CONTRACTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
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 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
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