WATER RESTORATION exam IICRC
2025/2026 | Complete Study Guide &
Practice Questions
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible - correct answerrespond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - correct answers500
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. - correct answerpotential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - correct
answer1. 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 - correct answerbefore
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - correct answersafety
hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos -
correct answerlead
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. -
correct answerpotentially 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. - correct answermoisture sensor , non-invasive
,water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is
said to be - correct answercategory 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination
and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ - correct answercategory
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. - correct
answercarpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - correct answerpathogenic
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. - correct answerhealth
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water
losses, including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water
intrusion. - correct answerhighly 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. - correct answerstop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or
____. - correct answerIEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not
change the _______ of water. - correct answercategory
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all
_________ parties during the initial inspection. - correct answermaterially 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. -
correct answerprimary and secondary
there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them relates to ____
restoration activities - correct answerimproper
, Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially
when air is allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. - correct answer60%
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. -
correct answerequalize and secondary
When water intrusion results in water running through wall cavities, inspection access
holes are used to ensure that blown-in insulation has not compacted and lost its
______. Wet compressed insulation should be ______ - correct answerR-Value ,
removed
the most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as much of the water in
a liquid state as possible during the _____ phase (for example multiple extractions.)
poor extractions will significant slow the drying process. - correct answerextractions
Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted water. Waste water is
best disposed of into a sanitary sewer. - correct answerlaws
the primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to contain further ______
of the water within the structure. - correct answermigration
Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____ ______ and
carpet awl must be used. - correct answerknee kicker
the majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. the purpose of this skin is to
ease_____ during installation: it is not a vapor barrier - correct answercarpet stretching
If carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting carpet seams unless it is
absolutely - correct answernecessary
how many gallons of water are presenting a basement that measures 30' x 25' where
water is standing at a depth of 6'9" - correct answer30'x25'x6.75' (9"/12") = 5062.5 cuft x
7.48= 37,867.50
every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains ___ gallons (28.3
liters) and each gallon (3.8 liters) of water wights 8.34pounds (3.8 kg) - correct
answer7.48
there are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the environmental protection agency
EPA( provide starting with weakest) - correct answer1. sanitizer: cleaning treatment
designed to reduce # of pathogenic microorganisms to a safe level.
2. disinfectant: designed to destroy or inactivate microorganisms but not necessarily
their spores
2025/2026 | Complete Study Guide &
Practice Questions
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible - correct answerrespond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - correct answers500
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. - correct answerpotential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - correct
answer1. 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 - correct answerbefore
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - correct answersafety
hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos -
correct answerlead
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. -
correct answerpotentially 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. - correct answermoisture sensor , non-invasive
,water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is
said to be - correct answercategory 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination
and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ - correct answercategory
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. - correct
answercarpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - correct answerpathogenic
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. - correct answerhealth
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water
losses, including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water
intrusion. - correct answerhighly 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. - correct answerstop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or
____. - correct answerIEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not
change the _______ of water. - correct answercategory
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all
_________ parties during the initial inspection. - correct answermaterially 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. -
correct answerprimary and secondary
there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them relates to ____
restoration activities - correct answerimproper
, Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially
when air is allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. - correct answer60%
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. -
correct answerequalize and secondary
When water intrusion results in water running through wall cavities, inspection access
holes are used to ensure that blown-in insulation has not compacted and lost its
______. Wet compressed insulation should be ______ - correct answerR-Value ,
removed
the most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as much of the water in
a liquid state as possible during the _____ phase (for example multiple extractions.)
poor extractions will significant slow the drying process. - correct answerextractions
Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted water. Waste water is
best disposed of into a sanitary sewer. - correct answerlaws
the primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to contain further ______
of the water within the structure. - correct answermigration
Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____ ______ and
carpet awl must be used. - correct answerknee kicker
the majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. the purpose of this skin is to
ease_____ during installation: it is not a vapor barrier - correct answercarpet stretching
If carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting carpet seams unless it is
absolutely - correct answernecessary
how many gallons of water are presenting a basement that measures 30' x 25' where
water is standing at a depth of 6'9" - correct answer30'x25'x6.75' (9"/12") = 5062.5 cuft x
7.48= 37,867.50
every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains ___ gallons (28.3
liters) and each gallon (3.8 liters) of water wights 8.34pounds (3.8 kg) - correct
answer7.48
there are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the environmental protection agency
EPA( provide starting with weakest) - correct answer1. sanitizer: cleaning treatment
designed to reduce # of pathogenic microorganisms to a safe level.
2. disinfectant: designed to destroy or inactivate microorganisms but not necessarily
their spores
