PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED TESTED
AND APPROVED
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. --CORRECT
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. --
CORRECT ANSWER--moisture sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness
or discomfort is said to be --CORRECT ANSWER--category 1
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,water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or
physical contamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort
is ___________ --CORRECT 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. --CORRECT
ANSWER--carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or
carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category
3. --CORRECT 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. --CORRECT 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. --CORRECT ANSWER--
highly porous
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, 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. --CORRECT
ANSWER--stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor
Environmental Professionals, or ____. --CORRECT ANSWER--IEP
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______
an begin __________ as soon as possible --CORRECT ANSWER--
respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water
restoration profession developed by the restoration industry entitled
the IICRC ____. --CORRECT 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. --CORRECT ANSWER--potential exposures
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