Name: ______

1. How much money does Sick Building Syndrome cost businesses each year?

  1. $100 million
  2. $500 million
  3. $10 billion
  4. $200 billion

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2.Which of the following does NOT describe Building-Related Illness (BRI)?

  1. Symptoms improve rapidly after leaving the suspected building environment.
  2. Symptoms include coughing, chest tightness, fevers, chills and muscle aches that.
  3. BRI symptoms have been clinically defined.
  4. Specific treatment can be prescribed for these illnesses.

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3.Goodindoor air qualityrequires which of the following?

  1. Temperature – Maintained at comfortable levels for occupant activities.
  2. Humidity – The amount ofmoisturein the air responsible for “dry” or “stuffy”.
  3. Ventilation – Introduction of new air into an indoor space
  4. Indoor Air Pollutants – Monitored and controlled to maintain occupant health and comfort.
  5. All of the above.

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4.How quickly canmoldstart to grow after a water event?

  1. 12 hours
  2. 24 hours
  3. 48 hours
  4. 72 hours

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5. True or False: Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) can be diagnosed by a doctor.

  1. True
  2. False

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6. Which product category is least likely to containformaldehyde?

  1. Paints & Coating
  2. Solid Wood Furnishings
  3. Engineered wood flooring
  4. Carpeting

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7. True or False: You will notice any water event serious enough to causemoldgrowth.

  1. True
  2. False

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8. True or False: Old buildings are more likely to encourage mold growth.

  1. True
  2. False

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9.What percentage of people suffer from allergies?

  1. 10%
  2. 20%
  3. 50%
  4. 70%

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10.Which of the following products is best for improvingIndoor Air Quality?

  1. Air Fresheners
  2. Candles
  3. Cleaning products
  4. None of the above

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11. True or False: Indoor air is cleaner than outdoor air.

  1. True
  2. False

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12.During which season(s) do we receive the most Indoor Air Quality complaints?

  1. Winter
  2. Spring
  3. Summer
  4. Fall

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13.Which of the following elements contribute to poorIAQ?

  1. Chemicals – Found in building materials, office equipment, pesticides and cleaning products
  2. Environmental Contaminants –Radon, Asbestos, Carbon Monoxide
  3. Particles – Sources include outdoor air, consumer product emissions and indoor activities like cooking
  4. Microbes – Fungi and mold spores
  5. Pests – Dust mites, cockroaches, mice and other indoor pests
  6. All of the Above

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14. Which chemical is responsible for the “fresh new” smell you experience in new cars, homes and buildings?

  1. Toluene
  2. Ethylene glycol
  3. Benzene
  4. Formaldehyde

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15. How does poor IAQ affect children in school?

  1. Decreased attendance due to asthma & allergies
  2. Reduced attention span and focus
  3. Decreased overall performance in the classroom
  4. Increased ADHD symptoms
  5. All of the above