New York State Asbestos Investigator Practice Exam

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What is a common characteristic of materials assumed to be ACM (Asbestos Containing Material)?

High thickness
Age of material
Type of installation
Presence of fibrous glass

The correct answer is: Age of material

The correct choice relates to the age of material, which is significant because many construction materials manufactured prior to the late 1970s are likely to contain asbestos. As awareness of the health risks associated with asbestos grew, regulations were implemented that led to the reduction or elimination of asbestos in building materials. Thus, if a material is older, there is a higher chance that it may contain asbestos, making age a common characteristic of materials presumed to be ACM. The other options do not have as direct a correlation with the presence of asbestos. For instance, while high thickness may be a characteristic of certain building materials, it does not imply that asbestos is present. Similarly, the type of installation might provide context for how a material is used but does not inherently provide a reliable indicator of asbestos content. Presence of fibrous glass indicates the use of a different material, which is distinct from asbestos. Therefore, age serves as an essential and reliable marker in determining whether a material should be assumed to contain asbestos.