WATER RESTORATION exam IICRC Ques ons and
answers | Updated RATED A+ | 2026 | NEW
The most cri cal course of ac on in restora on during is to _______ an begin __________ as
soon as possible
respond quickly & mi ga on
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restora on profession developed
by the restora on industry en tled the IICRC ____.
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.
poten al exposures
respiratory protec on regula ons state that the employer must provide
1. medical evalua ons
2. fit tes ng
3. training
the contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the restora on
contractor. the form specifies who is responsible for payment and should be signed _________
work begins
before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to iden fy
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible
safety hazards
federal regula ons apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos
lead
A*er safety concerns have been addressed and the ini al water source has been stopped, the
restorer must complete an evalua on of the water's migra on through the structure. During
this process, the restorer inspects all ___________ ________ areas.
, poten ally affected
the ul mate goal is to find the edge of water migra on 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-penetra ng) moisture meter.
moisture sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substan al risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamina on and
poten al to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________
category 2
cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a category 2 water loss can
con nue. at a minimum affected __________ must be removed and disposed of and carpet
must be throughly cleaned using a hot water extrac on method.
carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
pathogenic
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on every sewage loss. areas affected
by category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as poten ally hazardous.
health
Various cleaning and decontamina on procedures must be used on Category 3 water losses,
including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water intrusion.
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.
stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____.
IEP
answers | Updated RATED A+ | 2026 | NEW
The most cri cal course of ac on in restora on during is to _______ an begin __________ as
soon as possible
respond quickly & mi ga on
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restora on profession developed
by the restora on industry en tled the IICRC ____.
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.
poten al exposures
respiratory protec on regula ons state that the employer must provide
1. medical evalua ons
2. fit tes ng
3. training
the contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the restora on
contractor. the form specifies who is responsible for payment and should be signed _________
work begins
before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to iden fy
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible
safety hazards
federal regula ons apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos
lead
A*er safety concerns have been addressed and the ini al water source has been stopped, the
restorer must complete an evalua on of the water's migra on through the structure. During
this process, the restorer inspects all ___________ ________ areas.
, poten ally affected
the ul mate goal is to find the edge of water migra on 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-penetra ng) moisture meter.
moisture sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substan al risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamina on and
poten al to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________
category 2
cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a category 2 water loss can
con nue. at a minimum affected __________ must be removed and disposed of and carpet
must be throughly cleaned using a hot water extrac on method.
carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________ (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
pathogenic
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on every sewage loss. areas affected
by category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as poten ally hazardous.
health
Various cleaning and decontamina on procedures must be used on Category 3 water losses,
including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water intrusion.
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.
stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or ____.
IEP
