TEXAS MOLD REMEDIATION
CONTRACTOR EXAM STUDY GUIDE
TDLR - Correct Answers -Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Project records retention period - Correct Answers -3 years
Contiguous square feet requiring licensed contractor - Correct Answers -25 square feet
Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR) - Correct Answers -Verifies that a
remediation project has met clearance criteria.
Key elements of a remediation work plan - Correct Answers -Remediation methods,
containment strategy, schedule, and documentation procedures.
Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) - Correct Answers -The set
of rules under which mold remediation contractors in Texas are regulated.
Critical first step in mold remediation - Correct Answers -Identify and correct the source
of moisture.
Licensees required to maintain a physical office in Texas - Correct Answers -Mold
assessment technicians, assessment consultants, remediation contractors, remediation
companies, and mold analysis laboratories.
Minimum commercial general liability insurance required - Correct Answers -$1,000,000
per occurrence.
Allowed exam attempts for mold remediation contractor applicant - Correct Answers -3
attempts (one initial plus two retakes).
Timeframe to take the state exam after training - Correct Answers -6 months.
Minimum training hours required for the mold remediation contractor course - Correct
Answers -40 hours.
Requirement after failing all three exam attempts - Correct Answers -Retake the
approved training course.
Administering body of the state licensing exam - Correct Answers -TDLR's designated
exam vendor (typically PSI).
, Minimum passing score on the state exam - Correct Answers -70% correct.
Publication detailing exam format and licensing requirements - Correct Answers -The
Candidate Information Bulletin.
Completion of training - Correct Answers -A requirement for licensure along with a
criminal background check, meeting education/experience requirements, and proof of
insurance.
Criminal background check - Correct Answers -A requirement for licensure along with
completion of training, meeting education/experience requirements, and proof of
insurance.
Education/experience requirements - Correct Answers -A requirement for licensure
along with completion of training, a criminal background check, and proof of insurance.
Proof of insurance - Correct Answers -A requirement for licensure along with completion
of training, a criminal background check, and meeting education/experience
requirements.
Mold remediation workers licensing in Texas - Correct Answers -No; they are registered
rather than licensed.
Conflict of interest in mold assessment and remediation - Correct Answers -Prohibited
to prevent conflicts of interest.
TDLR - Correct Answers -Part of the executive branch of Texas state government.
Toxic black mold - Correct Answers -Commonly referred to as Stachybotrys chartarum.
Primary factor promoting indoor mold growth - Correct Answers -Moisture and high
humidity.
Health effects of mold exposure - Correct Answers -Respiratory issues, allergic
reactions, and skin irritation (all of the above).
Size of mold spores - Correct Answers -Microscopic.
Indoor relative humidity level to minimize mold growth - Correct Answers -Below 50%.
Purpose of laboratory analysis in mold identification - Correct Answers -To determine
the species and concentration of mold.
Effect of proper ventilation on mold growth - Correct Answers -It reduces moisture
buildup and disperses spores.
CONTRACTOR EXAM STUDY GUIDE
TDLR - Correct Answers -Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Project records retention period - Correct Answers -3 years
Contiguous square feet requiring licensed contractor - Correct Answers -25 square feet
Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR) - Correct Answers -Verifies that a
remediation project has met clearance criteria.
Key elements of a remediation work plan - Correct Answers -Remediation methods,
containment strategy, schedule, and documentation procedures.
Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) - Correct Answers -The set
of rules under which mold remediation contractors in Texas are regulated.
Critical first step in mold remediation - Correct Answers -Identify and correct the source
of moisture.
Licensees required to maintain a physical office in Texas - Correct Answers -Mold
assessment technicians, assessment consultants, remediation contractors, remediation
companies, and mold analysis laboratories.
Minimum commercial general liability insurance required - Correct Answers -$1,000,000
per occurrence.
Allowed exam attempts for mold remediation contractor applicant - Correct Answers -3
attempts (one initial plus two retakes).
Timeframe to take the state exam after training - Correct Answers -6 months.
Minimum training hours required for the mold remediation contractor course - Correct
Answers -40 hours.
Requirement after failing all three exam attempts - Correct Answers -Retake the
approved training course.
Administering body of the state licensing exam - Correct Answers -TDLR's designated
exam vendor (typically PSI).
, Minimum passing score on the state exam - Correct Answers -70% correct.
Publication detailing exam format and licensing requirements - Correct Answers -The
Candidate Information Bulletin.
Completion of training - Correct Answers -A requirement for licensure along with a
criminal background check, meeting education/experience requirements, and proof of
insurance.
Criminal background check - Correct Answers -A requirement for licensure along with
completion of training, meeting education/experience requirements, and proof of
insurance.
Education/experience requirements - Correct Answers -A requirement for licensure
along with completion of training, a criminal background check, and proof of insurance.
Proof of insurance - Correct Answers -A requirement for licensure along with completion
of training, a criminal background check, and meeting education/experience
requirements.
Mold remediation workers licensing in Texas - Correct Answers -No; they are registered
rather than licensed.
Conflict of interest in mold assessment and remediation - Correct Answers -Prohibited
to prevent conflicts of interest.
TDLR - Correct Answers -Part of the executive branch of Texas state government.
Toxic black mold - Correct Answers -Commonly referred to as Stachybotrys chartarum.
Primary factor promoting indoor mold growth - Correct Answers -Moisture and high
humidity.
Health effects of mold exposure - Correct Answers -Respiratory issues, allergic
reactions, and skin irritation (all of the above).
Size of mold spores - Correct Answers -Microscopic.
Indoor relative humidity level to minimize mold growth - Correct Answers -Below 50%.
Purpose of laboratory analysis in mold identification - Correct Answers -To determine
the species and concentration of mold.
Effect of proper ventilation on mold growth - Correct Answers -It reduces moisture
buildup and disperses spores.
