AMRT STUDY GUIDE 2027 ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔What are the recommendations/requirements to interpret sample data? - ✔✔special
training, experience, field observations, etc
✔✔What are the 3 factors that should be considered when choosing an anti-microbial? -
✔✔type & extent of contamination, limitations, associated hazards
✔✔6 limitations of antimicrobial biocides - ✔✔concentration, temperature, pH, dwell
time, application requirements, material compatability
✔✔What are 3 types of antimicrobial biocides? - ✔✔sanitizers, disinfectants, sterilants
✔✔What product is referred to as a "bound product?" - ✔✔antimicrobial static agent
✔✔What is the result when applying antimicrobials to organic materials? - ✔✔anti-
microbial is inactivated
✔✔What are the types of antimicrobial static agents? - ✔✔biostat, bacteriostat, fungistat
✔✔How is the efficacy of antimicrobials determined? - ✔✔testing on previously cleaned
surfaces
✔✔What is FIFRA? - ✔✔Fifra (FIFRA) is the legislation that sets the
registration and labels for chemical
disinfectants. Fifra was passed in 1947 and
required all pesticides to be registered.
✔✔What is the concern of mixing bleach with ammonia? - ✔✔bleach is very reactive &
will release toxic gases when mixed with ammonia
✔✔What is the best preventative for mold contamination? - ✔✔keeping the structure dry
& well maintained
, ✔✔Biocide - ✔✔A chemical or physical agent that is designed to kill or inactivate one or
more groups of microorganisms
✔✔Antimicrobial Static Agent - ✔✔An agent that is incorporated or applied to a product
or surface to inhibit microbial growth
✔✔Sanitizer - ✔✔A biocide that significantly reduces the number of vegetative
environmental bacteria of public health importance
✔✔Disinfectant - ✔✔A biocide that significantly reduces or kills up to 99.99% of
recognized human pathogens and may kill some bacterial spores
✔✔Biostat - ✔✔A product that suppresses living organisms
✔✔Sterilant - ✔✔A biocide that can completely kill or inactivate significant challenges of
resistant bacterial spores
✔✔Fungistat - ✔✔A product that suppresses fungal growth
✔✔Bacteriostat - ✔✔A product that suppresses bacterial growth
✔✔Ozone - ✔✔A gaseous phase biocide that is toxic to humans and is not
recommended for microbial remediation
✔✔UV Light - ✔✔Used inside HVAC ducts, crowded waiting rooms, airlocks and
laboratories in an effort to control infectious agents
✔✔What should the remediator do prior to using any tool or equipment? - ✔✔Be familiar
with instructions & directions for use
✔✔What is the process the remediator should follow when changing the pre-filters on
the AFD? - ✔✔In a controlled manner (inside containment) while the unit is running
✔✔How often should the pre-filters be changed on an AFD? - ✔✔3-4 times daily, 1x
daily during cleaning
✔✔What are the concerns when attaching accessories or ducting to a NAM? -
✔✔reduction in CFM
✔✔What is the testing procedure that can be used to check the efficiency of the HEPA
filter? - ✔✔Dispersed Oil Particulate
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔What are the recommendations/requirements to interpret sample data? - ✔✔special
training, experience, field observations, etc
✔✔What are the 3 factors that should be considered when choosing an anti-microbial? -
✔✔type & extent of contamination, limitations, associated hazards
✔✔6 limitations of antimicrobial biocides - ✔✔concentration, temperature, pH, dwell
time, application requirements, material compatability
✔✔What are 3 types of antimicrobial biocides? - ✔✔sanitizers, disinfectants, sterilants
✔✔What product is referred to as a "bound product?" - ✔✔antimicrobial static agent
✔✔What is the result when applying antimicrobials to organic materials? - ✔✔anti-
microbial is inactivated
✔✔What are the types of antimicrobial static agents? - ✔✔biostat, bacteriostat, fungistat
✔✔How is the efficacy of antimicrobials determined? - ✔✔testing on previously cleaned
surfaces
✔✔What is FIFRA? - ✔✔Fifra (FIFRA) is the legislation that sets the
registration and labels for chemical
disinfectants. Fifra was passed in 1947 and
required all pesticides to be registered.
✔✔What is the concern of mixing bleach with ammonia? - ✔✔bleach is very reactive &
will release toxic gases when mixed with ammonia
✔✔What is the best preventative for mold contamination? - ✔✔keeping the structure dry
& well maintained
, ✔✔Biocide - ✔✔A chemical or physical agent that is designed to kill or inactivate one or
more groups of microorganisms
✔✔Antimicrobial Static Agent - ✔✔An agent that is incorporated or applied to a product
or surface to inhibit microbial growth
✔✔Sanitizer - ✔✔A biocide that significantly reduces the number of vegetative
environmental bacteria of public health importance
✔✔Disinfectant - ✔✔A biocide that significantly reduces or kills up to 99.99% of
recognized human pathogens and may kill some bacterial spores
✔✔Biostat - ✔✔A product that suppresses living organisms
✔✔Sterilant - ✔✔A biocide that can completely kill or inactivate significant challenges of
resistant bacterial spores
✔✔Fungistat - ✔✔A product that suppresses fungal growth
✔✔Bacteriostat - ✔✔A product that suppresses bacterial growth
✔✔Ozone - ✔✔A gaseous phase biocide that is toxic to humans and is not
recommended for microbial remediation
✔✔UV Light - ✔✔Used inside HVAC ducts, crowded waiting rooms, airlocks and
laboratories in an effort to control infectious agents
✔✔What should the remediator do prior to using any tool or equipment? - ✔✔Be familiar
with instructions & directions for use
✔✔What is the process the remediator should follow when changing the pre-filters on
the AFD? - ✔✔In a controlled manner (inside containment) while the unit is running
✔✔How often should the pre-filters be changed on an AFD? - ✔✔3-4 times daily, 1x
daily during cleaning
✔✔What are the concerns when attaching accessories or ducting to a NAM? -
✔✔reduction in CFM
✔✔What is the testing procedure that can be used to check the efficiency of the HEPA
filter? - ✔✔Dispersed Oil Particulate
