IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide
Questions And Correct Answers| Fire
and Smoke Restoration Technician
3 basic components of a fire
ANSWER: Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes?
ANSWER: Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue,
ANSWER: Utilize appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is
ANSWER: .1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of
ANSWER: Carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
When soot residue combines with moisture or humidity it forms
ANSWER: Acid residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of
available
,ANSWER: Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to
ANSWER: Cooler surfaces
A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic
ANSWER: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage"
ANSWER: Loss mitigation
A tech's ability to effectively restore soot-contaminated surfaces is impacted
by:
ANSWER: Location to heat line soot is
oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
Which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black?
ANSWER: Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow?
ANSWER: Protein residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning?
, ANSWER: Protein
Plastic/rubber
Puff back
Temperature Creates Forcing Soot Residue Into Inaccessible
Spaces ANSWER: Pressure
Which Soot Residue Is A Result Of Malfunction In An Oil-Fired Heating System?
ANSWER: Puff-Back
What Is Always A Concern On All
Jobs? ANSWER: Safety
Employers Are Required To
ANSWER: Prepare A Hazard Assessment On All Projects
Issue Necessary Safety Equipment
Provide Ongoing Safety Training
Ultimately, Your Customer With Financial Responsibility Is The
ANSWER: Insured
Property Owner
Authorized Agent
When Using Chemicals, It's Important To
ANSWER: Use Measuring Cup Follow
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Questions And Correct Answers| Fire
and Smoke Restoration Technician
3 basic components of a fire
ANSWER: Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes?
ANSWER: Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue,
ANSWER: Utilize appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is
ANSWER: .1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of
ANSWER: Carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
When soot residue combines with moisture or humidity it forms
ANSWER: Acid residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of
available
,ANSWER: Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to
ANSWER: Cooler surfaces
A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic
ANSWER: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage"
ANSWER: Loss mitigation
A tech's ability to effectively restore soot-contaminated surfaces is impacted
by:
ANSWER: Location to heat line soot is
oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
Which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black?
ANSWER: Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow?
ANSWER: Protein residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning?
, ANSWER: Protein
Plastic/rubber
Puff back
Temperature Creates Forcing Soot Residue Into Inaccessible
Spaces ANSWER: Pressure
Which Soot Residue Is A Result Of Malfunction In An Oil-Fired Heating System?
ANSWER: Puff-Back
What Is Always A Concern On All
Jobs? ANSWER: Safety
Employers Are Required To
ANSWER: Prepare A Hazard Assessment On All Projects
Issue Necessary Safety Equipment
Provide Ongoing Safety Training
Ultimately, Your Customer With Financial Responsibility Is The
ANSWER: Insured
Property Owner
Authorized Agent
When Using Chemicals, It's Important To
ANSWER: Use Measuring Cup Follow
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