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WRT CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS TOP RATED VERSION FOR 2026 BY
EXPERTS |RATED A+ | NEW AND REVISED
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
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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)
Whenever a chemical antimicrobial or biocide is used, restorers must
follow the label __________ explicitly. - ANSWER- directions
Most antimicrobials require that the area of application be vacated by
_________ and pets during application and for a period fo time after
application. - ANSWER- occupants
Establishing a ___ ________ is the best way to set restorative drying
goals. A dry standard is established by obtaining a moisture reading
using an __________ material. - ANSWER- dry standard & unaffected
The numerical value form a moisture meter can be documented and used
to monitor progress. for this reason, the amount of moisture absorbed by
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semi-porous structural materials is measured most accurately with a
moisture _____, not a moisture sensor. - ANSWER- meter
Because of their non-invasive nature and quick surveying capabilities,
non-invasive meters are the most effective tools for locating abnormal
moisture behind and beneath finishing materials such as _______ ____
and resilient _____ floor coverings. - ANSWER- ceramic tile & vinyl
A thermo-hygrometer is used to monitor any air that can influence the
___________ and/or ________ ________ with a restorative drying
environment. - ANSWER- temperature & relative humidity
To evaluate the progress of structural drying projects, restorers should
measure:
1. moisture in __________ being dried (moisture content readings)
2. ___ being used to dry affected materials (psychrometric readings)
3. ___ produced by mechanical systems (dehumidifiers) - ANSWER-
materials, air, & air
Evaporation will increase when: - ANSWER- 1. Wet materials are made
warmer.
2. When drier air is used.
3. When air is moved more rapidly across the wet surface.
WRT CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS TOP RATED VERSION FOR 2026 BY
EXPERTS |RATED A+ | NEW AND REVISED
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
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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)
Whenever a chemical antimicrobial or biocide is used, restorers must
follow the label __________ explicitly. - ANSWER- directions
Most antimicrobials require that the area of application be vacated by
_________ and pets during application and for a period fo time after
application. - ANSWER- occupants
Establishing a ___ ________ is the best way to set restorative drying
goals. A dry standard is established by obtaining a moisture reading
using an __________ material. - ANSWER- dry standard & unaffected
The numerical value form a moisture meter can be documented and used
to monitor progress. for this reason, the amount of moisture absorbed by
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semi-porous structural materials is measured most accurately with a
moisture _____, not a moisture sensor. - ANSWER- meter
Because of their non-invasive nature and quick surveying capabilities,
non-invasive meters are the most effective tools for locating abnormal
moisture behind and beneath finishing materials such as _______ ____
and resilient _____ floor coverings. - ANSWER- ceramic tile & vinyl
A thermo-hygrometer is used to monitor any air that can influence the
___________ and/or ________ ________ with a restorative drying
environment. - ANSWER- temperature & relative humidity
To evaluate the progress of structural drying projects, restorers should
measure:
1. moisture in __________ being dried (moisture content readings)
2. ___ being used to dry affected materials (psychrometric readings)
3. ___ produced by mechanical systems (dehumidifiers) - ANSWER-
materials, air, & air
Evaporation will increase when: - ANSWER- 1. Wet materials are made
warmer.
2. When drier air is used.
3. When air is moved more rapidly across the wet surface.
