Mold Assessor Technician Exam
Questions With Complete Solutions.
The Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules states that notice signs must
be legible from:
a. 5 feet
b. 10 feet
c. 15 feet
d. 25 feet Answer - b. 10 feet
After 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
c. 9 months
d. 1 year Answer - b. 6 months
The assigned protection factor (PF) for an N-95 respirator is:
a. 5 - 10
b. 20 - 30
c. 40 - 50
d. 60 - 70
e. There is no PF rating for an N-95 respirator Answer - a. 5 - 10
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
d. None of the above
e. A., B. and C. above Answer - e. A., B. and C. above
A. Discard all books and papers.,
B. Photocopy and discard originals, and
C. Freeze or freeze-dry originals
When sampling with a spore trap you are usually trying to determine:
a. Species identification of surface molds
b. Species identification of airborne molds
c. Genus identification of surface molds
d. Genus identification of airborne molds
, e. Identification of viable mold spores Answer - d. Genus identification of airborne
molds
6. Which of the following sampling devices would you use to determine respirable
and non-respirable viable airborne mold spores?:
a. Air-O-Cell cassette
b. Tape mount
c. Andersen Sampler
d. Allergenco Sampler
e. Swap Sampler Answer - c. Andersen Sampler
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.
d. Immediately cease all remediation work and contact the Department. Answer - c.
Immediately cease all remediation work and implement emergency containment if
necessary.
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.
d. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of chemicals into the
surrounding area. Answer - c. An area that has been enclosed to control the release
of mold or mold- containing vapors into the surrounding area.
A musty odor indoors usually indicates:
a. Mildewed laundry
b. Moist conditions
c. Microbial growth
d. Poor housekeeping
e. Wrong building materials Answer - c. Microbial growth
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
d. A. and B.
Questions With Complete Solutions.
The Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules states that notice signs must
be legible from:
a. 5 feet
b. 10 feet
c. 15 feet
d. 25 feet Answer - b. 10 feet
After 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
c. 9 months
d. 1 year Answer - b. 6 months
The assigned protection factor (PF) for an N-95 respirator is:
a. 5 - 10
b. 20 - 30
c. 40 - 50
d. 60 - 70
e. There is no PF rating for an N-95 respirator Answer - a. 5 - 10
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
d. None of the above
e. A., B. and C. above Answer - e. A., B. and C. above
A. Discard all books and papers.,
B. Photocopy and discard originals, and
C. Freeze or freeze-dry originals
When sampling with a spore trap you are usually trying to determine:
a. Species identification of surface molds
b. Species identification of airborne molds
c. Genus identification of surface molds
d. Genus identification of airborne molds
, e. Identification of viable mold spores Answer - d. Genus identification of airborne
molds
6. Which of the following sampling devices would you use to determine respirable
and non-respirable viable airborne mold spores?:
a. Air-O-Cell cassette
b. Tape mount
c. Andersen Sampler
d. Allergenco Sampler
e. Swap Sampler Answer - c. Andersen Sampler
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.
d. Immediately cease all remediation work and contact the Department. Answer - c.
Immediately cease all remediation work and implement emergency containment if
necessary.
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.
d. An area that has been enclosed to control the release of chemicals into the
surrounding area. Answer - c. An area that has been enclosed to control the release
of mold or mold- containing vapors into the surrounding area.
A musty odor indoors usually indicates:
a. Mildewed laundry
b. Moist conditions
c. Microbial growth
d. Poor housekeeping
e. Wrong building materials Answer - c. Microbial growth
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
d. A. and B.
