QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM
FORMAT
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and asbestos. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-moisture sensor & non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness of discomfort is said to be
________ _ water. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical contamination and a potential
to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ _. - CORRECT ANSWERS-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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease causing)
agents, it is said to be Category 3. - CORRECT ANSWERS-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. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-IEPs
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
_______ of water. - CORRECT ANSWERS-category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented, and communicated to all __________
__________ parties during the initial inspection. - CORRECT ANSWERS-materially interested
When carpet delamination (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the _______ and
_________ backings) has occurred, further damage is very likely. For this reason, when extensive carpet
delamintation is discovered, technicians must call it to the attention of all materially interested parties,
document the condition and suggest ___________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-primary, secondary, &
replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of them related to ________ restoration
activities. - CORRECT ANSWERS-improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Folding or stretching carpet
when wet
2. Overly aggressive extraction
3. Improperly specified carpet underlay
4. Improper installation
5. Improper removal from tack strip
6. Improper floating of carpet