TDLR-MOLD ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN (MAT) EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS

TDLR-MOLD ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN
(MAT) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS




TDLR mold regulation requires licensing and or registration of: -
ANSWER-Mold Assessment Consultants (MAC), Mold
Remediation Contractors (MRC), Mold Assessment Technician
(MAT), and Mold Remediation Workers.


The TDLR mold regulation defines mold as: - ANSWER-Any
living or dead fungi or related products or parts, including
spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.

The TDLR mold regulation considers "Mold Analysis" as a
sample collected during an assessment for the purpose of: -
ANSWER-Identifying or determining the amount or presence of
any fungal products, including but not limited to mycotoxins and
fungal volatile organic compounds, present in the sample.

The TDLR mold regulation defines "Mold Assessment" as an
activity that involves: - ANSWER-An Inspection, investigation,
or survey of a dwelling or other structure to provide the owner

,or occupant with information regarding the presence,
identification, or evaluation of mold.

A mold assessment report can be prepared by: - ANSWER-
Licensed Mold Assessment Technicians (MAT) or Mold
Assessment Consulatants (MAC).

A mold assessment report can be in the following: - ANSWER--
Part of a mold management plan
-A stand-alone document
-Part of a mold remediation protocol.

A mold assessment report would normally NOT be a part of: -
ANSWER-An indoor air quality (IAQ) report.

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", hazardous substances
enter the body through: - ANSWER--Inhalation
-Skin Absorption
-Ingestion

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", the effects of hazardous
substances depend on: - ANSWER-The chemical or material,
the concentration, the route of entry, the duration of exposure.

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", what personal factors
influence the effects of exposure to hazardous substances? -
ANSWER--Smoking
-Alcohol consumption
-Medication use and gender
-Existing allergies or asthma

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", the characteristics of a

,"chronic effect" include: - ANSWER-Usually the result of
repeated small exposures.

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", the MOST COMMON
route of exposure to mold during assessment and remediation
is: - ANSWER-Inhalation

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", what are the four
"important indoor allergenic molds": - ANSWER--Penicillium
-Aspergillus
-Cladosporium
-Alternaria

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", it is indicated that there
are various degrees of exposure to mold, but does NOT include
the following: - ANSWER-There is always a health effect from
exposure to mold growth.

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", it is indicated that there
are various degrees of exposure to mold, and includes: -
ANSWER--The presence of mold growth does not necessarily
equate to exposure
-There must be a pathway for exposure to occur
-Disturbance of mold growth increases exposure potential
-Remediation workers have a greater potential for exposure

According to the TDLR training document "Potential Health
Effects of Mold Exposure in Buildings", it is indicated that
reducing worker exposure during remediation work can be
achieved by: - ANSWER--Respiratory protection
-Gloves and appropriate footwear
-Protective clothing
-Goggles or other appropriate eye protection

, When performing mold related work, what are TDLR mold
regulation insurance requirements? - ANSWER-General
liability, $1 million per occurence, Name the TDLR as the
certificate holder, and an insurance company that is authorized
to do business in Texas.

TDLR mold regulation permits a person to be licensed as? -
ANSWER-Mold Assessment Technician (MAT), Mold
Remediation Contractor (MRC), or Mold Assessment
Consultant (MAC).

According to state and TDLR regulations, the initial Mold
Assessment Technician (MAT) training course shall be
________ hours? - ANSWER-24

The TDLR mold regulation defines a containment area as: -
ANSWER-One that has been enclosed to control the release of
mold or mold-containing dust or materials into the surrounding
areas.

The TDLR mold regulation defines indoor mold as: - ANSWER-
Contamination that was not purposely grown or brought into a
building and that has the potential to affect the indoor air quality
of the building.

The TDLR mold regulation Code of Ethics of the mold rules that
all credentialed persons or approved instructors shall: -
ANSWER--Perform only services for which they are qualified by
license, education, training or experience in the specific
technical fields involved
-Meet or exceed the minimum standards for mold assessment
and remediation as set forth in this chapter.
-Not participate in activities where a conflict of interest might
arise, pursuant to and disclose any known or potential conflicts
of interest to any part affected or potentially affected by such
conflicts.