WRT: Restorative Drying 101 Study Guide: Questions &
Answers
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to __________ _______________ and begin
________ as soon as possible - ANSWER:Respond Quickly
Work
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:Medical Evaluations
Fit Testing
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 technician's 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 or 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 ___________________________________ must be removed and disposed of, and
carpet must be thoroughly cleaned using a 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
Worker 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. -
ANSWER:Health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water losses, including
the removal of all ____________ _____________ materials affected by the water intrusion. -
ANSWER:Highly Porous
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a Category 3 water loss becomes a
challenge, restorers __________ ____________ immediately to prevent liability and address the conflict.
- ANSWER:Stop Work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ___________. -
ANSWER:IEPs
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
__________________ of water. - ANSWER:Category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented and communicated to all
______________________ ________________________ parties during the initial inspection. -
ANSWER:Materially Interested
When carpet delamination (the loss of integrity in the adhesive used to laminate the
_________________ and ____________________________ backings) has occurred, further damage is
very likely. For this reason, when extensive carpet delamination is discovered, technicians must call it to
the attention of all materially interested parties, document the condition and suggest _______________
________________________. - ANSWER:Primary and Secondary
Carpet Replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination ---- many of them related to ______________
restoration activities. - ANSWER:Improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are: - ANSWER:Folding/Stretching Wet Carpet
Overly Aggressive Extraction
Improperly Specified Carpet Pad
Improper Installation
Improper Tack Strip Removal
Improper Floating of Carpet
Answers
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to __________ _______________ and begin
________ as soon as possible - ANSWER:Respond Quickly
Work
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:Medical Evaluations
Fit Testing
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 technician's 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 or 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 ___________________________________ must be removed and disposed of, and
carpet must be thoroughly cleaned using a 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
Worker 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. -
ANSWER:Health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water losses, including
the removal of all ____________ _____________ materials affected by the water intrusion. -
ANSWER:Highly Porous
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a Category 3 water loss becomes a
challenge, restorers __________ ____________ immediately to prevent liability and address the conflict.
- ANSWER:Stop Work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ___________. -
ANSWER:IEPs
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
__________________ of water. - ANSWER:Category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented and communicated to all
______________________ ________________________ parties during the initial inspection. -
ANSWER:Materially Interested
When carpet delamination (the loss of integrity in the adhesive used to laminate the
_________________ and ____________________________ backings) has occurred, further damage is
very likely. For this reason, when extensive carpet delamination is discovered, technicians must call it to
the attention of all materially interested parties, document the condition and suggest _______________
________________________. - ANSWER:Primary and Secondary
Carpet Replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination ---- many of them related to ______________
restoration activities. - ANSWER:Improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are: - ANSWER:Folding/Stretching Wet Carpet
Overly Aggressive Extraction
Improperly Specified Carpet Pad
Improper Installation
Improper Tack Strip Removal
Improper Floating of Carpet
