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AMRT Review Questions with accurate answers, 100% Accurate, rated A+.verified. The amount of moisture available on a surface that mold can use to support growth is known as the? - ✔✔-Water A... ctivity How do molds replicate? - ✔✔-Sporulation What molds produce respirable particles? - ✔✔-Aspergillus Define respirable? - ✔✔-CAN BE DEEPLY INHALED INTO THE LUNGS, SMALLER THAN 5 MICRONS What are 4 common viruses found in sewage? - ✔✔-ROTAVIRUS, ADENOVIRUS, GI VIRUS, HEPATITIS Name the 3 primary sewage biohazards - ✔✔-VIRUSES, BACTERIA, PARASITES Name the 3 secondary sewage biohazards - ✔✔-ENDOTOXINS, EXOTOXINS, MYCOTOXINS What are 4 common gram negative bacteria found in sewage? - ✔✔-E. COLI, SALMONELLA, SHIGELLA, PSUEDOMONAS Define the term Pathogenic? - ✔✔-Disease Causing What is the Moisture Content that can support mold growth? - ✔✔-16% What is the MC that can support wood decaying fungi? - ✔✔-20% Which federal agency governs indoor air quality? - ✔✔-None What are the factors that affect mold growth? - ✔✔-TEMPERATURE, LIGHT, PH, NUTRIENTS, OXYGEN, WATER What is the nutrient that mold grows best on? - ✔✔-Cellulose What is the definition of ERH? - ✔✔-EQUILIBRIUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY, RH AT THE SURFACE & COMPARABLE TO WATER ACTIVITY What is an example of a Hydrophilic mold? - ✔✔-STACHYBOTRYS What is an example of a Mesophilic mold? - ✔✔-Aspergillus and Penicillium What is an example of a Xerophilic mold? - ✔✔-Aspergillus and Penicillium What are the 4 ways we can be exposed to bioaerosols? - ✔✔-DERMAL INHALATION INGESTION INJECTION, CUTS, ABRASIONS How do viruses replicate? - ✔✔-INJECT GENETIC MATERIAL (RNA OR DNA) TURNING LIVE HOST CELL INTO VIRUS FACTORY What is the common route of entry for mold exposure? - ✔✔-Inhalation What is the common route of entry for exposure to category 3 water? - ✔✔-Ingestion What does MVOC stand for? - ✔✔-Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds What are MVOCs? - ✔✔-ODORS PRODUCED DURING FUNGAL METABOLISM Identify 3 other sources for MVOCs, (musty odors)? - ✔✔-BACTERIA, RE-ACTIVATED URINE, OFFGASSING WET MATERIALS The presence of MVOCs can be an indicator of? - ✔✔-UNACCEPTABLE INDOOR AIR QUALITY, ACTIVE MICROBIAL GROWTH, INCOMPLETE REMEDIATION What is a micron? - ✔✔-1/1,000,000 of a meter What is the definition of viable? - ✔✔-Ability to Germinate What is the definition of non viable? - ✔✔-Not able to Germinate What is the definition of settled spores? - ✔✔-LANDED ON A SURFACE AND NOT ACTIVELY GROWING What is the definition of mycotoxins? - ✔✔-TOXIC SUBSTANCES PRODUCED BY FUNGI, LOCATED IN OR ON THE SPORE CELL WALL Why do molds produce mycotoxins? - ✔✔-PROVIDE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AGAINST OTHER MICROORGANISMS What is the carcinogenic mycotoxin produced by aspergillus? - ✔✔-AFLATOXINS What are the immunizations that water and mold technicians are recommended to have? - ✔✔-HEP A, HEP B, TETANUS What is the time frame for stachybotrys to colonize? - ✔✔-7-12 Days What is the time frame for aspergillus to colonize? - ✔✔-48-72 Hours What is the size of most mold spores found in indoor water damaged environments? - ✔✔-2-20 Microns What are the molds associated with bird and bat droppings? - ✔✔-HISTOPLASMA CAPSULATUM What are the 4 populations of individuals that are considered to be at a higher risk for exposure to mold and bacteria? - ✔✔-ELDERLY, CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN, IMMUNOCOMPROMISED Why should initial sampling be conducted? - ✔✔-DETERMINE WORK PLAN, REDUCTION OF LIABILITY, IDENTIFY CONDITION 2 Why is post remediation sampling conducted? - ✔✔-VERIFY EFFECTIVENESS, DETERMINE IF AREA CAN BE REOCCUPIED, RESOLVE LIABILITY What is the sample method of choice for verification and why? - ✔✔-AIR SAMPLES, INDICATOR FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION What is a benefit of collecting a viable air sample? - ✔✔-Can Determine Specie [Show More]

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