IICRC CCT Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What was added to 5th generation nylon fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stain resistance
A rotary shampoo machine helps deliver? - CORRECT ANSWER - Agitation
A single strand of fiber is called a ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - Filament
A tightly twisted cut pile carpet usually 1/2 to 1" in height is called a ____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - Saxony
Adding a pattern to the carpet after it is made is called ____ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Print dyeing
What is not allowed on 5th generation carpeting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cationic
What might be found around edges, under doorways? - CORRECT ANSWER - Filtration
soil. Black line
Reducing agents remove color by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Removing oxygen from the
dye
Oxidizing agents add color by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adding oxygen
Carpet manufacturers require what chemicals on 5th generation nylon to not void warranties -
CORRECT ANSWER - pH <10. Non-cationic
,What causes cellulosic browning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Over wetting, slow drying,
alkalinity and age
Chlorine bleach will dissolve? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wool and Silk
Common medication that causes color loss it? - CORRECT ANSWER - Benzoyl Peroxide
What are tufted carpet major components? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER - Pile, Primary
backing, Latex adhesive, 2nd Backing
During hot water extraction, how is vacuum efficiency measured? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Inches of lift, cubic feet airflow gauge
Filtration soiling occurs when...? - CORRECT ANSWER - Concentrated air volume flows
through confined space
Fluorochemicals increases what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface tension
What is the primary function of fluorochemicals - CORRECT ANSWER - Resist
penetration and improve vacuum
Coffee and tea are what kind of stains? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tannin
How big is a micron? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 millionth of a meter
How can most problems on the job site be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pre-
understanding with the customer
, How is fusion bonded carpet created - CORRECT ANSWER - Tufting between 2 tiles,
then cut.
How can I reduce wicking in carpets? - CORRECT ANSWER - Thorough cleaning with
fast dry time
Burn test smell: Celery - CORRECT ANSWER - Nylon
Burn test: Burnt meat - CORRECT ANSWER - Acrylic
Burn test: Burning hair - CORRECT ANSWER - Wool
Burn test: Sweet and fruity - CORRECT ANSWER - Polyester
What was added to 4th generation nylon? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluorochemical
Where will you find the most dry soil in a home? - CORRECT ANSWER - Entrances
Most soils are ____? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - CORRECT ANSWER - Acidic
Most cleaning agents are ___? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - CORRECT ANSWER - Alkaline
What are the 5 methods of carpet cleaning? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Absorbent
Compound
2. Absorbent pad/bonnet cleaning
3. Dry Foam/Encapsulation
4. Shampoo
5. Hot Water Extraction
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What was added to 5th generation nylon fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stain resistance
A rotary shampoo machine helps deliver? - CORRECT ANSWER - Agitation
A single strand of fiber is called a ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - Filament
A tightly twisted cut pile carpet usually 1/2 to 1" in height is called a ____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - Saxony
Adding a pattern to the carpet after it is made is called ____ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Print dyeing
What is not allowed on 5th generation carpeting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cationic
What might be found around edges, under doorways? - CORRECT ANSWER - Filtration
soil. Black line
Reducing agents remove color by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Removing oxygen from the
dye
Oxidizing agents add color by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adding oxygen
Carpet manufacturers require what chemicals on 5th generation nylon to not void warranties -
CORRECT ANSWER - pH <10. Non-cationic
,What causes cellulosic browning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Over wetting, slow drying,
alkalinity and age
Chlorine bleach will dissolve? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wool and Silk
Common medication that causes color loss it? - CORRECT ANSWER - Benzoyl Peroxide
What are tufted carpet major components? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER - Pile, Primary
backing, Latex adhesive, 2nd Backing
During hot water extraction, how is vacuum efficiency measured? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Inches of lift, cubic feet airflow gauge
Filtration soiling occurs when...? - CORRECT ANSWER - Concentrated air volume flows
through confined space
Fluorochemicals increases what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface tension
What is the primary function of fluorochemicals - CORRECT ANSWER - Resist
penetration and improve vacuum
Coffee and tea are what kind of stains? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tannin
How big is a micron? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 millionth of a meter
How can most problems on the job site be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pre-
understanding with the customer
, How is fusion bonded carpet created - CORRECT ANSWER - Tufting between 2 tiles,
then cut.
How can I reduce wicking in carpets? - CORRECT ANSWER - Thorough cleaning with
fast dry time
Burn test smell: Celery - CORRECT ANSWER - Nylon
Burn test: Burnt meat - CORRECT ANSWER - Acrylic
Burn test: Burning hair - CORRECT ANSWER - Wool
Burn test: Sweet and fruity - CORRECT ANSWER - Polyester
What was added to 4th generation nylon? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluorochemical
Where will you find the most dry soil in a home? - CORRECT ANSWER - Entrances
Most soils are ____? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - CORRECT ANSWER - Acidic
Most cleaning agents are ___? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - CORRECT ANSWER - Alkaline
What are the 5 methods of carpet cleaning? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Absorbent
Compound
2. Absorbent pad/bonnet cleaning
3. Dry Foam/Encapsulation
4. Shampoo
5. Hot Water Extraction
