WATER RESTORATION exam IICRC WITH QUESTION
AND ANSWER 100% CORRECT
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin __________ as
soon as possible - respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed
by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - 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. - potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - 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 - before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - safety hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos -
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. - 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. - moisture
sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
- category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination and
potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ - 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. - carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - 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. - 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. -
highly porous
, when resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3 water loss
becomes a challenge restorers _____________ immediately to prevent liability and address the
conflict. - stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. -
IEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change
the _______ of water. - category
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all _________
parties during the initial inspection. - materially interested
when carpet delimitation (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the _____ and
_____ backings) has occurred, further damage is very likely. for this reason when extensive
carpet delimitation is discovered technicians must call it to the attention go all materially
interested parties , document the condition and suggest replacement. - primary and
secondary
there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them relates to ____ restoration
activities - improper
Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially when air
is allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. - 60%
Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to ________ with the
water content in the surrounding air mass. The more hygroscopic the material, the faster it will
collect water vapor, and the easier it will suffer _________ damage. - equalize and
secondary
AND ANSWER 100% CORRECT
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin __________ as
soon as possible - respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed
by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - 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. - potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - 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 - before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - safety hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos -
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. - 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. - moisture
sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
- category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination and
potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ - 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. - carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - 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. - 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. -
highly porous
, when resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3 water loss
becomes a challenge restorers _____________ immediately to prevent liability and address the
conflict. - stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. -
IEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change
the _______ of water. - category
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all _________
parties during the initial inspection. - materially interested
when carpet delimitation (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the _____ and
_____ backings) has occurred, further damage is very likely. for this reason when extensive
carpet delimitation is discovered technicians must call it to the attention go all materially
interested parties , document the condition and suggest replacement. - primary and
secondary
there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them relates to ____ restoration
activities - improper
Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially when air
is allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. - 60%
Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to ________ with the
water content in the surrounding air mass. The more hygroscopic the material, the faster it will
collect water vapor, and the easier it will suffer _________ damage. - equalize and
secondary
