ASD
LATEST FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following is essential for controlling the drying
environment in water-damaged structures?
- A. Increasing ambient temperature
- B. Ensuring airflow without dehumidification
- C. Utilizing moisture meters
- D. Chemical drying agents
- Correct ANS: A. Increasing ambient temperature
2. What is the primary function of a dehumidifier in a restorative
drying process?
- A. Heat water-damaged surfaces
- B. Remove water vapor from the air
- C. Cool the air to increase relative humidity
- D. Reduce air movement within the environment
- Correct ANS: B. Remove water vapor from the air
3. Which type of equipment is most effective in drying structural
cavities like wall voids and flooring substrates?
- A. Axial air movers
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, - B. Desiccant dehumidifiers
- C. Injection drying systems
- D. LGR dehumidifiers
- Correct ANS: C. Injection drying systems
4. LGR dehumidifiers are preferred in restorative drying because
they:
- A. Use less electricity than other types
- B. Operate in low temperature environments
- C. Produce more noise, deterring pests
- D. Extract more moisture per kilowatt hour under low grains
per pound (GPP) conditions
- Correct ANS: D. Extract more moisture per kilowatt hour
under low grains per pound (GPP) conditions
5. The term ‘psychrometry’ refers to the study of:
- A. Chemistry of water extraction solutions
- B. Properties of air-water vapor mixtures
- C. Thermal conductivity of materials
- D. Structural integrity post-drying
- Correct ANS: B. Properties of air-water vapor mixtures
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, 6. Which of the following factors must be considered when
determining initial equipment placement in a drying environment?
- A. Volume of the room
- B. Type of water contamination
- C. Insurance policy details
- D. Color of structural materials
- Correct ANS: A. Volume of the room
7. Restorative drying professionals measure moisture content in
wood using:
- A. Hydrometers
- B. Thermometers
- C. Pin-type moisture meters
- D. Anemometers
- Correct ANS: C. Pin-type moisture meters
8. What is the primary advantage of using thermal imaging
cameras in a drying project?
- A. To measure relative humidity
- B. To identify hidden moisture areas
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