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6707- 215 Preparing surfaces for decoration practice test
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1Knots in timber if left untreated could result in
- Aa cissing of the paint film
- Bb chalking of the paint film
- Cc discolouration of the paint film
- Dd flaking of the paint film.
2The term porosity in relation to timber refers to its
- Aa cost
- Bb lifespan
- Cc hardness
- Dd absorbency.
3Which of the following is a suitable primer for both resinous timbers and bitumen-coated
surfaces?- Aa Acrylic primer.
- Bb Aluminium primer.
- Cc Zinc-rich primer.
- Dd Etch primer.
4Which abrasive is used to abrade new wood before painting?
- Aa grade 240 garnet paper
- Bb coarse emery cloth
- Cc grade 240 aluminium oxide
- Dd medium glasspaper.
5Which of the following is a solvent-borne primer suitable for timber?
- Aa Zinc chromate primer.
- Bb Alkali-resisting primer.
- Cc Zinc-rich primer.
- Dd Lead-free primer.
6What is the iron content of non-ferrous metal?
- Aa 0% iron content.
- Bb 10% iron content.
- Cc 40% iron content.
- Dd 60% iron content.
7Which of the following is created at the production stage of steel beams and girders?
- Aa Flaking.
- Bb Rust.
- Cc Pitting.
- Dd Millscale.
8A primer appropriate for non-ferrous metal is
- Aa alkali-resisting
- Bb red oxide
- Cc acrylic primer
- Dd etch primer.
9Open joints are a defect likely to be found in
- Aa blockwork
- Bb brickwork
- Cc gypsum plaster
- Dd plasterboard.
10Chemically inactive materials are said to be
- Aa alkaline
- Bb acidic
- Cc inert
- Dd adhesive.
11Dry lining is suitable for use as
- Aa a load-bearing wall
- Bb a load-bearing beam
- Cc an external surface finish
- Dd an internal surface finish.
12Failure to remove old peeling coatings prior to repainting could result in
- Aa bleaching
- Bb chalking
- Cc flaking
- Dd wrinkling.
13The correct method of removing paint coatings from a window frame is by
- Aa steam stripping
- Bb electric hot-air
- Cc LPG burning off
- Dd liquid paint-removal.
14A hazard which could arise from the use of a steam stripper is
- Aa scalding
- Bb asphyxia
- Cc radiation
- Dd deafness.
15When removing old paper, it must be allowed to soak so that it
- Aa can be removed in several stages
- Bb can be removed in one piece
- Cc hardens and can be easily removed
- Dd softens and can be easily removed.
16The correct method of removing paper contaminated with mould is by
- Aa abrading and washing
- Bb washing and scratching
- Cc washing and scraping
- Dd burning off and washing.
17At the end of the working day where should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be
stored?- Aa In the workshop, clearly marked, with unrestricted access for public and employees.
- Bb In the workshop, clearly marked, accessed only by a first aider.
- Cc In a designated area, clearly marked, with restricted access for employees only.
- Dd In a designated area, clearly marked, with unrestricted access for public and
employees.
18Multi-coloured spots or patches on defective surfaces are known as
- Aa grease contamination
- Bb efflorescence
- Cc moss and lichen
- Dd mould and fungi.
19Crystaline salts on an alkaline surface is known as
- Aa cissing
- Bb efflorescence
- Cc fungi
- Dd saponification.
20Removing dirt and dust with a tack-rag prior to painting will avoid
- Aa saponification
- Bb discolouration
- Cc bittiness
- Dd effloescence.
21The test to determine if a surface coating is either acrylic or solvent-borne, is known as a
- Aa mastic test
- Bb moisture test
- Cc litmus test
- Dd meths test.
22Bleeding on a painted timber surface can be caused by
- Aa painting knotty or resinous woods
- Bb paint being deficient in binder
- Cc painting over greasy surfaces
- Dd painting over powdery surfaces.
23Flaking on a non-ferrous metal surface can be caused by the use of the incorrect
- Aa roller
- Bb primer
- Cc filler
- Dd mordant.
24Plaster cracks caused by material drying out after completion are known as
- Aa settlement
- Bb expansion
- Cc shrinkage
- Dd shearing.
25Which of the following is the correct sequence for repairing cracks in plaster?
1 Undercutting.
2 Dry Abrading.
3 Raking out.
4 Proud filling.
5 Wetting in.- Aa 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
- Bb 5, 3, 1, 4, 2
- Cc 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
- Dd 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
26One possible effect of heat on plaster is the formation of
- Aa blisters on the surface
- Bb fungi on the surface
- Cc deep cracks
- Dd hairline cracks.
27Which of the following would be most suitable for making good screw holes in oak
skirting?- Aa Plastic wood.
- Bb Cement-based filler.
- Cc Caulk.
- Dd Powdered filler
28The correct abrasive to use when making good open grained timber is
- Aa emery cloth
- Bb aluminium oxide
- Cc silicone carbide
- Dd wire wool.
29Which tool is used to apply stoppers to small holes and cracks?
- Aa Palette knife.
- Bb Putty knife.
- Cc Hacking knife.
- Dd Filling knife.
30Which of the following is applied using a caulking gun?
- Aa Flexible filler.
- Bb Powdered filler.
- Cc Interior filler.
- Dd Ready-mixed filler.
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