| 1. |
________ can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. |
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Molds |
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Plants |
| 2. |
Assess the size of the mold and/ or moisture problem and the type of damaged materials before planning the remediation work. |
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True |
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False |
| 3. |
List some of the Safety Tips While Investigating and Evaluating Mold and Moisture Problems? |
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Do not touch mold or moldy items with bare hands. |
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Do not get mold or mold spores in your eyes. |
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Do not breathe in mold or mold spores. |
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All of the above |
| 4. |
Possible locations of hidden mold can include pipe chases and utility tunnels (with leaking or condensing pipes), walls behind furniture (where condensation forms), condensate drain pans inside air handling units, porous thermal or acoustic liners inside ductwork, or roof materials above ceiling tiles (due to roof leaks or insufficient insulation). |
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True |
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False |
| 5. |
What does PPE stand for? |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Petroleum Protective Equipment |
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Personal Products and Equipment |
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None of the above |
| 6. |
Investigating hidden mold problems will be easy and may not require caution when the investigation involves disturbing potential sites of mold growth. |
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True |
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False |
| 7. |
List some of the tips for mold prevention? |
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Fix leaky plumbing and leaks in the building envelope as soon as possible |
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Keep heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) drip pans clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed |
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Vent moisture-generating appliances, such as dryers, to the outside where possible |
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Maintain low indoor humidity, below 60% relative humidity (RH), ideally 30-50%, if possible |
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All of the above |
| 8. |
A variety of mold cleanup methods are available for remediating damage to building materials and furnishings caused by moisture control problems and mold growth. The specific method or group of methods used will depend on the type of material affected. |
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True |
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False |
| 9. |
The purpose of ______________ is to remove the mold to prevent human exposure and damage to building materials and furnishings. |
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Mold remediation |
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Ventilation |
| 10. |
What does EPA stand for? |
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Environmental Protection Agency |
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Electrical Protection Agency |
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Environmental Policy Association |
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None of the above |
| 11. |
The primary function of _______________ is to avoid inhaling mold and mold spores and to avoid mold contact with the skin or eyes. |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Moisture control |
| 12. |
Disposable clothing is not recommended during a medium or large remediation project to prevent the transfer and spread of mold to clothing and to eliminate skin contact with mold. |
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True |
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False |
| 13. |
Limited containment is generally recommended for areas involving between _____________ of mold contamination. |
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10 and 100 Sq. ft |
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100 and 1000 Sq. ft |
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20 and 50 Sq. ft |
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None of the above |
| 14. |
What does IED stand for? |
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Indoor Environments Division |
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Indoor Engineering Division |
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Indoor Environments Department |
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None of the above |
| 15. |
Moisture meters may be helpful for measuring the moisture content in a variety of building materials following water damage. |
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True |
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False |
| 16. |
What does OSHA stand for? |
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Occupational Safety and Health Association |
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Occupational Standard and Health Administration |
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None of the above |
| 17. |
A _______________ is a control device that can be connected to the HVAC system and adjusted so that, if the humidity level rises above a set point, the HVAC system will automatically come on. |
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Humidistat |
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Humidity Gauge |
| 18. |
_____________ is recommended for the cleanup of mold contaminated surface areas greater than 100 sq. ft or in any situation in which it appears likely that the occupant space would be further contaminated without full containment. |
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Full containment |
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Limited containment |
| 19. |
_____________ is known as a substance (such as mold) that can cause an allergic reaction. |
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Allergen |
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Biocide |
| 20. |
When moisture problems occur and mold growth results, building occupants may begin to report odors and a variety of health problems, such as headaches, breathing difficulties, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and aggravation of asthma symptoms; all of these symptoms could potentially be associated with mold exposure. |
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True |
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False |
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