IICRC WRT WATER RESTORATION TECHNICIAN EXAM – 2025/2026
EDITION – 84 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Warmer and dryer - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the inside is "warm and wet" then what conditions
would be necessary outside if we were to use the outdoor air to dry the structure?
Warm the structure up - CORRECT ANSWERS-Category one water; 45°F in the house. How
would you address the drain?
Cooler because the molecules absorb energy - CORRECT ANSWERS-When water evaporates,
does the surface become cooler or hotter? Why?
70% - CORRECT ANSWERS-What relative humidity (and above) can support microbial growth?
terms of payment - CORRECT ANSWERS-What should be indicated on that contract?
Improper handling and stretching - CORRECT ANSWERS-What can cause delamination?
Document and report - CORRECT ANSWERS-What should we do if we discover significant
Delamination on our project?
Only as a last resort - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is it OK to cut carpet seems?
Ease of installation - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is the purpose of the skin on carpet cushion?
Medical evaluation and fit testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Before a technician can wear a
respirator, what needs to be done?
, Safety - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss?
Lead and asbestos - CORRECT ANSWERS-Name two substances found in construction that are
federally regulated
Ground plug - CORRECT ANSWERS-For safety with what should all are drying equipment be
equipped?
Remove from service and replace the cords - CORRECT ANSWERS-What should we do with
equipment that has damaged electrical cords?
Respond quickly - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is the most critical course of action when we get
a water damage loss?
To quickly contain moisture migration - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is the purpose of the initial
extraction?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Can drywall be restored after it becomes wet?
Remove them - CORRECT ANSWERS-What should we do with ceilings that are sagging and
wet?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is vinyl wallpaper a vapor barrier?
Inter-air drying - CORRECT ANSWERS-How can we increase the rate of evaporation from wet
drywall with vinyl wallpaper on it?
Remove it - CORRECT ANSWERS-How should we address blown cellulosic insulation in wall
cavities when it becomes wet?
Less processing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Why is plywood more restorable than particleboard?
EDITION – 84 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Warmer and dryer - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the inside is "warm and wet" then what conditions
would be necessary outside if we were to use the outdoor air to dry the structure?
Warm the structure up - CORRECT ANSWERS-Category one water; 45°F in the house. How
would you address the drain?
Cooler because the molecules absorb energy - CORRECT ANSWERS-When water evaporates,
does the surface become cooler or hotter? Why?
70% - CORRECT ANSWERS-What relative humidity (and above) can support microbial growth?
terms of payment - CORRECT ANSWERS-What should be indicated on that contract?
Improper handling and stretching - CORRECT ANSWERS-What can cause delamination?
Document and report - CORRECT ANSWERS-What should we do if we discover significant
Delamination on our project?
Only as a last resort - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is it OK to cut carpet seems?
Ease of installation - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is the purpose of the skin on carpet cushion?
Medical evaluation and fit testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Before a technician can wear a
respirator, what needs to be done?
, Safety - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss?
Lead and asbestos - CORRECT ANSWERS-Name two substances found in construction that are
federally regulated
Ground plug - CORRECT ANSWERS-For safety with what should all are drying equipment be
equipped?
Remove from service and replace the cords - CORRECT ANSWERS-What should we do with
equipment that has damaged electrical cords?
Respond quickly - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is the most critical course of action when we get
a water damage loss?
To quickly contain moisture migration - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is the purpose of the initial
extraction?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Can drywall be restored after it becomes wet?
Remove them - CORRECT ANSWERS-What should we do with ceilings that are sagging and
wet?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is vinyl wallpaper a vapor barrier?
Inter-air drying - CORRECT ANSWERS-How can we increase the rate of evaporation from wet
drywall with vinyl wallpaper on it?
Remove it - CORRECT ANSWERS-How should we address blown cellulosic insulation in wall
cavities when it becomes wet?
Less processing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Why is plywood more restorable than particleboard?
