IICRC WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water
damage site is to identify communicate and eliminate _________ if
reasonably possible. Answer: safety hazards
◉ federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based
paint and asbestos. 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.. 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..
Answer: moisture sensor , non-invasive
,◉ water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing
sickness or discomfort is said to be. Answer: category 1
◉ water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or
physical contamination and potential to cause sickness or
discomfort is ___________. Answer: 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 throughly
cleaned using a hot water extraction method.. Answer: carpet
underlay
◉ When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or
carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3..
Answer: 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.. 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.. 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.. Answer:
stop work
◉ Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor
Environmental Professionals, or ____.. Answer: IEP
◉ Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have
contaminated the structure do not change the _______ of water..
Answer: category
◉ pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and
communicated to all _________ parties during the initial inspection..
Answer: 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.. Answer: primary and secondary
◉ there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them
relates to ____ restoration activities. Answer: improper
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water
damage site is to identify communicate and eliminate _________ if
reasonably possible. Answer: safety hazards
◉ federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based
paint and asbestos. 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.. 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..
Answer: moisture sensor , non-invasive
,◉ water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing
sickness or discomfort is said to be. Answer: category 1
◉ water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or
physical contamination and potential to cause sickness or
discomfort is ___________. Answer: 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 throughly
cleaned using a hot water extraction method.. Answer: carpet
underlay
◉ When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or
carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3..
Answer: 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.. 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.. 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.. Answer:
stop work
◉ Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor
Environmental Professionals, or ____.. Answer: IEP
◉ Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have
contaminated the structure do not change the _______ of water..
Answer: category
◉ pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and
communicated to all _________ parties during the initial inspection..
Answer: 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.. Answer: primary and secondary
◉ there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them
relates to ____ restoration activities. Answer: improper
