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PAINTING AND DECORATING REVIEW QUESTIONS
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1How many window openings are shown in the plan?
- A10
- B11
- C12
- D13
2What is the total square footage of the ceilings?
- A500 sq ft
- B650 sq ft
- C750 sq ft
- D800 sq ft
3You must apply 1 coat of primer and 2 finish coats to the ceilings. How much paint will you need if the primer and finish coat both cover 300 sq ft per gallon?
- A2 gallons of primer and 4 gallons of top coat
- B3 gallons of primer and 5 gallons of top coat
- C3 gallons of primer and 6 gallons of top coat
- D4 gallons of primer and 4 gallons of top coat
4You are painting the exterior of a square building which has a height of 10 ft and the length of one wall is 24 ft. How much paint will you need to paint all walls with one coat if one gallon covers 300 sq ft?
- A3 gallons
- B4 gallons
- C5 gallons
- D6 gallons
5Lacquer cannot be used over:
- AWater based paint
- BOil paint
- CEnamels
- DAll of the above
6If an unfinished job must remain masked for one week, what type of tape should you use?
- AMasking tape
- BPainters blue tape
- CRed tape
- DDuct tape
7How do you prepare new wood for painting if it has weep and pitch?
- APower wash
- BWhitewash
- CSanding
- DSealing
8What causes overspray when using a spray gun?
- AAir pressure too high
- BGun too far from surface
- CImproper technique
- DAll of the above
9What causes fluid leakage from the packing nut of a spray gun?
- APacking nut is too loose
- BPacking is worn or dry
- CPacking nut is too tight
- DBoth A and B
10How much will a #417 spray tip cover if you spray 12" from the face of the wall?
- A4" fan width
- B8" fan width
- C12" fan width
- D16" fan width
11With what should you cover plants when you are painting in the hot sun?
- AClear plastic
- BCanvas drop cloth
- CBlack plastic
- DNewspaper
12What could be a problem when power washing?
- ADamage to the surface being washed
- BToo much moisture
- CInadequate cleaning
- DAll of the above
13What is the surface area of a column that is 10 ft high and 2 ft in diameter?
- A31.40 sq ft
- B37.68 sq ft
- C62.80 sq ft
- D80.00 sq ft
14What is the square footage of a gable 12 ft wide by 6 ft high?
- A24 sq ft
- B36 sq ft
- C42 sq ft
- D72 sq ft
15What is the surface area of six columns, each of which measure 20 ft high, and have a circumference of 3 ft?
- A6 sq ft
- B60 sq ft
- C340 sq ft
- D360 sq ft
16If you are going to be painting interior walls, and not the ceiling, which of the following does not have to be removed?
- AElectrical fixture covers
- BOutlet covers
- CCable connection covers
- DSmoke Detectors
17What would you use to seal wood that has weep and pitch?
- AShellac
- BLatex paint
- CAlkyd paint
- DTurpentine
18what is the best way to fix a hairline crack in stucco?
- Adig it out and patch it
- Bsand it smooth
- Capply an elastomeric paint coating
- Dreapply stucco over the entire structure
19what is the reason for using a stain controller?
- Ato prevent over absorption of moisture
- Bto prevent hardness of the stain
- Cto prevent discoloring of the finish
- Dto prevent bleeding
20with what kind of wood is it most important to use a stain controller?
- Aoak
- Bpine
- Cmahogany
- Daspen
21why should natural bristle brushes not be used with water based paints?
- Abecause they will absorb water from the paint
- Bbecause they are too expensive
- Cbecause the bristles may become bristle
- Dbecause synthetic bristles are better quality
22if a spot of latex paint dries on wood, remove it by:
- Awashing it with water
- Bsanding it
- Cscraping with a knife
- Dwashing with acetone
23if you paint in a cold damp day, the following may happen:
- Aquick flash off
- Bbad adhesion
- Ccolor floatation
- Dslow curing
24the primary colors are:
- Ared, yellow, blue
- Bred, white, blue
- Corange, violet, and green
- Dwhite, black, and gray
25when working with new wood, fill nail holes, cracks, and small holes:
- Abefore priming
- Bafter priming
- Cafter the first finish coat
- Dafter the final coat
26Natural shellac is derived from the secretions of:
- Apine trees
- Bcypress trees
- Cshells
- Dlac insects
27which of the following is best for the exterior of a hardwood door?
