UPDATED 2025 (THIS IS A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE TEXAS MOLD STATE
EXAM CONTAINS) QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What does IICRC stand for? - (Correct Answer)Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Certification
What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? - (Correct Answer)1. Safety and Health Workers
and Occupants
2. Document the Conditions and Work Processes
3. Control the Contaminate at is Source
4. Physically Remove the Contamination(Source Removal)
5. Correct the Moisture Problem to Prevent Recontamination
What does SBS stand for? - (Correct Answer)Sick Building Syndrome
What does VOC stand for? - (Correct Answer)Volatile Organic Compounds
What does BRI stand for? - (Correct Answer)Building Related Illness
How many hours for mold to germinate? - (Correct Answer)12 hours
True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black - (Correct Answer)False
The release of spores is called... - (Correct Answer)Sporulation
, What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? - (Correct Answer)1. Food
2. Moisture
3. Temperature Range
Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... - (Correct Answer)Amplification
What are 3 common areas mold can be found? - (Correct Answer)1. HVAC
2. Condensate Drain Pipe
3. Vapor Barriers
What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? - (Correct Answer)1. Allergic
Reactions/Disease
2. Irritant Effects
3. Infection
4. Toxic Effects
What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? - (Correct Answer)1. Eyes
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Throat
5. Lungs