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WATER RESTORATION EXAM IICRC 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to
_______ an begin __________ as soon as possible - correct
answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- potential
exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must
provide - correct answer- 1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
3. training
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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 answer- before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water
damage site is to identify communicate and eliminate
_________ if reasonably possible - correct answer- safety
hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____
based paint and asbestos - correct answer- 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 answer- 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)
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moisture meter. - correct answer- moisture sensor , non-
invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing
sickness or discomfort is said to be - correct answer- category
1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or
physical contamination and potential to cause sickness or
discomfort is ___________ - correct answer- 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 answer- carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source
or carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be
Category 3. - correct answer- pathogenic
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on
every sewage loss. areas affected by category 3 water intrusion
WATER RESTORATION EXAM IICRC 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to
_______ an begin __________ as soon as possible - correct
answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- potential
exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must
provide - correct answer- 1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
3. training
,2 | Page
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 answer- before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water
damage site is to identify communicate and eliminate
_________ if reasonably possible - correct answer- safety
hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____
based paint and asbestos - correct answer- 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 answer- 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)
, 3 | Page
moisture meter. - correct answer- moisture sensor , non-
invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing
sickness or discomfort is said to be - correct answer- category
1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or
physical contamination and potential to cause sickness or
discomfort is ___________ - correct answer- 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 answer- carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source
or carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be
Category 3. - correct answer- pathogenic
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on
every sewage loss. areas affected by category 3 water intrusion
