Quiz #1 1. Mould has no effect on human health.
True False
2. The amount of moisture in an area has no effect on mould growth.
True False
3. Mould only grows on bread and spoiled food in the refrigerator.
True False
4. There are several thousand kinds of mould.
True False
5. Most odors in damp buildings are caused by mould.
True False
6. Penicillin, a common antibiotic, was first extracted from a fungus.
True False
7. Cladosporium species is one of the most common fungi.
True False
8. Sick building syndrome means the structure was improperly constructed.
True False
9. People with any questions regarding mould or fungi identification should refer them to
the Department of Environmental Protection.
True False
10. Who ya' gonna' call? Ghostbusters?
True False
Quiz #2 1. A musty odor may indicate that mould growth is present.
True False
2. Black mould is always "Toxic Mould" or Stachybotrys.
True False
3. Mould is everywhere.
True False
4. You must eliminate the moisture problem before you can eliminate mould growth.
True False
5. A forced air furnace cannot carry mould spores from a contaminated basement into other
rooms.
True False
6. Mould is a key ingredient in the production of many foods.
True False
7. Painting over mould kills it.
True False
8. Mould is more likely to grow on a steel door than a wooden one.
True False
9. Venting bathroom fans into attics increases the potential for mould growth.
True False
10. After carpets are cleaned, it is important to make sure they dry completely.
True False