IICRC WATER RESTORATION CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS |LATEST 2024/2025

IICRC WATER RESTORATION CERTIFICATION
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS. _’- _’- _’- _’-




Which of these surface temperatures would promote the most rapid
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evaporation?
A. 60 degrees
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B. 70 degrees
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C. 80 degrees
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Which of these surface temperature would have the fastest rate of
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evaporation?
A. 10 degrees below dew point
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B. 20 degrees above dew point
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C. 30 degrees above dew point
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higher the better) _’- _’-




If a material is not drying well, what would be the most effective method of
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increasing evaporation? _’-




A. Use air filtration
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B. Warm the material
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C. Add more airflow
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One of the most effective methods of drying wet wood under hard surfaces
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A. Heated airflow
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,B. Demolition of the wood
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C. Negative air pressure
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The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______ ______
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and begin __________ as soon as possible.
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All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
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profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____.
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S500


To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with
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contaminated water losses, restorers need to have ready access to several
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items. These items protect for all _________ _________ to the body.
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potential exposures _’-




Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
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1. Medical evaluations
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2. Fit testing
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3. Training
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The contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and
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the restoration contractor. The form specifies who is responsible for payment
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and should be signed ______ work begins.
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The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
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identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if reasonably possible.
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safety hazards
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, Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and asbestos.
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lead _’-




After safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has
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been stopped, the restorer must complete an evaluation of the water's
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migration through the structure. During this process, the restorer inspects all
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___________ ________ areas. potentially affected _’- _’- _’-_’- _’- _’-




The ultimate goal is to find the "edge" of water migration, which moves in a
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three-dimensional path throughout the structure. This is accomplished across _’- _’- _’- _’- _’- _’- _’- _’- _’-


carpeted surfaces using a ________ ______, and across most hard surfaces
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using a ___-________ (non-penetrating) moisture meter.
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& non-invasive
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Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of
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discomfort is said to be ________ _ water. Category 1
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Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical
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contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ _.
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Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category 2
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water loss can continue. At a minimum, affected ______ ________ (or pad)
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must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must be throughly cleaned
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using hot water extraction method.
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