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IICRC WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION
(WRT) CERTIFICATION, TECHNICIAN,
TRAINING MANUAL EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS 2026
_______ has strong bonding properties and the ability to dissolve materials. Only
natural substance that's found in 3 states (liquid, solid (ice), gas (vapor)) at temps
norm. found in earth. - correct-answer -Water
______ also occurs in buildings b/c of 1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures,
3) damage from freezing & 4) improper maintenance. - correct-answer -Excessive
moisture
When abnormal moisture is present, _______ will rapidly multiply and cause
structural deterioration, create odors & potentially create serious health issues. -
correct-answer -Microorganisms/Microbes
Single most critical factor in defining amount of potential damage is the amount
of time the structure remains/was ______. - correct-answer -Abnormally wet
#1 critical course of action in restorative drying is to ______. - correct-answer -
Respond quickly
, 2
1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement - correct-answer -Restorative drying process
Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______ - correct-answer -drying process
Standard of care for the water restoration profession - correct-answer -IICRC S500
All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___. - correct-answer -mold
______ is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an
environment of equal or better appearance. - correct-answer -Goal of restorative
process
______ : Identify all affected materials - correct-answer -Assessment (1 of
restorative drying process)
, 3
_______ : Documents what types of materials have been affected. Must evaluate
materials against 3 criteria to identify if should be replaced or restored.
1) degree of containment
2) damage to item
3) replacement cost versus restoration cost - correct-answer -Documentation (2
of restorative drying process)
Causing or able to cause disease - correct-answer -pathogenic
1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight) - correct-answer -8
Two drying methods:
1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive - correct-answer -Disruptive
a) more contaminated
b) more damaged
c) replacing is cheaper - correct-answer -Disruptive - drying method
"DRYING IN PLACE" / little to no manipulation
a) less contaminated
b) less damaged
c) replacing is COSTLY
d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1 - correct-answer -Aggressive - drying method
, 4
1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature - correct-answer -Drying Pie (3)
Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low. - correct-answer -High
1) Safety/ Health
2) Document & Inspect
3) Mitigate Further Damage
4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
5) Complete Restoration and Repairs - correct-answer -Principles of Drying
The technician's FIRST responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify and eliminate ________. - correct-answer -Safety hazards
First line of defense against safety hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the
presence of regulated building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs) - correct-answer -
Safety Awareness
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE (LEAST EFFECTIVE) - correct-answer -Hierarchy of Controls
IICRC WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION
(WRT) CERTIFICATION, TECHNICIAN,
TRAINING MANUAL EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS 2026
_______ has strong bonding properties and the ability to dissolve materials. Only
natural substance that's found in 3 states (liquid, solid (ice), gas (vapor)) at temps
norm. found in earth. - correct-answer -Water
______ also occurs in buildings b/c of 1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures,
3) damage from freezing & 4) improper maintenance. - correct-answer -Excessive
moisture
When abnormal moisture is present, _______ will rapidly multiply and cause
structural deterioration, create odors & potentially create serious health issues. -
correct-answer -Microorganisms/Microbes
Single most critical factor in defining amount of potential damage is the amount
of time the structure remains/was ______. - correct-answer -Abnormally wet
#1 critical course of action in restorative drying is to ______. - correct-answer -
Respond quickly
, 2
1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement - correct-answer -Restorative drying process
Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______ - correct-answer -drying process
Standard of care for the water restoration profession - correct-answer -IICRC S500
All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___. - correct-answer -mold
______ is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged structure into an
environment of equal or better appearance. - correct-answer -Goal of restorative
process
______ : Identify all affected materials - correct-answer -Assessment (1 of
restorative drying process)
, 3
_______ : Documents what types of materials have been affected. Must evaluate
materials against 3 criteria to identify if should be replaced or restored.
1) degree of containment
2) damage to item
3) replacement cost versus restoration cost - correct-answer -Documentation (2
of restorative drying process)
Causing or able to cause disease - correct-answer -pathogenic
1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight) - correct-answer -8
Two drying methods:
1) ________ "d for demolition"
2) Aggressive - correct-answer -Disruptive
a) more contaminated
b) more damaged
c) replacing is cheaper - correct-answer -Disruptive - drying method
"DRYING IN PLACE" / little to no manipulation
a) less contaminated
b) less damaged
c) replacing is COSTLY
d) can ONLY be used w/ category 1 - correct-answer -Aggressive - drying method
, 4
1) Humidity
2) Air flow
3) Temperature - correct-answer -Drying Pie (3)
Vapor pressure always goes from ____ to low. - correct-answer -High
1) Safety/ Health
2) Document & Inspect
3) Mitigate Further Damage
4) Clean and Dry Affected Areas
5) Complete Restoration and Repairs - correct-answer -Principles of Drying
The technician's FIRST responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify and eliminate ________. - correct-answer -Safety hazards
First line of defense against safety hazards is _______. 2nd is to identify the
presence of regulated building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs) - correct-answer -
Safety Awareness
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE (LEAST EFFECTIVE) - correct-answer -Hierarchy of Controls
