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What should we do if we find pre-existing damage? - answer-
document, take pictures and advise the parties involved
What two tools are necessary to disengage the carpet - answer-
knee kicker and carpet awl
What is delamination? - answer-separation of the primary and
secondary backing of the carpet
What can cause delamination? - answer-improper handling and
stretching
What should we do if we discover significant delamination on
our project? - answer-document, take pictures and advise the
parties involved
Is it okay to cut carpet seems? - answer-only as a last resort
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What is the purpose of the skin on the carpet cushion - answer-
ease of installation
Before a technician can wear a respirator, what needs to be
done? - answer-medical evaluation and fit testing
What is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss? -
answer-safety
Name two substances found in construction that are federally
regulated: - answer-asbestos and lead painting
For safety, with what should all our drying equipment be
equipped? - answer-ground plug
What should we do with equipment that has damaged
electrical cords - answer-remove from service and replace cords
Where do we dispose of the water we collect on water damage
loss? - answer-back into sanitary sewers
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What must we do before we apply a biocide into a structure -
answer-advise the occupants and gain permission
What is the solution called when it reduces, but does not
eliminate germs, produces a healthful condition. - answer-
sanitizer
What is a solution called when it is used to produce a surface
absent of life? - answer-sterilizer
What must we follow every time we apply a government
registered biocide? - answer-safety data sheet and label
Should we use air movers on moldy surfaces? - answer-no
What should we do if we encounter mold on the job? - answer-
put on ppe and investigate further
What should we do if there is a disagreement in what is
restorable on a sewage damage loss? - answer-stop work
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What ppe should a restorer wear at a minimum on a cat 3 loss?
- answer-protective face mask, water proof gloves, rubber boots
What does classification refer to - answer-rates of evaporation
What is a class 1 water loss? - answer-under 5% of area is
affected.
What is a class 2 water loss? - answer-5% - 40% of area is
affected.
What is a class 3 water loss? - answer-above 40% of area is
affected.
What is a class 4 water loss? - answer-deeply held or bound
moisture.(hard to dry)
What does category refer to? - answer-level on contamination
What is a category 1 water loss? - answer-does not pose
substantial risk from exposure
IICRC Water Damage Restoration (WRT) Course Exam ||Just
Out!!!
What should we do if we find pre-existing damage? - answer-
document, take pictures and advise the parties involved
What two tools are necessary to disengage the carpet - answer-
knee kicker and carpet awl
What is delamination? - answer-separation of the primary and
secondary backing of the carpet
What can cause delamination? - answer-improper handling and
stretching
What should we do if we discover significant delamination on
our project? - answer-document, take pictures and advise the
parties involved
Is it okay to cut carpet seems? - answer-only as a last resort
,2|Page
What is the purpose of the skin on the carpet cushion - answer-
ease of installation
Before a technician can wear a respirator, what needs to be
done? - answer-medical evaluation and fit testing
What is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss? -
answer-safety
Name two substances found in construction that are federally
regulated: - answer-asbestos and lead painting
For safety, with what should all our drying equipment be
equipped? - answer-ground plug
What should we do with equipment that has damaged
electrical cords - answer-remove from service and replace cords
Where do we dispose of the water we collect on water damage
loss? - answer-back into sanitary sewers
,3|Page
What must we do before we apply a biocide into a structure -
answer-advise the occupants and gain permission
What is the solution called when it reduces, but does not
eliminate germs, produces a healthful condition. - answer-
sanitizer
What is a solution called when it is used to produce a surface
absent of life? - answer-sterilizer
What must we follow every time we apply a government
registered biocide? - answer-safety data sheet and label
Should we use air movers on moldy surfaces? - answer-no
What should we do if we encounter mold on the job? - answer-
put on ppe and investigate further
What should we do if there is a disagreement in what is
restorable on a sewage damage loss? - answer-stop work
, 4|Page
What ppe should a restorer wear at a minimum on a cat 3 loss?
- answer-protective face mask, water proof gloves, rubber boots
What does classification refer to - answer-rates of evaporation
What is a class 1 water loss? - answer-under 5% of area is
affected.
What is a class 2 water loss? - answer-5% - 40% of area is
affected.
What is a class 3 water loss? - answer-above 40% of area is
affected.
What is a class 4 water loss? - answer-deeply held or bound
moisture.(hard to dry)
What does category refer to? - answer-level on contamination
What is a category 1 water loss? - answer-does not pose
substantial risk from exposure
