IICRC HCT House Cleaning Process Review Exam Q & A 2026 (Complete And Verified Study material) (22pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. What is the recommended dwell time for a disinfectant to be effective

on hard, non-porous surfaces?

 A) 1-2 minutes

 B) 3-5 minutes

 C) 10 minutes

 D) 15 minutes

 Answer: B) 3-5 minutes

 Rationale: The EPA recommends a dwell time of 3-5 minutes for

disinfectants to effectively kill germs on hard, non-porous surfaces.

2. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the effectiveness of a

sanitizing agent?

 A) Concentration of the solution

 B) Duration of exposure

 C) Temperature of the solution

 D) Color of the solution

 Answer: D) Color of the solution

 Rationale: The color of a sanitizing solution does not affect its

effectiveness. The key factors are the concentration, duration of exposure,

and temperature.

3. When performing non-disaster restoration, which of the following

would be considered a routine maintenance task?

 A) Repairing water damage

 B) Cleaning air ducts

 C) Removing mold

 D) Replacing damaged flooring

 Answer: B) Cleaning air ducts

 Rationale: Cleaning air ducts is a routine maintenance task that helps

maintain indoor air quality and is part of non-disaster restoration services.

4. In the context of interior cleaning, what does the term 'microfiber' refer

to?

 A) A type of fine, synthetic yarn

 B) A small, handheld vacuum cleaner

 C) A microorganism-based cleaning agent

 D) A certification standard for sanitizers

 Answer: A) A type of fine, synthetic yarn