WRT Certification Exam Study
Guide – Practice Questions
with Verified Answers. GRADED
A+. Latest 2026/2027 Update.
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
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
Guide – Practice Questions
with Verified Answers. GRADED
A+. Latest 2026/2027 Update.
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
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
