TEXAS MOLD REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR TEST PART B QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

66. The EPA’s “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings” document recommends which type of containment for areas with a total affected surface area of 35 square feet: a. Polyethylene sheeting ceiling to floor around affected area with a slit entry and covering flap; maintain area under negative pressure with a HEPA filtered fan unit b. Two layers of fire retardant polyethylene sheeting with one airlock chamber; maintain area under negative pressure with a HEPA filtered fan exhausted to the outside of the building c. Three layers of fire retardant polyethylene sheeting with two airlock chambers; maintain area under negative pressure with two HEPA filtered fan exhausted to the outside of the building d. This surface area has no recommended containment e. A. and B. above 67. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor or Company shall maintain the following records and documents at a central location at its Texas office for three years a. The written contract between the Mold Remediation Contractor or Company and the client b. Copies of all certificates of mold remediation issued by the Contractor or Company c. A copy of the Remediation Work Plan d. A, B, and C, above e. None of the above 68. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a critical violation: a. Could compromise public health, safety or welfare b. Have or may have a direct negative impact on public health, safety or welfare c. While not having a direct negative impact on health safety or welfare, could lead to more serious circumstances d. Could be subject to a $2,500 fine per violation e. B. and C. above 69. Persons who are licensed, registered, or accredited under this subchapter shall: a. Adhere to the Code of Ethics prescribed by this Rule b. Present credentials to TDSHS personnel only with a subpoena c. Maintain $10,000.00 insurance while engaging in regulated mold-related activities d. Only cooperate with department personnel when convenient e. Notify the department of changes in mailing address and telephone number only when asked to do so 70. All applicants must pass the state examination within six months of completing any training course required under this rule in: a. Fewer than ten attempts b. Six or more attempts c. One attempt d. Three or fewer attempts e. As many attempts as it takes 71. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a Registered Mold Remediation Worker may: a. Develop a mold management plan for a building b. Perform mold remediation activities while supervised by a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor c. Specify response actions d. Recommend actions to prevent and control mold growth e. Write a mold assessment report 72. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a licensed mold assessment consultant is licensed to: a. Plan surveys to identify conditions favorable for indoor mold growth or to determine the presence, extent, amount, or identity of mold or suspected mold in a building b. Determine locations at which a licensed mold assessment technician will record observations, take measurements, or collect samples c. Prepare a mold assessment report, including the observations made, measurements taken, and locations and analysis results of samples taken during the mold assessment d. A, B, and C above e. None of the above 73. How does mold grow? a. As a mat of intertwined microscopic filaments called Hyphae b. Mold grows as a plant c. Mold is not living matter d. Mold can be used as a preservative e. All of the above 74. Most fungi generally are not pathogenic to healthy humans. Which pathogenic fungi infect non-immuno-compromised individuals?: a. Blastomyces b. Cryptococcus c. Histoplasma d. Coccidioides e. All of the above 75. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a mold assessment technician is licensed to: a. Conduct a mold remediation project b. Collect samples for mold analysis during an initial mold assessment c. Write a mold remediation protocol d. Analyze collected samples for the identification of genus and species e. Remove and dispose contaminated materials 76. A fee of _____ is required for any routine licensing examination or re-examination a. $45 b. $60 c. $10 d. $25 e. $50