Exam 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,
mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of carte for the water restoration profession developed
by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
S500
The goal of the restoration process is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged
structure into an environment that can be reoccupied, of equal or better appearance and
cleanliness than before the intrusion occurred and to do so in the most ____________ and
____________ means possible. - CORRECT ANSWER - economical; efficient
affected materials are evaluated against three criteria to determine if they should be restored or
replaced. The three criteria are: - CORRECT ANSWER - Contamination, Damage,
Replacement Cost
All materials that are determined restorable are inspected further, and the amount of moisture
absorbed by the material is ___________ and ______________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
measured; documented
Drying process is noted during daily monitoring visits. The restorer asks "Is it drying?" while
comparing two sets of data. The first and the second sets of data, recorded on a monitoring
report, reflect the impact of the drying erffort on the affected materials over a ______________
period. - CORRECT ANSWER - 24 hour
if materials are not drying the restorer must re-evaluate the equipment, systems and processes.
The current system is not working. The restorer must re-evaluate the equipment, systems and
processes and _____________ his or her approach. - CORRECT ANSWER - refine
, Throughout the process materials will return to return to normal moisture levels. The restorer
must constantly ask "Is it done?" during the monitoring process. This means the restorer must
know what "done" is. The materials must be compared against a ___ ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - dry standard
It is important that restoration processes and procedures are carefully evaluated to ensure that
they are appropriate. Because every job is unique, the approach should also be ______. -
CORRECT ANSWER - unique
To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water losses,
restorers need to have ready access to several item. These items protect for all _______
________ to the body. - CORRECT ANSWER - potential exposure
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide what before issuing any
respiratory PPE - CORRECT ANSWER - medical evaluation, fit testing, training
Regulations require a ______ inspection to identify situations posing danger to life or property. -
CORRECT ANSWER - hazard
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 technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify,
communicate and eliminate ______ ______ is reasonably possible. - CORRECT
ANSWER - safety hazards
After safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been stopped, the
restorer must complete an evaluation of the water's migrations through the structure. During this
process, the restorer inspects all ___________ ________ areas. - CORRECT ANSWER -
potentially affected