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Applying wallpaper to walls and ceilings level 3 test

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A practice test about wallpapering
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Question 1

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The method of bonding two materials together in order to produce a specialist wallcovering is known as
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  • a wet embossing
  • b heat expansion
  • c laminating
  • d flocking.

Question 2

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The method where liquid PVC is applied to a paper backing and ‘blown’ to produce a pattern is known as
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  • a heat expansion
  • b flocking
  • c laminating
  • d dry embossing.

Question 3

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Which one of the following is a description of screen printing?
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  • a Passing ink through a fine mesh fabric.
  • b Pressing ink covered blocks onto paper. .
  • c Applying ink to a rubber roller.
  • d Injecting ink onto the paper by machine

Question 4

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Which of the following describes a “drop match”?
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  • a Pattern matches diagonally across the length.
  • b The pattern can be reversed.
  • c The pattern match is random.
  • d Pattern matches diagonally across the width

Question 5

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A paper which consists of one single layer is known as a
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  • a duplex
  • b simplex
  • c supadurable
  • d laminate

Question 6

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Wallcoverings which have strands of cotton, wool or other fabrics are known as
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  • a photo murals
  • b hand prints
  • c weftless
  • d flocks.

Question 7

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Where is a suitable location for lincrusta?
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  • a An area subject to dust.
  • b An enclosed small area.
  • c A high traffic area.
  • d A kitchen area.

Question 8

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Which method is required to remove selvedge from the edge of wallpaper?
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  • a Track trimmer and a straight edge.
  • b Trimming knife and a straight edge.
  • c Casing wheel freehand.
  • d Trimming knife freehand

Question 9

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A tool used to splice seams of wide vinyl without damaging the surface below is a
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  • a casing wheel
  • b track trimmer
  • c joint cutter
  • d hacking knife.

Question 10

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Why is accurate cutting important when removing selvedge from hand printed paper?
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  • a The seams will not butt properly.
  • b The edges will take longer to dry.
  • c The surface will delaminate.
  • d The paper could split.

Question 11

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The method where two lengths of paper are placed side by side on a wall or ceiling is called
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  • a splicing
  • b surface jointing
  • c butt jointing
  • d overlap and trim.

Question 12

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What does the international performance symbol in the image below represent?
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  • a Length of the roll.
  • b Width of the roll.
  • c Design repeat.
  • d Design number.

Question 13

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Which one of the following adhesives is used when applying wide width vinyls?
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  • a Starch.
  • b Cellulose.
  • c Starch ether.
  • d Ready mixed.

Question 14

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Cellulose paste is used to hang papers when non staining of the print is important because it
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  • a has a high ph value
  • b contains strong fungicide
  • c is almost ph neutral
  • d contains PVA.

Question 15

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Which of the following wallcoverings requires overlap adhesive to bond to itself?
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  • a Handprints.
  • b Weftless.
  • c Hessian.
  • d Vinyl.

Question 16

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Which of the following is an advantage of using ready mixed PVA based wallpaper adhesive?
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  • a It enables easy removal.
  • b It is cost effective.
  • c It has high initial grab.
  • d It prevents damp.

Question 17

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What will be the effect on starch adhesive if left in a warm environment for too long?
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  • a It changes colour.
  • b It becomes thinner.
  • c It solidifies completely.
  • d It becomes slightly thicker.

Question 18

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Which one of the following is a result of uneven pasting?
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  • a Blistering.
  • b Fading.
  • c Staining.
  • d. Delamination.

Question 19

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Which one of the following factors should be considered when planning how to paper a ceiling?
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  • a Type of window.
  • b Height of the walls.
  • c The surface colour. .
  • d Decorative centre piece

Question 20

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Solvent painted walls should be lined before a finish paper is applied to
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  • a improve heat insulation on surface
  • b improve sound insulation on surface
  • c prevent mould forming on surface
  • d provide an absorbent surface.

Question 21

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A paper with a small fine print is ideal for
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  • a walls with uneven corners
  • b staircase walls with a long drop
  • c walls which are very smooth
  • d feature walls.

Question 22

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Which one of the following is a benefit of lining a surface?
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  • a It provides heat insulation.
  • b It prevents mould forming.
  • c It equalises the porosity.
  • d It reduces damp.

