Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician
(CCMT)
Final Test Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the
ANSI/IICRC S100 Standard?
- a) To provide guidelines for carpet installation
- b) To establish procedures for professional cleaning of textile
floor coverings
- c) To outline methods for carpet dyeing
- d) To recommend carpet disposal practices
- ANS: b) To establish procedures for professional cleaning
of textile floor coverings
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,2. Which cleaning method is recommended by the ANSI/IICRC
S100 Standard for deep cleaning carpets?
- a) Bonnet cleaning
- b) Dry powder cleaning
- c) Hot water extraction
- d) Encapsulation
- ANS: c) Hot water extraction
3. Which of the following is a key component of a standard
operating procedure (SOP) for carpet cleaning?
- a) Carpet color selection
- b) Equipment maintenance schedule
- c) Employee dress code
- d) Marketing strategies
- ANS: b) Equipment maintenance schedule
4. Which safety procedure is essential when using chemical
cleaning agents on carpets?
- a) Wearing protective gloves and eyewear
- b) Using a vacuum cleaner
- c) Applying the chemical in direct sunlight
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, - d) Mixing chemicals without reading labels
- ANS: a) Wearing protective gloves and eyewear
5. Which of the following is a common cause of re-soiling in
carpets after cleaning?
- a) Using too much water during cleaning
- b) Properly rinsing the carpet
- c) Using a high-quality cleaning solution
- d) Allowing adequate drying time
- ANS: a) Using too much water during cleaning
6. Which type of carpet fiber is most resistant to staining and is
often used in commercial settings?
- a) Wool
- b) Nylon
- c) Polyester
- d) Olefin
- ANS: d) Olefin
7. Which of the following is a recommended practice for
maintaining the effectiveness of carpet cleaning equipment?
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, - a) Ignoring manufacturer instructions
- b) Regularly inspecting and servicing the equipment
- c) Using the equipment for purposes other than carpet cleaning
- d) Storing the equipment in a damp environment
- ANS: b) Regularly inspecting and servicing the equipment
8. Which cleaning methodology involves the use of a dry
compound that is worked into the carpet fibers and then
vacuumed out?
- a) Hot water extraction
- b) Dry powder cleaning
- c) Bonnet cleaning
- d) Encapsulation
- ANS: b) Dry powder cleaning
9. Which of the following is a key consideration when
developing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for carpet
cleaning?
- a) Carpet color
- b) Carpet age
- c) Carpet fiber type
- d) Carpet pattern
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(CCMT)
Final Test Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the
ANSI/IICRC S100 Standard?
- a) To provide guidelines for carpet installation
- b) To establish procedures for professional cleaning of textile
floor coverings
- c) To outline methods for carpet dyeing
- d) To recommend carpet disposal practices
- ANS: b) To establish procedures for professional cleaning
of textile floor coverings
©2024/2025
,2. Which cleaning method is recommended by the ANSI/IICRC
S100 Standard for deep cleaning carpets?
- a) Bonnet cleaning
- b) Dry powder cleaning
- c) Hot water extraction
- d) Encapsulation
- ANS: c) Hot water extraction
3. Which of the following is a key component of a standard
operating procedure (SOP) for carpet cleaning?
- a) Carpet color selection
- b) Equipment maintenance schedule
- c) Employee dress code
- d) Marketing strategies
- ANS: b) Equipment maintenance schedule
4. Which safety procedure is essential when using chemical
cleaning agents on carpets?
- a) Wearing protective gloves and eyewear
- b) Using a vacuum cleaner
- c) Applying the chemical in direct sunlight
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, - d) Mixing chemicals without reading labels
- ANS: a) Wearing protective gloves and eyewear
5. Which of the following is a common cause of re-soiling in
carpets after cleaning?
- a) Using too much water during cleaning
- b) Properly rinsing the carpet
- c) Using a high-quality cleaning solution
- d) Allowing adequate drying time
- ANS: a) Using too much water during cleaning
6. Which type of carpet fiber is most resistant to staining and is
often used in commercial settings?
- a) Wool
- b) Nylon
- c) Polyester
- d) Olefin
- ANS: d) Olefin
7. Which of the following is a recommended practice for
maintaining the effectiveness of carpet cleaning equipment?
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, - a) Ignoring manufacturer instructions
- b) Regularly inspecting and servicing the equipment
- c) Using the equipment for purposes other than carpet cleaning
- d) Storing the equipment in a damp environment
- ANS: b) Regularly inspecting and servicing the equipment
8. Which cleaning methodology involves the use of a dry
compound that is worked into the carpet fibers and then
vacuumed out?
- a) Hot water extraction
- b) Dry powder cleaning
- c) Bonnet cleaning
- d) Encapsulation
- ANS: b) Dry powder cleaning
9. Which of the following is a key consideration when
developing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for carpet
cleaning?
- a) Carpet color
- b) Carpet age
- c) Carpet fiber type
- d) Carpet pattern
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