TEXAS MOLD ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT
(MAC) STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What does IICRC stand for? - Correct Answers -Institute of Inspection Cleaning and
Restoration Certification
What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -Sick Building Syndrome
What does VOC stand for? - Correct Answers -Volatile Organic Compounds
What does BRI stand for? - Correct Answers -Building Related Illness
How many hours for mold to germinate? - Correct Answers -12 hours
The release of spores is called... - Correct Answers -Sporulation
What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? - Correct Answers -1. Food
2. Moisture
3. Temperature Range
Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... - Correct Answers -
Amplification
What are 3 common areas mold can be found? - Correct Answers -1. HVAC
2. Condensate Drain Pipe
3. Vapor Barriers
What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? - Correct Answers -1. Allergic
Reactions/Disease
2. Irritant Effects
3. Infection
4. Toxic Effects
, What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? - Correct Answers -1. Eyes
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Throat
5. Lungs
What is Mold? - Correct Answers -Any living or dead fungi or related products or parts
including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.
How long is your license valid? - Correct Answers -2 Years
How may days does the state require for notice before commencing any mold
premeditation related activities? - Correct Answers -5
When submitting an emergency notification how many days does the state require for
notice before commencing any mold premeditation related activities? - Correct Answers
-Next Business Day
What is the cost for filling a Mold State Notification? - Correct Answers -$25.00
What does MRC stand for? - Correct Answers -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. - Correct Answers -10
True / False: A license holder may perform both mold assessment and mold
remediation on the same project. - Correct Answers -False
How many years shall MRC maintain records for each mold remediation project? -
Correct Answers -3 Years
What are the 4 record requirements each mold remediation project needs? - Correct
Answers -1. Before and after photographs of the project.
2. Written Contract between all parties.
3. Invoices regarding mold remediation.
4. any other material required by the department.
Not later than the ____th day after the date of completion of the mold remediation, the
MRC shall provide the owner with copies of all photographs. - Correct Answers -10
When is the property owner not liable for damages related to mold remediation on
property? - Correct Answers -A certificate of mold remediation has been issued for the
property and the damages accorded on or before the date of the issued certificate.
Define contiguous - Correct Answers -In close proximity; neighboring.
(MAC) STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What does IICRC stand for? - Correct Answers -Institute of Inspection Cleaning and
Restoration Certification
What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -Sick Building Syndrome
What does VOC stand for? - Correct Answers -Volatile Organic Compounds
What does BRI stand for? - Correct Answers -Building Related Illness
How many hours for mold to germinate? - Correct Answers -12 hours
The release of spores is called... - Correct Answers -Sporulation
What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? - Correct Answers -1. Food
2. Moisture
3. Temperature Range
Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... - Correct Answers -
Amplification
What are 3 common areas mold can be found? - Correct Answers -1. HVAC
2. Condensate Drain Pipe
3. Vapor Barriers
What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? - Correct Answers -1. Allergic
Reactions/Disease
2. Irritant Effects
3. Infection
4. Toxic Effects
, What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? - Correct Answers -1. Eyes
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Throat
5. Lungs
What is Mold? - Correct Answers -Any living or dead fungi or related products or parts
including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.
How long is your license valid? - Correct Answers -2 Years
How may days does the state require for notice before commencing any mold
premeditation related activities? - Correct Answers -5
When submitting an emergency notification how many days does the state require for
notice before commencing any mold premeditation related activities? - Correct Answers
-Next Business Day
What is the cost for filling a Mold State Notification? - Correct Answers -$25.00
What does MRC stand for? - Correct Answers -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. - Correct Answers -10
True / False: A license holder may perform both mold assessment and mold
remediation on the same project. - Correct Answers -False
How many years shall MRC maintain records for each mold remediation project? -
Correct Answers -3 Years
What are the 4 record requirements each mold remediation project needs? - Correct
Answers -1. Before and after photographs of the project.
2. Written Contract between all parties.
3. Invoices regarding mold remediation.
4. any other material required by the department.
Not later than the ____th day after the date of completion of the mold remediation, the
MRC shall provide the owner with copies of all photographs. - Correct Answers -10
When is the property owner not liable for damages related to mold remediation on
property? - Correct Answers -A certificate of mold remediation has been issued for the
property and the damages accorded on or before the date of the issued certificate.
Define contiguous - Correct Answers -In close proximity; neighboring.
