WRT Certification Questions and Answers 2023-2024 with
complete solution
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______ ______ and
begin __________ as soon as possible.
respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____.
S500
To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated
water losses, restorers need to have ready access to several items. These items
protect for all _________ _________ to the body.
potential exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
1. Medical evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. Training
The contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the
restoration contractor. The form specifies who is responsible for payment and
should be signed ______ work begins.
before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if reasonably possible.
safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and asbestos.
lead
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.
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.
moisture sensor & non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of
discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.
Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical
contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ _.
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.
carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
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.
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.
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.
stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____.
IEPs
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure
do not change the _______ of water.
category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented, and communicated to
all __________ __________ parties during the initial inspection.
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 ___________.
primary, secondary, & replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of them related to
________ restoration activities.
improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are:
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
6. Improper floating of carpet
7. Excessive wear
8. Pet damage
complete solution
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______ ______ and
begin __________ as soon as possible.
respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____.
S500
To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated
water losses, restorers need to have ready access to several items. These items
protect for all _________ _________ to the body.
potential exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
1. Medical evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. Training
The contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the
restoration contractor. The form specifies who is responsible for payment and
should be signed ______ work begins.
before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if reasonably possible.
safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and asbestos.
lead
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.
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.
moisture sensor & non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of
discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.
Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical
contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ _.
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.
carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
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.
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.
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.
stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____.
IEPs
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure
do not change the _______ of water.
category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented, and communicated to
all __________ __________ parties during the initial inspection.
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 ___________.
primary, secondary, & replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of them related to
________ restoration activities.
improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are:
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
6. Improper floating of carpet
7. Excessive wear
8. Pet damage
