IICRC WRT WATER RESTORATION
TECHNICIAN FINAL TEST 2026 84
REAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Primary goal of water damage restoration. Answer: Return the
structure to a pre-loss condition.
◉ Category 3 water. Answer: Considered grossly contaminated and
poses a significant health risk.
◉ RH. Answer: Relative Humidity.
◉ First step in responding to a water damage event. Answer: Perform a
safety assessment.
◉ Refrigerant dehumidifier. Answer: Uses a refrigeration cycle to
remove moisture.
◉ Carpet and padding saturated with Category 3 water. Answer:
Remove and dispose of both.
◉ Vapor pressure. Answer: The force exerted by water vapor molecules.
, ◉ Moisture meter. Answer: Commonly used to measure moisture in
building materials.
◉ Purpose of an air mover in water restoration. Answer: To increase
evaporation.
◉ Hygroscopic. Answer: Materials that absorb and retain moisture.
◉ Personal protective equipment (PPE). Answer: Should be worn when
handling Category 3 water or mold.
◉ Standard AHAM testing condition for refrigerant dehumidifiers.
Answer: 80°F and 60% RH.
◉ Open drying system. Answer: Using outdoor air to reduce indoor
humidity.
◉ Moisture readings. Answer: Should be taken as part of the water
damage response.
◉ Desiccant dehumidifier. Answer: Uses a chemical process to remove
moisture from the air.
◉ Evaporation. Answer: The process of turning liquid water into vapor.
TECHNICIAN FINAL TEST 2026 84
REAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Primary goal of water damage restoration. Answer: Return the
structure to a pre-loss condition.
◉ Category 3 water. Answer: Considered grossly contaminated and
poses a significant health risk.
◉ RH. Answer: Relative Humidity.
◉ First step in responding to a water damage event. Answer: Perform a
safety assessment.
◉ Refrigerant dehumidifier. Answer: Uses a refrigeration cycle to
remove moisture.
◉ Carpet and padding saturated with Category 3 water. Answer:
Remove and dispose of both.
◉ Vapor pressure. Answer: The force exerted by water vapor molecules.
, ◉ Moisture meter. Answer: Commonly used to measure moisture in
building materials.
◉ Purpose of an air mover in water restoration. Answer: To increase
evaporation.
◉ Hygroscopic. Answer: Materials that absorb and retain moisture.
◉ Personal protective equipment (PPE). Answer: Should be worn when
handling Category 3 water or mold.
◉ Standard AHAM testing condition for refrigerant dehumidifiers.
Answer: 80°F and 60% RH.
◉ Open drying system. Answer: Using outdoor air to reduce indoor
humidity.
◉ Moisture readings. Answer: Should be taken as part of the water
damage response.
◉ Desiccant dehumidifier. Answer: Uses a chemical process to remove
moisture from the air.
◉ Evaporation. Answer: The process of turning liquid water into vapor.
