IICRC WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION (WRT) CERTIFICATION
EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Water - CORRECT ANSWER - _______ has strong bonding properties and
the ability to dissolve materials. Only natural substance that's found in 3 states
(liquid, solid (ice), gas (vapor)) at temps norm. found in earth.
Excessive moisture - CORRECT ANSWER - ______ also occurs in buildings
b/c of 1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures, 3) damage from freezing &
4) improper maintenance.
Microorganisms/Microbes - CORRECT ANSWER - When abnormal moisture
is present, _______ will rapidly multiply and cause structural deterioration,
create odors & potentially create serious health issues.
Abnormally wet - CORRECT ANSWER - Single most critical factor in
defining amount of potential damage is the amount of time the structure
remains/was ______.
Respond quickly - CORRECT ANSWER - #1 critical course of action in
restorative drying is to ______.
Restorative drying process - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement
,drying process - CORRECT ANSWER - Due to the # of variables, restorer
must frequently revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______
IICRC S500 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard of care for the water
restoration profession
mold - CORRECT ANSWER - All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___.
Goal of restorative process - CORRECT ANSWER - ______ is to transform
an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an environment of equal
or better appearance.
Assessment (1 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER - ______
: Identify all affected materials
Documentation (2 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER -
_______ : Documents what types of materials have been affected. Must
evaluate materials against 3 criteria to identify if should be replaced or restored.
1) degree of containment
2) damage to item
3) replacement cost versus restoration cost
pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER - Causing or able to cause disease
8 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight)
Disruptive - CORRECT ANSWER - Two drying methods:
,1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive
Disruptive - drying method - CORRECT ANSWER - a) more contaminated
b) more damaged
c) replacing is cheaper
Aggressive - drying method - CORRECT ANSWER - "DRYING IN PLACE"
/ little to no manipulation
a) less contaminated
b) less damaged
c) replacing is COSTLY
d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1
Drying Pie (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature
High - CORRECT ANSWER - Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low.
Principles of Drying - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Safety/ Health
2) Document & Inspect
3) Mitigate Further Damage
4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
5) Complete Restoration and Repairs
Safety hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - The technician's FIRST responsibility
when arriving at a water damage site is to identify and eliminate ________.
, Safety Awareness - CORRECT ANSWER - First line of defense against safety
hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the presence of regulated building
materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs)
Hierarchy of Controls - CORRECT ANSWER - Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE (LEAST EFFECTIVE)
PPE - CORRECT ANSWER - Last line of defense is ____
Work Authorization Form - CORRECT ANSWER - An agreement between the
building owner and the restoration contractor. The form specifies who is
responsible for payment and the terms of payment
MIP - CORRECT ANSWER - materially interested parties
Moisture meter - CORRECT ANSWER - A non-invasive (non-penetrating)
_______ ___ tracks the migration of water below hard finish surfaces, such as
under vinyl tile or ceramic tile
- CORRECT ANSWER - A invasive/ penetrating device to check moisture on
carpet and padding.
Warm - CORRECT ANSWER - _____ air holds MORE moisture than cold air.
Air is dryer in winter.
EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Water - CORRECT ANSWER - _______ has strong bonding properties and
the ability to dissolve materials. Only natural substance that's found in 3 states
(liquid, solid (ice), gas (vapor)) at temps norm. found in earth.
Excessive moisture - CORRECT ANSWER - ______ also occurs in buildings
b/c of 1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures, 3) damage from freezing &
4) improper maintenance.
Microorganisms/Microbes - CORRECT ANSWER - When abnormal moisture
is present, _______ will rapidly multiply and cause structural deterioration,
create odors & potentially create serious health issues.
Abnormally wet - CORRECT ANSWER - Single most critical factor in
defining amount of potential damage is the amount of time the structure
remains/was ______.
Respond quickly - CORRECT ANSWER - #1 critical course of action in
restorative drying is to ______.
Restorative drying process - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement
,drying process - CORRECT ANSWER - Due to the # of variables, restorer
must frequently revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______
IICRC S500 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard of care for the water
restoration profession
mold - CORRECT ANSWER - All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___.
Goal of restorative process - CORRECT ANSWER - ______ is to transform
an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an environment of equal
or better appearance.
Assessment (1 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER - ______
: Identify all affected materials
Documentation (2 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER -
_______ : Documents what types of materials have been affected. Must
evaluate materials against 3 criteria to identify if should be replaced or restored.
1) degree of containment
2) damage to item
3) replacement cost versus restoration cost
pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER - Causing or able to cause disease
8 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight)
Disruptive - CORRECT ANSWER - Two drying methods:
,1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive
Disruptive - drying method - CORRECT ANSWER - a) more contaminated
b) more damaged
c) replacing is cheaper
Aggressive - drying method - CORRECT ANSWER - "DRYING IN PLACE"
/ little to no manipulation
a) less contaminated
b) less damaged
c) replacing is COSTLY
d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1
Drying Pie (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature
High - CORRECT ANSWER - Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low.
Principles of Drying - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Safety/ Health
2) Document & Inspect
3) Mitigate Further Damage
4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
5) Complete Restoration and Repairs
Safety hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - The technician's FIRST responsibility
when arriving at a water damage site is to identify and eliminate ________.
, Safety Awareness - CORRECT ANSWER - First line of defense against safety
hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the presence of regulated building
materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs)
Hierarchy of Controls - CORRECT ANSWER - Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE (LEAST EFFECTIVE)
PPE - CORRECT ANSWER - Last line of defense is ____
Work Authorization Form - CORRECT ANSWER - An agreement between the
building owner and the restoration contractor. The form specifies who is
responsible for payment and the terms of payment
MIP - CORRECT ANSWER - materially interested parties
Moisture meter - CORRECT ANSWER - A non-invasive (non-penetrating)
_______ ___ tracks the migration of water below hard finish surfaces, such as
under vinyl tile or ceramic tile
- CORRECT ANSWER - A invasive/ penetrating device to check moisture on
carpet and padding.
Warm - CORRECT ANSWER - _____ air holds MORE moisture than cold air.
Air is dryer in winter.
