QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ If carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting
carpet seams unless it is absolutely. Answer: necessary
◉ how many gallons of water are presenting a basement that
measures 30' x 25' where water is standing at a depth of 6'9".
Answer: 30'x25'x6.75' (9"/12") = 5062.5 cuft x 7.48= 37,867.50
◉ every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains
___ gallons (28.3 liters) and each gallon (3.8 liters) of water wights
8.34pounds (3.8 kg). Answer: 7.48
◉ there are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the
environmental protection agency EPA( provide starting with
weakest). Answer: 1. sanitizer: cleaning treatment designed to
reduce # of pathogenic microorganisms to a safe level.
2. disinfectant: designed to destroy or inactivate microorganisms but
not necessarily their spores
,3. Sterilizer: a product designed to destroy or eliminate all forms of
microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, viruses) and their spores.
◉ whenever a chemical antimicrobial or biocide is used restorers
must follow the label ____ explicitly. Answer: directions
◉ most antimicrobials require that the area of application be
vacated by ______ and pets during application and or a period of time
after application.. Answer: occupants
◉ * The label is the law" get customer briefing before starting any
antimicrobial / biocide treatment.. Answer:
◉ establishing _______ is the best way to set restorative dying goals. A
dry standard is established by obtaining a moisture reading using an
____ material. Answer: dry standard , unaffected
◉ the numerical value from a moisture meter can be documented
and used to monitor progress, for this reason, the amount of
moisture absorbed by semiporus structural materials is measured
most accurately with a moisture ______ not a moister sensor.. Answer:
meter
◉ because of their non-invasive nature and quick surveying
capabilities, non-invasive meters are the most effective tools for
, locating abnormal moisture behind and beneath finishing materials
such as ______ and resilient ____ floor coverings.. Answer: ceramic tile ,
vinyl
◉ a thermo hygrometer is used to monitor any air that can influence
the ________ and or ______ within a restorative drying environment..
Answer: temperature , humidity (relative humidity)
◉ to evaluate the progress of structural drying projects, restorers
should measure:
moisture in ____ being dried (moisture content readings )
__ being used to dry affected materials (psychrometric readings)
__produced by mechanical systems (dehumidifiers). Answer:
materials
air
air
◉ evaporation will increase when. Answer: wet materials are made
warmer
when drier air is used
air is moved more rapidly across the wet surface