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IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide – Fire &
Smoke Restoration Technician Prep.
When a structural support member is charred, it may require: - Answers ✅✅
a replacement with new to be reinforced after a char removal sand, scrapped, grit blasting
The least expensive option, as a rule, is to _________ - Answers ✅✅clean
The restorers primary responsibility is to _________ the fabric or surface and return it to a ____________ state - Answers ✅✅preserve
pre-loss
Cleaning of the HVAC system that was not in operation at the time of fire may be required in some moderate to heavy situations or whenever the ___________ reveals the need - Answers ✅✅inspection
When dealing with the _________ components of a HVAC system, they should be checked by a qualified or ________ subcontractor - Answers ✅✅Mechanical
Licensed
Several questions need to be answered during the inspection of the HVAC, such as: - Answers ✅✅are branch lines affected
was the system operating at the time of the fire
what type of soot residue has occurred
Regardless of which cleaning method is chosen or required, structural cleaning begins at: - Answers ✅✅the ceiling
shifting to the upper structural surfaces
then to the floor areas
It is important, whenever possible to remove _________ surfaces at the onset of a project
What is widely used as a insulating/fire retardant prior to 1977? - Answers ✅✅Asbestos
The first and safest step, as a a rule, in removing soot residue is via - Answers ✅✅Dry removal
A dry sponge works by the _________ process - Answers ✅✅adsorption
Painted surfaces prior to 1986 often incorporated - Answers ✅✅lead paint
Damp (wet) cleaning walls for "no paint" uses a _____________ type motion - Answers ✅✅circular/overlapping
When walls respond well to dry removal methods, there may still be a need for localized damp cleaning around __________ plates and ___________ or frames - Answers ✅✅switch plates
door/window frames
Should soot staining remain on unfinished wood surface (dresser drawer), a salvage technique can be light ____________ - Answers ✅✅sanding
Finished wood surfaces respond well to wet cleaning with a mild ___________________________ - Answers ✅✅Alkaline solution
Deodorization of wood furniture or cabinets can be effective with a ____________ - based solution deodorant and oil-based furniture _________________ - Answers ✅✅Petroleum
Normally the initial first step in removing soot residue is via ___________ - Answers ✅✅dry removal method
Consider the contents relationship to the _______ line when evaluating for repairs - Answers ✅✅heat
Oil based furniture ________ may be used to rejuvenate after cleaning with alkaline solutions - Answers ✅✅polish
The use of _________ based or liquid deoderants may be removed using _____________ steel wool and wood ___________________________ - Answers ✅✅OOOO steel wool
wood restoration creme
Stacking of wood furniture after cleaning with wood restoration creme may cause a ___________ of the finish - Answers ✅✅distortion
Natural fibers release smoke easier than __________ fibers - Answers ✅✅synthetic
____________________ is the most frequent problem encountered during upholstery cleaning - Answers ✅✅color bleeding
___________ fibers yield smoke less readily - Answers ✅✅synthetic
_______________ fibers are less resistant to water damage - Answers ✅✅Natural
Severely restrict the use of ______ - based agents on fabrics with latex backings - Answers ✅✅Solvent based agents
Lamp shades should only be handled by the ______ frame - Answers ✅✅metal
Problem associated with cleaning lamp shades is __________ of the decorative trim - Answers ✅✅Separation
Fabric covering the mattress is the __________ and is normally colorfast. - Answers ✅✅Ticking
After cleaning mattress _________ and pre-__________ conditions will normally remain - Answers ✅✅stains
existing
What content item may have water satins, loss tensile strength and weakness of fiber, uneven hems yet not readily visible? - Answers ✅✅Draperies
Venetian blinds are cleaned in an ________ sonic machine or on a __________ surface - Answers ✅✅ultrasonic
padded
Metal clothes hangars should be _________ if affected with smoke in a fire loss. - Answers ✅✅disposed
A necessary step in restoring clothing is to have the insured separate the clothes into three categories: those they need ______, those they need __________ and seasonal. - Answers ✅✅Now
Tomorrow
Deodorization of clothing, in severe smoke situations, my be required ________, during and __________ cleaning. - Answers ✅✅Before
During
3 basic components of a fire - Answers ✅✅Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - Answers ✅✅Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - Answers ✅✅Utilize appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - Answers ✅✅.1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - Answers ✅✅Carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - Answers ✅✅Acid residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________ available - Answers ✅✅Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - Answers ✅✅Cooler surfaces
A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - Answers ✅✅Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - Answers ✅✅Loss mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by: - Answers ✅✅Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - Answers ✅✅Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - Answers ✅✅protein residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - Answers ✅✅protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces - Answers ✅✅Pressure
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? - Answers ✅✅puff-back
What is always a concern on all jobs? - Answers ✅✅Safety
Employers are required to - Answers ✅✅Prepare a hazard assessment on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - Answers ✅✅insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - Answers ✅✅use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - Answers ✅✅clear, concise, simple in communication
Areas that are difficult to access and often have unfinished porous surfaces are - Answers ✅✅attics
basements
Items stored in basements/attics are of __________ value - Answers ✅✅questionable
Primary mission of a restoration tech is to preserve - Answers ✅✅fabrics and surfaces
Process to stop further damage is referred to as loss __________ - Answers ✅✅mitigation
Restoration tech should strive to use _______ and equipment efficiently - Answers ✅✅products
Mapping out on paper the various tasks to be performed is - Answers ✅✅Integral strategy and planning
A "last resort" cleaner for stone, grout, calcium deposits and aluminum is a __________ cleaner - Answers ✅✅Acid cleaner
A low alkaline ph 7-10 is referred to as a - Answers ✅✅general purpose detergent
Concentrated chemicals should be _______ or __________ into water - Answers ✅✅diluted
poured
Chlorine bleach can dissolve protein fibers (wool), corrode metals and discolor _____ - Answers ✅✅nylon
Which products contain dry solvents, detergents, polishes, and deodorants to clean finished wood surfaces? - Answers ✅✅wood restoration creme
a high alkaline cleaner above 10 ph is referred to as a heavy-duty ____________ - Answers ✅✅degreaser
A product used to clean fabrics where water may cause shrinkage is a ____________________________ (petroleum) cleaning compound - Answers ✅✅dry solvent based cleaner
A product to rejuvenate wood surfaces after cleaning is - Answers ✅✅Oil based furniture polishes
Masking or _________ agents are used to cover a malodor with a stronger more pleasant odor - Answers ✅✅time release
biocides/disinfectants are chemicals that kill _____ and fungi - Answers ✅✅bacteria
Which chemical contains living bacteria which digests decaying protein contaminants such as urine, blood, etc.? - Answers ✅✅Enzyme deodorant
Most odor control agents contain a combination of _______ and __________ agents - Answers ✅✅Masking
Pairing
The chemical symbol of ___________ is O3 - Answers ✅✅Ozone gas
Insure safe chemical concentrations by utilizing a ________ cup - Answers ✅✅Measuring
When using a thermo fogger, safety concerns include: - Answers ✅✅Open flame explosion
Oil residue
Respiratory irritant
The fourth principle of odor control, if applicable is to _________ the source area - Answers ✅✅seal/encapsulate
Ozone can molecularly break down ___________ - Answers ✅✅rubber
What equipment uses UV light and ambient moisture to destroy odors? - Answers ✅✅Hydroxyl Generator
The direct spraying of a charred surface to contain the odor is called - Answers ✅✅Chemical containment
Complete smoke/odor removal will usually require a - Answers ✅✅series of techniques
