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