IICRC CCT Study Guide

IICRC CCT Study Guide

1.What was added to 5th generation nylon fibers?: Stain resistance
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2.A rotary shampoo machine helps deliver?: Agitation
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3.A single strand of fiber is called a
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4.A tightly twisted cut pile carpet usually 1/2 to 1" in height is called a
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: Saxony q,




5.Adding a pattern to the carpet after it is made is called
q, : Print dyeing
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6.What is not allowed on 5th generation carpeting?: Cationic
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7.What might be found around edges, under doorways?: Filtration soil. Black
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line
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8.Reducing agents remove color by?: Removing oxygen from the dye q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




9.Oxidizing agents add color by?: Adding oxygen q, q, q, q, q, q,




10.Carpet manufacturers require what chemicals on 5th generation nylon to
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not void warranties: pH <10. Non-cationic
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11.What causes cellulosic browning?: Over wetting, slow drying, alkalinity
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and age
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12.Chlorine bleach will dissolve?: Wool and Silk q, q, q, q, q, q,




13.Common medication that causes color loss it?: Benzoyl Peroxide q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




14.What are tufted carpet major components? (4): Pile, Primary backing, Latex
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adhesive, 2nd Backing
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15.During hot water extraction, how is vacuum efficiency measured?: Inches
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of lift, cubic feet airflow gauge
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16.Filtration soiling occurs when...?: Concentrated air volume flows q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




through confined space
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17.Fluorochemicals increases what?: Surface tension q, q, q, q,




18.What is the primary function of fluorochemicals: Resist penetration and
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improve vacuum
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19.Coffee and tea are what kind of stains?: Tannin q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




20.How big is a micron?: 1 millionth of a meter
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21.How can most problems on the job site be avoided?: Pre-understanding with
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the customer
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22.How is fusion bonded carpet created: Tufting between 2 tiles, then cut.
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23.How can I reduce wicking in carpets?: Thorough cleaning with fast dry time
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24.Burn test smell: Celery: Nylon q, q, q, q,




25.Burn test: Burnt meat: Acrylic q, q, q, q,




26.Burn test: Burning hair: Wool q, q, q, q,




27.Burn test: Sweet and fruity: Polyester q, q, q, q, q,




28.What was added to 4th generation nylon?: Fluorochemical
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29.Where will you find the most dry soil in a home?: Entrancesq, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




30.Most soils are ? (Acidic, basic, alkaline): Acidic
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31.Most cleaning agents are ? (Acidic, basic, alkaline): Alkaline
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32.What are the 5 methods of carpet cleaning?: 1. Absorbent Compound
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2.Absorbent pad/bonnet cleaning q, q,




3.Dry Foam/Encapsulation q,




4.Shampoo
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33.Polyester is a by product of?: Plastic bottle recycling q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




34.Powder cleaning works through a process called: Absorption and adsorption q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




35.Stain blockers prevent stains from becoming: Permanent q, q, q, q, q, q,




36.The ability of a carpet to spring back to it's original shape after traffic is
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called : Resiliency
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37.The most common dye used in nylon is: Acid dye- continuous process
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38.The 4 fundamentals of a good cleaning process: 1. Dry Soil Removal
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2.Soil Suspension q,




3.Extraction
4.Drying
39.What is the numerical range of the pH scale: 0-14 q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




40.The pH shows relative strength but not the q, : Concentration or dilution
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41.What % of dry soil is in the carpet?: 74-79% q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




42.What are the fundamentals of soil suspension? (4): Chemicals
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Heat q,




Agitation Time q,




43.What are the 3 categories of soil?: 1. Insoluble q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




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44.What can cause streaks to occur in carpet cleaning?: Not overlapping
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strokes, plugged jets, plugged valves
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45.What causes reappearing spots?: Detergent residue or wickingq, q, q, q, q, q, q,




46.What changes when indicator dyes appear visible?: Rapid pH change (pH
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shock) q,




47.What color will the carpet be with color loss?: Lighter q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




48.What component extends the life of carpet?: Padding q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




49.What prevents the dye blockers' ability in 5th generation nylon?: Cationic
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or ph>10 q, q,




50.What does heat do for cleaning processes?: Speed it up q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q, q,




51.What is the most permanent dyeing method?: Solution dyeing (adding
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color when it is a liquid)
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