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3 basic components of a fire - ANSWERFuel, Heat, Oxygen Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - ANSWERDemolition and reconstruction When working in areas with loose soot residue, - ANSWERUtilize appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs The average size of a smoke particulate is - ANSWER.1 - 4 microns Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - ANSWERCarbon, Oxides of nitrogen When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - ANSWERAcid residue Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________ available - ANSWEROxygen Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - ANSWERCooler surfaces A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - ANSWERPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - ANSWERLoss mitigation A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by: - ANSWERLocation to heat line soot is oily/greasy/baked on amount of moisture present which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - ANSWERPlastic or rubber residue Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - ANSWERprotein residue Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - ANSWERprotein plastic/rubber puff back Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces - ANSWERPressure Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? - ANSWERpuff-back What is always a concern on all jobs? - ANSWERSafety
Two structural materials used in construction that are classified as potentially carcinogenic: - ANSWERLead Asbestos When inspecting the degree of damage to contents consider its relationship to the _____ line. - ANSWERHeat What three values justify the amount of time, effort that should be spent on an item? - ANSWERMonetary value Appreciated value Sentimental value food in boxes/cans should be __________ before disposal - ANSWERdocumented What bath fixture is easily stained by smoke residue? - ANSWERfiberglass fixtures Areas that are difficult to access and often have unfinished porous surfaces are - ANSWERattics basements Items stored in basements/attics are of __________ value - ANSWERquestionable
Primary mission of a restoration tech is to preserve - ANSWERfabrics and surfaces Process to stop further damage is referred to as loss __________ - ANSWERmitigation Restoration tech should strive to use _______ and equipment efficiently - ANSWERproducts Mapping out on paper the various tasks to be performed is - ANSWERIntegral strategy and planning A "last resort" cleaner for stone, grout, calcium deposits and aluminum is a __________ cleaner - ANSWERAcid cleaner A low alkaline ph 7-10 is referred to as a - ANSWERgeneral purpose detergent Concentrated chemicals should be _______ or __________ into water - ANSWERdiluted poured Chlorine bleach can dissolve protein fibers (wool), corrode metals and discolor _____ - ANSWERnylon Which products contain dry solvents, detergents, polishes, and deodorants to clean finished wood surfaces? - ANSWERwood restoration creme
When using a thermo fogger, safety concerns include: - ANSWEROpen flame explosion Oil residue Respiratory irritant A thermal fogger can produce a molecule size of - ANSWER.5 - 2 microns a ULV fogger can produce a molecule size of - ANSWER 8 - 15 microns A hydroxyl generator utilizes _____ light and _________ to create hydroxyl radicals - ANSWERUltraviolet light Moisture When working for a client who is chemically sensitive, it may require: - ANSWERAFD Special cleaning agents/procedures Special deodorizing Signed consent form of product use When deodorizing, the treated area must be - ANSWERvacated by persons without respiratory protection Odors are amplified by - ANSWERtemperature and humidity/moisture
The most difficult odor to deal with is the ____________ odor - ANSWERpsychological Odor control should begin in the _______ area - ANSWERsource The universal first step in odor control is to - ANSWERremove the source The second principle in odor control is to _________ the source area - ANSWERclean The third principle in odor control is to recreate the conditions of _______________ - ANSWERpenetration The fourth principle of odor control, if applicable is to _________ the source area - ANSWERseal/encapsulate Ozone can molecularly break down ___________ - ANSWERrubber What equipment uses UV light and ambient moisture to destroy odors? - ANSWERHydroxyl Generator The direct spraying of a charred surface to contain the odor is called - ANSWERChemical containment Complete smoke/odor removal will usually require a - ANSWERseries of techniques
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 - ANSWERChar What is widely used as a insulating/fire retardant prior to 1977? - ANSWERAsbestos The first and safest step, as a a rule, in removing soot residue is via - ANSWERDry removal A dry sponge works by the _________ process - ANSWERadsorption Painted surfaces prior to 1986 often incorporated - ANSWERlead paint Damp (wet) cleaning walls for "no paint" uses a _____________ type motion
- ANSWERcircular/overlapping When walls respond well to dry removal methods, there may still be a need for localized damp cleaning around __________ plates and ___________ or frames - ANSWERswitch plates door/window frames Should soot staining remain on unfinished wood surface (dresser drawer), a salvage technique can be light ____________ - ANSWERsanding
Finished wood surfaces respond well to wet cleaning with a mild ___________________________ - ANSWERAlkaline solution Deodorization of wood furniture or cabinets can be effective with a ____________ - based solution deodorant and oil-based furniture _________________ - ANSWERPetroleum Polish When working with unfinished wood, always clean in the direction of the wood ________ - ANSWERgrain If a ____________ has been applied to masonry surfaces, it will greatly simplify the cleaning. - ANSWERSealer Aggressive wet cleaning may _____________ ceiling coatings - ANSWERdissolve When cleaning windows, the techs responsibility extends also to the ________ and hardware - ANSWERFrames When dealing with light fixtures, the first step is to ensure that the ________________________ - ANSWERPower is off Cleaning of _______________ fixtures can be done effectively with a ______________ compound. - ANSWERfiberglass crème compound
wood restoration creme Stacking of wood furniture after cleaning with wood restoration creme may cause a ___________ of the finish - ANSWERdistortion Natural fibers release smoke easier than __________ fibers - ANSWERsynthetic ____________________ is the most frequent problem encountered during upholstery cleaning - ANSWERcolor bleeding ___________ fibers yield smoke less readily - ANSWERsynthetic _______________ fibers are less resistant to water damage - ANSWERNatural Severely restrict the use of ______ - based agents on fabrics with latex backings - ANSWERSolvent based agents Lamp shades should only be handled by the ______ frame - ANSWERmetal Problem associated with cleaning lamp shades is __________ of the decorative trim - ANSWERSeparation Fabric covering the mattress is the __________ and is normally colorfast. - ANSWERTicking
After cleaning mattress _________ and pre-__________ conditions will normally remain - ANSWERstains existing What content item may have water satins, loss tensile strength and weakness of fiber, uneven hems yet not readily visible? - ANSWERDraperies Venetian blinds are cleaned in an ________ sonic machine or on a __________ surface - ANSWERultrasonic padded Metal clothes hangars should be _________ if affected with smoke in a fire loss. - ANSWERdisposed 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. - ANSWERNow Tomorrow Deodorization of clothing, in severe smoke situations, my be required ________, during and __________ cleaning. - ANSWERBefore During After
Oil and _________ paintings are typically more restorable - ANSWERAcrylic
