IICRC- WRT-ASD EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
Shall -
correct answer ✅The practice or procedure is mandatory due to
natural law or regulatory requirement, including occupational
public health and other relevant laws, rules or regulations and is
therefore a component of the accepted "standard of care" to be
followed.
Should -
correct answer ✅The practice or procedure is a component of the
accepted "standard of care" to be followed, while not mandatory
by regulatory requirements.
Recommend -
correct answer ✅The practice or procedure is advised or
suggested, but it is not a component of the accepted "standard of
care" to be followed.
May -
correct answer ✅Signifies permission expressed by the document,
it means that a referenced practice or procedure is permissible
within the limits of this document, but is not a component of the
accepted "standard of care" to be followed.
,IICRC- WRT-ASD EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
Can -
correct answer ✅Signifies an ability or possibility open to user of
the document, and it means that a reference to practice or
procedure is possible or capable of application, but is not a
component of the accepted "standard of care" to be followed.
What is our first concern? -
correct answer ✅Health and safety of workers and occupants.
Why does rapid response matter? -
correct answer ✅It limits damage and reduces drying time.
What is mitigation in water damage restoration? -
correct answer ✅Mitigation is limiting the overall cost and scope
of the repairs necessary to return the building to service.
Safety issue: Water through electrical system or appliances -
correct answer ✅Turn off power to that area and contact a
qualified person to repair.
, IICRC- WRT-ASD EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
Safety Issue: Slip and fall hazard -
correct answer ✅Extract standing water, put out signage, inform
occupants of the hazard.
Safety Issue: Sagging drywall ceilings that are saturated: -
correct answer ✅Immediately drain the water out of the ceiling,
remove the ceiling materials and dispose of them properly.
Safety Issue: Mold growth discovered: -
correct answer ✅Put on appropriate PPE, inform occupants, shut
off HVAC in that area, contain the mold, remediate if possible.
Principles of Drying: -
correct answer ✅1. Remove the excess.
2. Dehumidification
3. Evaporation
4. Temperature control
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AND ANSWERS 2026
Shall -
correct answer ✅The practice or procedure is mandatory due to
natural law or regulatory requirement, including occupational
public health and other relevant laws, rules or regulations and is
therefore a component of the accepted "standard of care" to be
followed.
Should -
correct answer ✅The practice or procedure is a component of the
accepted "standard of care" to be followed, while not mandatory
by regulatory requirements.
Recommend -
correct answer ✅The practice or procedure is advised or
suggested, but it is not a component of the accepted "standard of
care" to be followed.
May -
correct answer ✅Signifies permission expressed by the document,
it means that a referenced practice or procedure is permissible
within the limits of this document, but is not a component of the
accepted "standard of care" to be followed.
,IICRC- WRT-ASD EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
Can -
correct answer ✅Signifies an ability or possibility open to user of
the document, and it means that a reference to practice or
procedure is possible or capable of application, but is not a
component of the accepted "standard of care" to be followed.
What is our first concern? -
correct answer ✅Health and safety of workers and occupants.
Why does rapid response matter? -
correct answer ✅It limits damage and reduces drying time.
What is mitigation in water damage restoration? -
correct answer ✅Mitigation is limiting the overall cost and scope
of the repairs necessary to return the building to service.
Safety issue: Water through electrical system or appliances -
correct answer ✅Turn off power to that area and contact a
qualified person to repair.
, IICRC- WRT-ASD EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
Safety Issue: Slip and fall hazard -
correct answer ✅Extract standing water, put out signage, inform
occupants of the hazard.
Safety Issue: Sagging drywall ceilings that are saturated: -
correct answer ✅Immediately drain the water out of the ceiling,
remove the ceiling materials and dispose of them properly.
Safety Issue: Mold growth discovered: -
correct answer ✅Put on appropriate PPE, inform occupants, shut
off HVAC in that area, contain the mold, remediate if possible.
Principles of Drying: -
correct answer ✅1. Remove the excess.
2. Dehumidification
3. Evaporation
4. Temperature control
While you are doing this document everything through emails,
pictures, forms, notes and other correspondence.
