CMA CMA Report Writing & Documentation

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of including a detailed site description with floor plan sketch in a mold assessment report?

Accepted Answer

To precisely locate and document findings so remediation scope can be accurately defined

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To satisfy building permit requirements

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To establish the property's market value

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To replace laboratory analytical results

Question 2

Which element should always be included in a mold assessment report to provide professional defensibility?

Accepted Answer

The assessor's license number, qualifications, and signature

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The assessor's personal opinion on who caused the mold

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The assessed property's purchase price

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A comparison of the client's building to neighboring properties

Question 3

In a mold assessment report, what information should accompany each laboratory result to provide meaningful context?

Accepted Answer

Sample location, collection method, collection date, and analytical method

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The cost of the laboratory analysis

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The name of the laboratory technician who ran the analysis

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The current market price of the tested building material

Question 4

What should a mold assessment report's 'scope of work limitations' section document?

Accepted Answer

Areas not inspected, conditions that limited visibility, and aspects outside the assessor's scope

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The maximum remediation cost the assessor recommends

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The assessor's fee and payment terms

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Future maintenance recommendations only

Question 5

When documenting moisture readings in a mold assessment report, what information must be recorded alongside the meter reading value?

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The meter type, calibration status, material type tested, and exact location measured

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The brand name and model of the moisture meter only

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The time of day the reading was taken only

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The name of the property owner who was present

Question 6

Which section of a mold assessment report typically defines the specific actions required to remediate identified mold conditions?

Accepted Answer

Conclusions and recommendations / remediation protocol

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Background and methodology

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Laboratory results summary

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Chain of custody documentation