WATER RESTORATION TECHNICIAN EXAM
2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+ GUARANTEED PASS
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______ ______ and
begin __________ as soon as possible.
respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____.
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.
potential exposures
,Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
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.
before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if reasonably possible.
safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and asbestos.
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.
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.
moisture sensor & non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of
discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.
Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical
contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ _.
Category 2
Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category 2 water
loss can continue. At a minimum, affected ______ ________ (or pad) must be
removed and disposed of, and carpet must be throughly cleaned using hot water
extraction method.
2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+ GUARANTEED PASS
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______ ______ and
begin __________ as soon as possible.
respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____.
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.
potential exposures
,Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
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.
before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if reasonably possible.
safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and asbestos.
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.
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.
moisture sensor & non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of
discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.
Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical
contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ _.
Category 2
Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category 2 water
loss can continue. At a minimum, affected ______ ________ (or pad) must be
removed and disposed of, and carpet must be throughly cleaned using hot water
extraction method.
