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AMRT STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Question 1: The amount of moisture available on a surface that
mold can use to support growth is known as the...
CORRECT ANSWER : water activity
Question 2: How do molds replicate?
CORRECT ANSWER : Sporulation
Question 3: What molds produce respirable particles?
CORRECT ANSWER : Aspergillus, penicillium
Question 4: Respirable
CORRECT ANSWER : Can be deeply inhaled into lungs; 5
microns
Question 5: 4 common viruses found in sewage
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CORRECT ANSWER : rotavirus, GI virus, adenovirus, hepatitis
Question 6: Name 3 primary sewage biohazards
CORRECT ANSWER : virus, bacteria, parasites
Question 7: 3 secondary sewage biohazards
CORRECT ANSWER : endotoxins/exotoxins, mycotoxins, mold
Question 8: 4 common gram negative bacteria found in sewage
CORRECT ANSWER : e. coli, salmonella, shigella,
psuedomonas
Question 9: Pathogenic
CORRECT ANSWER : disease causing
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Question 10: MC that can support mold growth
CORRECT ANSWER : 16
Question 11: MC that can support wood decaying fungi
CORRECT ANSWER : 20
Question 12: What federal agency governs indoor air quality?
CORRECT ANSWER : none
Question 13: What factors affect mold growth?
CORRECT ANSWER : temperature, light, water, oxygen, pH,
nutrients/food source
Question 14: What is the nutrient that mold grows best on?
CORRECT ANSWER : Cellulose
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Question 15: Define ERH
CORRECT ANSWER : equilibrium relative humidity (moisture
at the surface)