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Specialist decorative finishes level1 practice test
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1Wet abrading is carried out on which type of ground coating?
- Aa Acrylic borne eggshell.
- Bb Oil borne eggshell.
- Cc Powdered filler.
- Dd Flexible filler.
2What is the most suitable acrylic borne coating to use as a ground coat when applying a
water borne system?- Aa Gloss.
- Bb Eggshell.
- Cc Emulsion.
- Dd Undercoat.
3Which of the following can cause bittiness to decorative work?
- Aa Uneven colour.
- Bb Uneven application.
- Cc Insufficient material.
- Dd Insufficient preparation.
4What is the correct way to lay off a solvent borne eggshell ground coat on a wall?
- Aa Crisscross.
- Bb Vertically.
- Cc Arching.
- Dd Horizontally.
5What is the main benefit of using a stipple brush on ground coats?
- Aa It makes the application faster.
- Bb It reduces the drying time.
- Cc It removes brush marks.
- Dd It deepens the colour
6What material is mixed with a glaze to produce a scumble?
- Aa Oil.
- Bb Spirit.
- Cc Water.
- Dd Colourant
7What tool is used to create a soft appearance on a glazed surface?
- Aa Natural sponge.
- Bb Mohair roller.
- Cc Stipple brush.
- Dd Chamois leather.
8Other than boots and overalls, which PPE should be worn when applying broken colour
effect?- Aa Mask.
- Bb Gloves.
- Cc Goggles.
- Dd Ear plugs.
9Which of the following describes a glaze?
- Aa A material used to extend the drying time in paint.
- Bb One of the additives that make up a scumble.
- Cc A material used to make up a stencil.
- Dd An additive that makes up a primer.
10Which material is used to extend the drying time in oil borne scumble?
- Aa White spirit.
- Bb Linseed oil.
- Cc Colourant.
- Dd Glaze.
11What will cause yellowing to broken colour after a period of time?
- Aa Lack of light.
- Bb Lack of spirit.
- Cc Lack of scumble.
- Dd Lack of colourant
12Why should more scumble than needed be mixed together for a piece of work?
- Aa To save time.
- Bb To repair damage.
- Cc To allow for spillages.
- Dd To prepare for the next job
13Adding thinners to the scumble will alter the effect by
- Aa adding shine
- Bb darkening
- Cc yellowing
- Dd lightening.
14Which of the following describes a substrate that allows light to pass through but cannot
be seen through?- Aa Translucent.
- Bb Reflective.
- Cc Transparent.
- Dd Opaque.
15When rag rolling what application fault is caused by not overlapping the pattern?
- Aa Creeping.
- Bb Skidding.
- Cc Bleeding.
- Dd Banding
16How can skidding be prevented?
- Aa Keeping a wet edge going.
- Bb Crossing over when ragging.
- Cc Using the correct ground coat.
- Dd Mixing the correct ratio of materials
17What would happen if incorrect tape is used when masking?
- Aa Uneven edges.
- Bb Crisp edges.
- Cc Bleeding.
- Dd Creepage.
18Damage to surface when removing masking tape is mainly caused by
- Aa incorrect tape choice
- Bb pulling the tape off slowly
- Cc reducing the tackiness of the tape
- Dd pulling the tape towards the surface.
19What is the correct process when cleaning chamois leathers?
- Aa Wash, fold, store.
- Bb Dry, fold, store.
- Cc Wash, dry, store.
- Dd Hang, dry, store.
20How should brushes be stored after cleaning to allow for drying?
- Aa Hung in ventilated area.
- Bb Hung up in a cupboard.
- Cc Laid on a bench.
- Dd Laid in a box.
21What type of stencil is cut out and paint applied over the opening shown in the image?
- Aa Positive.
- Bb Multi.
- Cc Plate.
- Dd Negative
22When carrying out stencil work in a room the focal point is most likely to be a
- Aa chimney breast
- Bb wall with a door
- Cc window wall
- Dd corner.
23What is the main purpose of registration marks?
- Aa To find the centre.
- Bb To keep the stencil level.
- Cc To identify the starting point.
- Dd To identify the finishing point
24Why should low tack tape be used to secure stencil plates?
- Aa To prevent buckling.
- Bb To prevent creeping.
- Cc To prevent uneven colour.
- Dd To prevent surface damage.
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