Mold Remediation Contractor TX State exam
Questions & Answers Already Graded A+
/. 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.
/.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) damaged 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
/.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.
/.What size surface area is limited containment? - Answer-10 to 100 sq feet
/.What size surface area is full containment used? - Answer-More than 100sf
/.What is a PAPR and when is it recommended? - Answer-Power air purifying respirator
used in full containment situations. It uses a blower to force air through the HEPA filter
that is supplied to a mask that covers the entire face.
/.The containment must be maintained by what type of pressure? - Answer-Negative
/.Double layers of 6 mil poly should be used in what type of containment? - Answer-Full
- surface area greater than 100 square feet
/.What type of containment is recommended in the EPA guidance for 10 to 100sf? -
Answer-Minimum
Questions & Answers Already Graded A+
/. 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.
/.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) damaged 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
/.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.
/.What size surface area is limited containment? - Answer-10 to 100 sq feet
/.What size surface area is full containment used? - Answer-More than 100sf
/.What is a PAPR and when is it recommended? - Answer-Power air purifying respirator
used in full containment situations. It uses a blower to force air through the HEPA filter
that is supplied to a mask that covers the entire face.
/.The containment must be maintained by what type of pressure? - Answer-Negative
/.Double layers of 6 mil poly should be used in what type of containment? - Answer-Full
- surface area greater than 100 square feet
/.What type of containment is recommended in the EPA guidance for 10 to 100sf? -
Answer-Minimum
