WRT CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TEST
2026 EXAM Q AND A STUDY GUIDE
◉ All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water
restoration profession developed by the restoration industry
entitled the IICRC ____.
Answer: S500
◉ 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.
Answer: potential exposures
◉ Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must
provide:
Answer: 1. 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.
Answer: before
◉ The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water
damage site is to identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if
reasonably possible.
Answer: safety hazards
◉ Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and
asbestos.
Answer: lead
◉ 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.
Answer: potentially 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.
, Answer: moisture sensor & non-invasive
◉ Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing
sickness of discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.
Answer: Category 1
◉ Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a potential to cause sickness or
discomfort is ________ _.
Answer: Category 2
◉ Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a
Category 2 water loss can continue. At a minimum, affected ______
________ (or pad) must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must
be throughly cleaned using hot water extraction method.
Answer: carpet underlay
◉ When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or
carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
Answer: pathogenic
◉ Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first priority on
every sewage loss. Areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion are
marked and posted as potentially hazardous.
2026 EXAM Q AND A STUDY GUIDE
◉ All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water
restoration profession developed by the restoration industry
entitled the IICRC ____.
Answer: S500
◉ 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.
Answer: potential exposures
◉ Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must
provide:
Answer: 1. 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.
Answer: before
◉ The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water
damage site is to identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if
reasonably possible.
Answer: safety hazards
◉ Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and
asbestos.
Answer: lead
◉ 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.
Answer: potentially 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.
, Answer: moisture sensor & non-invasive
◉ Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing
sickness of discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.
Answer: Category 1
◉ Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a potential to cause sickness or
discomfort is ________ _.
Answer: Category 2
◉ Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a
Category 2 water loss can continue. At a minimum, affected ______
________ (or pad) must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must
be throughly cleaned using hot water extraction method.
Answer: carpet underlay
◉ When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or
carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
Answer: pathogenic
◉ Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first priority on
every sewage loss. Areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion are
marked and posted as potentially hazardous.
