IICRC FSRT EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/WELL
ANALYSED ALREADY GRADED A+
3 basic components of a fire - CORRECT ANSWER-Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - CORRECT ANSWER-Utilize
appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - CORRECT ANSWER-.1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbon, Oxides of
nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - CORRECT
ANSWER-Acid residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________
available - CORRECT ANSWER-Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - CORRECT ANSWER-Cooler surfaces
,A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - CORRECT
ANSWER-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss
mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted
by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - CORRECT ANSWER-
Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - CORRECT ANSWER-protein
residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - CORRECT ANSWER-protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pressure
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? -
CORRECT ANSWER-puff-back
What is always a concern on all jobs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety
, Employers are required to - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare a hazard assessment on all
projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - CORRECT ANSWER-
insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - CORRECT ANSWER-use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - CORRECT ANSWER-clear, concise, simple in
communication
3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - CORRECT ANSWER-Insured/Property
owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
What is a high valued item - CORRECT ANSWER-anything important to customer
When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - CORRECT ANSWER-
document and inspect condition
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/WELL
ANALYSED ALREADY GRADED A+
3 basic components of a fire - CORRECT ANSWER-Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - CORRECT ANSWER-Utilize
appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - CORRECT ANSWER-.1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbon, Oxides of
nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - CORRECT
ANSWER-Acid residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________
available - CORRECT ANSWER-Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - CORRECT ANSWER-Cooler surfaces
,A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - CORRECT
ANSWER-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss
mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted
by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - CORRECT ANSWER-
Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - CORRECT ANSWER-protein
residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - CORRECT ANSWER-protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pressure
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? -
CORRECT ANSWER-puff-back
What is always a concern on all jobs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety
, Employers are required to - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare a hazard assessment on all
projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - CORRECT ANSWER-
insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - CORRECT ANSWER-use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - CORRECT ANSWER-clear, concise, simple in
communication
3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - CORRECT ANSWER-Insured/Property
owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
What is a high valued item - CORRECT ANSWER-anything important to customer
When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - CORRECT ANSWER-
document and inspect condition
