HOSMERIT
MOLD ASSESSOR TECHNICIAN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
GUARANTEED PASS)
The Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules states that notice signs must be legible
from:
a. 5 feet
b. 10 feet
c. 15 feet
d. 25 feet
b. 10 feet
After completing any training course required by the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation
Rules, how long do you have to take and pass the state examination?
a. 6 weeks
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 1 year
b. 6 months
The assigned protection factor (PF) for an N-95 respirator is:
a. 5 - 10
b. 20 - 30
c. 40 - 50
,d. 60 - 70
e. There is no PF rating for an N-95 respirator
a. 5 - 10
According to the EPA's "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings" document,
the EPA recommends the following for cleanup of books and papers that were damaged with
clean water within 24-48 hours:
a. Discard all books and papers
b. Photocopy and discard originals
c. Freeze or freeze-dry originals
d. None of the above
e. A., B. and C. above
e. A., B. and C. above
• Discard all books and papers.,
• Photocopy and discard originals, and
• Freeze or freeze-dry originals
When sampling with a spore trap you are usually trying to determine:
a. Species identification of surface molds
b. Species identification of airborne molds
c. Genus identification of surface molds
d. Genus identification of airborne molds
e. Identification of viable mold spores
d. Genus identification of airborne molds
Which of the following sampling devices would you use to determine respirable and non-
respirable viable airborne mold spores?:
a. Air-O-Cell cassette
, b. Tape mount
c. Andersen Sampler
d. Allergenco Sampler
e. Swap Sampler
c. Andersen Sampler
According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, if a contractor is working
under the Exceptions and Exemptions subsection and identifies additional mold that affects a
total surface area of more than 25 contiguous square feet they shall:
a. Continue working and hope no one notices.
b. Immediately cease all remediation work and replace any contaminated materials so an
assessment can be performed.
c. Immediately cease all remediation work and implement emergency containment if necessary.
d. Immediately cease all remediation work and contact the Department.
c. Immediately cease all remediation work and implement emergency containment if necessary.
According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a containment area is
defined as:
a. An area that has been enclosed to house violent criminals
b. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of harmful vapors into the surrounding
area.
c. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of mold or mold- containing vapors into
the surrounding area.
d. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of chemicals into the surrounding area.
c. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of mold or mold- containing vapors into
the surrounding area.
A musty odor indoors usually indicates:
MOLD ASSESSOR TECHNICIAN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
GUARANTEED PASS)
The Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules states that notice signs must be legible
from:
a. 5 feet
b. 10 feet
c. 15 feet
d. 25 feet
b. 10 feet
After completing any training course required by the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation
Rules, how long do you have to take and pass the state examination?
a. 6 weeks
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 1 year
b. 6 months
The assigned protection factor (PF) for an N-95 respirator is:
a. 5 - 10
b. 20 - 30
c. 40 - 50
,d. 60 - 70
e. There is no PF rating for an N-95 respirator
a. 5 - 10
According to the EPA's "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings" document,
the EPA recommends the following for cleanup of books and papers that were damaged with
clean water within 24-48 hours:
a. Discard all books and papers
b. Photocopy and discard originals
c. Freeze or freeze-dry originals
d. None of the above
e. A., B. and C. above
e. A., B. and C. above
• Discard all books and papers.,
• Photocopy and discard originals, and
• Freeze or freeze-dry originals
When sampling with a spore trap you are usually trying to determine:
a. Species identification of surface molds
b. Species identification of airborne molds
c. Genus identification of surface molds
d. Genus identification of airborne molds
e. Identification of viable mold spores
d. Genus identification of airborne molds
Which of the following sampling devices would you use to determine respirable and non-
respirable viable airborne mold spores?:
a. Air-O-Cell cassette
, b. Tape mount
c. Andersen Sampler
d. Allergenco Sampler
e. Swap Sampler
c. Andersen Sampler
According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, if a contractor is working
under the Exceptions and Exemptions subsection and identifies additional mold that affects a
total surface area of more than 25 contiguous square feet they shall:
a. Continue working and hope no one notices.
b. Immediately cease all remediation work and replace any contaminated materials so an
assessment can be performed.
c. Immediately cease all remediation work and implement emergency containment if necessary.
d. Immediately cease all remediation work and contact the Department.
c. Immediately cease all remediation work and implement emergency containment if necessary.
According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a containment area is
defined as:
a. An area that has been enclosed to house violent criminals
b. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of harmful vapors into the surrounding
area.
c. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of mold or mold- containing vapors into
the surrounding area.
d. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of chemicals into the surrounding area.
c. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of mold or mold- containing vapors into
the surrounding area.
A musty odor indoors usually indicates:
