WRT CERTIFICATION 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
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
, WRT CERTIFICATION 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
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
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. -
(ANSWER)IEPs
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
_______ of water. - (ANSWER)category
SOLUTIONS
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
, WRT CERTIFICATION 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
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
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____. -
(ANSWER)IEPs
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not change the
_______ of water. - (ANSWER)category
