IICRC OCT EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT

IICRC OCT EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT The best way to effectively deodorize an area where carpet pad is saturated with urine is? - ANSWER -Replace it When dealing with pet urine multiple layers of surfaces (carpet, carpet cushion, hardwood, subfloor(s), - ANSWER -Make complete odor removal more difficult A very effective tool to locate urine contamination in carpet is? - ANSWER -A 'black light' or ultraviolet light To decontaminate and remove urine odor you should? - ANSWER -Neutralizing urine salts On the pH scale, as urine breaks down it? - ANSWER -Changes from acid to alkali In pet odor removal enzymes, - ANSWER -Breaking down organics The item in urine that attracts moisture? - ANSWER -Alkaline salts Average particle size of ETS smoke? - ANSWER -from 0.01 to 1.0 micron When cleaning environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) from surfaces, the initial procedure is? - ANSWER -Cleaning surfaces ETS odors that are persistent, suspect? - ANSWER -Carpet, curtains, acoustical ceiling tiles Odors from burnt meat or fish are referred to as - ANSWER -Protein Most indoor fungi grow better in? - ANSWER -68 F (20C) to 86 F (30C) MVOC's are? - ANSWER -Produced by microorganisms Number one element required for microbial growth? - ANSWER -Sufficient moisture or water activity When removing odors from body fluids or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials)? - ANSWER -Technicians shall don appropriate PPE to protect any route(s) of exposure Odors as a result of biological contaminants, the initial concern of a technician shall be to consider? - ANSWER -All body substances could contain infectious materials Odors as a result of biological contaminants are due to decomposing? - ANSWER -Protein Odors as a result of biological contaminants are best removed when deodorizing agents and equipment use - ANSWER -Oxidizing reactions (gas and liquid) A complication in removing odors caused by small dead animals is - ANSWER Finding the carcass Products for treating malodors caused by skunk spray or protein decomposition on durable surfaces is? - ANSWER -A liquid oxidizer A treatment for severe protein odor (e.g., milk, fish, eggs) is? - ANSWER -Using enzyme deodorants A first step, if practical, in removing odors from new materials, such as a new carpet odor, is? - ANSWER -Ventilating (air exchange) Thermal foggers produce water droplets in what micron range? - ANSWER -0.5-2 Safety is the responsibility of? - ANSWER -Everyone Assume that bodily fluids, blood or OPIM, - ANSWER -Could contain infectious materials Pathogenic means? - ANSWER -disease causing Hepatitis is a disease associated with the? - ANSWER -Liver HEP(B) vaccines are administered over? - ANSWER -A 3 shot series Treating all blood, body discharge and OPIM as if they are infectious is referred to as? - ANSWER -Universal Precautions The organization that regulates antimicrobials is? - ANSWER -Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Technicians should consider wearing what at all times during work hours when real or suspected hazards exist? - ANSWER -Proper PPE Ozone is a gaseous oxidizing agent with the chemical symbol? - ANSWER -O3 Ozone in relation to air is? - ANSWER -Heavier Electrically powered devices used to produce an oxidizing odor-control gas? - ANSWER -Ozone Generator Prolonged exposure to ozone gas may damage? - ANSWER -People, pets and natural rubber Signs and symptoms of over exposure to ozone gas include - ANSWER -Dry nose, sore throat, nosebleed