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#1. During the inspection process, restorers shall make a reasonable effort to - C. identify
and address potential safety hazards
#2. A significant amount of water absorption and evaporation load where wet porous materials
represent ~5% to ~40% of combined ceiling, walls, and flooring surface areas and where low
evaporation materials and assemblies are minimally wet is - B. class 2
#3. Multiple extraction of salvageable materials, especially porous material (e.g. Carpet ,
cushion) often are required to: - decrease drying time
#4. To enhance drying, restorers should manage both ambient temperature and - surface
temperatures of affected materials
#5. Water damage restoration services should not begin until after the: - restorer has
entered into an adequately written contract.
#6. Two tools that should be used to properly disengage most stretched-in carpet - Knee
kicker and carpet awl
#7. When inspecting a water damage structure, restorers should inspect: - all potentially
affected areas.
#8. Buckled or damaged particle board should - removed and replaced with new
material.
#9. upon entering a building, professional moisture detection equipment should be used to
evaluate and document: - applicable psychrometric conditions and moisture content or
level readings .
#10. When wet, a structural material that loses most of its structural integrity, but regains its
strength when dry, is: - Concrete
#11 Initially, a method of search for abnormal moisture behind ceramic tile or resilient flooring
can be accomplished by - using a non-penetrating (non-invasive) moisture meter
#12. To minimize damage and reduce drying time, reduce drying time, restorers should: -
begin mitigation as soon as safely possible
, #13. The moisture content of structural materials should be measured with a - A.
moisture meter
#14. When accessible from below, to dry wet wood subflooring under stone or tile flooring,
restorers can use low-humidity air and - D. vapor barrier
#15. Biocides designed to destroy or eliminate all forms of microbial life and their spores are -
D. sterilizers
#16. When carpet is wet it can be delaminated by - D. improper handling and disengaging
#17. To minimize or control aerosolized soils or contaminants during restoration, restorers can: -
B. install one or more air filtration devices (AFDs)
#18. When pre-existing damage is discovered, restorer should - D. document and bring it
to the attention of materially interested parties
#19. Rapid drying of structural materials is achieved by - A. promoting evaporation and
dehumidification or ventilation
#20. When carpet and cushion (pad, underlay) are saturated with Category 3 water - B.
Both should be removed for proper disposal
#21. To minimize safety concerns and to speed structural drying, gypsum board (drywall)
ceilings that are saturated and sagging should be - A. drained, removed quickly, and
properly disposed
#22. The force exerted by water molecules in the air on surrounding surfaces is - b. Vapor
Pressure (page 11)
#23. Generally, fastest rate of evaporation from wet materials with a 70F (21C) surface
temperature [0.67 VP] would be an environment with - A. 60F (4C) and 80% RH
#24. Two hazardous materials more likely found in older building that require compliance with
laws and regulations when handled are - C. lead-based paint and asbestos
#25. As humidity ratio increases (or decreases) another psychrometric chart property that also
increases (or decreases) is - C. vapor pressure
#26. Ventilating a structure during the initial stages of restoration can be effective way to
enhance drying by reducing the build up of - C. humidity
#27. When using government-registered biocide, restorers shall - C. apply according to
label directions