WATER RESTORATION EXAM IICRC
LATEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+|ASSURED SUCCESS
when resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3
water loss becomes a challenge restorers _____________ immediately to prevent
liability and address the conflict. - CORRECT ANSWER-stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____. - CORRECT ANSWER-IEP
,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
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) 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
LATEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+|ASSURED SUCCESS
when resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3
water loss becomes a challenge restorers _____________ immediately to prevent
liability and address the conflict. - CORRECT ANSWER-stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____. - CORRECT ANSWER-IEP
,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
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) 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
