IICRC Water Damage Restoration (WRT) Certification
Exam – Study Guide & Practice Questions|| NEWEST
UPDATE 2025/26
Water -CORRECTANSWER _______ has strong bonding properties and the ability to
dissolve materials. Only natural substance that's found in 3 states (liquid, solid (ice), gas
(vapor)) at temps norm. found in earth.
Excessive moisture -CORRECTANSWER ______ also occurs in buildings b/c of
1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures, 3) damage from freezing & 4) improper
maintenance.
Microorganisms/Microbes -CORRECTANSWER When abnormal moisture is present,
_______ will rapidly multiply and cause structural deterioration, create odors &
potentially create serious health issues.
Abnormally wet -CORRECTANSWER Single most critical factor in defining amount of
potential damage is the amount of time the structure remains/was ______.
Respond quickly -CORRECTANSWER #1 critical course of action in restorative drying
is to ______.
Restorative drying process -CORRECTANSWER 1) Assessment
,2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement
drying process -CORRECTANSWER Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently
revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______
IICRC S500 -CORRECTANSWER Standard of care for the water restoration profession
mold -CORRECTANSWER All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___.
Goal of restorative process -CORRECTANSWER ______ is to transform an abnormally
wet, potentially damaged structure into an environment of equal or better appearance.
Assessment (1 of restorative drying process) -CORRECTANSWER ______ : Identify all
affected materials
Documentation (2 of restorative drying process) -CORRECTANSWER _______ :
Documents what types of materials have been affected. Must evaluate materials against
3 criteria to identify if should be replaced or restored.
,1) degree of containment
2) damage to item
3) replacement cost versus restoration cost
pathogenic -CORRECTANSWER Causing or able to cause disease
8 -CORRECTANSWER 1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight)
Disruptive -CORRECTANSWER Two drying methods:
1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive
Disruptive - drying method -CORRECTANSWER a) more contaminated
b) more damaged
c) replacing is cheaper
Aggressive - drying method -CORRECTANSWER "DRYING IN PLACE" / little to no
manipulation
a) less contaminated
b) less damaged
c) replacing is COSTLY
d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1
, Drying Pie (3) -CORRECTANSWER 1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature
High -CORRECTANSWER Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low.
Principles of Drying -CORRECTANSWER 1) Safety/ Health
2) Document & Inspect
3) Mitigate Further Damage
4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
5) Complete Restoration and Repairs
Safety hazards -CORRECTANSWER The technician's FIRST responsibility when
arriving at a water damage site is to identify and eliminate ________.
Safety Awareness -CORRECTANSWER First line of defense against safety hazards is
_______. 2nd is to identify the presence of regulated building materials (asbestos, lead,
PCBs)
Hierarchy of Controls -CORRECTANSWER Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
Exam – Study Guide & Practice Questions|| NEWEST
UPDATE 2025/26
Water -CORRECTANSWER _______ has strong bonding properties and the ability to
dissolve materials. Only natural substance that's found in 3 states (liquid, solid (ice), gas
(vapor)) at temps norm. found in earth.
Excessive moisture -CORRECTANSWER ______ also occurs in buildings b/c of
1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures, 3) damage from freezing & 4) improper
maintenance.
Microorganisms/Microbes -CORRECTANSWER When abnormal moisture is present,
_______ will rapidly multiply and cause structural deterioration, create odors &
potentially create serious health issues.
Abnormally wet -CORRECTANSWER Single most critical factor in defining amount of
potential damage is the amount of time the structure remains/was ______.
Respond quickly -CORRECTANSWER #1 critical course of action in restorative drying
is to ______.
Restorative drying process -CORRECTANSWER 1) Assessment
,2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement
drying process -CORRECTANSWER Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently
revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______
IICRC S500 -CORRECTANSWER Standard of care for the water restoration profession
mold -CORRECTANSWER All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___.
Goal of restorative process -CORRECTANSWER ______ is to transform an abnormally
wet, potentially damaged structure into an environment of equal or better appearance.
Assessment (1 of restorative drying process) -CORRECTANSWER ______ : Identify all
affected materials
Documentation (2 of restorative drying process) -CORRECTANSWER _______ :
Documents what types of materials have been affected. Must evaluate materials against
3 criteria to identify if should be replaced or restored.
,1) degree of containment
2) damage to item
3) replacement cost versus restoration cost
pathogenic -CORRECTANSWER Causing or able to cause disease
8 -CORRECTANSWER 1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight)
Disruptive -CORRECTANSWER Two drying methods:
1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive
Disruptive - drying method -CORRECTANSWER a) more contaminated
b) more damaged
c) replacing is cheaper
Aggressive - drying method -CORRECTANSWER "DRYING IN PLACE" / little to no
manipulation
a) less contaminated
b) less damaged
c) replacing is COSTLY
d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1
, Drying Pie (3) -CORRECTANSWER 1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature
High -CORRECTANSWER Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low.
Principles of Drying -CORRECTANSWER 1) Safety/ Health
2) Document & Inspect
3) Mitigate Further Damage
4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
5) Complete Restoration and Repairs
Safety hazards -CORRECTANSWER The technician's FIRST responsibility when
arriving at a water damage site is to identify and eliminate ________.
Safety Awareness -CORRECTANSWER First line of defense against safety hazards is
_______. 2nd is to identify the presence of regulated building materials (asbestos, lead,
PCBs)
Hierarchy of Controls -CORRECTANSWER Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
