IICRC WRT Water Restoration Technician
Exam Review– 2026/2027 Edition –
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Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
A first priority on every water loss is to conduct a
Hazard and risk assessment
All technicians required to wear respiratory protection must be:
Trained, Fitted for mask and evaluated medically.
Two hazardous materials commonly found in older structures are
Lead and Asbestos
Water damage restoration work never begins without a signed
work authorization
To minimize damage to building materials and contents, restorers should perform
_______________________________________ as part of the preliminary inspection.
Loss mitigation services
When pre-existing damage is discovered, technicians should ___________________ and
____________________ to all materially interested parties.
1
, IICRC WRT Water Restoration Technician
Exam Review– 2026/2027 Edition –
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document and communicate
Technicians should always use a _______________________ and a _______________________
to disengage carpet from the tackless strip.
knee kicked and carpet awl
The primary reasons for carpet delimitations are:
Damage due to water
Folding of wet carpet during pad removal
Over aggressive extraction
Dragging heavy items
Alot of foot traffic
Improper install
Pet urine
Secondary damage is most prevalent in ___________________ materials.
Hygroscopic
Above __________% RH supports microbial growth and secondary damage can occur in
hygroscopic materials.
2
, IICRC WRT Water Restoration Technician
Exam Review– 2026/2027 Edition –
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60%
Category _____ water originated from a sanitary source and does not pose substantial risk to
humans.
1
Category ____ water contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort
or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans
2
In a Category 3 water intrusion with elevated risk situations, restorers should consider using an
______________________________________ to assist in a remediation assessment.
Indoor environmental Professional (IEP)
When working contaminated environments technicians should erect
________________________, done appropriate __________, and install
______________________.
Containment, PPE, Air filtration device (AFD)
When working in a CAT 3 water loss the PPE should consist of:
3
Exam Review– 2026/2027 Edition –
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
A first priority on every water loss is to conduct a
Hazard and risk assessment
All technicians required to wear respiratory protection must be:
Trained, Fitted for mask and evaluated medically.
Two hazardous materials commonly found in older structures are
Lead and Asbestos
Water damage restoration work never begins without a signed
work authorization
To minimize damage to building materials and contents, restorers should perform
_______________________________________ as part of the preliminary inspection.
Loss mitigation services
When pre-existing damage is discovered, technicians should ___________________ and
____________________ to all materially interested parties.
1
, IICRC WRT Water Restoration Technician
Exam Review– 2026/2027 Edition –
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
document and communicate
Technicians should always use a _______________________ and a _______________________
to disengage carpet from the tackless strip.
knee kicked and carpet awl
The primary reasons for carpet delimitations are:
Damage due to water
Folding of wet carpet during pad removal
Over aggressive extraction
Dragging heavy items
Alot of foot traffic
Improper install
Pet urine
Secondary damage is most prevalent in ___________________ materials.
Hygroscopic
Above __________% RH supports microbial growth and secondary damage can occur in
hygroscopic materials.
2
, IICRC WRT Water Restoration Technician
Exam Review– 2026/2027 Edition –
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
60%
Category _____ water originated from a sanitary source and does not pose substantial risk to
humans.
1
Category ____ water contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort
or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans
2
In a Category 3 water intrusion with elevated risk situations, restorers should consider using an
______________________________________ to assist in a remediation assessment.
Indoor environmental Professional (IEP)
When working contaminated environments technicians should erect
________________________, done appropriate __________, and install
______________________.
Containment, PPE, Air filtration device (AFD)
When working in a CAT 3 water loss the PPE should consist of:
3
