IICRC CCT Study Guide
1. What was added to 5th generation nylon fibers?: Stain resistance
2. A rotary shampoo machine helps deliver?: Agitation
3. A single strand of fiber is called a ___: Filament
4. A tightly twisted cut pile carpet usually 1/2 to 1" in height is called a
____: Saxony
5. Adding a pattern to the carpet after it is made is called ____: Print dyeing
6. What is not allowed on 5th generation carpeting?: Cationic
7. What might be found around edges, under doorways?: Filtration soil.
Black line
8. Reducing agents remove color by?: Removing oxygen from the dye
9. Oxidizing agents add color by?: Adding oxygen
10. Carpet manufacturers require what chemicals on 5th generation nylon to
not void warranties: pH <10. Non-cationic
11. What causes cellulosic browning?: Over wetting, slow drying, alkalinity and
age
12. Chlorine bleach will dissolve?: Wool and Silk
13. Common medication that causes color loss it?: Benzoyl Peroxide
14. What are tufted carpet major components? (4): Pile, Primary backing,
Latex adhesive, 2nd Backing
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15. During hot water extraction, how is vacuum efficiency measured?: Inches
of lift, cubic feet airflow gauge
16. Filtration soiling occurs when...?: Concentrated air volume flows through
confined space
17. Fluorochemicals increases what?: Surface tension
18. What is the primary function of fluorochemicals: Resist penetration and
improve vacuum
19. Coffee and tea are what kind of stains?: Tannin
20. How big is a micron?: 1 millionth of a meter
21. How can most problems on the job site be avoided?: Pre-understanding
with the customer
22. How is fusion bonded carpet created: Tufting between 2 tiles, then cut.
23. How can I reduce wicking in carpets?: Thorough cleaning with fast dry time
24. Burn test smell: Celery: Nylon
25. Burn test: Burnt meat: Acrylic
26. Burn test: Burning hair: Wool
27. Burn test: Sweet and fruity: Polyester
28. What was added to 4th generation nylon?: Fluorochemical
29. Where will you find the most dry soil in a home?: Entrances
1. What was added to 5th generation nylon fibers?: Stain resistance
2. A rotary shampoo machine helps deliver?: Agitation
3. A single strand of fiber is called a ___: Filament
4. A tightly twisted cut pile carpet usually 1/2 to 1" in height is called a
____: Saxony
5. Adding a pattern to the carpet after it is made is called ____: Print dyeing
6. What is not allowed on 5th generation carpeting?: Cationic
7. What might be found around edges, under doorways?: Filtration soil.
Black line
8. Reducing agents remove color by?: Removing oxygen from the dye
9. Oxidizing agents add color by?: Adding oxygen
10. Carpet manufacturers require what chemicals on 5th generation nylon to
not void warranties: pH <10. Non-cationic
11. What causes cellulosic browning?: Over wetting, slow drying, alkalinity and
age
12. Chlorine bleach will dissolve?: Wool and Silk
13. Common medication that causes color loss it?: Benzoyl Peroxide
14. What are tufted carpet major components? (4): Pile, Primary backing,
Latex adhesive, 2nd Backing
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15. During hot water extraction, how is vacuum efficiency measured?: Inches
of lift, cubic feet airflow gauge
16. Filtration soiling occurs when...?: Concentrated air volume flows through
confined space
17. Fluorochemicals increases what?: Surface tension
18. What is the primary function of fluorochemicals: Resist penetration and
improve vacuum
19. Coffee and tea are what kind of stains?: Tannin
20. How big is a micron?: 1 millionth of a meter
21. How can most problems on the job site be avoided?: Pre-understanding
with the customer
22. How is fusion bonded carpet created: Tufting between 2 tiles, then cut.
23. How can I reduce wicking in carpets?: Thorough cleaning with fast dry time
24. Burn test smell: Celery: Nylon
25. Burn test: Burnt meat: Acrylic
26. Burn test: Burning hair: Wool
27. Burn test: Sweet and fruity: Polyester
28. What was added to 4th generation nylon?: Fluorochemical
29. Where will you find the most dry soil in a home?: Entrances
