Water Restoration Exam IICRC Questions and Answers With
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The most critical course of action in restoration
during is to _______ an begin __________ as
soon as possible - ANSWER -respond After safety concerns have been addressed and
quickly & mitigation the initial water source has been stopped, the
restorer must complete an evaluation of the
water's migration through the structure. During
All restorers should follow the standard of care this process, the restorer inspects all
for the water restoration profession developed by ___________ ________ areas. -
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - ANSWER -potentially affected
ANSWER -s500
the ultimate goal is to find the edge of water
to help protect technicians from the many migration which moves in a three dimensional
hazards associated with contaminated water path throughout the structure. this is
losses restorers need to have ready access to accomplished across carpeted surfaces using a
several items. these items protect for all _____ and across most hard surfaces using a
_________________ to the body. - _____ (non-penetrating) moisture meter. -
ANSWER -potential exposures ANSWER -moisture sensor , non-invasive
respiratory protection regulations state that the water from a clean source with no substantial risk
employer must provide - ANSWER -1. of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be -
medical evaluations ANSWER -category 1
2. fit testing
3. training
water that has significant degree of chemical
biological and or physical contamination and
the contract clearly states the agreement potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
between the building owner and the restoration ___________ - ANSWER -category 2
contractor. the form specifies who is responsible
for payment and should be signed _________
work begins - ANSWER -before cleaning procedures must be employed before
the drying of a category 2 water loss can
continue. at a minimum affected __________
the technicians first responsibility when arriving must be removed and disposed of and carpet
at a water damage site is to identify must be throughly cleaned using a hot water
communicate and eliminate _________ if extraction method. - ANSWER -carpet
reasonably possible - ANSWER -safety underlay
hazards
When water intrusion results from a grossly
federal regulations apply to handling or unsanitary source or carries __________
disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos - (disease causing) agents, it is said to be
ANSWER -lead Category 3. - ANSWER -pathogenic
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delimitation is discovered technicians must call it
to the attention go all materially interested parties
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the , document the condition and suggest
1st priority on every sewage loss. areas affected replacement. - ANSWER -primary and
by category 3 water intrusion are marked and secondary
posted as potentially hazardous. -
ANSWER -health
there are number of causes for carpet
delimitation - many of them relates to ____
Various cleaning and decontamination restoration activities - ANSWER -improper
procedures must be used on Category 3 water
losses, including the removal of all ______
______ materials affected by the water intrusion. Many building materials will absorb excess water
- ANSWER -highly porous vapor and suffer damage, especially when air is
allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. -
ANSWER -60%
when resistance is encountered and performing
proper services in a category 3 water loss
becomes a challenge restorers _____________ Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture
immediately to prevent liability and address the continually in an effort to ________ with the
conflict. - ANSWER -stop work water content in the surrounding air mass. The
more hygroscopic the material, the faster it will
collect water vapor, and the easier it will suffer
Third party experts are commonly referred to as _________ damage. - ANSWER -equalize
Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. - and secondary
ANSWER -IEP
When water intrusion results in water running
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials through wall cavities, inspection access holes are
have contaminated the structure do not change used to ensure that blown-in insulation has not
the _______ of water. - ANSWER - compacted and lost its ______. Wet compressed
category insulation should be ______ - ANSWER -R-
Value , removed
pre-existing conditions should be identified
documented and communicated to all the most effective way to speed the drying
_________ parties during the initial inspection. - process is to remove as much of the water in a
ANSWER -materially interested liquid state as possible during the _____ phase
(for example multiple extractions.) poor
extractions will significant slow the drying
when carpet delimitation (the loss of integrity in process. - ANSWER -extractions
the adhesives used to laminate the _____ and
_____ backings) has occurred, further damage is
very likely. for this reason when extensive carpet Abide by local ____ and regulations when
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The most critical course of action in restoration
during is to _______ an begin __________ as
soon as possible - ANSWER -respond After safety concerns have been addressed and
quickly & mitigation the initial water source has been stopped, the
restorer must complete an evaluation of the
water's migration through the structure. During
All restorers should follow the standard of care this process, the restorer inspects all
for the water restoration profession developed by ___________ ________ areas. -
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - ANSWER -potentially affected
ANSWER -s500
the ultimate goal is to find the edge of water
to help protect technicians from the many migration which moves in a three dimensional
hazards associated with contaminated water path throughout the structure. this is
losses restorers need to have ready access to accomplished across carpeted surfaces using a
several items. these items protect for all _____ and across most hard surfaces using a
_________________ to the body. - _____ (non-penetrating) moisture meter. -
ANSWER -potential exposures ANSWER -moisture sensor , non-invasive
respiratory protection regulations state that the water from a clean source with no substantial risk
employer must provide - ANSWER -1. of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be -
medical evaluations ANSWER -category 1
2. fit testing
3. training
water that has significant degree of chemical
biological and or physical contamination and
the contract clearly states the agreement potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
between the building owner and the restoration ___________ - ANSWER -category 2
contractor. the form specifies who is responsible
for payment and should be signed _________
work begins - ANSWER -before cleaning procedures must be employed before
the drying of a category 2 water loss can
continue. at a minimum affected __________
the technicians first responsibility when arriving must be removed and disposed of and carpet
at a water damage site is to identify must be throughly cleaned using a hot water
communicate and eliminate _________ if extraction method. - ANSWER -carpet
reasonably possible - ANSWER -safety underlay
hazards
When water intrusion results from a grossly
federal regulations apply to handling or unsanitary source or carries __________
disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos - (disease causing) agents, it is said to be
ANSWER -lead Category 3. - ANSWER -pathogenic
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delimitation is discovered technicians must call it
to the attention go all materially interested parties
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the , document the condition and suggest
1st priority on every sewage loss. areas affected replacement. - ANSWER -primary and
by category 3 water intrusion are marked and secondary
posted as potentially hazardous. -
ANSWER -health
there are number of causes for carpet
delimitation - many of them relates to ____
Various cleaning and decontamination restoration activities - ANSWER -improper
procedures must be used on Category 3 water
losses, including the removal of all ______
______ materials affected by the water intrusion. Many building materials will absorb excess water
- ANSWER -highly porous vapor and suffer damage, especially when air is
allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. -
ANSWER -60%
when resistance is encountered and performing
proper services in a category 3 water loss
becomes a challenge restorers _____________ Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture
immediately to prevent liability and address the continually in an effort to ________ with the
conflict. - ANSWER -stop work water content in the surrounding air mass. The
more hygroscopic the material, the faster it will
collect water vapor, and the easier it will suffer
Third party experts are commonly referred to as _________ damage. - ANSWER -equalize
Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. - and secondary
ANSWER -IEP
When water intrusion results in water running
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials through wall cavities, inspection access holes are
have contaminated the structure do not change used to ensure that blown-in insulation has not
the _______ of water. - ANSWER - compacted and lost its ______. Wet compressed
category insulation should be ______ - ANSWER -R-
Value , removed
pre-existing conditions should be identified
documented and communicated to all the most effective way to speed the drying
_________ parties during the initial inspection. - process is to remove as much of the water in a
ANSWER -materially interested liquid state as possible during the _____ phase
(for example multiple extractions.) poor
extractions will significant slow the drying
when carpet delimitation (the loss of integrity in process. - ANSWER -extractions
the adhesives used to laminate the _____ and
_____ backings) has occurred, further damage is
very likely. for this reason when extensive carpet Abide by local ____ and regulations when
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