IICRC WATER RESTORATION EXAM 2025 LATEST
VERSION A+ RATED
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin __________ as soon as
possible - ANS ✔ - respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed by
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - potential exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - ANS ✔ - 1. Medical
evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. 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 - ANS
✔ - before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify communicate
and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - ANS ✔ - safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - moisture sensor, non-
invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be -
ANS ✔ - category 1
Water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination and potential
to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease causing)
agents, it is said to be Category 3. - ANS ✔ - pathogenic
Worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on every sewage loss. Areas affected by
category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous. - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - highly
porous
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3 water loss becomes
a challenge restorer’s _____________ immediately to prevent liability and address the conflict. - ANS ✔ -
stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. - ANS
✔ - IEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
_______ of water. - ANS ✔ - category
VERSION A+ RATED
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin __________ as soon as
possible - ANS ✔ - respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed by
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - potential exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - ANS ✔ - 1. Medical
evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. 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 - ANS
✔ - before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify communicate
and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - ANS ✔ - safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - moisture sensor, non-
invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be -
ANS ✔ - category 1
Water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination and potential
to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease causing)
agents, it is said to be Category 3. - ANS ✔ - pathogenic
Worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on every sewage loss. Areas affected by
category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous. - ANS ✔ - 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. - ANS ✔ - highly
porous
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3 water loss becomes
a challenge restorer’s _____________ immediately to prevent liability and address the conflict. - ANS ✔ -
stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. - ANS
✔ - IEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
_______ of water. - ANS ✔ - category
