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An industrial hygienist performs sampling at a client’s residence using a 4-stage cascade impactor. They
connect the impactor to a pump that draws air at 15 lpm for a total of 15 minutes. They also collect similar
samples in the front and back yards. For what are they most likely sampling?

A. Bacteria
B. Non-viable mold spores
C. Viable mold spores
D. Viruses

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Solution
Because the IH will be taking outdoor reference samples and is using a cascade impactor, they are most
likely sampling for viable mold spores.

The correct solution is C.

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