IICRC - Fire and smoke Exam Questions with Verified Answers Already Passed
Safety is the responsibility of? - Answers everyone
Who requires all US companies to issue appropriate safety equipment, train on how to use PPE and
issue a written HAZCOM program - Answers OSHA
Potential "invisible unseen" safety hazards likely released into the air during demolition techniques -
Answers Asbestos and lead
In the US a product used as a fire retardant in materials until 1977 - Answers Asbestos
In the US lead was often incorporated into paint formulations prior to the year - Answers 1978
Restorers may obtain the most accurate information about potential chemical safety from - Answers
SDS, Label and training
All products are to be stored - Answers In properly labeled containers and kept secure
To insure proper chemical dilution use - Answers Measuring cups and follow directions
When using a concentrate, typically you should - Answers Pour the concentrate into the container of
water
While working in areas containing loose soot residue it is highly recommended that - Answers You use
appropriate air quality controls, such as scrubbers or exhaust fans
The most important PPE to wear in work areas where toxic particles may exist - Answers Respirators
with HEPA filters and appropriate vapor cartridges
If you have a client that claims chemical sensitivity you should advise that they - Answers Speak with
their doctor prior to returning to the structure
When working for a chemically sensitive client you must have - Answers Informed consent
Ozone is - Answers Oxidizing gas, O3, heavier than air
Ozone gas has been reported to be detrimental to - Answers Pets, people, natural rubber
Atomizing machine that creates droplets sized 8-15 microns - Answers ULV fogger
Machine using heat to produce an extremely fine fog using primarily petroleum based products -
Answers Thermal fogger
Safety concerns of excessive petroleum-based thermal fogging can include - Answers oily residue,
respiratory hazard, and worst case explosion
, When using any device like ULVs, ozone gas, and thermal foggers, the areas being treated must be -
Answers Vacated by people and pets
Normally our client is - Answers The person on the insurance policy or assigned agent
Typically, the most economical option is - Answers Cleaning affected items
A restorer's ultimate responsibility is - Answers To preserve the color, texture, and feel of the fabric or
surface
When determining the amount of time, effort and money spent on restoration you have to consider -
Answers Antique/ appreciated value, sentimental value, and actual value
When working in enclosed areas with aggressive cleaning agents, technicians should - Answers Consider
safety concerns for all occupants and wear appropriate PPE
Smoke is the by-product of - Answers Incomplete combustion
Two gasses we know are produced in a fire and are carcinogens - Answers VOCs: Volatile organic
compounds
PAHs: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
The three components needed for combustion - Answers Oxygen, fuel, combustion source
Lower levels of oxygen during combustion will - Answers Increase the amount of soot
Typically, the size of particulate matter produced by fire is - Answers 0.1-4 microns
While burning, which materials produce thick, heavy, black, smeary residue - Answers Synthetic
When cleaning protein fires, in order to effectively remove residue - Answers Through wet cleaning with
degreasing agents is required
In determining the amount of smoke penetration throughout a structure you must consider - Answers
The proximity of items to the heat line generated by the fire
The warmer smoke is attracted to - Answers cooler surfaces
As smoke from combustion interacts with moisture/ humidity it becomes - Answers acidic
Plastic items exposed to high heat and smoke - Answers could discolor and often turn yellow
A solutions pH is directly based on its - Answers solubility in water
Moderate soot on gloss, semi gloss and enamel painted surfaces are normally cleaned with a - Answers
general purpose cleaner or degreaser
Safety is the responsibility of? - Answers everyone
Who requires all US companies to issue appropriate safety equipment, train on how to use PPE and
issue a written HAZCOM program - Answers OSHA
Potential "invisible unseen" safety hazards likely released into the air during demolition techniques -
Answers Asbestos and lead
In the US a product used as a fire retardant in materials until 1977 - Answers Asbestos
In the US lead was often incorporated into paint formulations prior to the year - Answers 1978
Restorers may obtain the most accurate information about potential chemical safety from - Answers
SDS, Label and training
All products are to be stored - Answers In properly labeled containers and kept secure
To insure proper chemical dilution use - Answers Measuring cups and follow directions
When using a concentrate, typically you should - Answers Pour the concentrate into the container of
water
While working in areas containing loose soot residue it is highly recommended that - Answers You use
appropriate air quality controls, such as scrubbers or exhaust fans
The most important PPE to wear in work areas where toxic particles may exist - Answers Respirators
with HEPA filters and appropriate vapor cartridges
If you have a client that claims chemical sensitivity you should advise that they - Answers Speak with
their doctor prior to returning to the structure
When working for a chemically sensitive client you must have - Answers Informed consent
Ozone is - Answers Oxidizing gas, O3, heavier than air
Ozone gas has been reported to be detrimental to - Answers Pets, people, natural rubber
Atomizing machine that creates droplets sized 8-15 microns - Answers ULV fogger
Machine using heat to produce an extremely fine fog using primarily petroleum based products -
Answers Thermal fogger
Safety concerns of excessive petroleum-based thermal fogging can include - Answers oily residue,
respiratory hazard, and worst case explosion
, When using any device like ULVs, ozone gas, and thermal foggers, the areas being treated must be -
Answers Vacated by people and pets
Normally our client is - Answers The person on the insurance policy or assigned agent
Typically, the most economical option is - Answers Cleaning affected items
A restorer's ultimate responsibility is - Answers To preserve the color, texture, and feel of the fabric or
surface
When determining the amount of time, effort and money spent on restoration you have to consider -
Answers Antique/ appreciated value, sentimental value, and actual value
When working in enclosed areas with aggressive cleaning agents, technicians should - Answers Consider
safety concerns for all occupants and wear appropriate PPE
Smoke is the by-product of - Answers Incomplete combustion
Two gasses we know are produced in a fire and are carcinogens - Answers VOCs: Volatile organic
compounds
PAHs: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
The three components needed for combustion - Answers Oxygen, fuel, combustion source
Lower levels of oxygen during combustion will - Answers Increase the amount of soot
Typically, the size of particulate matter produced by fire is - Answers 0.1-4 microns
While burning, which materials produce thick, heavy, black, smeary residue - Answers Synthetic
When cleaning protein fires, in order to effectively remove residue - Answers Through wet cleaning with
degreasing agents is required
In determining the amount of smoke penetration throughout a structure you must consider - Answers
The proximity of items to the heat line generated by the fire
The warmer smoke is attracted to - Answers cooler surfaces
As smoke from combustion interacts with moisture/ humidity it becomes - Answers acidic
Plastic items exposed to high heat and smoke - Answers could discolor and often turn yellow
A solutions pH is directly based on its - Answers solubility in water
Moderate soot on gloss, semi gloss and enamel painted surfaces are normally cleaned with a - Answers
general purpose cleaner or degreaser
