IICRC WRT WATER RESTORATION
TECHNICIAN PRACTICE SET 2026 84
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ 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 handling or disturbing 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
or discomfort is said to be Answer: category 1
◉ water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or
physical contamination and 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 __________
must be removed and disposed of and carpet must be throughly cleaned
using a 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
◉ 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 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: IEP
◉ Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the
structure do not change the _______ of water. Answer: category
◉ pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and
communicated to all _________ parties during the initial inspection.
Answer: materially interested
TECHNICIAN PRACTICE SET 2026 84
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ 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 handling or disturbing 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
or discomfort is said to be Answer: category 1
◉ water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or
physical contamination and 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 __________
must be removed and disposed of and carpet must be throughly cleaned
using a 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
◉ 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 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: IEP
◉ Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the
structure do not change the _______ of water. Answer: category
◉ pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and
communicated to all _________ parties during the initial inspection.
Answer: materially interested
