MOLD REMEDIATION CORE EXAM SET 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔What Changed? - ✔✔Energy crisis of 1970's
600% rise in energy costs
"Building Energy Thermostat Settings" (BETS) -"Thermostat police"
High cost of air conditioning outside air reduces outside air requirements and therefore
produces a "toxic soup"
Energy efficient practices created early shut-downs and late start-ups ('coasting')
Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems became a common modification to recycle air more
"Value engineering" emerges which lead to devalued projects and buildings
We begin "sealing our homes with deadly precision" says one Doctor.
New building materials use polymers, resins, formaldehyde and other emitted
chemicals, off-gassing
Computers & copiers produce ozone Technological changes introduced, new building
materials & products
VOC's and sub-micron particles
Structures built in late 1970's with 're-thought technology' are now aging faster than
normal
✔✔When Assessing, Factors to Review - ✔✔Energy Conservation Strategies
Construction Materials/Furnishings Technological Changes Lifestyle Changes Lack of
IAQ Management Lack of Sanitization Protocols
✔✔Body Response to Contaminants - ✔✔Allergic --> Disease --> Toxic
✔✔Productivity Affected by Responses - ✔✔Dollars Lost
Time Lost
Attitude Lost
✔✔"Dose" Responce - ✔✔Concentration
Duration
Respiration
✔✔Asthma Response - ✔✔Boys/Girls 2:1
Adults 1:1
Chronic
Increasing
✔✔Asthma Triggers - ✔✔-Pets
-Pollen
-Chemical Fumes
-Cold Air
-Fungus Spores
-Dust
,-Smoke
-Strong Odors
✔✔Serious Allergens - IRRITANTS - ✔✔Fiberglass
Formaldehyde
Petro-based Chemicals
Paints
Fabric Cleaners
Ozone
✔✔Serious Allergens - TOXICANTS - ✔✔Long-term Exposure
Increased Infections
Change in Airway Function
Sub-micron Particles
✔✔Serious Allergens - ASPHYXIANTS - ✔✔Diluted Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
Propane
Hydrogen Sulfide
✔✔Types of Indoor Air Pollutants - ✔✔Particles
Odors
Gasses
Bio-pollutants
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Comfort
✔✔SBS (sick building syndrome) - ✔✔A building is sick when 20% of the building
occupants complain of fatigue, headache, coughing, burning eyes, sore throat
✔✔What is a syndrome? - ✔✔Cluster
✔✔What are SBS Symptoms - ✔✔Eyes
Nose
Skin
Throat
Headache
✔✔BRI (building-related illness) - ✔✔1. Legionella
2. Humidifier Fever
3. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
4. Bacterial Infections
,5. Fungal Infections
✔✔Mold Symptoms - ✔✔- Sneezing
- Chronic cough
-Runny nose
-Nasal congestion
-Itchy, watery/red eyes
-Skin rashes and hives
-Sinus headaches
-Reduced lung capacity
✔✔Toxic Mold Symptoms - ✔✔Coughing blood
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Chest Congestion
Heavy breathing
Anemia
Skin rashes
Forgetfulness
Memory loss
Lung hemorrhage
Cancer
Death
✔✔Other Indoor Air Contaminants - ✔✔- Lead
- Asbestos
✔✔Lead - ✔✔- Children/Elderly
-Learning Disabilities
-Behavioral Problems
-High blood pressure
- Pregnant Women
-Workers
✔✔Asbestos - ✔✔Irritation ---> Asbestosis ---> Cancer
✔✔Guidelines & Insurable Practices - ✔✔Governing Body ---> Training to Certify ---.
Insurable Practices
✔✔FIVE levels of Abatement - ✔✔1) <10 sqft²
2) 10-30 sqft²
3) 30-100 sqft²
, 4) >100 sqft²
5) HVAC systems
✔✔D7338-14 Standard Guide for Assessment of Fungal Growth in Buildings - ✔✔...this
guide is specific to fungal growth, which is only one potential problem in a building
environment. It may be part of, but is not intended to take the place of, a comprehensive
indoor air quality investigation..."
✔✔Assessments - ✔✔Assess for Elevated Spores
Assess for Visible Growth
Visual Subjective Diagnostics
Lab Objective Diagnostics
Avoid Intrusive Diagnostics
✔✔Remediation - ✔✔Materials Removed/Destroyed
Utilize Containment
Specify Level of Project
Interim Visual Inspections
Third Party PRV Needed
✔✔Assessors - ✔✔Purpose
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
Visual Inspection
Sampling & Data Collection
MAR (Mold Assessment Report)
MRP (Mold Remediation Protocol)
Containment & Fresh Air Makeup
Chemistries PRV (Post Remediation Verification)
MMP (Mold Management Plan)
✔✔Remediators - ✔✔Purpose
Environmental Impacts
MRWP/MWP (Mold Remediation Work Plan)
Moisture Resolution
Water Damage Cleanup
HVAC Systems
Remediation Criteria
Remediation Project Levels 1-3
Containment Types
Interim Evaluations
Guidelines for Cleanup (Contents)
PRV (Post Remediation Verification)
Restoring Remediated Areas
Final Remediation Documentation
NORMI Sanitization Protocol
Definitions/Acronyms
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔What Changed? - ✔✔Energy crisis of 1970's
600% rise in energy costs
"Building Energy Thermostat Settings" (BETS) -"Thermostat police"
High cost of air conditioning outside air reduces outside air requirements and therefore
produces a "toxic soup"
Energy efficient practices created early shut-downs and late start-ups ('coasting')
Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems became a common modification to recycle air more
"Value engineering" emerges which lead to devalued projects and buildings
We begin "sealing our homes with deadly precision" says one Doctor.
