EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______
______ and begin __________ as soon as possible. - 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
____. - 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. -
ANSWER- potential exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
- 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. - ANSWER- before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site
is to identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if
reasonably possible. - ANSWER- safety hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and
asbestos. - 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. - 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. - ANSWER- moisture sensor & non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of
discomfort is said to be ________ _ water. - ANSWER- Category 1
, Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
________ _. - ANSWER- Category 2
Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category
2 water loss can continue. At a minimum, affected ______ ________ (or
pad) must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must be throughly
cleaned using hot water extraction method. - ANSWER- carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. -
ANSWER- pathogenic
Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first priority on every
sewage loss. Areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion are marked
and posted as potentially hazardous. - ANSWER- health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on
Category 3 water losses, including the removal of all ______ ______
materials affected by the water intrusion. - ANSWER- highly porous
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. - ANSWER-
stop work