Questions and CORRECT Answers
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to ___________________
_______________ and begin __________________ as soon as possible. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Respond Quickly & Mitagation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed by
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC _____________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - S500 Standard
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Potential Exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Medical Evaluation
Fit Testing
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - Before
The technician's first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify,
communicate and eliminate ______________ _________________ if reasonably possible. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Hazards
,Federal regulations apply to the handling of _________ based paint and asbestos. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Moisture Sensor
Non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
_____________________ ____ water. - CORRECT ANSWER - Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological and/or physical contamination and a
potential to cause sickness or discomfort is __________________ ____. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Category 2
Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category 2 water loss can
continue. At a minimum, affected __________________ must be removed and disposed of, and
carpet must be thoroughly cleaned using a hot water extraction method. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Carpet Pads
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries ___________________
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - CORRECT ANSWER - Pathogenic
Worker 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stop Work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or
________. - CORRECT ANSWER - IEP's
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change
the _______________________ of water. - CORRECT ANSWER - Category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented and communicated to all
________________ ________________________ parties during the initial inspection. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Martially 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 delamination is discovered,
technicians must call it to the attention of all materially interested parties, document the
condition and suggest __________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Primary
Secondary
Replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination — many of them related to
___________________________ restoration activities. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are: