WRT: Water Restoration Technician
Certification Exam Questions and Verified
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Update) 2023/ 2024
QUESTION
The
... [Show More] majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. The purpose of this skin is to ease
______ __________ during installation; it is not a vapor barrier.
Answer:
carpet stretching
QUESTION
If the carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting carpet seams unless it is
absolutely _________.
Answer:
necessary
QUESTION
Every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains _.__ gallons (28.3 liters), and
each gallon (3.8 liters) of water weighs 8.34 pounds (3.8 kg).
Answer:
7.48
QUESTION
There are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
Answer:
1. Sanitizer (reduces pathogens to a safe level)
2. Disinfectant (destroys microorganisms, but not spores)
3. Sterilizer (destroys microorganisms, including their spores)
QUESTION
Whenever a chemical antimicrobial or biocide is used, restorers must follow the label
__________ explicitly.
Answer:
directions
QUESTION
Most antimicrobials require that the area of application be vacated by _________ and pets during
application and for a period fo time after application.
Answer:
occupants
QUESTION
Establishing a ___ ________ is the best way to set restorative drying goals. A dry standard is
established by obtaining a moisture reading using an __________ material.
Answer:
dry standard & unaffected
QUESTION
The numerical value form a moisture meter can be documented and used to monitor progress. for
this reason, the amount of moisture absorbed by semi-porous structural materials is measured
most accurately with a moisture _____, not a moisture sensor.
Answer:
meter
QUESTION
Because of their non-invasive nature and quick surveying capabilities, non-invasive meters are
the most effective tools for locating abnormal moisture behind and beneath finishing materials
such as _______ ____ and resilient _____ floor coverings.
Answer:
ceramic tile & vinyl
QUESTION
A thermo-hygrometer is used to monitor any air that can influence the ___________ and/or
________ ________ with a restorative drying environment.
Answer:
temperature & relative humidity
QUESTION
To evaluate the progress of structural drying projects, restorers should measure:
1. moisture in __________ being dried (moisture content readings)
2. ___ being used to dry affected materials (psychrometric readings)
3. ___ produced by mechanical systems (dehumidifiers)
Answer:
materials, air, & air
QUESTION
Evaporation will increase when:
Answer:
1. Wet materials are made warmer.
2. When drier air is used.
3. When air is moved more rapidly across the wet surface.
QUESTION
After excess water has been extracted, the time needed to dry [Show Less]