CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor California State Practice Exam

Which evaluations typically include dust wipe samples?

1. Lead Hazard Screen and visual inspection

2. Risk Assessment, Lead Hazard Screen, and Combo I/A

3. Only water quality evaluations

4. Lead-Based Paint Inspection only

The correct answer is: Risk Assessment, Lead Hazard Screen, and Combo I/A

Dust wipe samples are an essential part of evaluating lead hazards, as they help determine the presence of lead-contaminated dust in the environment. The evaluation process most commonly associated with collecting dust wipe samples includes a Risk Assessment, which aims to identify lead hazards and determine the risk of lead exposure in housing or child-occupied facilities. Additionally, the Lead Hazard Screen also incorporates dust wipe sampling to quickly identify major lead hazards, while the Combo I/A combines elements of both inspections and assessments. These evaluations focus on uncovering lead-based paint and dust lead hazards, as both pose significant health risks, especially in environments where children may be present. In contrast, other evaluations like water quality assessments are not associated with the collection of dust samples, as they focus on testing the lead content in drinking water rather than surface levels of lead in dust or environmental surfaces. Likewise, while a Lead-Based Paint Inspection is crucial for identifying lead paint hazards, it primarily involves paint testing and does not typically include dust wipe sampling as a standard procedure. Thus, the most comprehensive evaluations—Risk Assessments, Lead Hazard Screens, and Combo I/A—are designed to assess both the presence of lead-based paint and the associated dust contamination, justifying why these evaluations include dust wipe samples