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IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide – Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician Prep., Exams of Advanced Education

IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide – Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician Prep.

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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
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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

  • Answers ✅✅Char

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

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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