WRT Certification UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______ ______ and begin
__________ as soon as possible. - CORRECT ANSWER - respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed by
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - CORRECT ANSWER - S500
To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water losses,
restorers need to have ready access to several items. These items protect for all _________
_________ to the body. - CORRECT ANSWER - potential exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Medical evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. Training
The contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the restoration
contractor. The form specifies who is responsible for payment and should be signed ______
work begins. - CORRECT ANSWER - before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify,
communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if reasonably possible. - CORRECT
ANSWER - safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and asbestos. - CORRECT
ANSWER - lead
After safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been stopped, the
restorer must complete an evaluation of the water's migration through the structure. During this
, process, the restorer inspects all ___________ ________ areas. - CORRECT ANSWER -
potentially affected
The ultimate goal is to find the "edge" of water migration, which moves in a three-dimensional
path throughout the structure. This is accomplished across carpeted surfaces using a ________
______, and across most hard surfaces using a ___-________ (non-penetrating) moisture meter. -
CORRECT ANSWER - moisture sensor & non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of discomfort is said to be
________ _ water. - CORRECT ANSWER - Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical contamination and a
potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ _. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Category 2
Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category 2 water loss can
continue. At a minimum, affected ______ ________ (or pad) must be removed and disposed of,
and carpet must be throughly cleaned using hot water extraction method. - CORRECT
ANSWER - carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - CORRECT ANSWER - pathogenic
Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first priority on every sewage loss. Areas
affected by Category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous. -
CORRECT ANSWER - health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water losses,
including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water intrusion. -
CORRECT ANSWER - highly porous
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______ ______ and begin
__________ as soon as possible. - CORRECT ANSWER - respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed by
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - CORRECT ANSWER - S500
To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water losses,
restorers need to have ready access to several items. These items protect for all _________
_________ to the body. - CORRECT ANSWER - potential exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Medical evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. Training
The contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the restoration
contractor. The form specifies who is responsible for payment and should be signed ______
work begins. - CORRECT ANSWER - before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify,
communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if reasonably possible. - CORRECT
ANSWER - safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and asbestos. - CORRECT
ANSWER - lead
After safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been stopped, the
restorer must complete an evaluation of the water's migration through the structure. During this
, process, the restorer inspects all ___________ ________ areas. - CORRECT ANSWER -
potentially affected
The ultimate goal is to find the "edge" of water migration, which moves in a three-dimensional
path throughout the structure. This is accomplished across carpeted surfaces using a ________
______, and across most hard surfaces using a ___-________ (non-penetrating) moisture meter. -
CORRECT ANSWER - moisture sensor & non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of discomfort is said to be
________ _ water. - CORRECT ANSWER - Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical contamination and a
potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ _. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Category 2
Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category 2 water loss can
continue. At a minimum, affected ______ ________ (or pad) must be removed and disposed of,
and carpet must be throughly cleaned using hot water extraction method. - CORRECT
ANSWER - carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - CORRECT ANSWER - pathogenic
Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first priority on every sewage loss. Areas
affected by Category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous. -
CORRECT ANSWER - health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water losses,
including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water intrusion. -
CORRECT ANSWER - highly porous
