and CORRECT Answers
Category 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - This category of water loss does not normally pose a
threat to people
refrigerant - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of dehumidifier that is excellent for removing
surface water from porous materials in HIGHER temperatures and humidity.
independent Third Party - CORRECT ANSWER - Should be considered when there are
high-risk occupants
Category 3 - CORRECT ANSWER - In some situations to avoid liability stopping work is
acceptable, when the insured and/or the insurance rep. insist on saving Cat. 3 Carpet and Pad
Biocidal Application - CORRECT ANSWER - Obtaining product use authorization forms
and provide the building occupants with M.S.D.S forms may be part of the initial before Biocidal
Application.
sanitary sewage system - CORRECT ANSWER - Can be used for disposal of extracted
wastewater from a sewage damaged structure
Negative Air Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - Should be considered when encountering
crawlspaces contaminated with sewage
Sewage Backup - CORRECT ANSWER - Most important consideration when
encountering a building space when exposed to sewage backup is the health of technicians and
building occupants
Immunizations - CORRECT ANSWER - Consult a physician after being exposed to water
damage conditions
, Extremely High Humidity - CORRECT ANSWER - Creates a rise in moisture content
especially in hardwood furniture. This may result in swelling across the hardwood grain.
High Value Rugs - CORRECT ANSWER - Contaminated w/ Category 3 water can be
cleaned. It would be immersed in a suitable biocide, re-cleaned, and then dried followed by
testing
Biocides - CORRECT ANSWER - Always vacate general affected areas before using
overheating - CORRECT ANSWER - Blocking the inlet of a carpet dryer can cause a risk
of fire.
refrigerant dehumidifier - CORRECT ANSWER - Most Common type of dehumidifier in
the restoration industry
Dry Standard/ Drying Goal - CORRECT ANSWER - When moisture detection devices
confirm that materials are dry.
Hygrometer - CORRECT ANSWER - measures relative humidity strictly
Correct balance of Drying - CORRECT ANSWER - Important to be familiar w/ equipment
performance, cubic feet of the affected area and the thermo- hygrometer readings
Balanced Drying System - CORRECT ANSWER - Occurs when the rate of evaporation
does not exceed the rate of dehumidification
Dehumidification - CORRECT ANSWER - Process by which evaporated moisture is
removed from the air space