EnvironmentalIntermediateCalifornia Exam

Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in a home are generally considered most dangerous when they are:

AIntact and undisturbed, consistent with California environmental regulations

BFriable (crumbling or releasing fibers into the air)Correct

CLocated in the attic, per standard environmental compliance procedure

DCovered with paint, under California environmental disclosure law

Why Friable (crumbling or releasing fibers into the air) Is Correct

Answer B: Friable (crumbling or releasing fibers into the air)

Friable asbestos — asbestos that can be crumbled by hand pressure and releases fibers — poses the greatest health risk because airborne fibers can be inhaled and cause mesothelioma and other diseases.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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