Mold Remediation Contractor TX State EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS|ALREADY A
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2025
What are the EPA regulations for mold? - CORRECT ANSWER-There are no EPA
regulations for mold
What is PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER-personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER-N-95 respirator,
gloves and eye protection.
What should a remediation plan include? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Steps to fix the
water/moisture problem
2. The use of PPE
3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building materials to avoid spreading
What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
,Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
Can mold be found anywhere? - CORRECT ANSWER-yes, they can grow on virtually
any organic substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? - CORRECT ANSWER-moisture and oxygen must
be present
What is the key to mold control? - CORRECT ANSWER-Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 - 50% (below
60%)
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold
growth? - CORRECT ANSWER-within 48 hours
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book? - CORRECT
ANSWER-pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate drain pans
inside air handler, porous thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof materials above
ceiling tiles
, What three water (clean) damaged materials are recommended to discard and
replace? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health
concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER-Advise them to consult a health professional
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Wet
Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
What 2 clean-up methods are the same for concrete or cinder block regardless of
the square footage? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or furnishing
affected? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 - HEPA vacuum
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount,
which cleaning methods are recommended. - CORRECT ANSWER-1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS|ALREADY A
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2025
What are the EPA regulations for mold? - CORRECT ANSWER-There are no EPA
regulations for mold
What is PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER-personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER-N-95 respirator,
gloves and eye protection.
What should a remediation plan include? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Steps to fix the
water/moisture problem
2. The use of PPE
3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building materials to avoid spreading
What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
,Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
Can mold be found anywhere? - CORRECT ANSWER-yes, they can grow on virtually
any organic substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? - CORRECT ANSWER-moisture and oxygen must
be present
What is the key to mold control? - CORRECT ANSWER-Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 - 50% (below
60%)
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold
growth? - CORRECT ANSWER-within 48 hours
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book? - CORRECT
ANSWER-pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate drain pans
inside air handler, porous thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof materials above
ceiling tiles
, What three water (clean) damaged materials are recommended to discard and
replace? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health
concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER-Advise them to consult a health professional
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Wet
Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
What 2 clean-up methods are the same for concrete or cinder block regardless of
the square footage? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or furnishing
affected? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 - HEPA vacuum
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount,
which cleaning methods are recommended. - CORRECT ANSWER-1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
