IICRC Water Restoration Technician
Exam Questions with Verified Answers
2025-2026 A+ Rated
ANSI/IICRC S-500 Water Damage Standards
What document dictates the Standards for the Water Damage
Restoration Industry?
Work authorization
What needs to be signed before restoration begins?
To reduce drying times
Why do we extract water from carpet multiple times?
Evaporation
After the water is extracted, what dictates the rate of drying?
Take pictures, document, advise parties
What should we do if we find pre-existing damage?
Knee kicker & awl
What tools are necessary to disengage the carpet?
Separation of the primary and secondary backing
What is delamination?
Improper handling and stretching
What can cause delamination?
Document and report
What should we do if we discover significant Delamination on our
project?
Only as a last resort
Is it OK to cut carpet seems?
Ease of installation
What is the purpose of the skin on carpet cushion?
Medical evaluation and fit testing
Before a technician can wear a respirator, what needs to be
done?
, Safety
What is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss?
Lead and asbestos
Name two substances found in construction that are federally
regulated
Ground plug
For safety with what should all are drying equipment be
equipped?
Remove from service and replace the cords
What should we do with equipment that has damaged electrical
cords?
Respond quickly
What is the most critical course of action when we get a water
damage loss?
To quickly contain moisture migration
What is the purpose of the initial extraction?
Yes
Can drywall be restored after it becomes wet?
Remove them
What should we do with ceilings that are sagging and wet?
Yes
Is vinyl wallpaper a vapor barrier?
Inter-air drying
How can we increase the rate of evaporation from wet drywall
with vinyl wallpaper on it?
Remove it
How should we address blown cellulosic insulation in wall cavities
when it becomes wet?
Less processing
Why is plywood more restorable than particleboard?
Remove it
Exam Questions with Verified Answers
2025-2026 A+ Rated
ANSI/IICRC S-500 Water Damage Standards
What document dictates the Standards for the Water Damage
Restoration Industry?
Work authorization
What needs to be signed before restoration begins?
To reduce drying times
Why do we extract water from carpet multiple times?
Evaporation
After the water is extracted, what dictates the rate of drying?
Take pictures, document, advise parties
What should we do if we find pre-existing damage?
Knee kicker & awl
What tools are necessary to disengage the carpet?
Separation of the primary and secondary backing
What is delamination?
Improper handling and stretching
What can cause delamination?
Document and report
What should we do if we discover significant Delamination on our
project?
Only as a last resort
Is it OK to cut carpet seems?
Ease of installation
What is the purpose of the skin on carpet cushion?
Medical evaluation and fit testing
Before a technician can wear a respirator, what needs to be
done?
, Safety
What is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss?
Lead and asbestos
Name two substances found in construction that are federally
regulated
Ground plug
For safety with what should all are drying equipment be
equipped?
Remove from service and replace the cords
What should we do with equipment that has damaged electrical
cords?
Respond quickly
What is the most critical course of action when we get a water
damage loss?
To quickly contain moisture migration
What is the purpose of the initial extraction?
Yes
Can drywall be restored after it becomes wet?
Remove them
What should we do with ceilings that are sagging and wet?
Yes
Is vinyl wallpaper a vapor barrier?
Inter-air drying
How can we increase the rate of evaporation from wet drywall
with vinyl wallpaper on it?
Remove it
How should we address blown cellulosic insulation in wall cavities
when it becomes wet?
Less processing
Why is plywood more restorable than particleboard?
Remove it
