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The _______ is the technician's best instrument for detecting the presence and intensity
of an odor.
Nose -correct answer

Odor is a gas interpreted by the ______________ ________________.

Olfactory lobe -correct answer

The "pure" sensation of smell that is transmitted from the nose to the olfactory lobe by
way of the olfactory nerve is called ________ _______.
real odor – correct answer

_____________________ _______________ is a term used by some to describe odors

which people believe they smell, based on experiences, suggestions and past
impressions.
Psychological odors – correct answer

The human sense that is capable of distinguishing odors at very low concentrations is
the _____________ ____________.
Olfactory sense- correct answer

An important property for a substance to have a detectable odor is ______________

solubility.
Water – correct answer

___________________ is a condition where an individual becomes accustomed to an

odor.
Acclamation – correct answer

Odor is most apparent when ________________ and __________________ are high.

humidity; temperature – correct answer

Most deodorizations usually begin with the removal of the _____________.

Source – correct answer

Cleaning the source area is the __________________ principle of odor control.

2nd – correct answer

________________________ is the third general principle in effective deodorization.

Penetration – correct answer
___________________ is the fourth principle of odor control.
Sealing – correct answer

A __________________ is a compound that "locks-in" vaporous odor molecules.

Sealer – correct answer

Oxidizing agents break down organic matter by adding ________________.

Oxygen – correct answer

Chlorine bleach and ozone gas are ___________________.

Oxidizers – correct answer

Most deodorants used in smoke odor removal contain a combination of

________________ and ____________ agents.
masking; pairing- correct answer

A _____________ _____________ combines with and changes a malodorous

substance to create a new odorless compound.
pairing agent- correct answer

________________ is a method of disguising a malodor with a stronger more pleasant

odor.
Masking- correct answer

Oils, gels or solid materials impregnated with fragrances to mask odors work on the
____________-__________ principle.
time-released – correct answer

The process of enzymes breaking down an odor causing organic material (such as milk,
eggs, fish or pet odors) is called ___________________.
Digestion -correct answer

A micron is a unit of measurement used to describe ________________ or

____________________.
particle; droplets – correct answer

Damage to moisture-sensitive materials is a concern when using

_______________________________________________.
high volume wet foggers – correct answer

A ULV fogger is used to cold-fog ___________________-based deodorants.

Water – correct answer

A ____________ fogger is specified primarily for use in the application of water based
formulations where small deodorant droplets are desired that range from 8-15 microns.
ULV – correct answer
A _____________ ________________ is a device that generates heat to produce
petroleum-based deodorant droplets ranging in size between 0.5 to 2 microns.
thermal fogger- correct answer

The use of thermal fogging in an odor intense environment can best be described as an
odor modification or __________________ treatment.
Counteraction – correct answer

______________ is an oxidizing gas with the chemical symbol 03.

Ozone- correct answer

An electrically powered device used to produce an oxidizing odor-control gas is called

an ________________ ___________________.
ozone generator- correct answer

Ozone gas is ____________________ than air.

Heavier- correct answer

Plants and natural (latex) rubber may be damaged by prolonged exposure to

_______________.
ozone gas -correct answer

Coughing, sneezing, nose bleeding and severe eye irritation are symptoms of exposure
to excessive _____________________ gas.
Ozone – correct answer

______________ ___________ and _______ _____________ may prove useful to

evacuate or dilute malodors or toxic gases. An activated charcoal filter can adsorb
odors and purify the air.
Exhaust fans; air scrubbers- correct answer

An activated charcoal filter can _______ odors and purify the air.
Adsorb – correct answer

_________________ odors are persistent malodors resulting from burned meat or

poultry.
Protein – correct answer

Higher temperatures greatly ________________ the degree of odor penetration into

porous surfaces and textiles.
Increase – correct answer

___________________ ________________ is the most effective system for intense

odor removal in structures. Relying on one method alone will yield incomplete results.
Combining techniques – correct answer
Smoke odor removal work should _____________________ normal cleaning and any
repair activity.
Precede – correct answer
The treatment phase begins with a _______________________ spray application to all
surfaces in the source area. We refer to this step as preliminary detoxification.
Suppression – correct answer

We refer to this step as preliminary detoxification: ___________.

suppression spray (treatment phase) – correct answer

The second step of our removal process is the application of the _________________
type odor counteracts (or time-released)
Granular – correct answer

The _________________ step in the smoke odor control program is thermal fogging.
Thermal fogging duplicates the heat and penetration characteristics of fires.
Third – correct answer

Thermal fogging __________ the heat and penetration characteristics of fires.

Duplicates – correct answer

When deodorizing structural air spaces with chemical or gaseous agents, the treated
area must be vacated by unprotected ________________ and _____________.
persons; pets- correct answer

Respiratory, skin and ______ protection should always be used while fogging or
spraying deodorizing agents into an air space.
Eye – correct answer

A basic step prior to thermal fogging an unoccupied structure is to inform the local
_____________ ____________________.
fire department – correct answer

Possible ___________________ is a potential safety hazard when excessively thermal

fogging a confined space.
Explosion – correct answer

Over-fogging petroleum-based deodorants in a confined area may result in fallout of

________ residue.
Oily – correct answer

The term "__________________" describes disease causing organisms.

Pathogenic – correct answer

Bacteria are ______-celled microorganisms that lack the green pigment chlorophyll.
One – correct answer

_________________ are a large group of non-green plant-like organisms that live by

feeding on either living or dead organisms.
Fungi – correct answer

Indoor fungi normally prefer this temperature range: ______ F to _____ F.

59 to 86 (15 C to 30 C) – correct answer

Microbiological VOCs are_______________ _____________________.

