S520 Standards FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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What does IICRC stand for? - ANSWER Institute of Inspection Cleaning and
Restoration Certification
What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? - ANSWER 1. Safety and
Health Workers and Occupants
2. Document the Conditions and Work Processes
3. Control the Contaminate at is Source
4. Physically Remove the Contamination(Source Removal)
5. Correct the Moisture Problem to Prevent Recontamination
Who needs to sign the Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation? -
ANSWER MRC and MAC
What 4 types of Toxigenic Mold species are known to produce mycotoxins?
- ANSWER 1. Stachybotrys
2. Aspergillus
3. Penicillium
4. Fusarium
What does ODTS stand for? - ANSWER Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome
,Inhabits decaying wood - ANSWER Blastomyces
Common in soil in SW US - ANSWER Coccidioides
Associated with bird droppings - ANSWER Cryptococcus
Associated with bat droppings - ANSWER Histoplasma
What does SBS stand for? - ANSWER Sick Building Syndrome
What does VOC stand for? - ANSWER Volatile Organic Compounds
What does BRI stand for? - ANSWER Building Related Illness
How many hours for mold to germinate? - ANSWER 12 hours
True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black - ANSWER False
The release of spores is called... - ANSWER Sporulation
What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? - ANSWER 1.
Food
2. Moisture
3. Temperature Range
Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... - ANSWER
Amplification
What are 3 common areas mold can be found? - ANSWER 1. HVAC
2. Condensate Drain Pipe
3. Vapor Barriers
, What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? - ANSWER 1. Allergic
Reactions/Disease
2. Irritant Effects
3. Infection
4. Toxic Effects
What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? - ANSWER 1. Eyes
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Throat
5. Lungs
What is Mold? - ANSWER Any living or dead fungi or related products or
parts including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.
How long is your license valid? - ANSWER 2 Years
How may days does the state require for notice before commencing any
mold premeditation related activities? - ANSWER 5
When submitting an emergency notification how many days does the state
require for notice before commencing any mold premeditation related
activities? - ANSWER Next Business Day
What is the cost for filling a Mold State Notification? - ANSWER $25.00
What does MRC stand for? - ANSWER Mold Remediation Contractor
Not later than the _____th day after the date on which MRC completes mold
remediation at the property the MRC shall provide a certificate of Mold
remediation to the property owner. - ANSWER 10