Mold Remediation Contractor TX State
exam 135 questions Solved 100% Correct!!
Can mold be found anywhere? - ANSWER ✔✔- yes, they can grow on virtually
any organic substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? - ANSWER ✔✔- moisture and oxygen must
be present
What is the key to mold control? - ANSWER ✔✔- Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - ANSWER ✔✔- 30 - 50% (below
60%)
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold
growth? - ANSWER ✔✔- within 48 hours
What are the EPA regulations for mold? - ANSWER ✔✔- There are no EPA
regulations for mold
What is PPE? - ANSWER ✔✔- personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE recommended? - ANSWER ✔✔- N-95 respirator,
gloves and eye protection.
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,What should a remediation plan include? - ANSWER ✔✔- 1. Steps to fix the
water/moisture problem
2. The use of PPE
3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building materials to avoid spreading
What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - ANSWER ✔✔- The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? - ANSWER ✔✔-
1. Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book? -
ANSWER ✔✔- pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate
drain pans inside air handler, porous thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof materials
above ceiling tiles
What three water (clean) materials are recommended to discard and replace? -
ANSWER ✔✔- 1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health
concerns? - ANSWER ✔✔- Advise them to consult a health professional
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, According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - ANSWER ✔✔- 1. Wet
Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
What 2 clean-up methods are the same for concrete or cinder block regardless of
the square footage? - ANSWER ✔✔- 1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or furnishing
affected? - ANSWER ✔✔- 3 - HEPA vacuum
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount,
which cleaning methods are recommended. - ANSWER ✔✔- 1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - ANSWER ✔✔-
It gradually destroys the things it grows on.
How should materials that cannot be salvaged be disposed of? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Double bagged using 6 mil poly. Bags must be sealed before disposal to minimize
mold dispersion. Large items with heavy mold should be covered with poly
sheeting and sealed with duct tape.
Is there special disposal instructions once bagged? - ANSWER ✔✔- No, mold can
be disposed of like regular garbage.
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exam 135 questions Solved 100% Correct!!
Can mold be found anywhere? - ANSWER ✔✔- yes, they can grow on virtually
any organic substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? - ANSWER ✔✔- moisture and oxygen must
be present
What is the key to mold control? - ANSWER ✔✔- Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - ANSWER ✔✔- 30 - 50% (below
60%)
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold
growth? - ANSWER ✔✔- within 48 hours
What are the EPA regulations for mold? - ANSWER ✔✔- There are no EPA
regulations for mold
What is PPE? - ANSWER ✔✔- personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE recommended? - ANSWER ✔✔- N-95 respirator,
gloves and eye protection.
1|Page
,What should a remediation plan include? - ANSWER ✔✔- 1. Steps to fix the
water/moisture problem
2. The use of PPE
3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building materials to avoid spreading
What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - ANSWER ✔✔- The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? - ANSWER ✔✔-
1. Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book? -
ANSWER ✔✔- pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate
drain pans inside air handler, porous thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof materials
above ceiling tiles
What three water (clean) materials are recommended to discard and replace? -
ANSWER ✔✔- 1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health
concerns? - ANSWER ✔✔- Advise them to consult a health professional
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, According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - ANSWER ✔✔- 1. Wet
Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
What 2 clean-up methods are the same for concrete or cinder block regardless of
the square footage? - ANSWER ✔✔- 1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or furnishing
affected? - ANSWER ✔✔- 3 - HEPA vacuum
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount,
which cleaning methods are recommended. - ANSWER ✔✔- 1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - ANSWER ✔✔-
It gradually destroys the things it grows on.
How should materials that cannot be salvaged be disposed of? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Double bagged using 6 mil poly. Bags must be sealed before disposal to minimize
mold dispersion. Large items with heavy mold should be covered with poly
sheeting and sealed with duct tape.
Is there special disposal instructions once bagged? - ANSWER ✔✔- No, mold can
be disposed of like regular garbage.
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