TEXAS MOLD ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ N-95 disposable. Answer: The minimum type of respirator
required for mold remediation.
◉ Cotton. Answer: Material that should not be used for gloves when
using a biocide like chlorine bleach.
◉ MERV 8 rating. Answer: HVAC filters should have this rating to
effectively catch mold spores.
◉ Limited. Answer: Requirements for personal protective
equipment during mold remediation include gloves, N-95 or half
face respirator with HEPA filter, disposable overalls, and goggles/eye
protection.
◉ Discarded. Answer: Porous materials that are wet and have mold
growing on them may have to be treated this way.
◉ Biocides. Answer: When using these, you should always ventilate
the area, use PPE, and follow label instructions.
,◉ TMRR, Start date. Answer: The date on which actual remediation
of mold begins.
◉ TMRR, surface area. Answer: A person is NOT required to be
licensed to perform mold remediation in an area where mold
contamination affects a total surface area of less than <address> ft.
◉ Mold Remediation Worker. Answer: Not required to be licensed to
perform mold assessment or remediation while being supervised by
a license holder.
◉ In Texas. Answer: A licensed person or company must maintain an
office in this state.
◉ 1 million. Answer: The minimum amount of commercial general
liability insurance required per occurrence for those required to
have insurance.
◉ Mold Assessment Company. Answer: Must employ at least one
licensed mold assessment consultant, maintain an office in Texas,
and maintain commercial general liability insurance.
◉ Mold. Answer: Defined as fungi.
,◉ Credential. Answer: A license.
◉ Mold remediation protocol. Answer: The document where
clearance criteria for a remediation project appears.
◉ 2 Years. Answer: The frequency at which all individual licensees
and registrants shall receive refresher training.
◉ Purpose of a mold assessment. Answer: To determine the sources,
locations and extent of mold growth in a building.
◉ Signs for mold remediation. Answer: Must be displayed at all
entrances to remediation areas adjacent to occupied areas of a
building, be at least 8x10 inches in size, and bear the words 'Notice:
Mold remediation project in progress.'
◉ Purpose of a mold analysis. Answer: Identifying or determining
the amount or presence of any fungal products, including but NOT
limited to mycotoxins, and fungal volatile organic compounds.
◉ Working day. Answer: Defined as Monday through Friday,
including holidays.
, ◉ Biocides and antimicrobial coatings. Answer: May be used only if
their use is specified in a mold remediation protocol, registered by
the EPA for the intended use, and consistent with the manufacturer's
labeling instructions.
◉ Mold remediation project notification. Answer: A mold
remediation contractor or company shall notify the DSHS when
mold contamination affects a total surface area of 25 sq ft or more.
◉ Written notice. Answer: Unless it's an emergency, if mold
remediation activities began earlier than originally notified, the
DSHS must be provided with this at least a certain number of
working days before the start of work.
◉ Notification fee for a commercial building. Answer: $100
◉ Initial license application submission timeframe. Answer: 6
months
◉ Critical violation fine (Level 1). Answer: $5000
◉ Mold assessment technician responsibilities. Answer: 1. Record
visual observation and onsite measurements 2. Collect samples for
mold analysis. 3. Prepare a mold assessment report 4. As directed by
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ N-95 disposable. Answer: The minimum type of respirator
required for mold remediation.
◉ Cotton. Answer: Material that should not be used for gloves when
using a biocide like chlorine bleach.
◉ MERV 8 rating. Answer: HVAC filters should have this rating to
effectively catch mold spores.
◉ Limited. Answer: Requirements for personal protective
equipment during mold remediation include gloves, N-95 or half
face respirator with HEPA filter, disposable overalls, and goggles/eye
protection.
◉ Discarded. Answer: Porous materials that are wet and have mold
growing on them may have to be treated this way.
◉ Biocides. Answer: When using these, you should always ventilate
the area, use PPE, and follow label instructions.
,◉ TMRR, Start date. Answer: The date on which actual remediation
of mold begins.
◉ TMRR, surface area. Answer: A person is NOT required to be
licensed to perform mold remediation in an area where mold
contamination affects a total surface area of less than <address> ft.
◉ Mold Remediation Worker. Answer: Not required to be licensed to
perform mold assessment or remediation while being supervised by
a license holder.
◉ In Texas. Answer: A licensed person or company must maintain an
office in this state.
◉ 1 million. Answer: The minimum amount of commercial general
liability insurance required per occurrence for those required to
have insurance.
◉ Mold Assessment Company. Answer: Must employ at least one
licensed mold assessment consultant, maintain an office in Texas,
and maintain commercial general liability insurance.
◉ Mold. Answer: Defined as fungi.
,◉ Credential. Answer: A license.
◉ Mold remediation protocol. Answer: The document where
clearance criteria for a remediation project appears.
◉ 2 Years. Answer: The frequency at which all individual licensees
and registrants shall receive refresher training.
◉ Purpose of a mold assessment. Answer: To determine the sources,
locations and extent of mold growth in a building.
◉ Signs for mold remediation. Answer: Must be displayed at all
entrances to remediation areas adjacent to occupied areas of a
building, be at least 8x10 inches in size, and bear the words 'Notice:
Mold remediation project in progress.'
◉ Purpose of a mold analysis. Answer: Identifying or determining
the amount or presence of any fungal products, including but NOT
limited to mycotoxins, and fungal volatile organic compounds.
◉ Working day. Answer: Defined as Monday through Friday,
including holidays.
, ◉ Biocides and antimicrobial coatings. Answer: May be used only if
their use is specified in a mold remediation protocol, registered by
the EPA for the intended use, and consistent with the manufacturer's
labeling instructions.
◉ Mold remediation project notification. Answer: A mold
remediation contractor or company shall notify the DSHS when
mold contamination affects a total surface area of 25 sq ft or more.
◉ Written notice. Answer: Unless it's an emergency, if mold
remediation activities began earlier than originally notified, the
DSHS must be provided with this at least a certain number of
working days before the start of work.
◉ Notification fee for a commercial building. Answer: $100
◉ Initial license application submission timeframe. Answer: 6
months
◉ Critical violation fine (Level 1). Answer: $5000
◉ Mold assessment technician responsibilities. Answer: 1. Record
visual observation and onsite measurements 2. Collect samples for
mold analysis. 3. Prepare a mold assessment report 4. As directed by
