Mold Questions And Correct Answers, Rated
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1. The amount of moisture available on a surface that mold can use to support growth is known as the
________?
Water activity
Name the 3 primary sewage biohazards.
Backeria, Pacasites ,Viruses
Name 3 secondary sewage biohazards
1) Endotoxins and exotoxins
2)Fungi
3)Mycotoxins
Not all mold spores in the air are ______ but they still may be ______ and ___________.
Viable , Toxic,allergenic
What are the 4 common sewage viruses?
1) Rotavirus
2)Hepatitus
3)Adenovirus
4)G.I Virus
What is the water activity Xerophilic molds prefer?
1)Histoplasna Capsulatum
2)Cryptococcus
Define the term Pathogenic?
Causes disease in humans
What federal agency governs indoor air quality?
None
What category of water damage can support mold and bacterial growth?
All
What is the definition of Category 3 water damage and provide 4 examples.
water Contaias pathogenic agents and is grossly unsainitary.
, 1)Seawater
2)Groundwater
3)Backflow from beyond the trap
4)Sewage
What are the factors that affect mold growth?
1)Temperature
2)oxygen
3) Ph
4)Nutrients
5)Moisture
6)Lighty
What is the nutrient that mold grows best on?
Cellulose
What is the definition of ERH?
What is Te relati ve humidity taten at the Surface
If the ERH is determined to be 89% on a surface, what is the water activity?
0.89
What is the water activity that hydrophilic molds prefer?
>0.80 <0.90
What is the water activity Xerophilic molds prefer?
<0.80
List 2 examples of Xerophilic molds
1) Aspergillus
2)Penicillium
What is the average time it takes for Stachybotrys chartarum to grow?
7-12 days
What is the common route of entry for mold exposure?
Inhalation
What is the common route of entry for exposure to Category 3 water?
Ingestion
What does MVOC stand for?
Identify 3 other sources that contribute to odors in buildings other than mold?
100% Correct!!
1. The amount of moisture available on a surface that mold can use to support growth is known as the
________?
Water activity
Name the 3 primary sewage biohazards.
Backeria, Pacasites ,Viruses
Name 3 secondary sewage biohazards
1) Endotoxins and exotoxins
2)Fungi
3)Mycotoxins
Not all mold spores in the air are ______ but they still may be ______ and ___________.
Viable , Toxic,allergenic
What are the 4 common sewage viruses?
1) Rotavirus
2)Hepatitus
3)Adenovirus
4)G.I Virus
What is the water activity Xerophilic molds prefer?
1)Histoplasna Capsulatum
2)Cryptococcus
Define the term Pathogenic?
Causes disease in humans
What federal agency governs indoor air quality?
None
What category of water damage can support mold and bacterial growth?
All
What is the definition of Category 3 water damage and provide 4 examples.
water Contaias pathogenic agents and is grossly unsainitary.
, 1)Seawater
2)Groundwater
3)Backflow from beyond the trap
4)Sewage
What are the factors that affect mold growth?
1)Temperature
2)oxygen
3) Ph
4)Nutrients
5)Moisture
6)Lighty
What is the nutrient that mold grows best on?
Cellulose
What is the definition of ERH?
What is Te relati ve humidity taten at the Surface
If the ERH is determined to be 89% on a surface, what is the water activity?
0.89
What is the water activity that hydrophilic molds prefer?
>0.80 <0.90
What is the water activity Xerophilic molds prefer?
<0.80
List 2 examples of Xerophilic molds
1) Aspergillus
2)Penicillium
What is the average time it takes for Stachybotrys chartarum to grow?
7-12 days
What is the common route of entry for mold exposure?
Inhalation
What is the common route of entry for exposure to Category 3 water?
Ingestion
What does MVOC stand for?
Identify 3 other sources that contribute to odors in buildings other than mold?
