Mold Assessment Technician Practice Exam

What is NOT a credentialed activity for a mold assessment technician?

1. Conducting assessments

2. Writing a clearance report

3. Sampling mold in buildings

4. Training new technicians

The correct answer is: Writing a clearance report

Writing a clearance report is generally not considered a credentialed activity for a mold assessment technician. This is primarily because a clearance report typically requires a higher level of responsibility and understanding, often associated with an independent third-party evaluator or consultant. The technician’s role often focuses on conducting assessments and sampling mold, which are clearly defined and specified tasks within the scope of their training and accreditation. In many jurisdictions, clearance reports signify that the property has been remediated and is safe for occupancy, necessitating a level of authority that goes beyond what a mold assessment technician is typically authorized to provide. These reports might also involve judgment calls based on a range of factors that may exceed the technician's expertise. Thus, while mold assessment technicians are skilled in assessing mold presence and conducting necessary evaluations, the responsibility for writing a clearance report is usually given to a person with broader expertise, such as a certified mold remediator or indoor air quality consultant. Conducting assessments, sampling mold, and even training new technicians, provided it is within their scope of expertise and done under appropriate supervision or guidelines, are all activities that fall comfortably within a mold assessment technician's credentialed activities.