Microbial odors – correct answer

Moisture is an essential ingredient for germination of fungi _________________.

Spores – correct answer

_______________ are parasites which only live and reproduce inside cells of a living
host.
Viruses – correct answer

The ______________ is a United States federal regulatory agency, which has

jurisdiction over the use of pesticides, fungicides, disinfectants and antimicrobial agents.
EPA – correct answer

______________________ are used primarily to resolve odor problems involving

microorganisms.
Biocides – correct answer

Following the manufacturer ____________________ ________________ is a critical

consideration when applying disinfectants.
label directions – correct answer

The term "disinfect" means to destroy most microorganisms but not all
________________.
Spores – correct answer

The term ___________________ best describes the reduction of microorganisms on

surfaces to a level safe for human use.
Sanitize – correct answer

The suffix "-__________" indicates that the product has a lethal effect on organisms.
CIDE – correct answer

The suffix "-___________" indicates that the product limits or controls the number of
organisms.
STAT – correct answer
If a pet animal remains in the structure after cleaning, the technician should never
____________________ the urine odor removal.
Guarantee – correct answer

For efficient deodorization of an area, urine-saturated carpet padding usually is

_________________.
Discarded – correct answer

Complete removal of severe urine odor may require an application of an

______________________ deodorant (digesting).
Enzyme – correct answer

An important factor in dealing with animal urine odor is knowing the degree of
____________________.
Penetration – correct answer

Multiple ___________ of contaminated surfaces are one of the reasons that urine
contamination in carpet is so difficult to effectively treat.
Layers – correct answer

A detection light that is useful for viewing pet urine contamination sources is an
_____________________ light.
ultra violet (UVA) – correct answer

As urine decomposes, it changes in pH from ____________ to _______________.

acid; alkaline – correct answer

_____________ ____________ are a substance in urine that can cause moisture to be

drawn toward the contaminated area.
Alkaline salts – correct answer

Pet urine decontamination and odor control should neutralize ______________

___________.
urine salts – correct answer

One technique for effectively reducing urine odor in carpet and padding is saturation
application and dwell time followed by ________________ _____________.
thorough flushing – correct answer

The recommended sealer used to prepare odor-damaged surfaces for finish painting is
a _____________________ sealing compound.
non-porous – correct answer
The major obstacle in resolving odor problems caused by smaller dead animals is often
locating the _________________.
carcass (dead body of an animal) – correct answer
Skunk and decomposition odors are effectively removed through ______________
reactions.
Oxidation – correct answer

Chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is an inexpensive readily available liquid oxidizer

which can effectively be used to remove skunk odors from durable
____________________ surfaces such as concrete and other structural materials.
Colorfast – correct answer

Sodium hypochlorite is also known as ______ ______.

chlorine bleach – correct answer

_________________ _____________________ is a chemical agent that discolors

nylon, corrodes metal and destroys protein fibers.
Sodium hypochlorite – correct answer

______________ peroxide is a readily available product that may be used to neutralize

skunk odor on colorfast surfaces.
Hydrogen – correct answer

A technician who has an exposure to HIV may eventually develop ____________.

AIDS – correct answer

_________________ and ______________ must be assumed when cleaning up sites

that contain human blood.
Hepatitis B; HIV – correct answer

Decomposition odors from animals are primarily from a breakdown of ____________.

Proteins – correct answer

Harmful microorganisms present in human blood or body discharge are referred to as

_______________________ _____________________.
blood-born; pathogens – correct answer

Saliva and blood have high potential to contain pathogenic ___________________.

Viruses – correct answer

The first step in developing a bloodborne pathogen response program is development

of an ____________________ _____________ plan.
exposure control – correct answer
Technicians shall wear ________ as a mandatory safety procedure when they risk
_______________ to potential biohazards while deodorizing urine, feces, blood, or
sewage.
PPE; exposure – correct answer
Technicians with exposure risks to human blood or bodily discharges must wear PPE,
and consider all human blood to be potentially _____________________.
Infectious – correct answer

Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious substances is referred to as
____________________ ______________________.
universal precaution – correct answer

Fabrics saturated with potentially infectious liquids must be deposited in properly

labeled containers and treated as a ___________________.
bio hazard – correct answer

Biohazard warning labels must be printed on colored paper that is ________________

red-orange.
Fluorescent – correct answer

Technicians who may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens as part of a project
scope must be offered a vaccination for ____________________ at a minimum.
hepatitis B – correct answer

If a technician has not received previous HBV vaccination and is exposed to human
blood or body fluids, the first immunization must occur within ________ hours.
24 – correct answer

If a technician accidentally splashes potentially infectious materials into his or her eye, it
is highly recommended to flush the eye with clean running water for at least _______
minutes.
15 – correct answer

If a technician has an exposure incident to potentially infectious materials, employers

must _________________ the route and circumstances of exposure.
Document – correct answer

If potentially infectious body fluids contact the skin, the first action that technicians must
take is to immediately wash the exposed skin thoroughly with ________________ and
water.
Soap – correct answer

After contact with potentially infectious materials, contaminated, salvageable surfaces

must be cleaned thoroughly with a suitable _________________.
Disinfectant – correct answer
The most likely source of persistent odors caused by ETS is from ________________
_______________.
porous materials – correct answer
The diameter of airborne ETS particles averages from _________ to __________
microns.
0.01 to 1.0 – correct answer
0.02
The recommended initial procedure for removing environmental tobacco smoke is
_________________ _________________ (& add deodorizer).
wet washing – correct answer

The biggest mistake in the odor removal industry is the failure to locate and eliminate or
remove the ______________________________ of the odor.
Source – correct answer

When feasible, the first step in removing new carpet odor is __________________
Ventilation – correct answer