Mold Remediation Contractor TX State
exam
3 liabilities for Contractors and Consultants - ANS-1) regulatory 2)criminal 3)civil
6 parts of MR protocol - ANS-1) qty (rooms, area, contents)
2) containment (estimates of qty of materials to be removed/cleaned and identify contents to
be cleaned/discarded)
3) clearance level (methods employed for each area and remediation technique used)
4) ppe (types used, decon process/configuration)
5) cleaning methods (proposed containment and types for each area/remediation technique)
6)location (proposed clearance criteria for each type/area of work)
According to the CDC, how many indoor molds have been identified? - ANS->1000
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - ANS-1. Wet Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - ANS-30 - 50% (below 60%)
According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - ANS-It gradually destroys
the things it grows on.
According to TMARR, what are the requirements for state exam? - ANS-*70% or higher
*can only take exam after taking accredited training course
*app must be submitted 5 days prior to test date with a $25 fee/individual may take the test if
approved arrangements with a $50 fee
*must pass within 3 attempts or individual must retake initial accredited course
According to TMARR, what is containment? - ANS-a component or enclosure
designed/intended to control the spread of the mold contamination into surrounding areas of
the building. The containment area is within the containment.
AIHA - ANS-American Industrial Hygiene Association
allergen - ANS-a substance, such as mold, that can cause allergic reactions
Amplification - ANS-growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels
Are all molds toxic? - ANS-No
Blastomyces - ANS-fungus inhabiting decaying wood
Can an assessment report stand alone? - ANS-Yes, a separate assessment report is not
needed in a mold remediation protocol or mold management plan because the assessment
report would be included in these documents. A MAT or MAC can conduct an assessment
and a report but only the MAC can produce the protocol or management plan.
Can an individual perform both mold remediation and mold assessment activities? -
ANS-Yes, but not on the same project and must disclose any conflict of interest to any
affected party
Can mold be found anywhere? - ANS-yes, they can grow on virtually any organic substance
(food)
Can produce Tricothecene - ANS-stachybotrus
Category I water - ANS-clean water
, Clearance assessment includes what methods? - ANS-*visual
*procedural
*analytical
Coccidiodes - ANS-fungus common is S W U.S. soil
Contiguous - ANS-in close proximity, neighboring
Cover page of work plan includes what? - ANS-*name
*license #
*exp date
*signature
(initial every page)
Cryptococcus - ANS-fungus associated with bat droppings
Do all molds have the potential to cause health affects? - ANS-yes. allergenic, irritation, toxic
and pathogenic
Double layers of 6 mil poly should be used in what type of containment? - ANS-Full - surface
area greater than 100 square feet
Dry, tolerant molds - ANS-xerophyllic
EPA - ANS-federal agency in charge of environmental protection
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount, which
cleaning methods are recommended. - ANS-1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
Histoplasma - ANS-fungus associated with bird droppings
How are workers licensed? - ANS-They aren't, they are REGISTERED.
How does hazardous substance (mold) enter the body? - ANS-1. inhalation (breathing)
2. skin absorption
3. ingesting (swallowing)
How is the notification fee assessed and paid? - ANS-a notification invoice is sent to the
MRC and must be paid within 60 days of invoice date
How many air samples are recommended? - ANS-three
How many mycotoxins have been identified from common molds? - ANS-over 200 w/
450,000 different varieties
How should materials that cannot be salvaged be disposed of? - ANS-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.
hypersensitivity - ANS-great or excessive sensitivity
If a licensee becomes aware of violations of the TMARR, what does their responsibility
require them to do? - ANS-Report the violation to the department if violation has not been
corrected within 24 hours
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold growth? -
ANS-within 48 hours
Irritant effects can effect what? - ANS-eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs
Is there special disposal instructions once bagged? - ANS-No, mold can be disposed of like
regular garbage.
