TEXAS MOLD REMEDIATION
CONTRACTOR STATE EXAM UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
What does IICRC stand for? - ANS Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Certification
What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? - ANS 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
What does SBS stand for? - ANS Sick Building Syndrome
What does VOC stand for? - ANS Volatile Organic Compounds
What does BRI stand for? - ANS Building Related Illness
How many hours for mold to germinate? - ANS 12 hours
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, True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black - ANS False
The release of spores is called... - ANS Sporulation
What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? - ANS 1. Food
2. Moisture
3. Temperature Range
Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... - ANS Amplification
What are 3 common areas mold can be found? - ANS 1. HVAC
2. Condensate Drain Pipe
3. Vapor Barriers
What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? - ANS 1. Allergic Reactions/Disease
2. Irritant Effects
3. Infection
4. Toxic Effects
What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? - ANS 1. Eyes
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Throat
5. Lungs
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CONTRACTOR STATE EXAM UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
What does IICRC stand for? - ANS Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Certification
What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? - ANS 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
What does SBS stand for? - ANS Sick Building Syndrome
What does VOC stand for? - ANS Volatile Organic Compounds
What does BRI stand for? - ANS Building Related Illness
How many hours for mold to germinate? - ANS 12 hours
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, True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black - ANS False
The release of spores is called... - ANS Sporulation
What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? - ANS 1. Food
2. Moisture
3. Temperature Range
Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... - ANS Amplification
What are 3 common areas mold can be found? - ANS 1. HVAC
2. Condensate Drain Pipe
3. Vapor Barriers
What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? - ANS 1. Allergic Reactions/Disease
2. Irritant Effects
3. Infection
4. Toxic Effects
What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? - ANS 1. Eyes
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Throat
5. Lungs
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