13, Ch1, Radon, Mold and Lead quiz

Question 1

Which of these are true of radon?

Answer 1

it is radioactive, It is very site specific, It is particularly present in granite rocks

Question 2

Which are typical ways that radon enters a house?

Answer 2

foundation cracks, well water, the hole around the sump pump

Question 3

Which of these are known carcinogen that can cause cancer?

Answer 3

Cigarette smoke, asbestos, radon

Question 4

A house should be remediated if the radon level is ___________ picocuries per liter or higher.

Answer 4

four

Question 5

Which are characteristics of radon?

Answer 5

it is odorless, it is colorless, it can be found in water

Question 6

Radon tests should be conducted in

Answer 6

the lowest level of the house suitable for occupancy

Question 7

Where does radon come from?

Answer 7

decay of uranium and radium in rocks and soil

Question 8

Molds can consume all of the following

Answer 8

carpet, sheetrock, wood

Question 9

Molds reproduce by

Answer 9

producing spores– which float around in the air.

Question 10

Which of the following places within the home is mold likely present?

Answer 10

In the bathroom around the shower or tub, Under pipes or window sills where there could be condensation, Ceiling Tiles

Question 11

To prevent mold growth, the EPA says you should not put carpet over _________ floors.

Answer 11

concrete

Question 12

Which is true of molds?

Answer 12

there are over 95,000 species, they need moisture to survive, they live indoors and outdoors

Question 13

All of these measures should help protect against mold in a house

Answer 13

prevent condensation on cold surfaces, reduce indoor humidity to between 30% and 60%, get your air ducts cleaned

Question 14

The EPA says it is important to dry water damaged areas and items within ______ hours to prevent mold growth.

Answer 14

24-48

Question 15

All of these are places you are likely to find mold in a house

Answer 15

around the tub and shower, window sills, utility rooms

Question 16

Which entities require that defective paint surfaces on dwellings built prior to 1978 must be encapsulated?

Answer 16

FHA and VA. If you are preparing an appraisal for a government-insured (FHA) or government-guaranteed (VA) loan, you are instructed to note the locations of all defective paint surfaces on homes built prior to 1978, and make the appraisal “subject to” these areas being scraped and painted. Scraping the defective paint surface removes any loose paint chips, and painting over the affected area encapsulates the old lead-based paint. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not require this. (Chapter 1, Fannie and FHA)

Question 17

In what currently manufactured product would you be MOST likely to find lead?

Answer 17

X-ray shield

Question 18

Tiles infected with common mold should be disposed of by

Answer 18

taking it to a landfill

Question 19

To survive, molds need all of the following

Answer 19

an organic food source, temperatures between 40 and 100 degrees, moisture