IICRC Water Restoration (WRT) Certification Exam 2026 | WRT Certification Exam | All Questions and Correct Answers | Verified Answers

NEW ACTUAL EXAM FOR IICRC Water
Damage Restoration (WRT) Certification
,Technician , Training Manual exam


_______ has strong bonding properties and the ability to dissolve materials. Only natural
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substance that's found in 3 states (liquid, solid (ice), gas (vapor)) at temps norm. found in
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earth. - ANS>>Water
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______ also occurs in buildings b/c of 1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures, 3) damage
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from freezing & 4) improper maintenance. - ANS>>Excessive moisture
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When abnormal moisture is present, _______ will rapidly multiply and cause structural
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deterioration, create odors & potentially create serious health issues. -
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ANS>>Microorganisms/Microbes
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Single most critical factor in defining amount of potential damage is the amount of time the
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structure remains/was ______. - ANS>>Abnormally wet
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#1 critical course of action in restorative drying is to ______. - ANS>>Respond quickly
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1) Assessment
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2) Documentation
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3) Controlled drying
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4) Selective replacement - ANS>>Restorative drying process
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Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently revisit the
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,NEW ACTUAL EXAM FOR IICRC Water
Damage Restoration (WRT) Certification
,Technician , Training Manual exam


1) tools
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2) systems
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3) science throughout the ______ - ANS>>drying process
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Standard of care for the water restoration profession - ANS>>IICRC S500
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All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___. - ANS>>mold
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______ is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an
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environment of equal or better appearance. - ANS>>Goal of restorative process
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______ : Identify all affected materials - ANS>>Assessment (1 of restorative drying process)
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_______ : Documents what types of materials have been affected. Must evaluate materials
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against 3 criteria to identify if should be replaced or restored.
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1) degree of containment
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2) damage to item
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3) replacement cost versus restoration cost - ANS>>Documentation (2 of restorative drying
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process)
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Causing or able to cause disease - ANS>>pathogenic
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,NEW ACTUAL EXAM FOR IICRC Water
Damage Restoration (WRT) Certification
,Technician , Training Manual exam


1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight) - ANS>>8
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Two drying methods:
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1) ________ "d for demolition"
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2) Aggressive - ANS>>Disruptive
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a) more contaminated
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b) more damaged
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c) replacing is cheaper - ANS>>Disruptive - drying method
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"DRYING IN PLACE" / little to no manipulation
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a) less contaminated
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b) less damaged
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c) replacing is COSTLY
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d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1 - ANS>>Aggressive - drying method
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1) Humidity
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2) Air flow
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3) Temperature - ANS>>Drying Pie (3)
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, NEW ACTUAL EXAM FOR IICRC Water
Damage Restoration (WRT) Certification
,Technician , Training Manual exam


Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low. - ANS>>High
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1) Safety/ Health
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2) Document & Inspect
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3) Mitigate Further Damage
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4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
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5) Complete Restoration and Repairs - ANS>>Principles of Drying
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The technician's FIRST responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify and
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eliminate ________. - ANS>>Safety hazards
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First line of defense against safety hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the presence of
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regulated building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs) - ANS>>Safety Awareness
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Elimination

Substitution

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PPE (LEAST EFFECTIVE) - ANS>>Hierarchy of Controls
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