IICRC Water Restoration Exam | Water
Damage and Mitigation Certification
Practice Test|| GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE 2025/26
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible -CORRECTANSWER respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. -CORRECTANSWER
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. -CORRECTANSWER potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide -
CORRECTANSWER 1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
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 -CORRECTANSWER before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible -CORRECTANSWER
safety hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos -
CORRECTANSWER 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. -
CORRECTANSWER 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 using a _____ (non-penetrating)
moisture meter. -CORRECTANSWER moisture sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is
said to be -CORRECTANSWER category 1
, water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination
and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ -CORRECTANSWER
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. -
CORRECTANSWER carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water
losses, including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water
intrusion. -CORRECTANSWER highly porous
Damage and Mitigation Certification
Practice Test|| GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE 2025/26
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible -CORRECTANSWER respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. -CORRECTANSWER
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. -CORRECTANSWER potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide -
CORRECTANSWER 1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
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 -CORRECTANSWER before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible -CORRECTANSWER
safety hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos -
CORRECTANSWER 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. -
CORRECTANSWER 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 using a _____ (non-penetrating)
moisture meter. -CORRECTANSWER moisture sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is
said to be -CORRECTANSWER category 1
, water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination
and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ -CORRECTANSWER
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. -
CORRECTANSWER carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water
losses, including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water
intrusion. -CORRECTANSWER highly porous
