INTERNACHI - MOLD INSPECTION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
T/F: The inspector shall report musty odors. - Correct Answers -True
There are two types of mold inspections taught in this course. One is a Limited Mold
Inspection. The other is a _______ Mold Inspection - Correct Answers -Complete
T/F: The visual examination of a building is non-invasive. - Correct Answers -True
T/F: All sampling shall be performed according to the IAC2 Mold Sampling Procedures
available at http://www.IAC2.org. - Correct Answers -True
The parking structure is not within the scope of a complete mold inspection. - Correct
Answers -False
T/F: At least one air sample for mold growth is required in a Complete Mold Inspection. -
Correct Answers -False
T/F: The mold inspection is a home (property) inspection. - Correct Answers -False
T/F: The inspector shall carefully inspect the electrical panelboard. - Correct Answers -
False
T/F: The inspector shall identify mold growth that is not readily visible. - Correct
Answers -False
T/F: Inspecting for wood-destroying insects is within the scope of a Complete Mold
Inspection. - Correct Answers -False
T/F: The mold inspector is not required to lift carpeting to detect apparent mold growth. -
Correct Answers -True
____________ is visible growth with characteristics of mold, which cannot be confirmed
by the inspector without the benefit of sampling. - Correct Answers -Apparent mold
T/F: The inspector shall report the life expectancy of the roof covering - Correct
Answers -False
, T/F: Molds are part of the kingdom Fungi. - Correct Answers -True
The main role of fungi in the ecosystem is to ____________________. - Correct
Answers -Break down dead materials
Two common types of indoor mold are Penicillium and ______________. - Correct
Answers -Aspergillus
People who have concerns about the health effects of mold exposure should
__________. - Correct Answers -Seek the advice of a healthcare professional
A mold has long, thread-like strings of cells called _________. - Correct Answers -
Hyphae
T/F: All fungi is mold, but not all mold is fungi. - Correct Answers -False
T/F: Dead or alive, mold can cause allergic reactions in some people. - Correct Answers
-True
T/F: Children are usually not affected by mold exposure more severely or sooner than
other types of people. - Correct Answers –False
Mold can generally be removed from hard surfaces by wiping or scrubbing with
________________. - Correct Answers -Water and detergent
Remediation generally can be divided into ________ (less than 10 square feet of mold),
__________ (10 to 100 square feet of mold), and ________ jobs (more than 100 square
feet of mold). - Correct Answers -Small...medium...large
___________ should be designed to prevent the movement of mold spores from one
area of the building to another. - Correct Answers -Containment
T/F: The use of a biocide or a chemical that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine
bleach, for example) is recommended as a routine practice during mold cleanup. -
Correct Answers -False
Because exposures may be greatly increased in a confined space, workers must use a
higher level of ______ than they would when working in a more accessible area. -
Correct Answers -PPE
Mold can grow _________ if adequate temperature, moisture and nutrients are provided
- Correct Answers -Instantly
T/F: There are four important indoor allergenic molds. They are Penicillium, Aspergillus,
Cladosporium and Alternaria - Correct Answers -True
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
T/F: The inspector shall report musty odors. - Correct Answers -True
There are two types of mold inspections taught in this course. One is a Limited Mold
Inspection. The other is a _______ Mold Inspection - Correct Answers -Complete
T/F: The visual examination of a building is non-invasive. - Correct Answers -True
T/F: All sampling shall be performed according to the IAC2 Mold Sampling Procedures
available at http://www.IAC2.org. - Correct Answers -True
The parking structure is not within the scope of a complete mold inspection. - Correct
Answers -False
T/F: At least one air sample for mold growth is required in a Complete Mold Inspection. -
Correct Answers -False
T/F: The mold inspection is a home (property) inspection. - Correct Answers -False
T/F: The inspector shall carefully inspect the electrical panelboard. - Correct Answers -
False
T/F: The inspector shall identify mold growth that is not readily visible. - Correct
Answers -False
T/F: Inspecting for wood-destroying insects is within the scope of a Complete Mold
Inspection. - Correct Answers -False
T/F: The mold inspector is not required to lift carpeting to detect apparent mold growth. -
Correct Answers -True
____________ is visible growth with characteristics of mold, which cannot be confirmed
by the inspector without the benefit of sampling. - Correct Answers -Apparent mold
T/F: The inspector shall report the life expectancy of the roof covering - Correct
Answers -False
, T/F: Molds are part of the kingdom Fungi. - Correct Answers -True
The main role of fungi in the ecosystem is to ____________________. - Correct
Answers -Break down dead materials
Two common types of indoor mold are Penicillium and ______________. - Correct
Answers -Aspergillus
People who have concerns about the health effects of mold exposure should
__________. - Correct Answers -Seek the advice of a healthcare professional
A mold has long, thread-like strings of cells called _________. - Correct Answers -
Hyphae
T/F: All fungi is mold, but not all mold is fungi. - Correct Answers -False
T/F: Dead or alive, mold can cause allergic reactions in some people. - Correct Answers
-True
T/F: Children are usually not affected by mold exposure more severely or sooner than
other types of people. - Correct Answers –False
Mold can generally be removed from hard surfaces by wiping or scrubbing with
________________. - Correct Answers -Water and detergent
Remediation generally can be divided into ________ (less than 10 square feet of mold),
__________ (10 to 100 square feet of mold), and ________ jobs (more than 100 square
feet of mold). - Correct Answers -Small...medium...large
___________ should be designed to prevent the movement of mold spores from one
area of the building to another. - Correct Answers -Containment
T/F: The use of a biocide or a chemical that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine
bleach, for example) is recommended as a routine practice during mold cleanup. -
Correct Answers -False
Because exposures may be greatly increased in a confined space, workers must use a
higher level of ______ than they would when working in a more accessible area. -
Correct Answers -PPE
Mold can grow _________ if adequate temperature, moisture and nutrients are provided
- Correct Answers -Instantly
T/F: There are four important indoor allergenic molds. They are Penicillium, Aspergillus,
Cladosporium and Alternaria - Correct Answers -True
