IICRC AMRT Study Guide Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Aflatoxin
the carcinogenic mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus
antimicrobial static agent
an agent that is incorporated or applied to a product or surface to inhibit microbial growth
assessment
inspection performed by the Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) to formulate written
recommendations to the mold remediator.
bacteriostat
a product that suppresses bacterial growth
biocide
a chemical or physical agent that is designed to kill or inactivate one or more group(s) of
organisms
best practice
method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other
means, and that is used as a benchmark
biostat
a product that suppresses living organisms
can
,term used to signify an ability or possibility to apply a procedure but is not a component of
the industry standard
Condition 1
an indoor environment that may have settled spores, fungal fragments or traces of actual
growth whose identity, location, and quantity are reflective of a normal fungal ecology for a
similar indoor environment
Condition 2
an indoor environment that is primarily contaminated with settled spores or fungal fragments
that were dispersed directly or indirectly from a Condition 3 area, and which may have traces
of actual growth
Condition 3
an indoor environment contaminated with the presence of actual mold growth, associated
spores, and fungal fragments. Actual growth includes growth that is active or dormant, visible
or hidden
contaminant
any physical, chemical, biological, or radioactive substance that can have an adverse effect on
the air, water, soil, or any interior or exterior surface
cross-contamination
the transport of contaminants in the air from a contaminated work area to an unaffected area
disinfectant
a biocide that significantly reduces or kills up to 99.99% of recognized human pathogens and
may kill some bacterial spores
, controlled removal
the process of removing contaminated materials in a manner that minimizes the spread and
aerosolization of contaminants and debris
Equilibrium Relative Humidity (ERH)
moisture boundary layer; relative humidity taken at a material's surface
evaluation
inspection performed by the remediation company to formulate written recommendations to
be included in the work plan
fungistat
a product that suppresses fungal growth
hydrophobic
does not like water
hyphae
the thread-like structure part of the mold
Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP)
an individual who is qualified by knowledge, skill, education, training, certification, and
experience to perform an assessment of the fungal ecology of structures, systems, and
contents of a job site
invasive inspection
inspection process requiring the removal of fixed materials to further gather information of
areas in question
Verified Correct Answers
Aflatoxin
the carcinogenic mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus
antimicrobial static agent
an agent that is incorporated or applied to a product or surface to inhibit microbial growth
assessment
inspection performed by the Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) to formulate written
recommendations to the mold remediator.
bacteriostat
a product that suppresses bacterial growth
biocide
a chemical or physical agent that is designed to kill or inactivate one or more group(s) of
organisms
best practice
method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other
means, and that is used as a benchmark
biostat
a product that suppresses living organisms
can
,term used to signify an ability or possibility to apply a procedure but is not a component of
the industry standard
Condition 1
an indoor environment that may have settled spores, fungal fragments or traces of actual
growth whose identity, location, and quantity are reflective of a normal fungal ecology for a
similar indoor environment
Condition 2
an indoor environment that is primarily contaminated with settled spores or fungal fragments
that were dispersed directly or indirectly from a Condition 3 area, and which may have traces
of actual growth
Condition 3
an indoor environment contaminated with the presence of actual mold growth, associated
spores, and fungal fragments. Actual growth includes growth that is active or dormant, visible
or hidden
contaminant
any physical, chemical, biological, or radioactive substance that can have an adverse effect on
the air, water, soil, or any interior or exterior surface
cross-contamination
the transport of contaminants in the air from a contaminated work area to an unaffected area
disinfectant
a biocide that significantly reduces or kills up to 99.99% of recognized human pathogens and
may kill some bacterial spores
, controlled removal
the process of removing contaminated materials in a manner that minimizes the spread and
aerosolization of contaminants and debris
Equilibrium Relative Humidity (ERH)
moisture boundary layer; relative humidity taken at a material's surface
evaluation
inspection performed by the remediation company to formulate written recommendations to
be included in the work plan
fungistat
a product that suppresses fungal growth
hydrophobic
does not like water
hyphae
the thread-like structure part of the mold
Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP)
an individual who is qualified by knowledge, skill, education, training, certification, and
experience to perform an assessment of the fungal ecology of structures, systems, and
contents of a job site
invasive inspection
inspection process requiring the removal of fixed materials to further gather information of
areas in question
