-WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION EXAM WITH ALL ANSWERS CORRECT

-WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION EXAM WITH ALL ANSWERS CORRECT Water - CORRECT ANSWER- _______ 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. Excessive moisture - CORRECT ANSWER- ______ also occurs in buildings b/c of 1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures, 3) damage from freezing & 4) improper maintenance. Microorganisms/Microbes - CORRECT ANSWER- When abnormal moisture is present, _______ will rapidly multiply and cause structural deterioration, create odors & potentially create serious health issues. Abnormally wet - CORRECT ANSWER- Single most critical factor in defining amount of potential damage is the amount of time the structure remains/was ______. Respond quickly - CORRECT ANSWER- #1 critical course of action in restorative drying is to ______. Restorative drying process - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Assessment 2) Documentation 3) Controlled drying 4) Selective replacement drying process - CORRECT ANSWER- Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently revisit the 1) tools 2) systems 3) science throughout the ______ IICRC S500 - CORRECT ANSWER- Standard of care for the water restoration profession mold - CORRECT ANSWER- All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___. Goal of restorative process - CORRECT ANSWER- ______ is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an environment of equal or better appearance. Assessment (1 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER- ______ : Identify all affected materials Documentation (2 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER- _______ : 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 pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER- Causing or able to cause disease 8 - CORRECT ANSWER- 1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight) Disruptive - CORRECT ANSWER- Two drying methods: 1) ________ "d for demolition" 2) Aggressive Disruptive - drying method - CORRECT ANSWER- a) more contaminated b) more damaged c) replacing is cheaper Aggressive - drying method - CORRECT ANSWER- "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 Drying Pie (3) - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Humidity 2) Air flow 3) Temperature High - CORRECT ANSWER- Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low. Principles of Drying - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Safety/ Health 2) Document & Inspect 3) Mitigate Further Damage 4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas 5) Complete Restoration and Repairs Safety hazards - CORRECT ANSWER- The technician's FIRST responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify and eliminate ________. Safety Awareness - CORRECT ANSWER- First line of defense against safety hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the presence of regulated building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs) Hierarchy of Controls - CORRECT ANSWER- Elimination Substitution Engineering Controls Administrative Controls PPE (LEAST EFFECTIVE)