During the exterior inspection of a home built in 1972, you notice paint chips on windowsills and on the ground near wood railings. Why should you be concerned?
A)The home has not been painted recently.
B)The paint chips may contain lead.
C)The wood railings may have splinters.
D)The soil may be contaminated with radon.

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During the exterior inspection of a home built in 1972, you notice paint chips on windowsills and on the ground near wood railings. You should be concerned because the paint chips may contain lead. Paint with high levels of lead is known to be toxic to children. The paint chips can be tested to determine if there are lead hazards in or around the home.

During the Exterior Inspection of a Home Built in 1972