MOLD REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR TX
STATE EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS { GRADED
A+}
Can mold be found anywhere? - ✔✔yes, they can grow on virtually any
organic substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? - ✔✔moisture and oxygen must
be present
What is the key to mold control? - ✔✔Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - ✔✔30 - 50% (below
60%)
,If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to
prevent mold growth? - ✔✔within 48 hours
What are the EPA regulations for mold? - ✔✔There are no EPA
regulations for mold
What is PPE? - ✔✔personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE recommended? - ✔✔N-95 respirator, gloves
and eye protection.
What should a remediation plan include? - ✔✔1. Steps to fix the
water/moisture problem
2. The use of PPE
3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building materials to avoid
spreading
What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - ✔✔The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
, Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? - ✔✔1.
Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book?
- ✔✔pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate
drain pans inside air handler, porous thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof
materials above ceiling tiles
What three water (clean) damaged materials are recommended to discard
and replace? - ✔✔1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious
health concerns? - ✔✔Advise them to consult a health professional
STATE EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS { GRADED
A+}
Can mold be found anywhere? - ✔✔yes, they can grow on virtually any
organic substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? - ✔✔moisture and oxygen must
be present
What is the key to mold control? - ✔✔Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - ✔✔30 - 50% (below
60%)
,If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to
prevent mold growth? - ✔✔within 48 hours
What are the EPA regulations for mold? - ✔✔There are no EPA
regulations for mold
What is PPE? - ✔✔personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE recommended? - ✔✔N-95 respirator, gloves
and eye protection.
What should a remediation plan include? - ✔✔1. Steps to fix the
water/moisture problem
2. The use of PPE
3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building materials to avoid
spreading
What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - ✔✔The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
, Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? - ✔✔1.
Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book?
- ✔✔pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate
drain pans inside air handler, porous thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof
materials above ceiling tiles
What three water (clean) damaged materials are recommended to discard
and replace? - ✔✔1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious
health concerns? - ✔✔Advise them to consult a health professional
