1 cubic foot of water contains ______ gallons - CORRECT ANSWER-7.48
one gallon of water weighs _______ pounds - CORRECT ANSWER-8.34
The most critical
... [Show More] course of action in restorative drying is to _____ ______ - CORRECT
ANSWER-Respond Quickly
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
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide
1. ________
2. ________
3. ________ - CORRECT ANSWER-medical eval
fit testing
training
as a minimum medical requirement, technicians performing water damage restoration
services need medical consultation with their ________ ________ ________ ________
for appropriate immunizations - CORRECT ANSWER-Primary health care physician
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Before
The technician's first responsibility when arriving at a water damaged sites is to identify,
communicate and eliminate ________ ________ - CORRECT ANSWER-safety hazards
The most common safety hazards associated with water damaged structures result in
________ and ________ - CORRECT ANSWER-slips and falls
Federal regulations apply to the handling of ________ based paint and asbestos -
CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-potentially affected
the ultimate goal is to find the "edge" of water migration, which moves in a threedimensional 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 ________ ________ water - CORRECT ANSWER-Category one
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or physical
contamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ________ ________
water - CORRECT ANSWER-Category two
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries ________
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be a Category 3 - CORRECT ANSWERpathogenic
Worker 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Health
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3 water
loss become a challenge, restorers ________ ________ immediately and prevent
liability - CORRECT ANSWER-Stop Work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or
________ - CORRECT ANSWER-IEPs
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do no
change the ________ of water - CORRECT ANSWER-Category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented and communicated to all
________ ________ parties during the initial inspection - CORRECT ANSWERMaterially interested
When carpet delamination (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the
________ and ________ backing) has occurred, further damage is very likely. For this
reason, when extensive carpet delamination is discovered, technicians must call it to the
attention of all materially interested parties, document the condition and suggest
________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Primary
Secondary
Replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination - many of them related to
________ restoration activities - CORRECT ANSWER-Improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are:
1. ________
2. ________
3. ________
4. ________ - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Folding or Stretching when wet
2. Overly aggressive extraction
3. Improper removal of tack strip
4.Improper floating of carpet
Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to ________ with
the water content in the surrounding air mass. The more hygroscopic the material, the
faster it will collect water vapor, and the easier it will suffer ________ damage -
CORRECT ANSWER-Equalize
Secondary
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 thoroughly cleaned using a hot water extraction method - CORRECT
ANSWER-underlay
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
many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially
when air is allowed to remain above ________% relative humidity - CORRECT
ANSWER-60%
Abide by local ________ and regulations when disposing extracted water. Waste water
is best disposed of into a sanitary sewer - CORRECT ANSWER-laws
The primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected ares is to contain further
________ of the water within the structure - CORRECT ANSWER-migration
whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ________ ________
and carpet awl must be used - CORRECT ANSWER-knee kicker
the majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. the purpose of this skin is t [Show Less]