IICRC RRT Exam Study Guide
. When removing hot melt tape from synthetic-backed carpet using a seaming iron,
technicians should set the iron on the lowest temperature that will soften the glue or
at what temperature? - ANS below 200
A power stretcher handle should be used with a pumping motion to give carpet time
to do what? - ANS relax
A standard stair has five components: stringer, nose, tread, riser and... - ANS
crotch
According to CRI 104/105 (BS5325), (AS/NZS 2455), how much and in what
directions should new tufted carpet with synthetic backing be stretched? - ANS
at least 1% in both length and width
After carpet cushion (pad, underlay) is removed from wood floors, what should be
done with the remaining staples? - ANS removed completely
At what angle can straight row channels be found when sectioning carpet with a
step-over tufting pattern? - ANS 45 degree angle from the warp (length) of
carpet
At what distance should gullies be when installing or replacing tack strip (gripper)? -
ANS less then the thickness of teh carpet, but not exceed 3/8 in
Axminster weaves stretch primarily in which direction? - ANS length direction
(warp)
Before re-stretching carpet, the room should be - ANS emptied of furnitire
Between stretches along the same wall, the head of a power stretcher should not be
moved more than - ANS the width of the head of the stretcher
Carpet cushion (pad, underlay) should be run the longest lengths practical with
seams placed how? - ANS at least 6 inch offset from parallel carpet seams or
perpendicular to
carpet spreader - ANS
Chalk used in chalk line tools should be what color? - ANS White
Cookie cutter - ANS
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Cushion back cutter - ANS
duckbill nap shears - ANS
For what purpose is a protector board used while fastening tack strip (gripper) in
front of a finished wall? - ANS prevent damage to wall or baseboard
hammer stapler - ANS
Hawk-bill knife - ANS
How can tack strip (gripper) can be secured to concrete flooring? - ANS
Nailing, gluing, drilling and nailing
How far from the wall should technicians place the head of the stretcher when power
stretching carpet? - ANS 2-6 inches from the wall
How should most carpet cushion (pad, underlay) seams be addressed? - ANS
taped
How should tack strip be cut? - ANS to follow the contour of the door casings
and other irregularly shaped abutments
How should technicians cut damaged carpet during sectioning? - ANS
between yarn rows
How should the donor piece of a loop-pile tufted carpet needed for sectioning
(making a bonded insert) be cut? - ANS from the top of the carpet between the
rows, if practical
Ideally, when using a seam weight, the part that rests on the face of the carpet
should be made of what material? - ANS wood or heat extracting material
Identify a tool used to follow up hot-melt seaming to remove excess heat almost
instantaneously. - ANS vacuum cooling tool
Identify the agency(s) in charge of regulating the use of personal protective
equipment (e.g., hard hats, knee pads, goggles, respirators). - ANS OSHA
(HSE);(WHS)
Identify two essential items required for worksite safety: - ANS 1. First aid kit
2. Fire extinguisher
. When removing hot melt tape from synthetic-backed carpet using a seaming iron,
technicians should set the iron on the lowest temperature that will soften the glue or
at what temperature? - ANS below 200
A power stretcher handle should be used with a pumping motion to give carpet time
to do what? - ANS relax
A standard stair has five components: stringer, nose, tread, riser and... - ANS
crotch
According to CRI 104/105 (BS5325), (AS/NZS 2455), how much and in what
directions should new tufted carpet with synthetic backing be stretched? - ANS
at least 1% in both length and width
After carpet cushion (pad, underlay) is removed from wood floors, what should be
done with the remaining staples? - ANS removed completely
At what angle can straight row channels be found when sectioning carpet with a
step-over tufting pattern? - ANS 45 degree angle from the warp (length) of
carpet
At what distance should gullies be when installing or replacing tack strip (gripper)? -
ANS less then the thickness of teh carpet, but not exceed 3/8 in
Axminster weaves stretch primarily in which direction? - ANS length direction
(warp)
Before re-stretching carpet, the room should be - ANS emptied of furnitire
Between stretches along the same wall, the head of a power stretcher should not be
moved more than - ANS the width of the head of the stretcher
Carpet cushion (pad, underlay) should be run the longest lengths practical with
seams placed how? - ANS at least 6 inch offset from parallel carpet seams or
perpendicular to
carpet spreader - ANS
Chalk used in chalk line tools should be what color? - ANS White
Cookie cutter - ANS
, IICRC RRT Exam Study Guide
Cushion back cutter - ANS
duckbill nap shears - ANS
For what purpose is a protector board used while fastening tack strip (gripper) in
front of a finished wall? - ANS prevent damage to wall or baseboard
hammer stapler - ANS
Hawk-bill knife - ANS
How can tack strip (gripper) can be secured to concrete flooring? - ANS
Nailing, gluing, drilling and nailing
How far from the wall should technicians place the head of the stretcher when power
stretching carpet? - ANS 2-6 inches from the wall
How should most carpet cushion (pad, underlay) seams be addressed? - ANS
taped
How should tack strip be cut? - ANS to follow the contour of the door casings
and other irregularly shaped abutments
How should technicians cut damaged carpet during sectioning? - ANS
between yarn rows
How should the donor piece of a loop-pile tufted carpet needed for sectioning
(making a bonded insert) be cut? - ANS from the top of the carpet between the
rows, if practical
Ideally, when using a seam weight, the part that rests on the face of the carpet
should be made of what material? - ANS wood or heat extracting material
Identify a tool used to follow up hot-melt seaming to remove excess heat almost
instantaneously. - ANS vacuum cooling tool
Identify the agency(s) in charge of regulating the use of personal protective
equipment (e.g., hard hats, knee pads, goggles, respirators). - ANS OSHA
(HSE);(WHS)
Identify two essential items required for worksite safety: - ANS 1. First aid kit
2. Fire extinguisher
