IICRC WRT Test Exam, Complete
Test || Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers) (Latest Update
2026/2027) UPDATE!!
#1. During the inspection process, restorers shall make a reasonable effort to -
ANSWER-C. identify and address potential safety hazards
#2. A significant amount of water absorption and evaporation load where wet porous
materials represent ~5% to ~40% of combined ceiling, walls, and flooring surface areas
and where low evaporation materials and assemblies are minimally wet is - ANSWER-
B. class 2
#3. Multiple extraction of salvageable materials, especially porous material (e.g.
Carpet , cushion) often are required to: - ANSWER-decrease drying time
#4. To enhance drying, restorers should manage both ambient temperature and -
ANSWER-surface temperatures of affected materials
#18. When pre-existing damage is discovered, restorer should - ANSWER-D. document
and bring it to the attention of materially interested parties
#19. Rapid drying of structural materials is achieved by - ANSWER-A. promoting
evaporation and dehumidification or ventilation
#20. When carpet and cushion (pad, underlay) are saturated with Category 3 water -
ANSWER-B. Both should be removed for proper disposal
#21. To minimize safety concerns and to speed structural drying, gypsum board
(drywall) ceilings that are saturated and sagging should be - ANSWER-A. drained,
removed quickly, and properly disposed
#22. The force exerted by water molecules in the air on surrounding surfaces is -
ANSWER-b. Vapor Pressure (page 11)
#23. Generally, fastest rate of evaporation from wet materials with a 70F (21C) surface
temperature [0.67 VP] would be an environment with - ANSWER-A. 60F (4C) and 80%
RH
, #24. Two hazardous materials more likely found in older building that require
compliance with laws and regulations when handled are - ANSWER-C. lead-based
paint and asbestos
#25. As humidity ratio increases (or decreases) another psychrometric chart property
that also increases (or decreases) is - ANSWER-C. vapor pressure
#5. Water damage restoration services should not begin until after the: - ANSWER-
restorer has entered into an adequately written contract.
#6. Two tools that should be used to properly disengage most stretched-in carpet -
ANSWER-Knee kicker and carpet awl
#7. When inspecting a water damage structure, restorers should inspect: - ANSWER-all
potentially affected areas.
#8. Buckled or damaged particle board should - ANSWER-removed and replaced with
new material.
#9. upon entering a building, professional moisture detection equipment should be used
to evaluate and document: - ANSWER-applicable psychrometric conditions and
moisture content or level readings .
#10. When wet, a structural material that loses most of its structural integrity, but
regains its strength when dry, is: - ANSWER-Concrete
#11 Initially, a method of search for abnormal moisture behind ceramic tile or resilient
flooring can be accomplished by - ANSWER-using a non-penetrating (non-invasive)
moisture meter
#12. To minimize damage and reduce drying time, reduce drying time, restorers should:
- ANSWER-begin mitigation as soon as safely possible
#13. The moisture content of structural materials should be measured with a -
ANSWER-A. moisture meter
#14. When accessible from below, to dry wet wood subflooring under stone or tile
flooring, restorers can use low-humidity air and - ANSWER-D. vapor barrier
#15. Biocides designed to destroy or eliminate all forms of microbial life and their spores
are - ANSWER-D. sterilizers
#16. When carpet is wet it can be delaminated by - ANSWER-D. improper handling and
disengaging
Test || Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers) (Latest Update
2026/2027) UPDATE!!
#1. During the inspection process, restorers shall make a reasonable effort to -
ANSWER-C. identify and address potential safety hazards
#2. A significant amount of water absorption and evaporation load where wet porous
materials represent ~5% to ~40% of combined ceiling, walls, and flooring surface areas
and where low evaporation materials and assemblies are minimally wet is - ANSWER-
B. class 2
#3. Multiple extraction of salvageable materials, especially porous material (e.g.
Carpet , cushion) often are required to: - ANSWER-decrease drying time
#4. To enhance drying, restorers should manage both ambient temperature and -
ANSWER-surface temperatures of affected materials
#18. When pre-existing damage is discovered, restorer should - ANSWER-D. document
and bring it to the attention of materially interested parties
#19. Rapid drying of structural materials is achieved by - ANSWER-A. promoting
evaporation and dehumidification or ventilation
#20. When carpet and cushion (pad, underlay) are saturated with Category 3 water -
ANSWER-B. Both should be removed for proper disposal
#21. To minimize safety concerns and to speed structural drying, gypsum board
(drywall) ceilings that are saturated and sagging should be - ANSWER-A. drained,
removed quickly, and properly disposed
#22. The force exerted by water molecules in the air on surrounding surfaces is -
ANSWER-b. Vapor Pressure (page 11)
#23. Generally, fastest rate of evaporation from wet materials with a 70F (21C) surface
temperature [0.67 VP] would be an environment with - ANSWER-A. 60F (4C) and 80%
RH
, #24. Two hazardous materials more likely found in older building that require
compliance with laws and regulations when handled are - ANSWER-C. lead-based
paint and asbestos
#25. As humidity ratio increases (or decreases) another psychrometric chart property
that also increases (or decreases) is - ANSWER-C. vapor pressure
#5. Water damage restoration services should not begin until after the: - ANSWER-
restorer has entered into an adequately written contract.
#6. Two tools that should be used to properly disengage most stretched-in carpet -
ANSWER-Knee kicker and carpet awl
#7. When inspecting a water damage structure, restorers should inspect: - ANSWER-all
potentially affected areas.
#8. Buckled or damaged particle board should - ANSWER-removed and replaced with
new material.
#9. upon entering a building, professional moisture detection equipment should be used
to evaluate and document: - ANSWER-applicable psychrometric conditions and
moisture content or level readings .
#10. When wet, a structural material that loses most of its structural integrity, but
regains its strength when dry, is: - ANSWER-Concrete
#11 Initially, a method of search for abnormal moisture behind ceramic tile or resilient
flooring can be accomplished by - ANSWER-using a non-penetrating (non-invasive)
moisture meter
#12. To minimize damage and reduce drying time, reduce drying time, restorers should:
- ANSWER-begin mitigation as soon as safely possible
#13. The moisture content of structural materials should be measured with a -
ANSWER-A. moisture meter
#14. When accessible from below, to dry wet wood subflooring under stone or tile
flooring, restorers can use low-humidity air and - ANSWER-D. vapor barrier
#15. Biocides designed to destroy or eliminate all forms of microbial life and their spores
are - ANSWER-D. sterilizers
#16. When carpet is wet it can be delaminated by - ANSWER-D. improper handling and
disengaging
