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IICRC Water Damage Restoration
(WRT) Certification , IICRC Water
Damage Restoration Technician ,
IICRC Water Damage Restoration
Training Manual exam LATEST EXAM
SETS |1000 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025-2026 |A+ RATED
_______ has strong bonding properties and the ability to dissolve materials. Only
natural substance that's found in 3 states (liquid, solid (ice), gas (vapor)) at temps
norm. found in earth. - (answers)Water
______ also occurs in buildings b/c of 1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures,
3) damage from freezing & 4) improper maintenance. - (answers)Excessive
moisture
When abnormal moisture is present, _______ will rapidly multiply and cause
structural deterioration, create odors & potentially create serious health issues. -
(answers)Microorganisms/Microbes
Single most critical factor in defining amount of potential damage is the amount
of time the structure remains/was ______. - (answers)Abnormally wet
#1 critical course of action in restorative drying is to ______. - (answers)Respond
quickly
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1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement - (answers)Restorative drying process
Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______ - (answers)drying process
Standard of care for the water restoration profession - (answers)IICRC S500
All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___. - (answers)mold
______ is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an
environment of equal or better appearance. - (answers)Goal of restorative
process
______ : Identify all affected materials - (answers)Assessment (1 of restorative
drying process)
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_______ : 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 - (answers)Documentation (2 of
restorative drying process)
Causing or able to cause disease - (answers)pathogenic
1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight) - (answers)8
Two drying methods:
1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive - (answers)Disruptive
a) more contaminated
b) more damaged
c) replacing is cheaper - (answers)Disruptive - drying method
"DRYING IN PLACE" / little to no manipulation
a) less contaminated
b) less damaged
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c) replacing is COSTLY
d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1 - (answers)Aggressive - drying method
1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature - (answers)Drying Pie (3)
Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low. - (answers)High
1) Safety/ Health
2) Document & Inspect
3) Mitigate Further Damage
4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
5) Complete Restoration and Repairs - (answers)Principles of Drying
The technician's FIRST responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify and eliminate ________. - (answers)Safety hazards
First line of defense against safety hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the
presence of regulated building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs) - (answers)Safety
Awareness
Elimination
IICRC Water Damage Restoration
(WRT) Certification , IICRC Water
Damage Restoration Technician ,
IICRC Water Damage Restoration
Training Manual exam LATEST EXAM
SETS |1000 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025-2026 |A+ RATED
_______ has strong bonding properties and the ability to dissolve materials. Only
natural substance that's found in 3 states (liquid, solid (ice), gas (vapor)) at temps
norm. found in earth. - (answers)Water
______ also occurs in buildings b/c of 1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures,
3) damage from freezing & 4) improper maintenance. - (answers)Excessive
moisture
When abnormal moisture is present, _______ will rapidly multiply and cause
structural deterioration, create odors & potentially create serious health issues. -
(answers)Microorganisms/Microbes
Single most critical factor in defining amount of potential damage is the amount
of time the structure remains/was ______. - (answers)Abnormally wet
#1 critical course of action in restorative drying is to ______. - (answers)Respond
quickly
,2
1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement - (answers)Restorative drying process
Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______ - (answers)drying process
Standard of care for the water restoration profession - (answers)IICRC S500
All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___. - (answers)mold
______ is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an
environment of equal or better appearance. - (answers)Goal of restorative
process
______ : Identify all affected materials - (answers)Assessment (1 of restorative
drying process)
,3
_______ : 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 - (answers)Documentation (2 of
restorative drying process)
Causing or able to cause disease - (answers)pathogenic
1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight) - (answers)8
Two drying methods:
1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive - (answers)Disruptive
a) more contaminated
b) more damaged
c) replacing is cheaper - (answers)Disruptive - drying method
"DRYING IN PLACE" / little to no manipulation
a) less contaminated
b) less damaged
, 4
c) replacing is COSTLY
d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1 - (answers)Aggressive - drying method
1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature - (answers)Drying Pie (3)
Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low. - (answers)High
1) Safety/ Health
2) Document & Inspect
3) Mitigate Further Damage
4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
5) Complete Restoration and Repairs - (answers)Principles of Drying
The technician's FIRST responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify and eliminate ________. - (answers)Safety hazards
First line of defense against safety hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the
presence of regulated building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs) - (answers)Safety
Awareness
Elimination
