IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide: Fire
and Smoke Restoration Technician
Exam Practice Questions and Answers
Latest 2025/2026 Graded A+.
/.3 basic components of a fire - Answer-✅Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
/.Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - Answer-
✅Demolition and reconstruction
/.When working in areas with loose soot residue, - Answer-✅Utilize appropriate
engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
/.The average size of a smoke particulate is - Answer-✅.1 - 4 microns
/.Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - Answer-✅Carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
/.When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - Answer-✅Acid residue
/.Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________ available
- Answer-✅Oxygen
/.Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - Answer-✅Cooler surfaces
/.A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - Answer-
✅Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
/.Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - Answer-✅Loss mitigation
/.A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by: -
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 - Answer-✅Plastic or
rubber residue
, /.Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - Answer-✅protein residue
/.Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - Answer-✅protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
/.Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
Answer-✅Pressure
/.Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? - Answer-
✅puff-back
/.What is always a concern on all jobs? - Answer-✅Safety
/.Employers are required to - Answer-✅Prepare a hazard assessment on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
/.Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - Answer-✅insured
property owner
authorized agent
/.When using chemicals its important to - Answer-✅use measuring cup
follow label
/.Terminology should be - Answer-✅clear, concise, simple in communication
/.3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - Answer-✅Insured/Property owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
/.What is a high valued item - Answer-✅anything important to customer
/.When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - Answer-✅document and inspect
condition
/.What form should be signed prior to the commencement of work - Answer-✅work
authorization
/.Two structural materials used in construction that are classified as potentially
carcinogenic: - Answer-✅Lead
Asbestos
and Smoke Restoration Technician
Exam Practice Questions and Answers
Latest 2025/2026 Graded A+.
/.3 basic components of a fire - Answer-✅Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
/.Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - Answer-
✅Demolition and reconstruction
/.When working in areas with loose soot residue, - Answer-✅Utilize appropriate
engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
/.The average size of a smoke particulate is - Answer-✅.1 - 4 microns
/.Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - Answer-✅Carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
/.When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - Answer-✅Acid residue
/.Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________ available
- Answer-✅Oxygen
/.Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - Answer-✅Cooler surfaces
/.A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - Answer-
✅Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
/.Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - Answer-✅Loss mitigation
/.A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by: -
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 - Answer-✅Plastic or
rubber residue
, /.Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - Answer-✅protein residue
/.Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - Answer-✅protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
/.Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
Answer-✅Pressure
/.Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? - Answer-
✅puff-back
/.What is always a concern on all jobs? - Answer-✅Safety
/.Employers are required to - Answer-✅Prepare a hazard assessment on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
/.Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - Answer-✅insured
property owner
authorized agent
/.When using chemicals its important to - Answer-✅use measuring cup
follow label
/.Terminology should be - Answer-✅clear, concise, simple in communication
/.3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - Answer-✅Insured/Property owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
/.What is a high valued item - Answer-✅anything important to customer
/.When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - Answer-✅document and inspect
condition
/.What form should be signed prior to the commencement of work - Answer-✅work
authorization
/.Two structural materials used in construction that are classified as potentially
carcinogenic: - Answer-✅Lead
Asbestos
