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GRADED A+ / IICRC WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TRAINING
MANUAL EXAM | 2026 GUARANTEED PASS
_______: 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 - Correct Answer > Documentation (2 of
restorative drying process)
Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______ - Correct Answer > drying process
Directions - Correct Answer > whenever a chemical antimicrobial or biocide is used
restorers must follow the label ____ explicitly
Occupants - Correct Answer > most antimicrobials require that the area of application
be vacated by ______ and pets during application and or a period of time after
application.
- Correct Answer > * The label is the law" get customer briefing before starting any
antimicrobial / biocide treatment.
,Single most critical factor in defining amount of potential damage is the amount of
time the structure remains/was ______. - Correct Answer > Abnormally wet
#1 critical course of action in restorative drying is to ______. - Correct Answer >
Respond quickly
1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement - Correct Answer > Restorative drying process
Standard of care for the water restoration profession - Correct Answer > IICRC S500
All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___. - Correct Answer > mold
Dry standard , unaffected - Correct Answer > establishing _______ is the best way to
set restorative dying goals. A dry standard is established by obtaining a moisture
reading using an ____ material
______ is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an
environment of equal or better appearance. - Correct Answer > Goal of restorative
process
,Causing or able to cause disease - Correct Answer > pathogenic
1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight) - Correct Answer > 8
Two drying methods:
1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive - Correct Answer > Disruptive
A) more contaminated
B) more damaged
C) replacing is cheaper - Correct Answer > Disruptive - drying method
______ : Identify all affected materials - Correct Answer > Assessment (1 of
restorative drying process)
"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 - Correct Answer > Aggressive - drying method
, 1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature - Correct Answer > Drying Pie (3)
The technician's FIRST responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify and eliminate ________. - Correct Answer > Safety hazards
First line of defense against safety hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the
presence of regulated building materials (asbestos, lead, pcbs) - Correct Answer >
Safety Awareness
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE (LEAST EFFECTIVE) - Correct Answer > Hierarchy of Controls
Last line of defense is ____ - Correct Answer > PPE
An agreement between the building owner and the restoration contractor. The form
specifies who is responsible for payment and the terms of payment - Correct Answer
> Work Authorization Form
Materially interested parties - Correct Answer > MIP