IICRC Water Damage Restoration (WRT) Certification
Exam With Questions and Correct Answers Graded
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Moisture Sensor - CORRECT ANSWER-Senses moisture in materials over 17% MC; helps
determine perimeter of water damage; unable to determine which layer is wet or when dry
Thermo-Hygrometer - CORRECT ANSWER-Determines temperature / RH in all required
atmospheric areas of inspection; helps determine open or closed drying system; further
determines dehumidifier recommendations and efficiency after initial placement
,Moisture Meters - CORRECT ANSWER-Invasive and non-invasive; determines moisture
content; establish, monitor and determine when dry standards are met
Inspection Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER-Miscellaneous - infrared camera and
thermometer; manometer; borescope; data logger
Chemicals / Biocides - CORRECT ANSWER-Antimicrobial biocides
Sterilizer - CORRECT ANSWER-Disinfectant; sanitizer
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide written informed consent to customer;
advise occupants to leave during application; document use
Government-Registered Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER-Document application
details; apply only per label directions
Water - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ 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.
Excessive moisture - CORRECT ANSWER-______ also occurs in buildings b/c of
1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures, 3) damage from freezing & 4) improper
maintenance.
,Microorganisms/Microbes - CORRECT ANSWER-When abnormal moisture is present,
_______ will rapidly multiply and cause structural deterioration, create odors & potentially
create serious health issues.
Abnormally wet - CORRECT ANSWER-Single most critical factor in defining amount of
potential damage is the amount of time the structure remains/was ______.
Respond quickly - CORRECT ANSWER-#1 critical course of action in restorative drying is
to ______.
Restorative drying process - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement
drying process - CORRECT ANSWER-Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently
revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______
, IICRC S500 - CORRECT ANSWER-Standard of care for the water restoration profession
mold - CORRECT ANSWER-All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___.
Goal of restorative process - CORRECT ANSWER-______ is to transform an abnormally
wet, potentially damaged structure into an environment of equal or better appearance.
Assessment (1 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER-______ : Identify all
affected materials
Documentation (2 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ :
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
pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Causing or able to cause disease
8 - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight)
Disruptive - CORRECT ANSWER-Two drying methods:
Exam With Questions and Correct Answers Graded
A+|Latest 2025-2026|Just Released!!!
Moisture Sensor - CORRECT ANSWER-Senses moisture in materials over 17% MC; helps
determine perimeter of water damage; unable to determine which layer is wet or when dry
Thermo-Hygrometer - CORRECT ANSWER-Determines temperature / RH in all required
atmospheric areas of inspection; helps determine open or closed drying system; further
determines dehumidifier recommendations and efficiency after initial placement
,Moisture Meters - CORRECT ANSWER-Invasive and non-invasive; determines moisture
content; establish, monitor and determine when dry standards are met
Inspection Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER-Miscellaneous - infrared camera and
thermometer; manometer; borescope; data logger
Chemicals / Biocides - CORRECT ANSWER-Antimicrobial biocides
Sterilizer - CORRECT ANSWER-Disinfectant; sanitizer
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide written informed consent to customer;
advise occupants to leave during application; document use
Government-Registered Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER-Document application
details; apply only per label directions
Water - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ 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.
Excessive moisture - CORRECT ANSWER-______ also occurs in buildings b/c of
1)construction defects, 2) plumbing failures, 3) damage from freezing & 4) improper
maintenance.
,Microorganisms/Microbes - CORRECT ANSWER-When abnormal moisture is present,
_______ will rapidly multiply and cause structural deterioration, create odors & potentially
create serious health issues.
Abnormally wet - CORRECT ANSWER-Single most critical factor in defining amount of
potential damage is the amount of time the structure remains/was ______.
Respond quickly - CORRECT ANSWER-#1 critical course of action in restorative drying is
to ______.
Restorative drying process - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Assessment
2) Documentation
3) Controlled drying
4) Selective replacement
drying process - CORRECT ANSWER-Due to the # of variables, restorer must frequently
revisit the
1) tools
2) systems
3) science throughout the ______
, IICRC S500 - CORRECT ANSWER-Standard of care for the water restoration profession
mold - CORRECT ANSWER-All ___ is fungi but not all fungi is ___.
Goal of restorative process - CORRECT ANSWER-______ is to transform an abnormally
wet, potentially damaged structure into an environment of equal or better appearance.
Assessment (1 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER-______ : Identify all
affected materials
Documentation (2 of restorative drying process) - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ :
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
pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Causing or able to cause disease
8 - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Gallon = __.34 pounds (8 is always weight)
Disruptive - CORRECT ANSWER-Two drying methods:
