Environmental
Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in a home are most dangerous when they are:
AIntact and in good condition
BFriable (crumbling), releasing fibers into the air✓ Correct
CEncapsulated with a sealed coating
DLocated only in exterior walls
Explanation
Asbestos is most dangerous when it is friable (easily crumbled), which allows fibers to become airborne and be inhaled. Intact, well-maintained asbestos is generally less hazardous and may be left in place rather than removed.
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