TEXAS MOLD REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS NEWLY
MODIFIED 2025/2026 LATEST TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... --
ANSWER--Amplification
What are 3 common areas mold can be found? --ANSWER--1.
HVAC
2. Condensate Drain Pipe
3. Vapor Barriers
What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? --ANSWER--1.
Allergic Reactions/Disease
2. Irritant Effects
3. Infection
4. Toxic Effects
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,What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? --ANSWER--
1. Eyes
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Throat
5. Lungs
What is Mold? --ANSWER--Any living or dead fungi or related
products or parts including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.
How long is your license valid? --ANSWER--2 Years
How may days does the state require for notice before commencing
any mold premeditation related activities? --ANSWER--5
When submitting an emergency notification how many days does the
state require for notice before commencing any mold premeditation
related activities? --ANSWER--Next Business Day
What does IICRC stand for? --ANSWER--Institute of Inspection
Cleaning and Restoration Certification
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,What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? --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? --ANSWER--Sick Building Syndrome
What does VOC stand for? --ANSWER--Volatile Organic
Compounds
What does BRI stand for? --ANSWER--Building Related Illness
How many hours for mold to germinate? --ANSWER--12 hours
True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black --
ANSWER--False
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, The release of spores is called... --ANSWER--Sporulation
What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? --
ANSWER--1. Food
2. Moisture
3. Temperature Range
What is the cost for filling a Mold State Notification? --ANSWER--
$25.00
What does MRC stand for? --ANSWER--Mold Remediation
Contractor
Not later than the _____th day after the date on which MRC
completes mold remediation at the property the MRC shall provide a
certificate of Mold remediation to the property owner. --ANSWER--
10
True / False: A license holder may perform both mold assessment and
mold remediation on the same project. --ANSWER--False
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS NEWLY
MODIFIED 2025/2026 LATEST TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
Growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels is called... --
ANSWER--Amplification
What are 3 common areas mold can be found? --ANSWER--1.
HVAC
2. Condensate Drain Pipe
3. Vapor Barriers
What are the 4 potential Health Effects of Mold? --ANSWER--1.
Allergic Reactions/Disease
2. Irritant Effects
3. Infection
4. Toxic Effects
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,What are 5 Irritant Effects Mold can have on the body? --ANSWER--
1. Eyes
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Throat
5. Lungs
What is Mold? --ANSWER--Any living or dead fungi or related
products or parts including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.
How long is your license valid? --ANSWER--2 Years
How may days does the state require for notice before commencing
any mold premeditation related activities? --ANSWER--5
When submitting an emergency notification how many days does the
state require for notice before commencing any mold premeditation
related activities? --ANSWER--Next Business Day
What does IICRC stand for? --ANSWER--Institute of Inspection
Cleaning and Restoration Certification
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,What are the 5 principles of Mold Remediation? --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? --ANSWER--Sick Building Syndrome
What does VOC stand for? --ANSWER--Volatile Organic
Compounds
What does BRI stand for? --ANSWER--Building Related Illness
How many hours for mold to germinate? --ANSWER--12 hours
True / False Mold only grows in the color green and black --
ANSWER--False
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, The release of spores is called... --ANSWER--Sporulation
What 3 resources do mold colonies need in order to grow? --
ANSWER--1. Food
2. Moisture
3. Temperature Range
What is the cost for filling a Mold State Notification? --ANSWER--
$25.00
What does MRC stand for? --ANSWER--Mold Remediation
Contractor
Not later than the _____th day after the date on which MRC
completes mold remediation at the property the MRC shall provide a
certificate of Mold remediation to the property owner. --ANSWER--
10
True / False: A license holder may perform both mold assessment and
mold remediation on the same project. --ANSWER--False
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