Test
Applying wallpaper to walls and ceilings level 3 test
Preguntas del test (42)
1The method of bonding two materials together in order to produce a specialist wallcovering is known as
- Aa wet embossing
- Bb heat expansion
- Cc laminating
- Dd flocking.
2The method where liquid PVC is applied to a paper backing and ‘blown’ to produce a pattern is known as
- Aa heat expansion
- Bb flocking
- Cc laminating
- Dd dry embossing.
3Which one of the following is a description of screen printing?
- Aa Passing ink through a fine mesh fabric.
- Bb Pressing ink covered blocks onto paper.
. - Cc Applying ink to a rubber roller.
- Dd Injecting ink onto the paper by machine
4Which of the following describes a “drop match”?
- Aa Pattern matches diagonally across the length.
- Bb The pattern can be reversed.
- Cc The pattern match is random.
- Dd Pattern matches diagonally across the width
5A paper which consists of one single layer is known as a
- Aa duplex
- Bb simplex
- Cc supadurable
- Dd laminate
6Wallcoverings which have strands of cotton, wool or other fabrics are known as
- Aa photo murals
- Bb hand prints
- Cc weftless
- Dd flocks.
7Where is a suitable location for lincrusta?
- Aa An area subject to dust.
- Bb An enclosed small area.
- Cc A high traffic area.
- Dd A kitchen area.
8Which method is required to remove selvedge from the edge of wallpaper?
- Aa Track trimmer and a straight edge.
- Bb Trimming knife and a straight edge.
- Cc Casing wheel freehand.
- Dd Trimming knife freehand
9A tool used to splice seams of wide vinyl without damaging the surface below is a
- Aa casing wheel
- Bb track trimmer
- Cc joint cutter
- Dd hacking knife.
10Why is accurate cutting important when removing selvedge from hand printed paper?
- Aa The seams will not butt properly.
- Bb The edges will take longer to dry.
- Cc The surface will delaminate.
- Dd The paper could split.
11The method where two lengths of paper are placed side by side on a wall or ceiling is called
- Aa splicing
- Bb surface jointing
- Cc butt jointing
- Dd overlap and trim.
12What does the international performance symbol in the image below represent?
- Aa Length of the roll.
- Bb Width of the roll.
- Cc Design repeat.
- Dd Design number.
13Which one of the following adhesives is used when applying wide width vinyls?
- Aa Starch.
- Bb Cellulose.
- Cc Starch ether.
- Dd Ready mixed.
14Cellulose paste is used to hang papers when non staining of the print is important because it
- Aa has a high ph value
- Bb contains strong fungicide
- Cc is almost ph neutral
- Dd contains PVA.
15Which of the following wallcoverings requires overlap adhesive to bond to itself?
- Aa Handprints.
- Bb Weftless.
- Cc Hessian.
- Dd Vinyl.
16Which of the following is an advantage of using ready mixed PVA based wallpaper adhesive?
- Aa It enables easy removal.
- Bb It is cost effective.
- Cc It has high initial grab.
- Dd It prevents damp.
17What will be the effect on starch adhesive if left in a warm environment for too long?
- Aa It changes colour.
- Bb It becomes thinner.
- Cc It solidifies completely.
- Dd It becomes slightly thicker.
18Which one of the following is a result of uneven pasting?
- Aa Blistering.
- Bb Fading.
- Cc Staining.
- Dd. Delamination.
19Which one of the following factors should be considered when planning how to paper a ceiling?
- Aa Type of window.
- Bb Height of the walls.
- Cc The surface colour.
. - Dd Decorative centre piece
20Solvent painted walls should be lined before a finish paper is applied to
- Aa improve heat insulation on surface
- Bb improve sound insulation on surface
- Cc prevent mould forming on surface
- Dd provide an absorbent surface.
21A paper with a small fine print is ideal for
- Aa walls with uneven corners
- Bb staircase walls with a long drop
- Cc walls which are very smooth
- Dd feature walls.
22Which one of the following is a benefit of lining a surface?
- Aa It provides heat insulation.
- Bb It prevents mould forming.
- Cc It equalises the porosity.
- Dd It reduces damp.
