Title: Exam: Mold
Course: BLD 168 Strategies for Safe Handling of Hazardous Substances > Section: BLD 168 Strategies for Safe Handling of Hazardous Substances

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Which of the following is a type of toxic mold?
- Alternaria
- Cladosporium
- Stachybotrys
- All of the above
A: All of the above

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Indoor exposure to molds have been known to have which of the following types of health effects?
- Immunological (allergic reactions)
- Toxic
- Infectious
- All of the above
A: All of the above

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Some fungi can produce potent toxic agents which are referred to as:
- Mycotoxins
- Toxic shock
- Microbe
- Mycology
A: Mycotoxins

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The following are essential components of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (as it relates to mold remediation):
- Employee is educated on the biological hazards they will encounter
- Be provided with MSDS sheets for the chemicals being used
- Employee is educated on the chemical hazards they will encounter
- All of the above
A: All of the above

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Which of the following protective clothing is recommended on a mold remediation job?
- Disposable tyvek suit
- Respirator
- Gloves
- All of the above
A: All of the above

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What is the primary means of permanently eliminating molds from buildings?
- Eliminate the origin of growth (i.e. the moisture source)
- Apply an ammonia solution
- Apply an encapsulant
- Apply a hydrogen peroxide solution
A: Eliminate the origin of growth (i.e. the moisture source)

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The most common health effects associated with mold are:
- Chest pains and tightness
- Runny nose, eye irritation and cough
- Bleeding from the lungs
- Skin irritation
A: Runny nose, eye irritation and cough

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What is the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for mold?
- 0.001 ppm
- .01 f/cc
- There is no PEL for mold
- It varies depending on the type of mold
A: There is no PEL for mold

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What is the most important step in identifying a possible contamination problem?
- Bulk sampling
- Visual inspection
- Air monitoring
- Surface sampling
A: Visual inspection

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Which of the following are types of porous materials?
- Glass and plastic
- Ceiling tiles and wallboard
- Wood and concrete
- None of the above
A: Wood and concrete

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Which type of building material is the easiest to rid of mold growth?
- Porous materials
- Non-porous materials
- Semi-porous materials
- All of the above
A: Non-porous materials

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Which of the following is not an effective way to communicate to the occupants during a mold remediation project?
- Memo to occupants defining timeline of the project
- Organized meetings for questions
- Make contact phone numbers available for questions
- Document the questions in a supervisor log book
A: Document the questions in a supervisor log book

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A main goal of mold remediation is to:
- Protect the health of the workers
- Remove or clean contaminated materials in a way that prevents fungi emissions
- Get the work done as quickly and accurately as possible
- Protect the health of the workers and Remove or clean contaminated materials in a way that prevents fungi emissions
A: Protect the health of the workers and Remove or clean contaminated materials in a way that prevents fungi emissions

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Which of the following work practices should be used during a mold remediation project?
- Dust suppression methods such as misting
- Seal the work area with plastic sheet and tape
- Vacate people from adjacent work and living spaces
- All of the above
A: All of the above

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According to the New York City Department of Health guidelines, how many levels of abatement (each requiring different remediation techniques) are there?
- 2
- 5
- 4
- 1
A: 4