WATER RESTORATION Exam IICRC
2025/2026 Exam Questions and Answers
| A+ Score Assured
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an
begin __________ as soon as possible - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔respond quickly &
mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔s500
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. - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
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,3. 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 - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔safety hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and
asbestos - 🧠 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. - 🧠 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
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, using a _____ (non-penetrating) moisture meter. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔moisture
sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or
discomfort is said to be - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
___________ - 🧠 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 throughly cleaned using a hot
water extraction method. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔pathogenic
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on every
sewage loss. areas affected by category 3 water intrusion are marked and
posted as potentially hazardous. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔health
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2025/2026 Exam Questions and Answers
| A+ Score Assured
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an
begin __________ as soon as possible - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔respond quickly &
mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔s500
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. - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
,3. 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 - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔safety hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and
asbestos - 🧠 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. - 🧠 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
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
2
, using a _____ (non-penetrating) moisture meter. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔moisture
sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or
discomfort is said to be - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
___________ - 🧠 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 throughly cleaned using a hot
water extraction method. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔pathogenic
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on every
sewage loss. areas affected by category 3 water intrusion are marked and
posted as potentially hazardous. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔health
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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