IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide: Fire and Smoke
Restoration Technician Exam Practice Questions &
Answers: Guaranteed A+ Guide
1. 3 basic components of a fire - ANSWER: Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
2. Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - ANSWER:
Demolition and reconstruction
3. When working in areas with loose soot residue, - ANSWER: Utilize appropriate
engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
4. The average size of a smoke particulate is - ANSWER: .1 - 4 microns
5. Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - ANSWER: Carbon, Oxides of
nitrogen
6. When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - ANSWER:
Acid residue
7. Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________
available - ANSWER: Oxygen
8. Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - ANSWER: Cooler surfaces
9. A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - ANSWER:
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
10. Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - ANSWER: Loss mitigation
11. A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by:
- ANSWER: Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
12. which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - ANSWER: Plastic
or rubber residue
13. Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - ANSWER: protein
residue
14. Which soot residues require damp cleaning?
- ANSWER: protein
plastic/rubber
, IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide: Fire and Smoke
Restoration Technician Exam Practice Questions &
Answers: Guaranteed A+ Guide
puff back
15. Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
ANSWER: Pressure
16. Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? -
ANSWER: puff-back
17. What is always a concern on all jobs? - ANSWER: Safety
18. Employers are required to
- ANSWER: Prepare a hazard assessment on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
19. Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the
- ANSWER: insured
property owner
authorized agent
20. When using chemicals its important to
- ANSWER: use measuring cup
follow label
21. Terminology should be - ANSWER: clear, concise, simple in communication
22. 3 involved parties in an insurance claim are
- ANSWER: Insured/Property owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
23. What is a high valued item - ANSWER: anything important to customer
24. When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - ANSWER: document and
inspect condition
25. What form should be signed prior to the commencement of work - ANSWER:
work authorization
Restoration Technician Exam Practice Questions &
Answers: Guaranteed A+ Guide
1. 3 basic components of a fire - ANSWER: Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
2. Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - ANSWER:
Demolition and reconstruction
3. When working in areas with loose soot residue, - ANSWER: Utilize appropriate
engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
4. The average size of a smoke particulate is - ANSWER: .1 - 4 microns
5. Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - ANSWER: Carbon, Oxides of
nitrogen
6. When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - ANSWER:
Acid residue
7. Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________
available - ANSWER: Oxygen
8. Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - ANSWER: Cooler surfaces
9. A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - ANSWER:
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
10. Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - ANSWER: Loss mitigation
11. A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by:
- ANSWER: Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
12. which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - ANSWER: Plastic
or rubber residue
13. Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - ANSWER: protein
residue
14. Which soot residues require damp cleaning?
- ANSWER: protein
plastic/rubber
, IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide: Fire and Smoke
Restoration Technician Exam Practice Questions &
Answers: Guaranteed A+ Guide
puff back
15. Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
ANSWER: Pressure
16. Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? -
ANSWER: puff-back
17. What is always a concern on all jobs? - ANSWER: Safety
18. Employers are required to
- ANSWER: Prepare a hazard assessment on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
19. Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the
- ANSWER: insured
property owner
authorized agent
20. When using chemicals its important to
- ANSWER: use measuring cup
follow label
21. Terminology should be - ANSWER: clear, concise, simple in communication
22. 3 involved parties in an insurance claim are
- ANSWER: Insured/Property owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
23. What is a high valued item - ANSWER: anything important to customer
24. When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - ANSWER: document and
inspect condition
25. What form should be signed prior to the commencement of work - ANSWER:
work authorization
