IICRC CCT Study Guide questions with
correct answers
What was added to 5th generation nylon fibers? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Stain
resistance
A rotary shampoo machine helps deliver? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Agitation
A single strand of fiber is called a ___ - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Filament
A tightly twisted cut pile carpet usually 1/2 to 1" in height is called a ____ - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Saxony
Adding a pattern to the carpet after it is made is called ____ - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Print dyeing
What is not allowed on 5th generation carpeting? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Cationic
What might be found around edges, under doorways? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Filtration soil. Black line
Reducing agents remove color by? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Removing oxygen from
the dye
Oxidizing agents add color by? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Adding oxygen
,Carpet manufacturers require what chemicals on 5th generation nylon to not void
warranties - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔pH <10. Non-cationic
What causes cellulosic browning? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Over wetting, slow
drying, alkalinity and age
Chlorine bleach will dissolve? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Wool and Silk
Common medication that causes color loss it? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Benzoyl
Peroxide
What are tufted carpet major components? (4) - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Pile,
Primary backing, Latex adhesive, 2nd Backing
During hot water extraction, how is vacuum efficiency measured? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Inches of lift, cubic feet airflow gauge
Filtration soiling occurs when...? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Concentrated air volume
flows through confined space
Fluorochemicals increases what? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Surface tension
What is the primary function of fluorochemicals - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Resist
penetration and improve vacuum
Coffee and tea are what kind of stains? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Tannin
How big is a micron? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔1 millionth of a meter
, How can most problems on the job site be avoided? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Pre-
understanding with the customer
How is fusion bonded carpet created - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Tufting between 2
tiles, then cut.
How can I reduce wicking in carpets? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Thorough cleaning
with fast dry time
Burn test smell: Celery - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Nylon
Burn test: Burnt meat - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Acrylic
Burn test: Burning hair - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Wool
Burn test: Sweet and fruity - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Polyester
What was added to 4th generation nylon? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Fluorochemical
Where will you find the most dry soil in a home? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Entrances
Most soils are ____? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Acidic
Most cleaning agents are ___? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Alkaline
What are the 5 methods of carpet cleaning? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔1. Absorbent
Compound
correct answers
What was added to 5th generation nylon fibers? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Stain
resistance
A rotary shampoo machine helps deliver? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Agitation
A single strand of fiber is called a ___ - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Filament
A tightly twisted cut pile carpet usually 1/2 to 1" in height is called a ____ - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Saxony
Adding a pattern to the carpet after it is made is called ____ - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Print dyeing
What is not allowed on 5th generation carpeting? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Cationic
What might be found around edges, under doorways? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Filtration soil. Black line
Reducing agents remove color by? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Removing oxygen from
the dye
Oxidizing agents add color by? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Adding oxygen
,Carpet manufacturers require what chemicals on 5th generation nylon to not void
warranties - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔pH <10. Non-cationic
What causes cellulosic browning? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Over wetting, slow
drying, alkalinity and age
Chlorine bleach will dissolve? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Wool and Silk
Common medication that causes color loss it? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Benzoyl
Peroxide
What are tufted carpet major components? (4) - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Pile,
Primary backing, Latex adhesive, 2nd Backing
During hot water extraction, how is vacuum efficiency measured? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Inches of lift, cubic feet airflow gauge
Filtration soiling occurs when...? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Concentrated air volume
flows through confined space
Fluorochemicals increases what? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Surface tension
What is the primary function of fluorochemicals - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Resist
penetration and improve vacuum
Coffee and tea are what kind of stains? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Tannin
How big is a micron? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔1 millionth of a meter
, How can most problems on the job site be avoided? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Pre-
understanding with the customer
How is fusion bonded carpet created - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Tufting between 2
tiles, then cut.
How can I reduce wicking in carpets? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Thorough cleaning
with fast dry time
Burn test smell: Celery - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Nylon
Burn test: Burnt meat - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Acrylic
Burn test: Burning hair - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Wool
Burn test: Sweet and fruity - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Polyester
What was added to 4th generation nylon? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Fluorochemical
Where will you find the most dry soil in a home? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Entrances
Most soils are ____? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Acidic
Most cleaning agents are ___? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Alkaline
What are the 5 methods of carpet cleaning? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔1. Absorbent
Compound
