AEMA Certification Study Guide Questions and Answers 2026/2027 A+
Grade Complete Exam Review and Practice Guide
Where should linen drop when moving clockwise? - (answer)11:00 to 4:30 - 120 degrees
Where should linen drop when moving counter-clockwise? - (answer)1:00 to 7:30 - 60 degrees
What does overloading your washer cause? - (answer)- become unbalanced (excessive shaking)\
- cause chemical spotting on clothing
- cause "log roll" (clothes on outside get clean and inside are still dirty)
- needs to be replaced 3-5 years earlier
How do you check if a washer is properly loaded? - (answer)if you can put your arm in the center of the
washer with some but not a lot of resistance
Formula for loading guidelines - (answer)volume = (d*d*l)/2200
load weight = 5.25*(volume)
what are baffles/lifters? - (answer)things sticking out from walls of washer to raise clothing from bottom
of wash wheel to top
What are the three wash wheel types? - (answer)open pocket, split-pocket (Pullman), and Y-pocket
what wheel types are commonly used for extremely large workloads? - (answer)split-pocket (pullman)
and y-pocket
why are washer-extractor machines advantageous? - (answer)- need for separate extractor is eliminated
- weight of load is reduced
-intermediate extractions during washing reduces time, energy and water requirements
,AEMA Certification Study Guide Questions and Answers 2026/2027 A+
Grade Complete Exam Review and Practice Guide
who is final inspector of game uniforms? - (answer)the person who does the folding or hanging of
garnments
what does preservation of superior aesthetics mean? - (answer)keeping uniforms looking good
is there a bad way to store uniforms? - (answer)not if there is airflow
what sports uniforms should be hung? - (answer)all uniforms that need to be in pristine condition
what sports uniforms are most prone to wrinkling - (answer)baseball and football
which uniforms get the most abuse when compared to other sports - (answer)baseball and football
what finishing technique is recommended for most garments - (answer)five-and-five dry
what fabrics should be color set? - (answer)all, regardless of composition
what is five-and-five cycle - (answer)low or medium heat for 5 minutes followed by a 5 minute cool
down
what are advantages of five-and-five dry? - (answer)-allows for material to dry without wrinkles
-leaves 2-3% moisture in material so a missed stain may be removed at a later date
what is the worst chemical to use on uniforms - (answer)fabric softener
what fabrics should be hung to dry? - (answer)-spandex
-rubber
, AEMA Certification Study Guide Questions and Answers 2026/2027 A+
Grade Complete Exam Review and Practice Guide
-elastic
-delicate fabric
what heat should be used to dry uniforms and coaches apparel - (answer)low heat
what is finishing? - (answer)drying, pressing or ironing clothes
what are basic steps of washing laundry? - (answer)1. loading
2. flush
3. break
4. rinsing
5. souring
6. extraction
7. finishing
what is extraction: - (answer)wash wheel spins at high speed, causing water to be extracted from
clothing
what do football reconditioners use extractors for (other than clothes)? - (answer)-shoulder pads
-shoes
-other items that are air dried
can you use an extractor for delicates? - (answer)no
what is souring? - (answer)neutralizes any residual alkalinity that may be present and adds softeners,
antibacterials and brighteners (acidic product)
Grade Complete Exam Review and Practice Guide
Where should linen drop when moving clockwise? - (answer)11:00 to 4:30 - 120 degrees
Where should linen drop when moving counter-clockwise? - (answer)1:00 to 7:30 - 60 degrees
What does overloading your washer cause? - (answer)- become unbalanced (excessive shaking)\
- cause chemical spotting on clothing
- cause "log roll" (clothes on outside get clean and inside are still dirty)
- needs to be replaced 3-5 years earlier
How do you check if a washer is properly loaded? - (answer)if you can put your arm in the center of the
washer with some but not a lot of resistance
Formula for loading guidelines - (answer)volume = (d*d*l)/2200
load weight = 5.25*(volume)
what are baffles/lifters? - (answer)things sticking out from walls of washer to raise clothing from bottom
of wash wheel to top
What are the three wash wheel types? - (answer)open pocket, split-pocket (Pullman), and Y-pocket
what wheel types are commonly used for extremely large workloads? - (answer)split-pocket (pullman)
and y-pocket
why are washer-extractor machines advantageous? - (answer)- need for separate extractor is eliminated
- weight of load is reduced
-intermediate extractions during washing reduces time, energy and water requirements
,AEMA Certification Study Guide Questions and Answers 2026/2027 A+
Grade Complete Exam Review and Practice Guide
who is final inspector of game uniforms? - (answer)the person who does the folding or hanging of
garnments
what does preservation of superior aesthetics mean? - (answer)keeping uniforms looking good
is there a bad way to store uniforms? - (answer)not if there is airflow
what sports uniforms should be hung? - (answer)all uniforms that need to be in pristine condition
what sports uniforms are most prone to wrinkling - (answer)baseball and football
which uniforms get the most abuse when compared to other sports - (answer)baseball and football
what finishing technique is recommended for most garments - (answer)five-and-five dry
what fabrics should be color set? - (answer)all, regardless of composition
what is five-and-five cycle - (answer)low or medium heat for 5 minutes followed by a 5 minute cool
down
what are advantages of five-and-five dry? - (answer)-allows for material to dry without wrinkles
-leaves 2-3% moisture in material so a missed stain may be removed at a later date
what is the worst chemical to use on uniforms - (answer)fabric softener
what fabrics should be hung to dry? - (answer)-spandex
-rubber
, AEMA Certification Study Guide Questions and Answers 2026/2027 A+
Grade Complete Exam Review and Practice Guide
-elastic
-delicate fabric
what heat should be used to dry uniforms and coaches apparel - (answer)low heat
what is finishing? - (answer)drying, pressing or ironing clothes
what are basic steps of washing laundry? - (answer)1. loading
2. flush
3. break
4. rinsing
5. souring
6. extraction
7. finishing
what is extraction: - (answer)wash wheel spins at high speed, causing water to be extracted from
clothing
what do football reconditioners use extractors for (other than clothes)? - (answer)-shoulder pads
-shoes
-other items that are air dried
can you use an extractor for delicates? - (answer)no
what is souring? - (answer)neutralizes any residual alkalinity that may be present and adds softeners,
antibacterials and brighteners (acidic product)
