IICRC WATER RESTORATION
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 EXAM
Q&A STUDY SHEET
◉there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them
relates to ____ restoration activities. Answer: improper
◉Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer
damage, especially when air is allowed to remain above __% relative
humidity.. Answer: 60%
◉Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an
effort to ________ with the water content in the surrounding air mass.
The more hygroscopic the material, the faster it will collect water
vapor, and the easier it will suffer _________ damage.. Answer: equalize
and secondary
◉When water intrusion results in water running through wall
cavities, inspection access holes are used to ensure that blown-in
insulation has not compacted and lost its ______. Wet compressed
insulation should be ______. Answer: R-Value , removed
,◉the most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as
much of the water in a liquid state as possible during the _____ phase
(for example multiple extractions.) poor extractions will significant
slow the drying process.. Answer: extractions
◉Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted
water. Waste water is best disposed of into a sanitary sewer..
Answer: laws
◉the primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to
contain further ______ of the water within the structure.. Answer:
migration
◉Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____
______ and carpet awl must be used.. Answer: knee kicker
◉the majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. the
purpose of this skin is to ease_____ during installation: it is not a
vapor barrier. Answer: carpet stretching
◉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
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 EXAM
Q&A STUDY SHEET
◉there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them
relates to ____ restoration activities. Answer: improper
◉Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer
damage, especially when air is allowed to remain above __% relative
humidity.. Answer: 60%
◉Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an
effort to ________ with the water content in the surrounding air mass.
The more hygroscopic the material, the faster it will collect water
vapor, and the easier it will suffer _________ damage.. Answer: equalize
and secondary
◉When water intrusion results in water running through wall
cavities, inspection access holes are used to ensure that blown-in
insulation has not compacted and lost its ______. Wet compressed
insulation should be ______. Answer: R-Value , removed
,◉the most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as
much of the water in a liquid state as possible during the _____ phase
(for example multiple extractions.) poor extractions will significant
slow the drying process.. Answer: extractions
◉Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted
water. Waste water is best disposed of into a sanitary sewer..
Answer: laws
◉the primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to
contain further ______ of the water within the structure.. Answer:
migration
◉Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____
______ and carpet awl must be used.. Answer: knee kicker
◉the majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. the
purpose of this skin is to ease_____ during installation: it is not a
vapor barrier. Answer: carpet stretching
◉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
