WRT IICRC Test Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Multiple extractions of salvageable materials, especially porous material (e.g., carpet, cushion), often are
required to? - Answer: Decrease drying time
What should be entered into before any water restoration begins? - Answer: The work authorization
Name the two tools that should be used to disengage the carpet in a water loss? - Answer: Knee kicker
and awl
What instrument can be used to search for moisture behind ceramic tile or resilient flooring? - Answer:
Non-invasive moisture meter
Name two advantages to starting mitigation as soon as possible? - Answer: Less damage, less costly,
reduce drying time, amount of time customer is out of home is reduced
What meter would be used to measure moisture content of structural materials? - Answer: Moisture
meter
Biocides designed to destroy or eliminate all forms of microbial life and their spores are - Answer:
sterilizers
Carpet can become delaminated when wet by ________ and__________ - Answer: improper handling
and disengaging
What should be done when pre-existing damage is discovered? - Answer: Document/contact adjuster?
(bring to materially interested parties)[insurance/homeowner]
On initial inspection what should be the number one focus of the Technician/project manager? -
Answer: Identify safety hazards
, What should be done with carpet and cushion when found to be saturated with Category 3 water? -
Answer: It must be removed and disposed of
_____ and __________ are hazardous materials more likely found in older buildings. - Answer: Lead and
asbestos
When applying any solution including Biocides a technician should? - Answer: Always apply according to
the labels directions
Category ___ is water that originates from a sanitary water source and does not pose substantial risk. -
Answer: 1
Before applying biocides in water-damaged structures, restorers should - Answer: remove occupants
and animals
initial water extraction helps to eliminate water ___________ and ________ times. - Answer: hydration
and reduce drying times
How should waste water be disposed? - Answer: Into the sanitary sewer in accordance with the law
Category ____ is water that contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort
or sickness. - Answer: 2
_____________ should be removed in a category 2 water loss. - Answer: cushion and absorbent
material
What is the primary purpose of the "skin" on most carpet cushion/pad? - Answer: To ease the carpet
stretching during installation
Secondary damage caused by high humidity is most likely to affect materials what type of materials? -
Answer: hydroscopic
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