GEOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
COMPLETE EXAM PREP WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water
restoration profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the
IICRC ____.
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.
Answer: potential exposures
◉ Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must
provide:
Answer: 1. Medical evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. Training
◉ The contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner
and the restoration contractor. The form specifies who is responsible for
payment and should be signed ______ work begins.
Answer: before
,◉ The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage
site is to identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if
reasonably possible.
Answer: safety hazards
◉ Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and
asbestos.
Answer: lead
◉ 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.
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.
Answer: moisture sensor & non-invasive
◉ Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness
of discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.
Answer: Category 1
, ◉ Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
________ _.
Answer: Category 2
◉ Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a
Category 2 water loss can continue. At a minimum, affected ______
________ (or pad) must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must be
throughly cleaned using hot water extraction method.
Answer: carpet underlay
◉ When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or
carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
Answer: pathogenic
◉ Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first priority on
every sewage loss. Areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion are
marked and posted as potentially hazardous.
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.
Answer: highly porous
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
COMPLETE EXAM PREP WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water
restoration profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the
IICRC ____.
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.
Answer: potential exposures
◉ Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must
provide:
Answer: 1. Medical evaluations
2. Fit testing
3. Training
◉ The contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner
and the restoration contractor. The form specifies who is responsible for
payment and should be signed ______ work begins.
Answer: before
,◉ The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage
site is to identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if
reasonably possible.
Answer: safety hazards
◉ Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and
asbestos.
Answer: lead
◉ 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.
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.
Answer: moisture sensor & non-invasive
◉ Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness
of discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.
Answer: Category 1
, ◉ Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
________ _.
Answer: Category 2
◉ Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a
Category 2 water loss can continue. At a minimum, affected ______
________ (or pad) must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must be
throughly cleaned using hot water extraction method.
Answer: carpet underlay
◉ When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or
carries __________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
Answer: pathogenic
◉ Workers and occupant ______ and safety are the first priority on
every sewage loss. Areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion are
marked and posted as potentially hazardous.
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.
Answer: highly porous
