Questions and CORRECT Answers
A first priority on every water loss is to conduct a - CORRECT ANSWER - Hazard and
risk assessment
All technicians required to wear respiratory protection must be: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Trained, Fitted for mask and evaluated medically.
Two hazardous materials commonly found in older structures are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Lead and Asbestos
Water damage restoration work never begins without a signed - CORRECT ANSWER -
work authorization
To minimize damage to building materials and contents, restorers should perform
_______________________________________ as part of the preliminary inspection. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Loss mitigation services
When pre-existing damage is discovered, technicians should ___________________ and
____________________ to all materially interested parties. - CORRECT ANSWER -
document and communicate
Technicians should always use a _______________________ and a _______________________
to disengage carpet from the tackless strip. - CORRECT ANSWER - knee kicked and
carpet awl
The primary reasons for carpet delimitations are: - CORRECT ANSWER - Damage due to
water
Folding of wet carpet during pad removal
Over aggressive extraction
, Dragging heavy items
Alot of foot traffic
Improper install
Pet urine
Secondary damage is most prevalent in ___________________ materials. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hygroscopic
Above __________% RH supports microbial growth and secondary damage can occur in
hygroscopic materials. - CORRECT ANSWER - 60%
Category _____ water originated from a sanitary source and does not pose substantial risk to
humans. - CORRECT ANSWER -1
Category ____ water contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort
or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans - CORRECT ANSWER -2
In a Category 3 water intrusion with elevated risk situations, restorers should consider using an
______________________________________ to assist in a remediation assessment. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Indoor environmental Professional (IEP)
When working contaminated environments technicians should erect
________________________, done appropriate __________, and install
______________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Containment, PPE, Air filtration
device (AFD)
When working in a CAT 3 water loss the PPE should consist of: - CORRECT ANSWER -
All of it:
full face respiratory mask
protective suit
waterproof gloves