MOLD ASSESSOR 2025
TECHNICIAN
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Which of the following are examples of total bio-aerosol sampling techniques?
a. Air-O-Cell Spore Trap
b. Burkard Personal Spore Trap
c. Samplair Spore Trap
d. Micro 5 Spore Trap
e. All of the above - ANSWERS-b. Burkard Personal Spore Trap
QUESTION 2
According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a remediation
work plan can be written by:
a. Mold assessment technician
b. Mold remediation contractor
c. Mold remediation worker
d. Mold assessment consultant
e. Mold analysis laboratory - ANSWERS-b. Mold remediation contractor
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QUESTION 3
According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a licensed mold
remediation contractor may perform mold remediation and supervise registered
mold remediation workers performing mold remediation, and:
a. Establish post-remediation clearance criteria
b. Prepare a mold remediation work plan providing instructions for the remediation
efforts to be performed for a mold remediation project
c. Collect surface samples for identification of microbial species
d. Design a mold remediation protocol
e. Determine when and where PPE will be used - ANSWERS-b. Prepare a mold
remediation work plan providing instructions for the remediation efforts to be
performed for a mold remediation project
QUESTION 4
If samples for laboratory analysis are collected during a mold assessment:
a. Sampling may be performed based on innovative methods
b. It is not necessary to take precautions to preserve sample integrity
c. Proper sample documentation, including the sampling method, the sample
identification code, each location and material sampled, the date collected, the
name of the person who collected the samples, and the project name or number
must be recorded for each sample
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d. A mold remediation contractor may perform this task
e. Samples may be analyzed in a basement or garage laboratory run by the
remediation company - ANSWERS-c. Proper sample documentation, including the
sampling method, the sample identification code, each location and material
sampled, the date collected, the name of the person who collected the samples, and
the project name or number must be recorded for each sample
QUESTION 5
Containment must be specified in a mold remediation protocol when the mold
contamination affects a total surface area of 25 contiguous square feet or more for
the project. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules,
containment is not required if:
a. The contaminated area involves an exterior wall
b. Construction of a containment will hamper work activities
c. There is adequate exchange of air in the space
d. No person who is not licensed or registered under this subchapter occupies the
building in which the remediation takes place at any time between the start date
and stop date for the project as specified on the notification
e. More than 50 contiguous square feet of contamination in the space -
ANSWERS-d. No person who is not licensed or registered under this subchapter
occupies the building in which the remediation takes place at any time between the
start date and stop date for the project as specified on the notification
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TECHNICIAN
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Which of the following are examples of total bio-aerosol sampling techniques?
a. Air-O-Cell Spore Trap
b. Burkard Personal Spore Trap
c. Samplair Spore Trap
d. Micro 5 Spore Trap
e. All of the above - ANSWERS-b. Burkard Personal Spore Trap
QUESTION 2
According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a remediation
work plan can be written by:
a. Mold assessment technician
b. Mold remediation contractor
c. Mold remediation worker
d. Mold assessment consultant
e. Mold analysis laboratory - ANSWERS-b. Mold remediation contractor
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TECHNICIAN
QUESTION 3
According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a licensed mold
remediation contractor may perform mold remediation and supervise registered
mold remediation workers performing mold remediation, and:
a. Establish post-remediation clearance criteria
b. Prepare a mold remediation work plan providing instructions for the remediation
efforts to be performed for a mold remediation project
c. Collect surface samples for identification of microbial species
d. Design a mold remediation protocol
e. Determine when and where PPE will be used - ANSWERS-b. Prepare a mold
remediation work plan providing instructions for the remediation efforts to be
performed for a mold remediation project
QUESTION 4
If samples for laboratory analysis are collected during a mold assessment:
a. Sampling may be performed based on innovative methods
b. It is not necessary to take precautions to preserve sample integrity
c. Proper sample documentation, including the sampling method, the sample
identification code, each location and material sampled, the date collected, the
name of the person who collected the samples, and the project name or number
must be recorded for each sample
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TECHNICIAN
d. A mold remediation contractor may perform this task
e. Samples may be analyzed in a basement or garage laboratory run by the
remediation company - ANSWERS-c. Proper sample documentation, including the
sampling method, the sample identification code, each location and material
sampled, the date collected, the name of the person who collected the samples, and
the project name or number must be recorded for each sample
QUESTION 5
Containment must be specified in a mold remediation protocol when the mold
contamination affects a total surface area of 25 contiguous square feet or more for
the project. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules,
containment is not required if:
a. The contaminated area involves an exterior wall
b. Construction of a containment will hamper work activities
c. There is adequate exchange of air in the space
d. No person who is not licensed or registered under this subchapter occupies the
building in which the remediation takes place at any time between the start date
and stop date for the project as specified on the notification
e. More than 50 contiguous square feet of contamination in the space -
ANSWERS-d. No person who is not licensed or registered under this subchapter
occupies the building in which the remediation takes place at any time between the
start date and stop date for the project as specified on the notification
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