List the 4 important indoor allergenic molds - ANS-1. penicillium
2. aspergillus
3. cladosporium
4. alternaria
3 & 4 are prevalent outdoor molds that can often be found indoors
exam
3 liabilities for Contractors and Consultants - ANS-1) regulatory 2)criminal 3)civil
6 parts of MR protocol - ANS-1) qty (rooms, area, contents)
2) containment (estimates of qty of materials to be removed/cleaned and identify contents to
be cleaned/discarded)
3) clearance level (methods employed for each area and remediation technique used)
4) ppe (types used, decon process/configuration)
5) cleaning methods (proposed containment and types for each area/remediation technique)
6)location (proposed clearance criteria for each type/area of work)
According to the CDC, how many indoor molds have been identified? - ANS->1000
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - ANS-1. Wet Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - ANS-30 - 50% (below 60%)
According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - ANS-It gradually destroys
the things it grows on.
According to TMARR, what are the requirements for state exam? - ANS-*70% or higher
*can only take exam after taking accredited training course
*app must be submitted 5 days prior to test date with a $25 fee/individual may take the test if
approved arrangements with a $50 fee
*must pass within 3 attempts or individual must retake initial accredited course
According to TMARR, what is containment? - ANS-a component or enclosure
designed/intended to control the spread of the mold contamination into surrounding areas of
the building. The containment area is within the containment.
AIHA - ANS-American Industrial Hygiene Association
allergen - ANS-a substance, such as mold, that can cause allergic reactions
Amplification - ANS-growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels
Are all molds toxic? - ANS-No
Blastomyces - ANS-fungus inhabiting decaying wood
Can an assessment report stand alone? - ANS-Yes, a separate assessment report is not
needed in a mold remediation protocol or mold management plan because the assessment
report would be included in these documents. A MAT or MAC can conduct an assessment
and a report but only the MAC can produce the protocol or management plan.
Can an individual perform both mold remediation and mold assessment activities? -
ANS-Yes, but not on the same project and must disclose any conflict of interest to any
affected party
Can mold be found anywhere? - ANS-yes, they can grow on virtually any organic substance
(food)
Can produce Tricothecene - ANS-stachybotrus
Category I water - ANS-clean water
, Clearance assessment includes what methods? - ANS-*visual
*procedural
*analytical
Coccidiodes - ANS-fungus common is S W U.S. soil
Contiguous - ANS-in close proximity, neighboring
Cover page of work plan includes what? - ANS-*name
*license #
*exp date
*signature
(initial every page)
Cryptococcus - ANS-fungus associated with bat droppings
Do all molds have the potential to cause health affects? - ANS-yes. allergenic, irritation, toxic
and pathogenic
Double layers of 6 mil poly should be used in what type of containment? - ANS-Full - surface
area greater than 100 square feet
Dry, tolerant molds - ANS-xerophyllic
EPA - ANS-federal agency in charge of environmental protection
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount, which
cleaning methods are recommended. - ANS-1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
Histoplasma - ANS-fungus associated with bird droppings
How are workers licensed? - ANS-They aren't, they are REGISTERED.
How does hazardous substance (mold) enter the body? - ANS-1. inhalation (breathing)
2. skin absorption
3. ingesting (swallowing)
How is the notification fee assessed and paid? - ANS-a notification invoice is sent to the
MRC and must be paid within 60 days of invoice date
How many air samples are recommended? - ANS-three
How many mycotoxins have been identified from common molds? - ANS-over 200 w/
450,000 different varieties
How should materials that cannot be salvaged be disposed of? - ANS-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.
hypersensitivity - ANS-great or excessive sensitivity
If a licensee becomes aware of violations of the TMARR, what does their responsibility
require them to do? - ANS-Report the violation to the department if violation has not been
corrected within 24 hours
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold growth? -
ANS-within 48 hours
Irritant effects can effect what? - ANS-eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs
Is there special disposal instructions once bagged? - ANS-No, mold can be disposed of like
regular garbage.
List the 4 important indoor allergenic molds - ANS-1. penicillium
2. aspergillus
3. cladosporium
4. alternaria
3 & 4 are prevalent outdoor molds that can often be found indoors
