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IICRC WRT PRACTICE EXAM WATER RESTORATION
TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PREPARATION 2026-27
LATEST UPDATED VERSION
Section 1: Principles & Standards (Q1–Q20)
1. The IICRC Standard of Care for water damage restoration is
known as:
A. ANSI/IICRC S100
B. ANSI/IICRC S500
C. ANSI/IICRC R-200
D. ANSI/IICRC D800
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Answer: B
Rationale: The industry standard for water damage restoration
practices is the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard.
2. The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to:
A. Wait for insurance approval
B. Respond quickly and begin mitigation
C. Only extract after documentation
D. Demolish wet materials first
Answer: B
Rationale: Early response and mitigation significantly reduce
damage and secondary issues.
3. Before beginning water damage restoration work, the
technician must have:
A. A signed liability waiver
B. Verbal authorization
C. A signed work authorization
D. A moisture map
Answer: C
Rationale: Restoration cannot begin without signed work
authorization between contractor and property owner.
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4. A preliminary inspection should include:
A. Carpet installation method
B. Loss mitigation services
C. HVAC cleaning only
D. Biocide application
Answer: B
Rationale: Loss mitigation services should be identified during
initial inspections to minimize damage.
5. Technicians must perform a ____ and ____ to all materially
interested parties if pre-existing damage is found.
A. Evaluation and billing
B. Documentation and communication
C. Mitigation and disposal
D. Negotiation and repair
Answer: B
Rationale: Pre-existing conditions must be documented and
communicated clearly.
6. Two hazardous materials commonly found in older structures
are:
A. Asbestos and mercury
B. Lead and asbestos
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C. PCB and lead
D. Radon and carbon monoxide
Answer: B
Rationale: Older buildings often contain lead and asbestos
hazards.
7. All technicians required to wear respiratory protection must
be:
A. Given a mask only
B. Trained and medically evaluated
C. Told to fit it themselves
D. Provided gloves only
Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory protection requires medical evaluation,
fit testing, and training.
8. The factor that supports microbial growth in hygroscopic
materials is:
A. Temperature below 32°F
B. Relative humidity above 60%
C. Airflow below 500 CFM
D. High ventilation
IICRC WRT PRACTICE EXAM WATER RESTORATION
TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PREPARATION 2026-27
LATEST UPDATED VERSION
Section 1: Principles & Standards (Q1–Q20)
1. The IICRC Standard of Care for water damage restoration is
known as:
A. ANSI/IICRC S100
B. ANSI/IICRC S500
C. ANSI/IICRC R-200
D. ANSI/IICRC D800
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Answer: B
Rationale: The industry standard for water damage restoration
practices is the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard.
2. The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to:
A. Wait for insurance approval
B. Respond quickly and begin mitigation
C. Only extract after documentation
D. Demolish wet materials first
Answer: B
Rationale: Early response and mitigation significantly reduce
damage and secondary issues.
3. Before beginning water damage restoration work, the
technician must have:
A. A signed liability waiver
B. Verbal authorization
C. A signed work authorization
D. A moisture map
Answer: C
Rationale: Restoration cannot begin without signed work
authorization between contractor and property owner.
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4. A preliminary inspection should include:
A. Carpet installation method
B. Loss mitigation services
C. HVAC cleaning only
D. Biocide application
Answer: B
Rationale: Loss mitigation services should be identified during
initial inspections to minimize damage.
5. Technicians must perform a ____ and ____ to all materially
interested parties if pre-existing damage is found.
A. Evaluation and billing
B. Documentation and communication
C. Mitigation and disposal
D. Negotiation and repair
Answer: B
Rationale: Pre-existing conditions must be documented and
communicated clearly.
6. Two hazardous materials commonly found in older structures
are:
A. Asbestos and mercury
B. Lead and asbestos
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C. PCB and lead
D. Radon and carbon monoxide
Answer: B
Rationale: Older buildings often contain lead and asbestos
hazards.
7. All technicians required to wear respiratory protection must
be:
A. Given a mask only
B. Trained and medically evaluated
C. Told to fit it themselves
D. Provided gloves only
Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory protection requires medical evaluation,
fit testing, and training.
8. The factor that supports microbial growth in hygroscopic
materials is:
A. Temperature below 32°F
B. Relative humidity above 60%
C. Airflow below 500 CFM
D. High ventilation
