IICRC WATER RESTORATION COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE)
What is the most critical course of action in restorative drying - ANSWER-to respond
quickly
what is the standard care for water restoration professionals developed by the
restoration industry entitled - ANSWER-IICRC S500
to help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water
losses restores need to have ready access to several items these items protect for all -
ANSWER-potential exposures to the body
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - ANSWER-
medical evaluations fit testing and training
as a minimum medical requirement technicians performing water damage restoration
services need medical consultation with their - ANSWER-primary health care physician
for appropriate immunizations
the contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the
restoration contractor the form specifies who is responsible for payment and the terms
of - ANSWER-payment and should be signed before work begins
the most common safety hazards associated with water damaged structures results in -
ANSWER-slips and falls
federal regulations apply to the handling of - ANSWER-lead-based paint and asbestos
after safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been
stopped the restore must complete an evaluation of the waters migration through the
structure during this process to restore inspects all - ANSWER-potentially affected
areas
the ultimate goal is to find the edge of water migration which moves in a three-
dimensional path through the structure this is accomplished across carpeted surfaces
using a - ANSWER-moisture sensor and across most hard surfaces using a moisture
meter non-penetrating moisture meter
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is
said to be - ANSWER-category 1 clean water
what are the has a significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination is - ANSWER-Category 2
, when water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary Source or carries - ANSWER-
pathogenic disease causing agents it is said to be Category 3
worker and occupant health and safety are the first priority on every sewage loss areas
affected by Category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous
- ANSWER-
when resistance is encountered and Performing proper services in a category 3 water
loss becomes a challenge restores - ANSWER-stop work immediately and prevent
liability
losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure are
considered - ANSWER-special situations
Third Party Experts are commonly referred to as indoor environmental professionals or
IEPs - ANSWER-
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all -
ANSWER-materially interested parties during the initial inspection
when carpet delamination the loss of Integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the
primary and secondary backing has occurred further damage is very likely for this
reason when extensive carpet delamination is discovered ignitions must call it to the
attention of all materially interested parties document the condition and - ANSWER-
replacement
there are a number of causes for carpet delamination many of them related to -
ANSWER-improper restoration activities
typical causes of carpet delamination are - ANSWER-folding or stretching carpet When
Wet overly aggressive extraction improper specified underlay improper installation
improper removal of taxes trip improper floating of carpet excessive wear pet damage
hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to equalize 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 - ANSWER-secondary damage
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 it -
ANSWER-r value
cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a category 2 water loss can
continue at minimum affected underlay must be removed and disposed of and the
carpet must be thoroughly cleaned using a hot water extraction method - ANSWER-
CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE)
What is the most critical course of action in restorative drying - ANSWER-to respond
quickly
what is the standard care for water restoration professionals developed by the
restoration industry entitled - ANSWER-IICRC S500
to help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water
losses restores need to have ready access to several items these items protect for all -
ANSWER-potential exposures to the body
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - ANSWER-
medical evaluations fit testing and training
as a minimum medical requirement technicians performing water damage restoration
services need medical consultation with their - ANSWER-primary health care physician
for appropriate immunizations
the contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the
restoration contractor the form specifies who is responsible for payment and the terms
of - ANSWER-payment and should be signed before work begins
the most common safety hazards associated with water damaged structures results in -
ANSWER-slips and falls
federal regulations apply to the handling of - ANSWER-lead-based paint and asbestos
after safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been
stopped the restore must complete an evaluation of the waters migration through the
structure during this process to restore inspects all - ANSWER-potentially affected
areas
the ultimate goal is to find the edge of water migration which moves in a three-
dimensional path through the structure this is accomplished across carpeted surfaces
using a - ANSWER-moisture sensor and across most hard surfaces using a moisture
meter non-penetrating moisture meter
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is
said to be - ANSWER-category 1 clean water
what are the has a significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination is - ANSWER-Category 2
, when water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary Source or carries - ANSWER-
pathogenic disease causing agents it is said to be Category 3
worker and occupant health and safety are the first priority on every sewage loss areas
affected by Category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous
- ANSWER-
when resistance is encountered and Performing proper services in a category 3 water
loss becomes a challenge restores - ANSWER-stop work immediately and prevent
liability
losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure are
considered - ANSWER-special situations
Third Party Experts are commonly referred to as indoor environmental professionals or
IEPs - ANSWER-
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all -
ANSWER-materially interested parties during the initial inspection
when carpet delamination the loss of Integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the
primary and secondary backing has occurred further damage is very likely for this
reason when extensive carpet delamination is discovered ignitions must call it to the
attention of all materially interested parties document the condition and - ANSWER-
replacement
there are a number of causes for carpet delamination many of them related to -
ANSWER-improper restoration activities
typical causes of carpet delamination are - ANSWER-folding or stretching carpet When
Wet overly aggressive extraction improper specified underlay improper installation
improper removal of taxes trip improper floating of carpet excessive wear pet damage
hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to equalize 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 - ANSWER-secondary damage
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 it -
ANSWER-r value
cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a category 2 water loss can
continue at minimum affected underlay must be removed and disposed of and the
carpet must be thoroughly cleaned using a hot water extraction method - ANSWER-
