IICRC WATER RESTORATION
TECHNICIAN. EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
ANSI/IICRC S-500 Water Damage Standards - ANS What document dictates the Standards for
the Water Damage Restoration Industry?
Work authorization - ANS What needs to be signed before restoration begins?
To reduce drying times - ANS Why do we extract water from carpet multiple times?
Evaporation - ANS After the water is extracted, what dictates the rate of drying?
Take pictures, document, advise parties - ANS What should we do if we find pre-existing
damage?
Knee kicker & awl - ANS What tools are necessary to disengage the carpet?
Separation of the primary and secondary backing - ANS What is delamination?
Improper handling and stretching - ANS What can cause delamination?
Document and report - ANS What should we do if we discover significant Delamination on
our project?
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, Only as a last resort - ANS Is it OK to cut carpet seems?
Ease of installation - ANS What is the purpose of the skin on carpet cushion?
Medical evaluation and fit testing - ANS Before a technician can wear a respirator, what
needs to be done?
Safety - ANS What is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss?
Lead and asbestos - ANS Name two substances found in construction that are federally
regulated
Ground plug - ANS For safety with what should all are drying equipment be equipped?
Remove from service and replace the cords - ANS What should we do with equipment that
has damaged electrical cords?
Respond quickly - ANS What is the most critical course of action when we get a water
damage loss?
To quickly contain moisture migration - ANS What is the purpose of the initial extraction?
Yes - ANS Can drywall be restored after it becomes wet?
Remove them - ANS What should we do with ceilings that are sagging and wet?
Yes - ANS Is vinyl wallpaper a vapor barrier?
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TECHNICIAN. EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
ANSI/IICRC S-500 Water Damage Standards - ANS What document dictates the Standards for
the Water Damage Restoration Industry?
Work authorization - ANS What needs to be signed before restoration begins?
To reduce drying times - ANS Why do we extract water from carpet multiple times?
Evaporation - ANS After the water is extracted, what dictates the rate of drying?
Take pictures, document, advise parties - ANS What should we do if we find pre-existing
damage?
Knee kicker & awl - ANS What tools are necessary to disengage the carpet?
Separation of the primary and secondary backing - ANS What is delamination?
Improper handling and stretching - ANS What can cause delamination?
Document and report - ANS What should we do if we discover significant Delamination on
our project?
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, Only as a last resort - ANS Is it OK to cut carpet seems?
Ease of installation - ANS What is the purpose of the skin on carpet cushion?
Medical evaluation and fit testing - ANS Before a technician can wear a respirator, what
needs to be done?
Safety - ANS What is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss?
Lead and asbestos - ANS Name two substances found in construction that are federally
regulated
Ground plug - ANS For safety with what should all are drying equipment be equipped?
Remove from service and replace the cords - ANS What should we do with equipment that
has damaged electrical cords?
Respond quickly - ANS What is the most critical course of action when we get a water
damage loss?
To quickly contain moisture migration - ANS What is the purpose of the initial extraction?
Yes - ANS Can drywall be restored after it becomes wet?
Remove them - ANS What should we do with ceilings that are sagging and wet?
Yes - ANS Is vinyl wallpaper a vapor barrier?
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