TEXAS MOLD ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Mold remediation project signs colors. Answer: The words on
signs advising that a mold remediation project is in progress shall be
black on a yellow background.
◉ Opportunistic infections. Answer: Opportunistic infections in
people with weakened immune systems may be caused by
Aspergillus fumigatus and Trichoderma.
◉ Full containment recommendation. Answer: Full containment is
generally recommended for areas involving greater than 100 sq. ft of
mold contamination.
◉ Respirator removal. Answer: If using a full containment,
respirators should be removed outside the decontamination
chamber.
◉ Cleanup methods. Answer: Which of the following is NOT a
cleanup method used for remediating damage to building materials
that have mold growth: scraping.
,◉ Wet Vacuums usage. Answer: Wet Vacuums should NOT be used to
remove water from wallboard.
◉ Humidistat. Answer: A control device that can be connected to an
HVAC system and adjusted so that if the humidity level rises above a
set point, the HVAC system will automatically turn on and reduce the
humidity below the established point.
◉ Fungi infections. Answer: Fungi account for 9% of infections
originating or taking place in a hospital.
◉ Allergy, Infection and Toxicity. Answer: A category of health
concerns related to mold exposure.
◉ Chlorophyl. Answer: A pigment that molds lack, making them
dependent on external food sources.
◉ Stachybotrys chartarum. Answer: Also known as 'toxic mold', it
produces mycotoxins and is a concern in indoor environments.
◉ Ubiquitous. Answer: Existing everywhere, all over at the same
time, like air.
,◉ Availability of moisture. Answer: The primary factor that controls
mold growth indoors.
◉ OSHA. Answer: The organization that released 'A Brief Guide to
Mold in the Workplace' for building managers and custodians.
◉ Consumer Mold Information Sheet- CMIS. Answer: A document
prepared by the DSHS that describes licensing requirements and
how to file a complaint.
◉ Personal protective equipment. Answer: Not required when
remediating an area of 25 sq ft or more.
◉ 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.
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Mold remediation project signs colors. Answer: The words on
signs advising that a mold remediation project is in progress shall be
black on a yellow background.
◉ Opportunistic infections. Answer: Opportunistic infections in
people with weakened immune systems may be caused by
Aspergillus fumigatus and Trichoderma.
◉ Full containment recommendation. Answer: Full containment is
generally recommended for areas involving greater than 100 sq. ft of
mold contamination.
◉ Respirator removal. Answer: If using a full containment,
respirators should be removed outside the decontamination
chamber.
◉ Cleanup methods. Answer: Which of the following is NOT a
cleanup method used for remediating damage to building materials
that have mold growth: scraping.
,◉ Wet Vacuums usage. Answer: Wet Vacuums should NOT be used to
remove water from wallboard.
◉ Humidistat. Answer: A control device that can be connected to an
HVAC system and adjusted so that if the humidity level rises above a
set point, the HVAC system will automatically turn on and reduce the
humidity below the established point.
◉ Fungi infections. Answer: Fungi account for 9% of infections
originating or taking place in a hospital.
◉ Allergy, Infection and Toxicity. Answer: A category of health
concerns related to mold exposure.
◉ Chlorophyl. Answer: A pigment that molds lack, making them
dependent on external food sources.
◉ Stachybotrys chartarum. Answer: Also known as 'toxic mold', it
produces mycotoxins and is a concern in indoor environments.
◉ Ubiquitous. Answer: Existing everywhere, all over at the same
time, like air.
,◉ Availability of moisture. Answer: The primary factor that controls
mold growth indoors.
◉ OSHA. Answer: The organization that released 'A Brief Guide to
Mold in the Workplace' for building managers and custodians.
◉ Consumer Mold Information Sheet- CMIS. Answer: A document
prepared by the DSHS that describes licensing requirements and
how to file a complaint.
◉ Personal protective equipment. Answer: Not required when
remediating an area of 25 sq ft or more.
◉ 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.
