IICRC WATER RESTORATION EXAM 110 QUESTIONS
& CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible - ANSWER-respond quickly & mitigation
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-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 - ANSWER-before
the technicians 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 handling or disturbing 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 - ANSWER-category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination and 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 throughly 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 1st 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-IEP
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 delimitation (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate
the _____ and _____ backings) has occurred, further damage is very likely. for this
reason when extensive carpet delimitation is discovered technicians must call it to
the attention go all materially interested parties , document the condition and
suggest replacement. - ANSWER-primary and secondary
& CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible - ANSWER-respond quickly & mitigation
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-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 - ANSWER-before
the technicians 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 handling or disturbing 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 - ANSWER-category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination and 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 throughly 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 1st 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-IEP
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 delimitation (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate
the _____ and _____ backings) has occurred, further damage is very likely. for this
reason when extensive carpet delimitation is discovered technicians must call it to
the attention go all materially interested parties , document the condition and
suggest replacement. - ANSWER-primary and secondary
