Texas Mold Remediation Contractor
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1. TDLR - ANSWER Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
2. Project records retention period - ANSWER 3 years
3. Contiguous square feet requiring licensed contractor - ANSWER 25 square
feet
4. Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR) - ANSWER Verifies
that a remediation project has met clearance criteria.
5. Conflict of interest in mold assessment and remediation - ANSWER
Prohibited to prevent conflicts of interest.
6. TDLR - ANSWER Part of the executive branch of Texas state government.
7. Toxic black mold - ANSWER Commonly referred to as Stachybotrys
chartarum.
8. Primary factor promoting indoor mold growth - ANSWER Moisture and
high humidity.
,9. Health effects of mold exposure - ANSWER Respiratory issues, allergic
reactions, and skin irritation (all of the above).
10.Critical first step in mold remediation - ANSWER Identify and correct the
source of moisture.
11.Licensees required to maintain a physical office in Texas - ANSWER Mold
assessment technicians, assessment consultants, remediation contractors,
remediation companies, and mold analysis laboratories.
12.Minimum commercial general liability insurance required - ANSWER
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
13.Allowed exam attempts for mold remediation contractor applicant -
ANSWER 3 attempts (one initial plus two retakes).
14.Timeframe to take the state exam after training - ANSWER 6 months.
15.Minimum training hours required for the mold remediation contractor course
- ANSWER 40 hours.
16.Requirement after failing all three exam attempts - ANSWER Retake the
approved training course.
17.Administering body of the state licensing exam - ANSWER TDLR's
designated exam vendor (typically PSI).
18.Minimum passing score on the state exam - ANSWER 70% correct.
,19.Publication detailing exam format and licensing requirements - ANSWER
The Candidate Information Bulletin.
20.Completion of training - ANSWER A requirement for licensure along with
a criminal background check, meeting education/experience requirements,
and proof of insurance.
21.Criminal background check - ANSWER A requirement for licensure along
with completion of training, meeting education/experience requirements, and
proof of insurance.
22.Education/experience requirements - ANSWER A requirement for licensure
along with completion of training, a criminal background check, and proof
of insurance.
23.Proof of insurance - ANSWER A requirement for licensure along with
completion of training, a criminal background check, and meeting
education/experience requirements.
24.Mold remediation workers licensing in Texas - ANSWER No; they are
registered rather than licensed.
25.Primary goal when sampling mold in a building - ANSWER To assess
contamination levels and identify areas needing remediation.
26.Most vulnerable group to mold exposure effects - ANSWER People with
asthma, allergies, or compromised immune systems.
, 27.Common method to collect surface samples of mold - ANSWER Tape lift
sampling.
28.Importance of context in interpreting mold laboratory results - ANSWER
Results must be compared to baseline levels and building conditions.
29.Role of a baseline assessment in mold remediation - ANSWER To ensure
accurate interpretation of mold laboratory results.
30.Baseline data - ANSWER Essential for comparison after remediation.
31.Concentration of mold spores - ANSWER Higher concentrations can lead to
more severe health issues.
32.Preventive measure against mold growth - ANSWER Regular maintenance
and prompt repair of leaks.
33.Size of mold spores - ANSWER Microscopic.
34.Indoor relative humidity level to minimize mold growth - ANSWER Below
50%.
35.Purpose of laboratory analysis in mold identification - ANSWER To
determine the species and concentration of mold.
36.Effect of proper ventilation on mold growth - ANSWER It reduces moisture
buildup and disperses spores.
Exam Study Guide (Questions with
Verified Answers) | Brand New Version
1. TDLR - ANSWER Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
2. Project records retention period - ANSWER 3 years
3. Contiguous square feet requiring licensed contractor - ANSWER 25 square
feet
4. Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR) - ANSWER Verifies
that a remediation project has met clearance criteria.
5. Conflict of interest in mold assessment and remediation - ANSWER
Prohibited to prevent conflicts of interest.
6. TDLR - ANSWER Part of the executive branch of Texas state government.
7. Toxic black mold - ANSWER Commonly referred to as Stachybotrys
chartarum.
8. Primary factor promoting indoor mold growth - ANSWER Moisture and
high humidity.
,9. Health effects of mold exposure - ANSWER Respiratory issues, allergic
reactions, and skin irritation (all of the above).
10.Critical first step in mold remediation - ANSWER Identify and correct the
source of moisture.
11.Licensees required to maintain a physical office in Texas - ANSWER Mold
assessment technicians, assessment consultants, remediation contractors,
remediation companies, and mold analysis laboratories.
12.Minimum commercial general liability insurance required - ANSWER
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
13.Allowed exam attempts for mold remediation contractor applicant -
ANSWER 3 attempts (one initial plus two retakes).
14.Timeframe to take the state exam after training - ANSWER 6 months.
15.Minimum training hours required for the mold remediation contractor course
- ANSWER 40 hours.
16.Requirement after failing all three exam attempts - ANSWER Retake the
approved training course.
17.Administering body of the state licensing exam - ANSWER TDLR's
designated exam vendor (typically PSI).
18.Minimum passing score on the state exam - ANSWER 70% correct.
,19.Publication detailing exam format and licensing requirements - ANSWER
The Candidate Information Bulletin.
20.Completion of training - ANSWER A requirement for licensure along with
a criminal background check, meeting education/experience requirements,
and proof of insurance.
21.Criminal background check - ANSWER A requirement for licensure along
with completion of training, meeting education/experience requirements, and
proof of insurance.
22.Education/experience requirements - ANSWER A requirement for licensure
along with completion of training, a criminal background check, and proof
of insurance.
23.Proof of insurance - ANSWER A requirement for licensure along with
completion of training, a criminal background check, and meeting
education/experience requirements.
24.Mold remediation workers licensing in Texas - ANSWER No; they are
registered rather than licensed.
25.Primary goal when sampling mold in a building - ANSWER To assess
contamination levels and identify areas needing remediation.
26.Most vulnerable group to mold exposure effects - ANSWER People with
asthma, allergies, or compromised immune systems.
, 27.Common method to collect surface samples of mold - ANSWER Tape lift
sampling.
28.Importance of context in interpreting mold laboratory results - ANSWER
Results must be compared to baseline levels and building conditions.
29.Role of a baseline assessment in mold remediation - ANSWER To ensure
accurate interpretation of mold laboratory results.
30.Baseline data - ANSWER Essential for comparison after remediation.
31.Concentration of mold spores - ANSWER Higher concentrations can lead to
more severe health issues.
32.Preventive measure against mold growth - ANSWER Regular maintenance
and prompt repair of leaks.
33.Size of mold spores - ANSWER Microscopic.
34.Indoor relative humidity level to minimize mold growth - ANSWER Below
50%.
35.Purpose of laboratory analysis in mold identification - ANSWER To
determine the species and concentration of mold.
36.Effect of proper ventilation on mold growth - ANSWER It reduces moisture
buildup and disperses spores.
