WRT CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 FINAL
PAPER DELIVERING FULLY SOLVED
CONTENT
◉When carpet delamination (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
delamintation is discovered, technicians must call it to the attention
of all materially interested parties, document the condition and
suggest ___________. Answer: primary, secondary, & replacement
◉There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of
them related to ________ restoration activities. Answer: improper
◉Typical causes of carpet delamination are: Answer: 1. Folding or
stretching carpet when wet
2. Overly aggressive extraction
3. Improperly specified carpet underlay
4. Improper installation
5. Improper removal from tack strip
6. Improper floating of carpet
,7. Excessive wear
8. Pet damage
◉Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer
damage, especially when air is allowed to remain above __% relative
humidity. Answer: 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. Answer: equalize
& secondary
◉When water intrusion results in water running through wall
cavities, inspection access holes are used to ensure that blow-in
insulation has not compacted and lost its _-_____. Answer: R-Value
◉The most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as
much of the water in a liquid state as possible during the ___________
phase (for example, multiple extractions). Poor extraction will
significantly slow the drying process. Answer: extraction
◉Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted
water. Waste water is best disposed of into a sanitary sewer.
Answer: laws
, ◉The primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to
contain further _________ of the water within the structure. Answer:
migration
◉Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____
______ and carpet awl must be used. Answer: knee kicker
◉The majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. The
purpose of this skin is to ease ______ __________ during installation; it is
not a vapor barrier. Answer: carpet stretching
◉If the carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting
carpet seams unless it is absolutely _________. Answer: necessary
◉Every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains
_.__ gallons (28.3 liters), and each gallon (3.8 liters) of water weighs
8.34 pounds (3.8 kg). Answer: 7.48
◉There are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Answer: 1. Sanitizer
(reduces pathogens to a safe level)
2. Disinfectant (destroys microorganisms, but not spores)
3. Sterilizer (destroys microorganisms, including their spores)
PAPER DELIVERING FULLY SOLVED
CONTENT
◉When carpet delamination (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
delamintation is discovered, technicians must call it to the attention
of all materially interested parties, document the condition and
suggest ___________. Answer: primary, secondary, & replacement
◉There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of
them related to ________ restoration activities. Answer: improper
◉Typical causes of carpet delamination are: Answer: 1. Folding or
stretching carpet when wet
2. Overly aggressive extraction
3. Improperly specified carpet underlay
4. Improper installation
5. Improper removal from tack strip
6. Improper floating of carpet
,7. Excessive wear
8. Pet damage
◉Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer
damage, especially when air is allowed to remain above __% relative
humidity. Answer: 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. Answer: equalize
& secondary
◉When water intrusion results in water running through wall
cavities, inspection access holes are used to ensure that blow-in
insulation has not compacted and lost its _-_____. Answer: R-Value
◉The most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as
much of the water in a liquid state as possible during the ___________
phase (for example, multiple extractions). Poor extraction will
significantly slow the drying process. Answer: extraction
◉Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted
water. Waste water is best disposed of into a sanitary sewer.
Answer: laws
, ◉The primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to
contain further _________ of the water within the structure. Answer:
migration
◉Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____
______ and carpet awl must be used. Answer: knee kicker
◉The majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. The
purpose of this skin is to ease ______ __________ during installation; it is
not a vapor barrier. Answer: carpet stretching
◉If the carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting
carpet seams unless it is absolutely _________. Answer: necessary
◉Every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains
_.__ gallons (28.3 liters), and each gallon (3.8 liters) of water weighs
8.34 pounds (3.8 kg). Answer: 7.48
◉There are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Answer: 1. Sanitizer
(reduces pathogens to a safe level)
2. Disinfectant (destroys microorganisms, but not spores)
3. Sterilizer (destroys microorganisms, including their spores)
