Unit 215. Preparation of surfaces. Level 2

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A preparation test for city and guilds online tests
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Question 1

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1. Flame cleaning is a method of removing:
Answer
  • a. Paint coatings
  • b. Lichen
  • c. Mould
  • d. Rust

Question 2

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2. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of saponification?
Answer
  • a. Applying emulsion paint to an alkaline surface
  • b. Applying latex paint to an alkaline surface
  • c. Applying oil-based eggshell to an alkaline surface
  • d. Applying adhesives to an alkaline surface

Question 3

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3. Painted timber surfaces should be abraded:
Answer
  • a. With the grain
  • b. Against the grain
  • c. Wet
  • d. None of the above

Question 4

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4. What is the name of the defect formed on the surface during the production of steel?
Answer
  • a. Mildew
  • b. Rust
  • c. Mill scale
  • d. Sulphate

Question 5

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5. Which of the following does not contribute to corrosion?
Answer
  • a. Water
  • b. Oxygen
  • c. Heat
  • d. Metal

Question 6

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6. Which of the following primers is not suitable for use on metal surfaces?
Answer
  • a. ARP
  • b. Zinc phosphate
  • c. MIO
  • d. Etch primer

Question 7

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7. The most suitable method of protecting a floor when removing wallpaper using a steam stripper would be:
Answer
  • a. Cotton dust sheets
  • b. Masking tape and paper
  • c. Plastic sheeting
  • d. Tarpaulin

Question 8

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8. Which one of the following should not be used in a damp atmosphere?
Answer
  • a. Pneumatic orbital sander
  • b. Liquid petroleum gas
  • c. Electric orbital sander
  • d. Pneumatic needle gun

Question 9

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9. A water-based paint applied over silicone bathroom sealant is most likely to result in the defect known as:
Answer
  • a. Crazing
  • b. Flashing
  • c. Orange peel
  • d. Cissing

Question 10

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10. ARP would be best suited as a primer coat for:
Answer
  • a. Plaster surfaces to be papered
  • b. Plaster surfaces to be finished in an oil paint
  • c. Plaster surfaces to receive a textured finish
  • d. Plaster surfaces to be finished in matt emulsion

Question 11

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11. Which of the following metals requires priming immediately after preparation?
Answer
  • a. Zinc
  • b. Steel
  • c. Lead
  • d. Galvanised steel

Question 12

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12. Nail heads protruding from the surface of softwood architraves and skirting boards should be:
Answer
  • a. Punched below the surface, filled and knotted
  • b. Punched below the surface, primed and filled
  • c. Punched level with the surface, stopped up and primed
  • d. Punched below the surface, knotted and filled

Question 13

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13. Paint coatings should be completely removed if showing signs of which two defects:
Answer
  • a. Cissing and crazing
  • b. Wrinkling and flashing
  • c. Saponification and grinning
  • d. Crazing and wrinkling

Question 14

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14. Painted surfaces can often be affected by mould growths, especially if exposed to which one of the following conditions?
Answer
  • a. Dark areas
  • b. Humidity
  • c. Warmth
  • d. Frost

Question 15

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15. The use of an electrical orbital sander at work is covered by which regulations?
Answer
  • a. PUWER
  • b. COSHH
  • c. RIDDOR
  • d. ROSPA

Question 16

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16. Which one of the following statements is correct
Answer
  • a. Timber is seasoned to prevent resin exudation
  • b. Timber is seasoned to prevent discoloration
  • c. Timber is seasoned to prevent insect infestation
  • d. Timber is seasoned to prevent warping

Question 17

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17. Which two substances can be used to seal knots in timber?
Answer
  • a. Shellac and methylated spirit
  • b. ARP and shellac
  • c. Shellac and aluminium wood primer
  • d. Universal primer and shellac

Question 18

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18. Which one of the following is not a cause of bittiness in a finished paint coating?
Answer
  • a. Contaminated application tools
  • b. Atmospheric dust
  • c. Contaminated paint
  • d. Atmospheric moisture

Question 19

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19. State the best method of removing contract vinyl wall coverings from a stairwell.
Answer
  • a. Steam stripper and stepladders
  • b. Scaffold, dry stripping and wetting in
  • c. Scaffold and steam stripper
  • d. Ladder, scoring and wetting in

Question 20

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20. Which of the following abrasives contains bauxite?
Answer
  • a. Tungsten carbide
  • b. Garnet paper
  • c. Aluminium oxide
  • d. Silicone carbide
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