- Alatex
- Bhigh gloss latex
- Cwhite shellac
- Dspar varnish
28the proper way to treat stains caused by rusted nail heads is to:
- Areplace the nails with chemically treated ones
- Bspot prime with an alcohol based paint, then finish
- Csand, prime, and finish
- Dsand, countersink nail, prime, fill, and finish with two coats
29the liquid portion of paint is called the:
- Aplasticizer
- Bwetting agent
- Cpigment
- Dvehicle
30How should you clean a greasy kitchen wall prior to painting?
- Awith soap and water
- Bwith bleach and water
- Cwith trisodium phosphate
- Dwith detergent and water
31which is preferred primer for knots in wood?
- Aoil based paint
- Bclear varnish
- Cpolyurethane
- Dshellac
32in general, painting over a wet surface will result in:
- Aalligatoring
- Bblistering
- Ccracking
- Dwrinkling
33of the following, the best undercoat for new wood casings is:
- APVA
- Bvarnish
- Cenamel
- Dnone of the above
34the best primer for metal to prevent rust is:
- Aoil
- Balkyd
- Csash and trim primer
- Drust inhibitive primer
35to prepare a new concrete floor for painting, you should:
- Aetch with acid
- Buse a detergent wash
- Csand thoroughly
- Dcoat with oil
36which step is the highest a painter should stand on a ladder?
- A1 rung
- B2 rung
- C3 rung
- D4 rung
37how do you remove wet enamel paint from an unfinished wood surface?
- Awipe with lacquer thinner
- Bsand it off
- Cscrape it off with a knife
- Dlet it dry, then sand it off
38how should you dispose of hazardous materials?
- Aaccording to EPA and local requirements
- Bstore them indefinitely
- Cseal the container and put it in the dumpster
- Ddump liquids in the toilet and solids in the trash
39before sealing new plaster, when should check for moisture?
- Ajust before sealing
- B40 days after the plaster cures
- C60 days after the plater cures
- D90 days after the plaster cures
40when should you apply a seaming roller?
- Aafter 1 hour
- Bimmediately
- Cwhen the adhesive is dry
- Dyou shouldn't use a seaming roller
41which of the following improves the opacity of paint?
- Apigment
- Bbinder
- Cvehicle
- Dsolvent
42what does vehicle refer to?
- Athe liquid portion of the paint
- Bthe brush
- Can airless sprayer
- Dtinting paint on site
43a 1/4 scale refers to:
- A1/4 = 1"
- B1/4 = 4'
- C4 = 1"
- D4 = 1'
44what do you paint first when painting a panel door?
- Aside stiles
- Bpanels
- Cinside molded edges
- Drails
45what flame spread classification is acceptable for a residential exit corridor?
- AClass IV
- BClass lll
- CClass ll
- DClass l
46Which of the following is the best material to coat a wood deck?
- ASpar varnish
- BLacquer
- CShellac
- DEpoxy
47Which of the following is most likely to happen if a crack in a stucco wall is filled with silicone caulk?
- AThe caulk will fall out
- BThe paint will not cover
- CThe caulk will be highlighted
- DThe paint on the caulk will be shiny
48What is the best material to fill in a crack in the corner of an interior wall?
- ASpackle
- BPutty
- CCaulk
- DMud
49Where is efflorescence found?
- AConcrete and masonry surfaces
- BWood surfaces
- CMetal surfaces
- DNone of the above
50In which of the following situations would you use a power washer?
