Georgia Mold Remediation Contractor
Exam –Questions and Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
Q&A
Can mold be found anywhere? -CORRECTANSWER yes, they can grow on virtually
any organic substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? -CORRECTANSWER moisture and oxygen must
be present
What is the key to mold control? -CORRECTANSWER Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? -CORRECTANSWER 30 - 50% (below
60%)
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold growth?
-CORRECTANSWER within 48 hours
What are the EPA regulations for mold? -CORRECTANSWER There are no EPA
regulations for mold
What is PPE? -CORRECTANSWER personal protection equipment
,What is the minimum PPE recommended? -CORRECTANSWER N-95 respirator,
gloves and eye protection.
What should a remediation plan include? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? -CORRECTANSWER
1. Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book? -
CORRECTANSWER 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?
-CORRECTANSWER 1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health concerns? -
CORRECTANSWER Advise them to consult a health professional
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or furnishing affected? -
CORRECTANSWER 3 - HEPA vacuum
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount,
which cleaning methods are recommended. -CORRECTANSWER 1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
Exam –Questions and Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
Q&A
Can mold be found anywhere? -CORRECTANSWER yes, they can grow on virtually
any organic substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? -CORRECTANSWER moisture and oxygen must
be present
What is the key to mold control? -CORRECTANSWER Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? -CORRECTANSWER 30 - 50% (below
60%)
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold growth?
-CORRECTANSWER within 48 hours
What are the EPA regulations for mold? -CORRECTANSWER There are no EPA
regulations for mold
What is PPE? -CORRECTANSWER personal protection equipment
,What is the minimum PPE recommended? -CORRECTANSWER N-95 respirator,
gloves and eye protection.
What should a remediation plan include? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? -CORRECTANSWER
1. Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book? -
CORRECTANSWER 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?
-CORRECTANSWER 1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health concerns? -
CORRECTANSWER Advise them to consult a health professional
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or furnishing affected? -
CORRECTANSWER 3 - HEPA vacuum
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount,
which cleaning methods are recommended. -CORRECTANSWER 1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
