Mold Remediation Contractor Test
1. The Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules states that notice signs must be legible
from:
a. 5 feet
b. 10 feet [ANSWER]
c. 15 feet
d. 25 feet
2. Upon 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 [ANSWER]
c. 9 months
d. 1 year
3. The assigned protection factor (PF) for an N-95 respirator is:
a. 5 – 10 [ANSWER]
b. 20 – 30
c. 40 – 50
d. 60 – 70
e. There is no PF rating for an N-95 respirator
4. 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
e. A., B. and C. above [ANSWER]
5. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a Remediation Contractor
is licensed to:
a. Write a Mold Remediation Protocol
b. Write a Mold Assessment
,c. Perform Clearance Testing
d. Perform mold remediation [ANSWER]
e. Apply Biocides
6. According to Table 2 of the EPA’s “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial
Buildings”, the containment recommended for a contaminated area of greater than 100 square
feet is:
a. None
b. Minimum
c. Limited
d. Full [ANSWER]
7. 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. [ANSWER]
d. Immediately cease all remediation work and contact the Department.
8. 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. [ANSWER]
d. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of chemicals into the surrounding area.
9. A musty odor indoors usually indicates:
a. Mildewed laundry
b. Moist conditions
c. Microbial growth [ANSWER]
d. Poor housekeeping
e. Wrong building materials
, 10. Skin and eye protection during the remediation process is used to protect workers from:
a. Mold toxins and spores
b. Dust mites
c. Cleaning products
e. A., B. and C. [ANSWER]
11. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules the required clearance
level of mold spores is:
a. Less than one-half the outdoor spore count [ANSWER]
b. Less than one tenth the initial spore count before remediation
c. Not more than 100 spores of any one type of mold
d. No presence of toxigenic mold spores
e. None of the above
12. According to the EPA’s “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings”, the
recommended clean up method for carpet and backing with mold growth is:
a. Wet vacuuming
b. Discarding
d. HEPA vacuuming
e. A., B. and D. above [ANSWER]
c. Damp wiping
13. Non-porous hard surface areas can be:
a. Cleaned with a detergent solution [ANSWER]
b. Should be disposed of
c. Stored
d. Remediated
14. What is the highest priority or concern during a Mold Remediation Project:
a. Removal of all mold and mold contaminated material
b. Getting paid the full amount for the job
c. Avoid exposing workers and occupants to mold or mold contaminated dust [ANSWER]
d. Saving all valuable items
e. Not committing any Critical Level violations
1. The Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules states that notice signs must be legible
from:
a. 5 feet
b. 10 feet [ANSWER]
c. 15 feet
d. 25 feet
2. Upon 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 [ANSWER]
c. 9 months
d. 1 year
3. The assigned protection factor (PF) for an N-95 respirator is:
a. 5 – 10 [ANSWER]
b. 20 – 30
c. 40 – 50
d. 60 – 70
e. There is no PF rating for an N-95 respirator
4. 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
e. A., B. and C. above [ANSWER]
5. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, a Remediation Contractor
is licensed to:
a. Write a Mold Remediation Protocol
b. Write a Mold Assessment
,c. Perform Clearance Testing
d. Perform mold remediation [ANSWER]
e. Apply Biocides
6. According to Table 2 of the EPA’s “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial
Buildings”, the containment recommended for a contaminated area of greater than 100 square
feet is:
a. None
b. Minimum
c. Limited
d. Full [ANSWER]
7. 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. [ANSWER]
d. Immediately cease all remediation work and contact the Department.
8. 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. [ANSWER]
d. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of chemicals into the surrounding area.
9. A musty odor indoors usually indicates:
a. Mildewed laundry
b. Moist conditions
c. Microbial growth [ANSWER]
d. Poor housekeeping
e. Wrong building materials
, 10. Skin and eye protection during the remediation process is used to protect workers from:
a. Mold toxins and spores
b. Dust mites
c. Cleaning products
e. A., B. and C. [ANSWER]
11. According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules the required clearance
level of mold spores is:
a. Less than one-half the outdoor spore count [ANSWER]
b. Less than one tenth the initial spore count before remediation
c. Not more than 100 spores of any one type of mold
d. No presence of toxigenic mold spores
e. None of the above
12. According to the EPA’s “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings”, the
recommended clean up method for carpet and backing with mold growth is:
a. Wet vacuuming
b. Discarding
d. HEPA vacuuming
e. A., B. and D. above [ANSWER]
c. Damp wiping
13. Non-porous hard surface areas can be:
a. Cleaned with a detergent solution [ANSWER]
b. Should be disposed of
c. Stored
d. Remediated
14. What is the highest priority or concern during a Mold Remediation Project:
a. Removal of all mold and mold contaminated material
b. Getting paid the full amount for the job
c. Avoid exposing workers and occupants to mold or mold contaminated dust [ANSWER]
d. Saving all valuable items
e. Not committing any Critical Level violations