New building materials use polymers, resins, formaldehyde and other emitted
chemicals, off-gassing
Computers & copiers produce ozone Technological changes introduced, new building
materials & products
VOC's and sub-micron particles
Structures built in late 1970's with 're-thought technology' are now aging faster than
normal
✔✔When Assessing, Factors to Review - ✔✔Energy Conservation Strategies
Construction Materials/Furnishings Technological Changes Lifestyle Changes Lack of
IAQ Management Lack of Sanitization Protocols
✔✔Body Response to Contaminants - ✔✔Allergic --> Disease --> Toxic
✔✔Productivity Affected by Responses - ✔✔Dollars Lost
Time Lost
Attitude Lost
✔✔"Dose" Responce - ✔✔Concentration
Duration
Respiration
✔✔Asthma Response - ✔✔Boys/Girls 2:1
Adults 1:1
Chronic
Increasing
✔✔Asthma Triggers - ✔✔-Pets
-Pollen
-Chemical Fumes
-Cold Air
-Fungus Spores
-Dust
,-Smoke
-Strong Odors
✔✔Serious Allergens - IRRITANTS - ✔✔Fiberglass
Formaldehyde
Petro-based Chemicals
Paints
Fabric Cleaners
Ozone
✔✔Serious Allergens - TOXICANTS - ✔✔Long-term Exposure
Increased Infections
Change in Airway Function
Sub-micron Particles
✔✔Serious Allergens - ASPHYXIANTS - ✔✔Diluted Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
Propane
Hydrogen Sulfide
✔✔Types of Indoor Air Pollutants - ✔✔Particles
Odors
Gasses
Bio-pollutants
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Comfort
✔✔SBS (sick building syndrome) - ✔✔A building is sick when 20% of the building
occupants complain of fatigue, headache, coughing, burning eyes, sore throat
✔✔What is a syndrome? - ✔✔Cluster
✔✔What are SBS Symptoms - ✔✔Eyes
Nose
Skin
Throat
Headache
✔✔BRI (building-related illness) - ✔✔1. Legionella
2. Humidifier Fever
3. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
4. Bacterial Infections
,5. Fungal Infections
✔✔Mold Symptoms - ✔✔- Sneezing
- Chronic cough
-Runny nose
-Nasal congestion
-Itchy, watery/red eyes
-Skin rashes and hives
-Sinus headaches
-Reduced lung capacity
✔✔Toxic Mold Symptoms - ✔✔Coughing blood
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Chest Congestion
Heavy breathing
Anemia
Skin rashes
Forgetfulness
Memory loss
Lung hemorrhage
Cancer
Death
✔✔Other Indoor Air Contaminants - ✔✔- Lead
- Asbestos
✔✔Lead - ✔✔- Children/Elderly
-Learning Disabilities
-Behavioral Problems
-High blood pressure
- Pregnant Women
-Workers
✔✔Asbestos - ✔✔Irritation ---> Asbestosis ---> Cancer
✔✔Guidelines & Insurable Practices - ✔✔Governing Body ---> Training to Certify ---.
Insurable Practices
✔✔FIVE levels of Abatement - ✔✔1) <10 sqft²
2) 10-30 sqft²
3) 30-100 sqft²
, 4) >100 sqft²
5) HVAC systems
✔✔D7338-14 Standard Guide for Assessment of Fungal Growth in Buildings - ✔✔...this
guide is specific to fungal growth, which is only one potential problem in a building
environment. It may be part of, but is not intended to take the place of, a comprehensive
indoor air quality investigation..."
✔✔Assessments - ✔✔Assess for Elevated Spores
Assess for Visible Growth
Visual Subjective Diagnostics
Lab Objective Diagnostics
Avoid Intrusive Diagnostics
✔✔Remediation - ✔✔Materials Removed/Destroyed
Utilize Containment
Specify Level of Project
Interim Visual Inspections
Third Party PRV Needed
✔✔Assessors - ✔✔Purpose
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
Visual Inspection
Sampling & Data Collection
MAR (Mold Assessment Report)
MRP (Mold Remediation Protocol)
Containment & Fresh Air Makeup
Chemistries PRV (Post Remediation Verification)
MMP (Mold Management Plan)
✔✔Remediators - ✔✔Purpose
Environmental Impacts
MRWP/MWP (Mold Remediation Work Plan)
Moisture Resolution
Water Damage Cleanup
HVAC Systems
Remediation Criteria
Remediation Project Levels 1-3
Containment Types
Interim Evaluations
Guidelines for Cleanup (Contents)
PRV (Post Remediation Verification)
Restoring Remediated Areas
Final Remediation Documentation
NORMI Sanitization Protocol
Definitions/Acronyms