Question 23

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When calculating wallpaper using the girthing method which one of the following formulas should be used?
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  • a Wall height ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll. .
  • b Wall length ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll.
  • c Width of roll x wall height x wall length.
  • d Number of drops x width of roll x wall length

Question 24

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Batch numbers of wallcoverings should be checked prior to cutting lengths to
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  • a ensure the pattern is the same
  • b ensure the colour is the same .
  • c reduce wastage from off cuts
  • d reduce the working time

Question 25

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Marking and working from a straight horizontal line before cross-lining should be carried out to
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  • a ensure the wall is flat
  • b allow for unevenness of the ceiling line
  • c reduce the chance of air bubbles
  • d ensure each length runs diagonally.

Question 26

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Drawing a pasting brush back towards the edge of the paper when pasting could lead to
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  • a delamination
  • b blistering
  • c joint gapping
  • d sheen patches.

Question 27

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Dry edges can be rectified on applied paper by re-applying paste using a
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  • a small brush
  • b short pile roller
  • c large brush
  • d long pile roller.

Question 28

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Concertina folds are used when applying a wallcovering to ceilings because they
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  • a are easier to handle and control
  • b are lighter than lap folds
  • c require less paste
  • d reduce waste.

Question 29

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Which one of the following is a reason for using ready-pasted wallcoverings?
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  • a There is less wastage.
  • b They can resist damp walls.
  • c The wall below will not need lining.
  • d They can save time

Question 30

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When would wallpaper shears be used rather than a trimming knife?
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  • a Cutting Lincrusta.
  • b Splicing wide vinyl joints.
  • c Splicing mitre joints in borders.
  • d Cutting vinyl across switches.

Question 31

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Which one of the following processes should be used when papering a staircase?
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  • a Longest drop first and work up.
  • b Shortest drop first and work down.
  • c Start in the middle and work either way.
  • d Longest drop and work to the centre.

Question 32

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The correct method of disposing of used trimming knife blades is to place them in a
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  • a skip
  • b waste bin
  • c sharps box
  • d cardboard box.

Question 33

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The application defect known as loss of emboss can be prevented by avoiding over
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  • a soaking
  • b brushing
  • c pasting
  • d stretching.

Question 34

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To maintain the sharpness of paperhanging shears they should be regularly
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  • a cleaned with wire wool
  • b sharpened after each task .
  • c cleaned to prevent paste build up
  • d wiped and oiled

Question 35

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Why do friable surfaces need to be checked before applying wallcoverings?
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  • a It will be difficult to remove it in future.
  • b The paste will react with the surface.
  • c Mould will form on the surface.
  • d The paper will not adhere.

Question 36

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Manufacturer’s instructions state that it is important to reverse hang wide width vinyl to prevent
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  • a shading at the joints .
  • b excessive wastage
  • c joints opening up
  • d fraying at the edges

Question 37

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When selecting adhesives, manufacturer’s instructions recommend
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  • a the least expensive adhesive
  • b any ready mixed adhesive
  • c the strongest adhesive available
  • d the adhesive suitable to the paper type.

Question 38

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Which one of the following is the best method of maintaining wide width vinyls?
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  • a Frequent washing with fungicide.
  • b Washing using warm soapy water.
  • c Regular scrubbing with a scouring pad.
  • d Washing with sugar soap weekly.

Question 39

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When hanging wide width vinyls how can springing joints be prevented?
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  • a Avoid splicing over lining paper.
  • b Remove nibs on the surface.
  • c Avoid using blunt tools.
  • d Remove excess paste.

Question 40

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An advantage of hessian and other fabric based wallcoverings is that they
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  • a resist dampness
  • b dampen sound
  • c can be scrubbed clean
  • d contain fungicide.

Question 41

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When cutting wallcoverings into an internal corner how much wastage should be allowed for?
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  • a 5 -12 mm.
  • b 13-20 mm.
  • c 21-28 mm.
  • d 29-36 mm.

Question 42

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Which one of the following is the result of applying too much paste to a hand print wallcovering?
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  • a Staining.
  • b Blistering.
  • c Polishing.
  • d Shrinking.
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