Asbestos Awareness Quiz

Asbestos fibers may remain suspended in the air for days.

• True

• False

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) can circulate disturbed asbestos fibers to different parts of the building.

• True

• False

Which term refers to ACMs (asbestos-containing materials) that are able to be easily crumbled by hand?

• Friable

• Abated

• Harmless

• HEPA

• Encapsulated

Which is a noncancerous scarring of lung tissue?

• Lung Cancer

• Asbestosis

• Mesothelioma

Asbestos-containing products are still manufactured in the United States.

• True

• False

Which body organ is most damaged by asbestos?

• Kidneys

• Liver

• Lungs

• Eyes

• Skin

Because of versatility, properties and cost-effectiveness, asbestos is a useful material.

• True

• False

Where would you find the AHERA Management Plan with a list of ACMs for a particular building (location)?

• Nearest fire station

• Building's main office

• Posted on the bulletin board of each room

• Local health department

Asbestos is

• a man made material.

• made from wood fibers.

• made from minerals.

• made from chemicals.

Given moderate exposure to asbestos, smokers have the same chance of developing an asbestos-related disease as nonsmokers.

• True

• False