Contractors exam painting and decorating Questions
with Correct Answers
If a spot of latex paint on wood remove it by Correct Answer-Scraping
with a knife
Natural shellac is derived from secretions of Correct Answer-Lac insects
The proper way to treat stains caused by rusted nail heads is to Correct
Answer-Sand, countersink nail, prime , fill and finish with two coats
The liquid portion of paint Correct Answer-vehicle
Which is the preferred primer for knots in wood Correct Answer-Shellac
Best undercoat for new wood casing Correct Answer-Enamel
When should you apply a seaming roller Correct Answer-Immediately
Which improves the opacity of paint Correct Answer-Binder
A scale 1/4" refers to Correct Answer-4'=1"
Which is best material to coat a wood deck Correct Answer-Spar varnish
,What is best material to fill in a crack in an interior wall Correct
Answer-Sparkle
Which of the following will give you the smoothest finish when painting
a door with latex paint Correct Answer-A sprayer
How long should you wait before painting after applying gypsum veneer
plaster Correct Answer-4 weeks
Why is breathable paint useful for exteriors Correct Answer-It won't
blister
Lacquer cannot be used over Correct Answer-water based paint oil paint
enamels
finishing redwood which materials would be used Correct Answer-
enamel, stain, varnish
If an unfinished job must remain masked for one week, what type of
tape should use? Correct Answer-painter's blue tape
How do you prepare new wood for painting if it has weep and pitch?
Correct Answer-sealing
What causes overspray when using a spray gun? Correct Answer-air
pressure too high gun too far from surface improper technique
, What causes fluid leakage from the packing nut of a spray gun? Correct
Answer-packing nut is too loose packing is worn or dry
How much will a # 417 spray tip cover if you spray 12" from the face of
the wall? Correct Answer-8" fan width
With what should you cover plants when you are painting in the hot sun?
Correct Answer-canvas drop cloth
What could be a problem when power washing? Correct Answer-
damage to the surface being washed too much moisture inadequate
cleaning
What is the surface area of a column that is 10 ft high(h) and 2 ft in
diameter(d)? Correct Answer-To get the surface area of a column you
must multiply the cirumference by the hight. ( 3.14x d x h= sq ft. )
What is the square footage of a gable 12 ft wide (h)by 6 ft high(h) ?
Correct Answer-A= bxh\ 2 = sq ft
What is the surface area of six columns, each of which measure 20 ft
high, and have a circumference of 3 ft? Correct Answer-For one
column :
3x20 = 60 sq ft. For six 60sq ft x 6 = 360sq ft
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