Texas Mold Remediation Regulations and IICRC S520 Standards FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS RECENT VERSION

Texas Mold Remediation Regulations and IICRC S520 Standards FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS RECENT VERSION What does IICRC stand for? - ANSWER Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? - ANSWER 1. Safety and Health Workers and Occupants 2. Document the Conditions and Work Processes 3. Control the Contaminate at is Source 4. Physically Remove the Contamination(Source Removal) 5. Correct the Moisture Problem to Prevent Recontamination Who needs to sign the Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation? - ANSWER MRC and MAC What 4 types of Toxigenic Mold species are known to produce mycotoxins? - ANSWER 1. Stachybotrys 2. Aspergillus 3. Penicillium 4. Fusarium What does ODTS stand for? - ANSWER Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome Inhabits decaying wood - ANSWER Blastomyces Common in soil in SW US - ANSWER Coccidioides Associated with bird droppings - ANSWER Cryptococcus Associated with bat droppings - ANSWER Histoplasma What does SBS stand for? - ANSWER Sick Building Syndrome What does VOC stand for? - ANSWER Volatile Organic Compounds What does BRI stand for? - ANSWER Building Related Illness How many hours for mold to germinate? - ANSWER 12 hours True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black - ANSWER False The release of spores is called... - ANSWER Sporulation What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? - ANSWER 1. Food 2. Moisture 3. Temperature Range Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... - ANSWER Amplification What are 3 common areas mold can be found? - ANSWER 1. HVAC 2. Condensate Drain Pipe 3. Vapor Barriers What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? - ANSWER 1. Allergic Reactions/Disease 2. Irritant Effects 3. Infection 4. Toxic Effects What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? - ANSWER 1. Eyes 2. Skin 3. Nose 4. Throat 5. Lungs What is Mold? - ANSWER Any living or dead fungi or related products or parts including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins. How long is your license valid? - ANSWER 2 Years How may days does the state require for notice before commencing any mold premeditation related activities? - ANSWER 5 When submitting an emergency notification how many days does the state require for notice before commencing any mold premeditation related activities? - ANSWER Next Business Day What is the cost for filling a Mold State Notification? - ANSWER $25.00 What does MRC stand for? - ANSWER Mold Remediation Contractor Not later than the _____th day after the date on which MRC completes mold remediation at the property the MRC shall provide a certificate of Mold remediation to the property owner. - ANSWER 10 True / False: A license holder may perform both mold assessment and mold remediation on the same project. - ANSWER False How many years shall MRC maintain records for each mold remediation project? - ANSWER 3 Years What are the 4 record requirements each mold remediation project needs? - ANSWER 1. Before and after photographs of the project. 2. Written Contract between all parties. 3. Invoices regarding mold remediation. 4. any other material required by the department. Not later than the ____th day after the date of completion of the mold remediation, the MRC shall provide the owner with copies of all photographs. - ANSWER 10 When is the property owner not liable for damages related to mold remediation on property? - ANSWER A certificate of mold remediation has been issued for the property and the damages accorded on or before the date of the issued certificate. Define contiguous - ANSWER In close proximity; neighboring. What does TDLR stand for? - ANSWER Texas Department of Licensing Regulation Define Mold Remediation - ANSWER The removal, cleaning, sanitizing, demolition, or other treatment including preventative activities, of mold contaminated matter that was not purposely grown at a location. What is a Mold Remediation Protocol? - ANSWER Mold remediation work analysis - A document prepared by a licensed mold assessment consultant for a client that specifies the estimated quantities and locations of materials to be remediated and the proposed remediation methods. Who issues MCR License? - ANSWER Texas Department of Licensing Regulation Who provides the Mold Remediation Protocol? - ANSWER A Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant What is a Mold Remediation Work Plan? - ANSWER A document prepared by MRC that provides specific instructions and or standard operating procedures for how a mold remediation project will be performed. Monday through Friday, including holidays that fall on those days are referred to as.... - ANSWER Working Days The date on which mold remediation begins is called... - ANSWER Start-Date True / False: Preparation work is not considered mold remediation. - ANSWER True What is the Mold Remediation Worker Registration or Renewal Fee? - ANSWER $50.00 What is the Mold Remediation Contractor License or Renewal Fee? - ANSWER $450.00 What is the Mold Remediation Company License or Renewal Fee? - ANSWER $850.00 What is the Emergency Mold Notification Fee? - ANSWER $25.00 What does CMIS stand for? - ANSWER Consumer Mold Information Sheet What does MAC stand for? - ANSWER Mold Assessment Consultant