2026 IICRC AMRT LATEST EXAMS SCRIPT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔the virus attaches itself to a specific host cell, injects its genetic material (RNA), and
turns the host cell into a virus factory that can produce millions of the virus - ✔✔How do
viruses replicate?
✔✔inhalation - ✔✔What is the common route of entry for mold exposure?
✔✔ingestion - ✔✔What is the common route of entry for exposure to category 3 water?
✔✔Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds - ✔✔What does MVOC stand for?
✔✔odors produced during fungal metabolism as waste products - ✔✔What are
MVOCs?
✔✔Bacteria
Re-actived urine
Off-gassing wet materials - ✔✔3 sources for MVOCs:
✔✔Unacceptable indoor air quality
Active microbial growth
Incomplete remediation - ✔✔Presence of MVOCs can be an indicator of:
✔✔1/1-millionth of a meter - ✔✔What is a micron?
✔✔to provide a competitive advantage over other microorganisms - ✔✔Why do mold
produce mycotoxins?
✔✔Hepatitis A & B
Tetanus - ✔✔Immunizations recommended for water and mold technicians:
, ✔✔7-12 days - ✔✔What is the time frame for Stachybotrys to colonize?
✔✔48-72 hours - ✔✔What is the time frame for Aspergillus to colonize?
✔✔2.0 - 20.0 microns - ✔✔What is the size of most mold spores found in indoor water
damaged environments?
✔✔histoplasm capsulation - ✔✔What are the molds associated with bird and bat
droppings?
✔✔Elderly
Children
Pregnant women
Immunocompromised - ✔✔4 populations of individuals considered to be at higher risk
for exposure to mold and bacteria:
✔✔Determine work plan
Reduction of liability
Identify Condition 2 areas - ✔✔Reasons for initial sampling:
✔✔Verify effectiveness of remediation
Determine if area can be reoccupied
Resolve liability issues - ✔✔Reasons for post-sampling:
✔✔air sampling is preferred, often used as indicator for further inspection - ✔✔Best
sample method of choice for verification and why?
✔✔to identify species - ✔✔What is the benefit of collecting viable air samples?
✔✔Contact plate
Tape
Swab
Bulk - ✔✔4 common types of surface samples:
✔✔after successful verification - ✔✔When can the containment and NAM be removed?
✔✔the ability for occupant(s) to return without complaint - ✔✔What is the ultimate
criteria for clearance of a microbial remediation project?
✔✔Education
Certification
Experience - ✔✔Recommendations and requirements to be an IEP:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔the virus attaches itself to a specific host cell, injects its genetic material (RNA), and
turns the host cell into a virus factory that can produce millions of the virus - ✔✔How do
viruses replicate?
✔✔inhalation - ✔✔What is the common route of entry for mold exposure?
✔✔ingestion - ✔✔What is the common route of entry for exposure to category 3 water?
✔✔Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds - ✔✔What does MVOC stand for?
✔✔odors produced during fungal metabolism as waste products - ✔✔What are
MVOCs?
✔✔Bacteria
Re-actived urine
Off-gassing wet materials - ✔✔3 sources for MVOCs:
✔✔Unacceptable indoor air quality
Active microbial growth
Incomplete remediation - ✔✔Presence of MVOCs can be an indicator of:
✔✔1/1-millionth of a meter - ✔✔What is a micron?
✔✔to provide a competitive advantage over other microorganisms - ✔✔Why do mold
produce mycotoxins?
✔✔Hepatitis A & B
Tetanus - ✔✔Immunizations recommended for water and mold technicians:
, ✔✔7-12 days - ✔✔What is the time frame for Stachybotrys to colonize?
✔✔48-72 hours - ✔✔What is the time frame for Aspergillus to colonize?
✔✔2.0 - 20.0 microns - ✔✔What is the size of most mold spores found in indoor water
damaged environments?
✔✔histoplasm capsulation - ✔✔What are the molds associated with bird and bat
droppings?
✔✔Elderly
Children
Pregnant women
Immunocompromised - ✔✔4 populations of individuals considered to be at higher risk
for exposure to mold and bacteria:
✔✔Determine work plan
Reduction of liability
Identify Condition 2 areas - ✔✔Reasons for initial sampling:
✔✔Verify effectiveness of remediation
Determine if area can be reoccupied
Resolve liability issues - ✔✔Reasons for post-sampling:
✔✔air sampling is preferred, often used as indicator for further inspection - ✔✔Best
sample method of choice for verification and why?
✔✔to identify species - ✔✔What is the benefit of collecting viable air samples?
✔✔Contact plate
Tape
Swab
Bulk - ✔✔4 common types of surface samples:
✔✔after successful verification - ✔✔When can the containment and NAM be removed?
✔✔the ability for occupant(s) to return without complaint - ✔✔What is the ultimate
criteria for clearance of a microbial remediation project?
✔✔Education
Certification
Experience - ✔✔Recommendations and requirements to be an IEP:
