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IICRC FSRT Fire and Smoke Restoration Technology
ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
IICRC FSRT Fire and Smoke Restoration Technology
The particle size range of combustion smoke particles is ______ to _______
.1 to 4 microns.
The general categories into which all smoke residues may be placed are PAH (Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons) and ________.
Soot
Both PAH and soot particles have been reported to be _________ to humans.
Carcinogenic
A very difficult smoke odor for technicians to overcome is the _______ _________ odor, also
called "psychological" odor.
Heightened Awareness
To remove high levels of protein odor from surfaces, ______ ________ is usually required for
cleaning protein residues.
Wet Cleaning
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When burned, this material will produce a thick, heavy black smeary residue
________________.
Synthetics
Factors in determining degree of smoke contamination throughout a structure are the air
________ and ________ generated during combustion.
Pressure, Temperature
The severity of soot contamination increases with a _________ of oxygen and decreases
when a ___________ _____________ of oxygen is present during the fire.
Lack, Greater Quantity
Technicians should not decide they will be able to restore a damaged item until they have
__________ the item and communicated with the customer.
Pretested
Restoration company works for the property owner, (the primary customer). A secondary
customer is the ______ ______ when the property owner is an ___________.
Insurance Carrier, Insured
Smoke and soot particles are visual by-products of _______ _________.
Incomplete Combustion
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Heat, fuel and oxygen are the key elements required for ________.
Combustion
Some materials and surfaces naturally adsorb more odors than others. The odor control
industry refers to them as "_________ __________".
Natural Wicks
During a fire, smoke can carry vaporized oils, which eventually settle to leave an _________
_________ on surfaces, which is difficult to remove.
Oily Film
Lighter plastic surfaces subjected to higher temperatures and soot have potential to
_________ irreversibly.
Yellow
From a common sense perspective, safety on the job site is the responsibility of
____________.
Everyone
Safety regs require companies have hazardous chemical program, issue appropriate safety
______ to employees, and provide them with safety__________.
Equipment, Training
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Restorers may obtain the most accurate information about potential chemical safety from:
___________ _____________sheets, labels and _____________________.
Safety Data, Training
All restoration chemicals must be kept in properly __________ containers and secured on the
job site.
Labeled
Advise chemically-sensitive customers to not be ____ the affected areas while work is being
performed and ask for their _________ consent of product use.
In, Informed
When working for a customer who is chemically ______________, there may be need for
special air scrubbing, cleaning agents and deodorizing agents.
Sensitive
Working in areas containing loose soot residue, it is highly recommended that restorers use
appropriate _________ air scrubbers and don _________.
HEPA, PPE
__________ and __________ are two commonly found invisible safety hazards to be aware of
within older structures.
Asbestos, Lead
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IICRC FSRT Fire and Smoke Restoration Technology
ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
IICRC FSRT Fire and Smoke Restoration Technology
The particle size range of combustion smoke particles is ______ to _______
.1 to 4 microns.
The general categories into which all smoke residues may be placed are PAH (Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons) and ________.
Soot
Both PAH and soot particles have been reported to be _________ to humans.
Carcinogenic
A very difficult smoke odor for technicians to overcome is the _______ _________ odor, also
called "psychological" odor.
Heightened Awareness
To remove high levels of protein odor from surfaces, ______ ________ is usually required for
cleaning protein residues.
Wet Cleaning
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When burned, this material will produce a thick, heavy black smeary residue
________________.
Synthetics
Factors in determining degree of smoke contamination throughout a structure are the air
________ and ________ generated during combustion.
Pressure, Temperature
The severity of soot contamination increases with a _________ of oxygen and decreases
when a ___________ _____________ of oxygen is present during the fire.
Lack, Greater Quantity
Technicians should not decide they will be able to restore a damaged item until they have
__________ the item and communicated with the customer.
Pretested
Restoration company works for the property owner, (the primary customer). A secondary
customer is the ______ ______ when the property owner is an ___________.
Insurance Carrier, Insured
Smoke and soot particles are visual by-products of _______ _________.
Incomplete Combustion
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Heat, fuel and oxygen are the key elements required for ________.
Combustion
Some materials and surfaces naturally adsorb more odors than others. The odor control
industry refers to them as "_________ __________".
Natural Wicks
During a fire, smoke can carry vaporized oils, which eventually settle to leave an _________
_________ on surfaces, which is difficult to remove.
Oily Film
Lighter plastic surfaces subjected to higher temperatures and soot have potential to
_________ irreversibly.
Yellow
From a common sense perspective, safety on the job site is the responsibility of
____________.
Everyone
Safety regs require companies have hazardous chemical program, issue appropriate safety
______ to employees, and provide them with safety__________.
Equipment, Training
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Restorers may obtain the most accurate information about potential chemical safety from:
___________ _____________sheets, labels and _____________________.
Safety Data, Training
All restoration chemicals must be kept in properly __________ containers and secured on the
job site.
Labeled
Advise chemically-sensitive customers to not be ____ the affected areas while work is being
performed and ask for their _________ consent of product use.
In, Informed
When working for a customer who is chemically ______________, there may be need for
special air scrubbing, cleaning agents and deodorizing agents.
Sensitive
Working in areas containing loose soot residue, it is highly recommended that restorers use
appropriate _________ air scrubbers and don _________.
HEPA, PPE
__________ and __________ are two commonly found invisible safety hazards to be aware of
within older structures.
Asbestos, Lead
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