IICRC RRT Exam Study Guide Latest Update

IICRC RRT Exam Study Guide Latest Update

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. When removing hot melt tape from synthetic-backed carpet using a seaming iron, technicians should set the iron on the lowest temperature that will soften the glue or at

what temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER: below 200

A power stretcher handle should be used with a pumping motion to give carpet time to

do what? - CORRECT ANSWER: relax

A standard stair has five components: stringer, nose, tread, riser and... - CORRECT

ANSWER: crotch

According to CRI 104/105 (BS5325), (AS/NZS 2455), how much and in what directions

should new tufted carpet with synthetic backing be stretched? - CORRECT ANSWER:

at least 1% in both length and width

After carpet cushion (pad, underlay) is removed from wood floors, what should be done

with the remaining staples? - CORRECT ANSWER: removed completely

At what angle can straight row channels be found when sectioning carpet with a step- over tufting pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER: 45 degree angle from the warp (length) of carpet

At what distance should gullies be when installing or replacing tack strip (gripper)? -

CORRECT ANSWER: less then the thickness of teh carpet, but not exceed 3/8 in

Axminster weaves stretch primarily in which direction? - CORRECT ANSWER: length

direction (warp)

Before re-stretching carpet, the room should be - CORRECT ANSWER: emptied of

furnitire

Between stretches along the same wall, the head of a power stretcher should not be

moved more than - CORRECT ANSWER: the width of the head of the stretcher

Carpet cushion (pad, underlay) should be run the longest lengths practical with seams placed how? - CORRECT ANSWER: at least 6 inch offset from parallel carpet seams or perpendicular to

carpet spreader - CORRECT ANSWER:

Chalk used in chalk line tools should be what color? - CORRECT ANSWER: White 1 / 2

Cookie cutter - CORRECT ANSWER:

Cushion back cutter - CORRECT ANSWER:

duckbill nap shears - CORRECT ANSWER:

For what purpose is a protector board used while fastening tack strip (gripper) in front of

a finished wall? - CORRECT ANSWER: prevent damage to wall or baseboard

hammer stapler - CORRECT ANSWER:

Hawk-bill knife - CORRECT ANSWER:

How can tack strip (gripper) can be secured to concrete flooring? - CORRECT

ANSWER: Nailing, gluing, drilling and nailing

How far from the wall should technicians place the head of the stretcher when power

stretching carpet? - CORRECT ANSWER: 2-6 inches from the wall

How should most carpet cushion (pad, underlay) seams be addressed? - CORRECT

ANSWER: taped

How should tack strip be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER: to follow the contour of the door casings and other irregularly shaped abutments

How should technicians cut damaged carpet during sectioning? - CORRECT ANSWER:

between yarn rows

How should the donor piece of a loop-pile tufted carpet needed for sectioning (making a

bonded insert) be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER: from the top of the carpet between the

rows, if practical

Ideally, when using a seam weight, the part that rests on the face of the carpet should

be made of what material? - CORRECT ANSWER: wood or heat extracting material

Identify a tool used to follow up hot-melt seaming to remove excess heat almost

instantaneously. - CORRECT ANSWER: vacuum cooling tool

Identify the agency(s) in charge of regulating the use of personal protective equipment

(e.g., hard hats, knee pads, goggles, respirators). - CORRECT ANSWER: OSHA

(HSE);(WHS)

Identify two essential items required for worksite safety: - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. First aid kit

• Fire extinguisher
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