IICRC Water Restoration Course
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible - CORRECT ANSWERS respond
quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS
potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS
before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible -
CORRECT ANSWERS safety hazards
,federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and
asbestos - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS moisture sensor ,
non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or
discomfort is said to be - CORRECT ANSWERS category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS stop
work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____. - CORRECT ANSWERS IEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure
do not change the _______ of water. - CORRECT ANSWERS category
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to
all _________ parties during the initial inspection. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS primary
and secondary
there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them relates to
____ restoration activities - CORRECT ANSWERS improper
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin
__________ as soon as possible - CORRECT ANSWERS respond
quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS
potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS
before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible -
CORRECT ANSWERS safety hazards
,federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and
asbestos - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS moisture sensor ,
non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or
discomfort is said to be - CORRECT ANSWERS category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS stop
work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____. - CORRECT ANSWERS IEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure
do not change the _______ of water. - CORRECT ANSWERS category
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to
all _________ parties during the initial inspection. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS primary
and secondary
there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them relates to
____ restoration activities - CORRECT ANSWERS improper