23When calculating wallpaper using the girthing method which one of the following formulas should be used?
- Aa Wall height ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll.
. - Bb Wall length ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll.
- Cc Width of roll x wall height x wall length.
- Dd Number of drops x width of roll x wall length
- Aa Wall height ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll.
24Batch numbers of wallcoverings should be checked prior to cutting lengths to
- Aa ensure the pattern is the same
- Bb ensure the colour is the same
. - Cc reduce wastage from off cuts
- Dd reduce the working time
25Marking and working from a straight horizontal line before cross-lining should be carried out to
- Aa ensure the wall is flat
- Bb allow for unevenness of the ceiling line
- Cc reduce the chance of air bubbles
- Dd ensure each length runs diagonally.
26Drawing a pasting brush back towards the edge of the paper when pasting could lead to
- Aa delamination
- Bb blistering
- Cc joint gapping
- Dd sheen patches.
27Dry edges can be rectified on applied paper by re-applying paste using a
- Aa small brush
- Bb short pile roller
- Cc large brush
- Dd long pile roller.
28Concertina folds are used when applying a wallcovering to ceilings because they
- Aa are easier to handle and control
- Bb are lighter than lap folds
- Cc require less paste
- Dd reduce waste.
29Which one of the following is a reason for using ready-pasted wallcoverings?
- Aa There is less wastage.
- Bb They can resist damp walls.
- Cc The wall below will not need lining.
- Dd They can save time
30When would wallpaper shears be used rather than a trimming knife?
- Aa Cutting Lincrusta.
- Bb Splicing wide vinyl joints.
- Cc Splicing mitre joints in borders.
- Dd Cutting vinyl across switches.
31Which one of the following processes should be used when papering a staircase?
- Aa Longest drop first and work up.
- Bb Shortest drop first and work down.
- Cc Start in the middle and work either way.
- Dd Longest drop and work to the centre.
32The correct method of disposing of used trimming knife blades is to place them in a
- Aa skip
- Bb waste bin
- Cc sharps box
- Dd cardboard box.
33The application defect known as loss of emboss can be prevented by avoiding over
- Aa soaking
- Bb brushing
- Cc pasting
- Dd stretching.
34To maintain the sharpness of paperhanging shears they should be regularly
- Aa cleaned with wire wool
- Bb sharpened after each task
. - Cc cleaned to prevent paste build up
- Dd wiped and oiled
35Why do friable surfaces need to be checked before applying wallcoverings?
- Aa It will be difficult to remove it in future.
- Bb The paste will react with the surface.
- Cc Mould will form on the surface.
- Dd The paper will not adhere.
36Manufacturer’s instructions state that it is important to reverse hang wide width vinyl to prevent
- Aa shading at the joints
. - Bb excessive wastage
- Cc joints opening up
- Dd fraying at the edges
- Aa shading at the joints
37When selecting adhesives, manufacturer’s instructions recommend
- Aa the least expensive adhesive
- Bb any ready mixed adhesive
- Cc the strongest adhesive available
- Dd the adhesive suitable to the paper type.
38Which one of the following is the best method of maintaining wide width vinyls?
- Aa Frequent washing with fungicide.
- Bb Washing using warm soapy water.
- Cc Regular scrubbing with a scouring pad.
- Dd Washing with sugar soap weekly.
39When hanging wide width vinyls how can springing joints be prevented?
- Aa Avoid splicing over lining paper.
- Bb Remove nibs on the surface.
- Cc Avoid using blunt tools.
- Dd Remove excess paste.
40An advantage of hessian and other fabric based wallcoverings is that they
- Aa resist dampness
- Bb dampen sound
- Cc can be scrubbed clean
- Dd contain fungicide.
41When cutting wallcoverings into an internal corner how much wastage should be allowed for?
- Aa 5 -12 mm.
- Bb 13-20 mm.
- Cc 21-28 mm.
- Dd 29-36 mm.
42Which one of the following is the result of applying too much paste to a hand print wallcovering?
- Aa Staining.
- Bb Blistering.
- Cc Polishing.
- Dd Shrinking.
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- A practice test about wallpapering
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