IICRC AMRT Exam Study Guide Typical Microbial -Remediation job sequencing: (Ans- 1. Identifying and stopping the source of moisture 2. Setting up containment 3. Establishing negative air 4. Removing contaminated building materials 5. Clean surfaces 6. Dry affected areas 7. Conduct post -remediation evaluation Odors detected in water damaged buildings can be caused by (Ans- Wet structural assemblies Wet contents Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (Ans- (MVOCs) Byproducts of microorganisms metabolism Mycotoxins (Ans - toxins produced by fungi, produced by SOME molds under certain conditions Mycotoxins know to be carcinogenic are called (Ans- Aflatoxin, can damage liver and may lead to liver cancer Mold spores are typically found to be (Ans- 2.0 to 20 microns in diameter Micron (Ans- one millionth of a meter Sporulation (Ans- Fungal organisms releasing spores into environment Viable Spores (Ans- "alive" and can start new colonies May be allergenic and/or contain toxins Settled Spores (Ans- spores that have landed on a surface and not actively growing Mycotoxins are present in (Ans- cell walls of fungal spores and hyphae Stachybotrys requires (Ans- high level of water activity Stachybotrys grows best when (Ans- in continuous contact with moisture Stachybotrys is (Ans- ONE OF MANY MYCOTOXIN PRODUCING MOLDS
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