TEXAS MOLD REMEDIATION
CONTRACTOR STATE EXAM QUESTIONS
& 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
True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black - Correct Answers -False
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
When are containments not required?
A. <25 Contiguous Ft
B. Building Owner Approval
C. TDLR Approval
D. Building Unoccupied - Correct Answers -D. Building Unoccupied
Who determines a successful remediation? - Correct Answers -MAC
Passed Clearance Report includes:
A. Description of relevant worksite observations.
B. Clear statement that the project has passed clearance.
C. All data obtained at the worksite, including temperature, humidity, and material
moisture readings.
D. All of the above. - Correct Answers -D. All of the above.
What does CMDR stand for? - Correct Answers -Certificate of Mold Damage
Remediation
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
CONTRACTOR STATE EXAM QUESTIONS
& 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
True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black - Correct Answers -False
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
When are containments not required?
A. <25 Contiguous Ft
B. Building Owner Approval
C. TDLR Approval
D. Building Unoccupied - Correct Answers -D. Building Unoccupied
Who determines a successful remediation? - Correct Answers -MAC
Passed Clearance Report includes:
A. Description of relevant worksite observations.
B. Clear statement that the project has passed clearance.
C. All data obtained at the worksite, including temperature, humidity, and material
moisture readings.
D. All of the above. - Correct Answers -D. All of the above.
What does CMDR stand for? - Correct Answers -Certificate of Mold Damage
Remediation
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