- AThe surface is dirty
- BThe surface has fish eye
- CThe surface has blisters
- DThe surface has efflorescence
51Which of the following will give you the smoothest finish when painting a door with latex paint?
- ASprayer
- BRoller
- CBrush
- DMitt
52Which of the following should you do FIRST when you are finished with a power washer?
- ATurn off the power
- BDischarge the water pressure
- CWipe it with a dry towel
- DRemove the hose
53How long should you wait before painting after applying gypsum veneer plaster?
- A3 days
- B1 week
- C2 weeks
- D4 weeks
54Which of the following components of paint affects the adhesion to the surface?
- AAdditives
- BPigment
- CSolvent
- DBinder
55What size spray tip should you use when spraying sanding sealer on a new cabinet?
- A0.011"
- B0.015"
- C0.017"
- D0.019"
56When painting a window with a wood sash, how far from the sash should the tape be placed?
- A1/16"
- B3/32"
- C1/8"
- D1/4"
57Why would you use acid over gypsum veneer plaster before painting?
- ARoughen the surface
- BRaise the nap
- CHarden the surface
- DSoften the surface
58Which of the following knives is used for window glazing?
- A2" putty knife
- BGlazier's knife
- CWood chisel
- DBroad Knife
59Why is breathable paint useful for exteriors?
- AIt dries sooner
- BIt won't grow mildew
- CIt won't blister
- DIt is better for the environment
60Which of the following tools do you use with a heat gun to remove paint?
- AWire brush
- BScraper
- CSeam roller
- DSprayer
61Which of the following is the solvent used for acrylic paint?
- AAlcohol
- BWater
- CMineral spirits
- DLacquer
62Which of the following requires the highest level of drywall finish?
- AFlat paint
- BSemi-gloss
- CEggshell
- DSatin
63How should you apply a polyurethane finish on an oak door?
- ARoll it on with the grain and finish by brushing it with the grain
- BRoll it on across the grain and finish by brushing it across the grain
- CBrush it on across the grain and finish by brushing it with the grain
- DSpray it on and then finish by rolling it with the grain
64Which of the following sandpapers is the best to use when you begin sanding a door with old peeling paint?
- A50 grit
- B120 grit
- C220 grit
- D400 grit
65What is the best way to repair a 2" diameter hole in drywall?
- AInstall a backer and fill with drywall
- BPlaster it
- CCover with joint tape and a coat of compound
- DReplace the entire sheet
66What type of paint is recommended to use over an elastomeric coating?
- AAcrylic
- BAlkyd
- CAny type of paint
- DOnly elastomeric
67Pigments include all of the following, except:
- ATitanium dioxide
- BZinc chromate
- CRed lead
- DMineral spirits
68In residential work, a two-inch chiseled brush would most likely be used:
- AOn small, hard-to-reach places
- BOn large, flat surfaces
- COn window frames or molding
- DWith enamel and varnish
69A safety rail of wood or other equally rigid material of adequate strength is required if the working platform of any scaffolding either swung or suspended from an overhead support is more than:
- A7-1/2 ft high
- B12 ft high
- C14 ft high
- D16 ft high
70Where is it safe for a contractor to take off his lead inhibiting suit?
- AIn the bathroom
- BAt home when no children are around
- CIn a specially designated place
- DAnywhere at the jobsite
71Where do you put clothes after removing asbestos?
- AIn laundry bag
- BIn labeled impermeable bags
- CLeave them in the equipment room
- DIn your locker
72What is the maximum usage for a ladder-jack scaffold?
- A16' high with 1 person
- B16' high with 2 people
- C18' high with 1 person
- D20' high with 1 person
73Do not stand on the top.........of a straight ladder without a safety belt.
- A4 rungs
- B3 rungs
- C2 rungs
- D1 rungs
74What is the maximum height of a ladder-jack scaffold?
- A6'
- B10'
- C12'
- D16'
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- GRE construction Quiz on PAINTING AND DECORATING REVIEW QUESTIONS, created by Celeste Hernandez on 17/06/2021.
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