WRT WATER RESTORATION TECHNICIAN
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ 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 of discomfort is said to be ________ _ water. Answer: Category
1
◉ Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a 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 ______
________ (or pad) must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must
be throughly cleaned using 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
◉ Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first 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: IEPs
, ◉ 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 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
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ 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 of discomfort is said to be ________ _ water. Answer: Category
1
◉ Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a 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 ______
________ (or pad) must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must
be throughly cleaned using 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
◉ Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first 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: IEPs
, ◉ 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 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
