Flood Restoration Guide 5

Question 1

What is the 'dry standard' in flood restoration?

Accepted Answer

A baseline moisture reading from unaffected materials

Answer

The dry standard is a baseline moisture value from unaffected materials used as the drying goal.

Question 2

Which factor is NOT part of effective structural drying?

Accepted Answer

Adding more standing water

Answer

Drying relies on airflow, heat, and humidity control; adding water works against drying.

Question 3

Why are hardwood floors often dried with specialized mat systems?

Accepted Answer

To pull moisture from dense wood without removing boards

Answer

Floor mat drying systems draw moisture out of dense hardwood, often saving the boards.

Question 4

What should be done with food and porous items contacted by black water?

Accepted Answer

Discard them

Answer

Porous items and food contaminated by black water are unsafe and must be discarded.

Question 5

Sealing and limiting the affected zone before drying is called what?

Accepted Answer

Containment

Answer

Containment isolates the affected area to control contamination and improve drying efficiency.

Flood Restoration Practice Test