IICRC WATER RESTORATION 130 EXAM QUESTIONS
& CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
what document dictates the standards for the water damage restoration
industry? - ANSWER-IICRC S500 Ansi water Damage standards
what needs to be signed before restoration begins? - ANSWER-work authorization
what should be indicated on the contract - ANSWER-terms of payment and
authorization to do the work
why do we extract water from carpet multiple times - ANSWER-to reduce drying
time
after the water is extracted, what dictates the rate of drying - ANSWER-
evaporation
What should we do if we find pre-existing damage? - ANSWER-Document, take
pictures and advise the parties involved
what two tools are necessary to disengage the carpet - ANSWER-knee kicker and
carpet awl
,What is delamination? - ANSWER-separation of the primary and secondary
backing of the carpet
what can cause delamination? - ANSWER-Improper handling and stretching
what should we do if we discover significant delamination on our project? -
ANSWER-document, take pictures and advise the parties involved
is it okay to cut carpet seems? - ANSWER-only as a last resort
what is the purpose of the skin on the carpet cushion - ANSWER-ease of
installation
before a technician can wear a respirator, what needs to be done? - ANSWER-
Medical evaluation and fit testing
what is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss? - ANSWER-Safety
name two substances found in construction that are federally regulated: -
ANSWER-Asbestos and lead painting
For safety, with what should all our drying equipment be equipped? - ANSWER-
ground plug
what should we do with equipment that has damaged electrical cords - ANSWER-
remove from service and replace cords
, where do we dispose of the water we collect on water damage loss? - ANSWER-
Back into sanitary sewers
what must we do before we apply a biocide into a structure - ANSWER-advise the
occupants and gain permission
what is the solution called when it reduces, but does not eliminate germs,
produces a healthful condition. - ANSWER-sanitizer
what is a solution called when it is used to produce a surface absent of life? -
ANSWER-Sterilizer
What must we follow every time we apply a government registered biocide? -
ANSWER-safety data sheet and label
should we use air movers on moldy surfaces? - ANSWER-no
what should we do if we encounter mold on the job? - ANSWER-put on ppe and
investigate further
what should we do if there is a disagreement in what is restorable on a sewage
damage loss? - ANSWER-Stop work
what PPE should a restorer wear at a minimum on a cat 3 loss? - ANSWER-
protective face mask, water proof gloves, rubber boots
& CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
what document dictates the standards for the water damage restoration
industry? - ANSWER-IICRC S500 Ansi water Damage standards
what needs to be signed before restoration begins? - ANSWER-work authorization
what should be indicated on the contract - ANSWER-terms of payment and
authorization to do the work
why do we extract water from carpet multiple times - ANSWER-to reduce drying
time
after the water is extracted, what dictates the rate of drying - ANSWER-
evaporation
What should we do if we find pre-existing damage? - ANSWER-Document, take
pictures and advise the parties involved
what two tools are necessary to disengage the carpet - ANSWER-knee kicker and
carpet awl
,What is delamination? - ANSWER-separation of the primary and secondary
backing of the carpet
what can cause delamination? - ANSWER-Improper handling and stretching
what should we do if we discover significant delamination on our project? -
ANSWER-document, take pictures and advise the parties involved
is it okay to cut carpet seems? - ANSWER-only as a last resort
what is the purpose of the skin on the carpet cushion - ANSWER-ease of
installation
before a technician can wear a respirator, what needs to be done? - ANSWER-
Medical evaluation and fit testing
what is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss? - ANSWER-Safety
name two substances found in construction that are federally regulated: -
ANSWER-Asbestos and lead painting
For safety, with what should all our drying equipment be equipped? - ANSWER-
ground plug
what should we do with equipment that has damaged electrical cords - ANSWER-
remove from service and replace cords
, where do we dispose of the water we collect on water damage loss? - ANSWER-
Back into sanitary sewers
what must we do before we apply a biocide into a structure - ANSWER-advise the
occupants and gain permission
what is the solution called when it reduces, but does not eliminate germs,
produces a healthful condition. - ANSWER-sanitizer
what is a solution called when it is used to produce a surface absent of life? -
ANSWER-Sterilizer
What must we follow every time we apply a government registered biocide? -
ANSWER-safety data sheet and label
should we use air movers on moldy surfaces? - ANSWER-no
what should we do if we encounter mold on the job? - ANSWER-put on ppe and
investigate further
what should we do if there is a disagreement in what is restorable on a sewage
damage loss? - ANSWER-Stop work
what PPE should a restorer wear at a minimum on a cat 3 loss? - ANSWER-
protective face mask, water proof gloves, rubber boots
