WATER RESTORATION Exam IICRC Questions with Correct
Answers.
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible - ANS respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - ANS 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. - ANS potential exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - ANS 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 - ANS before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - ANS safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos -
ANS 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. -
ANS 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. - ANS moisture sensor, non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is
said to be - ANS category 1
Water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination
and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ - ANS category 2
Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a category 2 water loss
can continue. At a minimum affected __________ must be removed and disposed of
, and carpet must be thoroughly cleaned using a hot water extraction method. - ANS
carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - ANS pathogenic
Worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on every sewage loss.
Areas affected by category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially
hazardous. - ANS 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. - ANS highly porous
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3 water
loss becomes a challenge restorer’s _____________ immediately to prevent liability
and address the conflict. - ANS stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or
____. - ANS IEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not
change the _______ of water. - ANS category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all
_________ parties during the initial inspection. - ANS materially interested
When carpet delimitation (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 delimitation is discovered technicians must call it to the attention
go all materially interested parties, document the condition and suggest replacement. -
ANS primary and secondary
There are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them relates to ____
restoration activities - ANS improper
Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially
when air is allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. - ANS 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. - ANS
equalize and secondary
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