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1. What does IICRC stand for?ANS:Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
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2. Whatarethe5principlesofMoldRemediation? ANS:1.SafetyandHealthWorkers
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3. Control the Contaminate at is Source
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4. PhysicallyRemovetheContamination(Source Removal)
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5. Correctthe Moisture Problem to Prevent Recontamination
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3. What does SBS stand for? ANS:Sick Building Syndrome
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4. WhatdoesVOCstandfor? ANS:VolatileOrganicCompounds
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5. What does BRI stand for? ANS:Building Related Illness
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6. How many hours for mold to germinate? ANS:12 hours
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7. True/ False Mold only grows in the color green and black ANS:False
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8. The release of spores is called... ANS:Sporulation
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9. What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? ANS:1.Food
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10. Growthoccurringtonoticeable ordetectablelevelsis called... ANS:
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11. What are 3 common areas mold can be found? ANS:1.HVAC
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12. What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? ANS:1.Allergic Reactions/Dis-
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3. Infection
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13. What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? ANS:1.Eyes
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2. Skin
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5. Lungs
14. What is Mold? ANS:Any living or dead fungi or related products or parts including
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spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.
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15. Howlong is your license valid? ANS:2Years
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16. Howmaydaysdoesthestate requirefornoticebeforecommencingany mold
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premeditation related activities? ANS: 5
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