TEXAS MOLD REMEDIATI ON

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TEXAS MOLD REMEDIATI ON

CONTRACTOR STATE EXA M

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question 1: What does IICRC stand for?

CORRECT ANSWER: Institute of Inspection Cleaning

and Restoration Certification

Question 2: What are the 5 principles of Mold

Remediation?

CORRECT ANSWER : 1. Safety and Health Workers

and Occupants

• Document the Conditions and Work Processes
• Control the Contaminate at is Source
• Physically Remove the Contamination(Source

Removal)

• Correct the Moisture Problem to Prevent

Recontamination

Question 3: What does SBS stand for?

CORRECT ANSWER : Sick Building Syndrome

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Question 4: What does VOC stand for?

CORRECT ANSWER: Volatile Organic Compounds

Question 5: What does BRI stand for?

CORRECT ANSWER : Building Related Illness

Question 6: How many hours for mold to germinate?

CORRECT ANSWER : 12 hours

Question 7: True / False Mold only grows in the color

green and black

CORRECT ANSWER : False

Question 8: The release of spores is called...

CORRECT ANSWER : Sporulation

Question 9: What 3 resources do mold colonies need in

order to grow?

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CORRECT ANSWER : 1. Food

• Moisture
• Temperature Range

Question 10: Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable

levels is called...

CORRECT ANSWER : Amplification

Question 11: What are 3 common areas mold can be

found?

CORRECT ANSWER : 1. HVAC

• Condensate Drain Pipe
• Vapor Barriers

Question 12: What are the 4 potential Health Effects of

Mold?

CORRECT ANSWER : 1. Allergic Reactions/Disease

• Irritant Effects
• Infection

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• Toxic Effects

Question 13: What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on

the body?

CORRECT ANSW ER: 1. Eyes

• Skin
• Nose
• Throat
• Lungs

Question 14: What is Mold?

CORRECT ANSWER : Any living or dead fungi or

related products or parts including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.

Question 15: How long is your license valid?

CORRECT ANSWER : 2 Years