IICRC WRT Exam Updated 2026 Actual Exam
Complete 350 Questions With Detailed Verified
answers
1. The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an
begin __________ as soon as possible - ANSWER-respond quickly &
mitigation
2. All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. -
ANSWER-s500
3. 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. -
ANSWER-potential exposures
4. Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide -
ANSWER-1. Medical evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. Training
5. 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 - ANSWER-before
6. The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible -
ANSWER-safety hazards
7. Federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and
asbestos - ANSWER-lead
8. 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. - ANSWER-potentially affected
, 9. 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. - ANSWER-moisture sensor , non-
invasive
10.Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or
discomfort is said to be - ANSWER-category 1
11.Water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________
- ANSWER-category 2
12.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. - ANSWER-carpet underlay
13.When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. -
ANSWER-pathogenic
14.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. - ANSWER-health
15.Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category
3 water losses, including the removal of all ______ ______ materials
affected by the water intrusion. - ANSWER-highly porous
16.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. - ANSWER-stop work
17.Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____. - ANSWER-IEP
18.Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the
structure do not change the _______ of water. - ANSWER-category
Complete 350 Questions With Detailed Verified
answers
1. The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an
begin __________ as soon as possible - ANSWER-respond quickly &
mitigation
2. All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. -
ANSWER-s500
3. 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. -
ANSWER-potential exposures
4. Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide -
ANSWER-1. Medical evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. Training
5. 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 - ANSWER-before
6. The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible -
ANSWER-safety hazards
7. Federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and
asbestos - ANSWER-lead
8. 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. - ANSWER-potentially affected
, 9. 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. - ANSWER-moisture sensor , non-
invasive
10.Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or
discomfort is said to be - ANSWER-category 1
11.Water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________
- ANSWER-category 2
12.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. - ANSWER-carpet underlay
13.When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. -
ANSWER-pathogenic
14.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. - ANSWER-health
15.Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category
3 water losses, including the removal of all ______ ______ materials
affected by the water intrusion. - ANSWER-highly porous
16.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. - ANSWER-stop work
17.Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____. - ANSWER-IEP
18.Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the
structure do not change the _______ of water. - ANSWER-category
