IICRC WRT CERTIFICATION 2024/2025 ACTUAL
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM VERSIONS WITH
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
AND STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS
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
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a Category 3 water loss becomes a
challenge, restorers ____ ____ immediately to prevent liability and address the conflict. - CORRECT
ANSWER -stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. -
CORRECT ANSWER -IEPs
,Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
_______ of water. - CORRECT ANSWER -category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented, and communicated to all __________
__________ parties during the initial inspection. - CORRECT ANSWER -materially interested
When carpet delamination (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the _______ and
_________ backings) has occurred, further damage is very likely. For this reason, when extensive carpet
delamintation is discovered, technicians must call it to the attention of all materially interested parties,
document the condition and suggest ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER -primary, secondary, &
replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of them related to ________ restoration
activities. - CORRECT ANSWER -improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Folding or stretching carpet when wet
2. Overly aggressive extraction
3. Improperly specified carpet underlay
4. Improper installation
5. Improper removal from tack strip
6. Improper floating of carpet
7. Excessive wear
8. Pet damage
Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially when air is allowed
to remain above __% relative humidity. - CORRECT ANSWER -60
Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to ________ with the water content
in the surrounding air mass. The more hygroscopic the material, the faster it will collect water vapor, and
the easier it will suffer _________ damage. - CORRECT ANSWER -equalize & secondary
, When water intrusion results in water running through wall cavities, inspection access holes are used to
ensure that blow-in insulation has not compacted and lost its _-_____. - CORRECT ANSWER -R-Value
The most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as much of the water in a liquid state as
possible during the ___________ phase (for example, multiple extractions). Poor extraction will
significantly slow the drying process. - CORRECT ANSWER -extraction
Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted water. Waste water is best disposed of into
a sanitary sewer. - CORRECT ANSWER -laws
The primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to contain further _________ of the
water within the structure. - CORRECT ANSWER -migration
Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____ ______ and carpet awl must be
used. - CORRECT ANSWER -knee kicker
The majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. The purpose of this skin is to ease ______
__________ during installation; it is not a vapor barrier. - CORRECT ANSWER -carpet stretching
If the carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting carpet seams unless it is absolutely
_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -necessary
Every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains _.__ gallons (28.3 liters), and each
gallon (3.8 liters) of water weighs 8.34 pounds (3.8 kg). - CORRECT ANSWER -7.48
There are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): -
CORRECT ANSWER -1. Sanitizer (reduces pathogens to a safe level)
2. Disinfectant (destroys microorganisms, but not spores)
3. Sterilizer (destroys microorganisms, including their spores)
Whenever a chemical antimicrobial or biocide is used, restorers must follow the label __________
explicitly. - CORRECT ANSWER -directions
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM VERSIONS WITH
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
AND STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS
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
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a Category 3 water loss becomes a
challenge, restorers ____ ____ immediately to prevent liability and address the conflict. - CORRECT
ANSWER -stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. -
CORRECT ANSWER -IEPs
,Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
_______ of water. - CORRECT ANSWER -category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented, and communicated to all __________
__________ parties during the initial inspection. - CORRECT ANSWER -materially interested
When carpet delamination (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the _______ and
_________ backings) has occurred, further damage is very likely. For this reason, when extensive carpet
delamintation is discovered, technicians must call it to the attention of all materially interested parties,
document the condition and suggest ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER -primary, secondary, &
replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of them related to ________ restoration
activities. - CORRECT ANSWER -improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Folding or stretching carpet when wet
2. Overly aggressive extraction
3. Improperly specified carpet underlay
4. Improper installation
5. Improper removal from tack strip
6. Improper floating of carpet
7. Excessive wear
8. Pet damage
Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially when air is allowed
to remain above __% relative humidity. - CORRECT ANSWER -60
Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to ________ with the water content
in the surrounding air mass. The more hygroscopic the material, the faster it will collect water vapor, and
the easier it will suffer _________ damage. - CORRECT ANSWER -equalize & secondary
, When water intrusion results in water running through wall cavities, inspection access holes are used to
ensure that blow-in insulation has not compacted and lost its _-_____. - CORRECT ANSWER -R-Value
The most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as much of the water in a liquid state as
possible during the ___________ phase (for example, multiple extractions). Poor extraction will
significantly slow the drying process. - CORRECT ANSWER -extraction
Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted water. Waste water is best disposed of into
a sanitary sewer. - CORRECT ANSWER -laws
The primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to contain further _________ of the
water within the structure. - CORRECT ANSWER -migration
Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____ ______ and carpet awl must be
used. - CORRECT ANSWER -knee kicker
The majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. The purpose of this skin is to ease ______
__________ during installation; it is not a vapor barrier. - CORRECT ANSWER -carpet stretching
If the carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting carpet seams unless it is absolutely
_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -necessary
Every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains _.__ gallons (28.3 liters), and each
gallon (3.8 liters) of water weighs 8.34 pounds (3.8 kg). - CORRECT ANSWER -7.48
There are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): -
CORRECT ANSWER -1. Sanitizer (reduces pathogens to a safe level)
2. Disinfectant (destroys microorganisms, but not spores)
3. Sterilizer (destroys microorganisms, including their spores)
Whenever a chemical antimicrobial or biocide is used, restorers must follow the label __________
explicitly. - CORRECT ANSWER -directions
