floors

    EPA's guide says to wipe windowsills, uncarpeted floors and countertops in the work area with a wet disposable cleaning cloth.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What kind of cloth is used for cleaning verification?

    • AA colored cotton rag
    • BA pre-moistened white disposable cleaning cloth
    • CA dry paper towel
    • DA clean colored cotton rag dampened with tap water
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    Answer: B. A pre-moistened white disposable cleaning cloth

    Subpart E describes a commercially available, pre-moistened white disposable cloth designed for cleaning hard surfaces.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A floor area is larger than 40 square feet. How is it wiped for cleaning verification?

    • AUse one cloth for the whole floor
    • BWipe only the 10 square feet nearest the work
    • CUse a dry mop and then one wet cloth
    • DDivide it and use a new cloth for each 40 square foot section
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    Answer: D. Divide it and use a new cloth for each 40 square foot section

    EPA's guide says to use a new wet cloth for each section when a surface area is larger than 40 square feet.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What is each used cloth compared to?

    • AEPA's cleaning verification card
    • BA cloth wiped on a clean surface
    • CA paint color chart
    • DThe floor color
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    Answer: A. EPA's cleaning verification card

    The certified renovator compares each cloth to the EPA cleaning verification card to see whether the area passes.

14. Question 14 of 25

    A wet cloth is darker than the cleaning verification card. What happens next?

    • AWait 1 hour, then wipe the same spot with a dry cloth
    • BClean the area again and wipe with a new wet cloth
    • CThrow away the card
    • DThe job passes if it is only a little darker
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    Answer: B. Clean the area again and wipe with a new wet cloth

    If the cloth is darker than the card, the area fails, so it must be cleaned again and checked with a new wet cloth.

15. Question 15 of 25

    The area fails the wet cloth test a second time. What is the next step?

    • AWait until it is dry or 1 hour has passed, whichever is longer, then wipe with a dry cloth
    • BStart the renovation over
    • CClean again and repeat the wet cloth test until it passes
    • DCall a certified lead inspector to take over
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    Answer: A. Wait until it is dry or 1 hour has passed, whichever is longer, then wipe with a dry cloth

    EPA's guide says to wait until the area is dry or one hour has passed, whichever is longer, then use a dry disposable cloth.

16. Question 16 of 25

    When is dust-lead clearance testing used instead of cleaning verification?

    • AWhen the contract or another law requires it
    • BOn every job
    • COnly on exterior jobs
    • DOnly when a child under 6 lives there
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    Answer: A. When the contract or another law requires it

    Dust-lead testing by a certified inspector, risk assessor or dust sampling technician is used when the contract or a federal, state or local rule requires it.

17. Question 17 of 25

    How long must RRP records be kept?

    • A5 years from the date the renovation started
    • B3 years after the renovation is finished
    • C6 months after the job
    • D1 year
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    Answer: B. 3 years after the renovation is finished

    Section 745.86 requires firms to keep the required records for three years after the renovation is completed.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Which record must a firm keep for each job?

    • AThe paint color names only
    • BBlood lead test results for every worker on the job site
    • CProof that the Renovate Right pamphlet was delivered
    • DThe owner's bank statements
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    Answer: C. Proof that the Renovate Right pamphlet was delivered

    Required records include pamphlet distribution records, lead-free test reports if any, and documentation of compliance with the work practices.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Who must receive a copy of the documentation of compliance after the job?

    • AOnly EPA
    • BOnly the owner
    • CThe certified firm only
    • DThe owner and the occupant
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    Answer: D. The owner and the occupant

    EPA's guide says the documentation of compliance must also be given to the owner and occupant of the renovated home.

20. Question 20 of 25

    EPA's sample recordkeeping checklist asks the renovator to record what about cleaning verification?

    • AThe temperature in the work area
    • BThe results, including the number of wet and dry cloths used
    • CThe brand of the HEPA vacuum
    • DThe lab that tested each cloth
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    Answer: B. The results, including the number of wet and dry cloths used

    The sample checklist records cleaning verification results, including how many wet and dry cloths were used, and is signed by the renovator.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Who is most at risk from lead dust?

    • ATeenage workers
    • BChildren under 6
    • CAdults over 65
    • DPets only
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    Answer: B. Children under 6

    EPA says lead is especially harmful to children under 6 because it affects their developing brain and nervous system.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Which health effect of lead in young children does EPA describe?

    • AReduced IQ and learning problems
    • BShort-term skin rashes only, which clear up
    • CBetter eyesight
    • DNo effects at all
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    Answer: A. Reduced IQ and learning problems

    EPA's guide says lead can cause reduced IQ, learning disabilities and behavior problems in young children.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Why is lead exposure a concern for pregnant women?

    • ALead can pass to the unborn baby
    • BLead only harms men
    • CIt only causes morning sickness
    • DIt only affects the skin
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    Answer: A. Lead can pass to the unborn baby

    EPA's guide notes that pregnant women can pass lead to the fetus, so they should stay away from work areas.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What is the only way to find out whether someone has lead poisoning?

    • ALooking at their skin
    • BA blood test
    • CA hearing test
    • DChecking their temperature
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    Answer: B. A blood test

    Renovate Right says a blood test is the only way to know whether someone has lead poisoning, arranged through a doctor or health department.

25. Question 25 of 25

    How can ordinary renovation work harm people in a pre-1978 home?

    • AIt removes all lead safely
    • BIt only makes noise
    • CIt turns lead into harmless paint
    • DIt can create toxic lead dust
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    Answer: D. It can create toxic lead dust

    EPA warns that ordinary renovation and maintenance can create toxic lead dust that can harm customers, workers and their families.

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