Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Model Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Practice Test

What defines target housing under Title X?

1. Any housing built after 1978

2. Only housing built for elderly individuals

3. Any housing built prior to 1978 without children under 6

4. Any housing built before 1978 unless it is for disability

The correct answer is: Any housing built prior to 1978 without children under 6

Target housing under Title X is defined primarily as any housing that was built before 1978 where children under six years old are present. The regulations recognize that homes constructed prior to 1978 are likely to contain lead-based paint, which poses significant health risks, especially to young children who are more vulnerable to lead exposure. The provisions aim to protect this demographic, given that children are more likely to be affected by lead poisoning due to their behavior and physiological development. Therefore, homes built before 1978 and occupied by children under six are identified as target housing, which necessitates specific lead hazard evaluations and interventions. This captures the essence of the law's intention to mitigate lead exposure risks in environments where children live and play. The other options do not accurately reflect the law's intent or the specifics of the criteria established, as they either include housing that is not subject to these assessments or define categories that do not align with the protection focus.