CRI study guide
CRI · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
CIRI appears in the source material only as the "CIRI Symposium," listed under Events in the navigation of the IICRC website (iicrc.org), an organization that describes itself as setting "the global standard for the industries that restore and protect the spaces we live and work in." The source does not describe a CIRI certification exam, a question count, a time limit, a passing score, a fee, a retake policy, or a validity period, so this page does not state any of those values. What the source does establish is the surrounding professional landscape: IICRC organizes its certification offerings into Cleaning, Inspection, Restoration, and Mold Remediation Specialist divisions, publishes ANSI-accredited consensus Standards, and points candidates to approved courses, approved schools, live-stream courses, online CEC events, renewal and retest pages, and a Master designation. The CRI study guide has 4 sections and about 1,674 words.
01Cleaning
The Cleaning domain tests how soils are classified and removed from carpet, upholstery, hard surfaces, and contents without damaging the material. Expect questions on cleaning chemistry, the four cleaning factors, method selection, stain removal, and residue control.
413 words, about 2 min02Inspection
The Inspection domain tests the assessment and documentation that happen before restoration work begins: identifying the water source and category, determining the extent of migration, mapping moisture, taking psychrometric readings, and recognizing safety hazards. Strong answers show that inspection is evidence gathering, not guesswork.
434 words, about 2 min03Restoration
The Restoration domain tests execution of the drying and restoration plan: water removal, evaporation, dehumidification, monitoring, and reconstruction. Questions often hinge on whether the equipment and documentation match the loss class and water category.
403 words, about 2 min04Mold Remediation
The Mold Remediation domain tests the principles of safe mold work: moisture correction, containment, personal protection, physical removal, cleaning, and clearance. The exam favors the sequence “fix moisture, contain, remove, clean, verify” over chemical shortcuts.
424 words, about 2 min