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CERP Tenting Flashcards

1
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The use of tents dates back to

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early nomadic people and armies

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2
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The most recognized tent is the ___ tent, originating at the turn of the 19th century

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Circus Tent

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3
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Canvas with manila roping; primarily solid colors like blue, light green, gray

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Tents in 1940s

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4
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Flame retardant applied directly to materials caused striped tents in this period to rub together

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1940s

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5
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colorful tent liners attached to cables for stripes, and balloons, were used to decorate tents in this period

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1940s

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6
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In the 1950s, this was introduced as a new fabric option to provide flexibility, colorfast stripes, and flame retardant options, even though flame retardant chemicals needed to be reapplied frequently

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Gala Bull Twill

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7
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Frame tents began replacing rope and pole tents began in this period

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1960s and 1970s

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8
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Clearspan structures were introduced in this period from Europe, bringing the metric system to tents

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1970s

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9
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Vinyl laminated fabrics were introduced in ______, but didnt become the norm until _____

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1970s ; 1980s

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10
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Which tops could be heat sealed, eliminating the weeping that occurs with sewn seams in inclement weather.

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Vinyl laminated tops

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11
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When did white tops become common

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1980s with vinyl

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12
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What materials have been replaced in tents over the years?

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tent poles - Wood to aluminum
rope to webbing
polyester-reinforced vinyl replaces all other tops

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13
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The anchoring system for many years involved…

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rope and traditional wood or steel stakes, AKA knot tying

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14
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Most important knots of the day were….

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ratchet knots, clove hitch, bowline hitch

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15
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What is the benefit of ratchet straps

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adjusted more efficiently while holding tension longer, saving time of install

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16
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CAD stands for

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Computer aided design

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17
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Local city and state governments began enforcing regulations more heavily during

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2010s after a flyaway tent incident. Recession caused slacking in safety.

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18
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Originally tent tops were made of

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canvas

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19
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What are the benefits of vinyl laminated polyester as tent tops

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more durable, easier to clean, UV, water, and mold resistant

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20
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Laminate vinyl is made of what film

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polyvinyl chloride (pvc) film

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21
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Coated vinyl polyester is made of

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coated aheasive

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22
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Which top material does not let in water with a pinhole

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coated vinyl polyester

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23
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T/F - Clear tops are as strong and durable as those made with solid vinyl

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False

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24
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The tent top is stretched over poles and attached to guy ropes, guy webs, or cables at locations around the fabrics edge. Then secured to stakes, it provides the tension that holds the tent in place.

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Pole Supported Tents

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25
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First tent design used for modern use as rental tents. Square ends, 20ft mids to extend. Originally supplied with spliced on ropes. Additional rows of internal poles are required

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Traditional Push Pole Tent

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26
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Quarter or junior poles are used with this tent

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Traditional Push Pole Tent

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27
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Lifted to its peak by hoisting the top up a pre-installed center pole, usually with the aid of powered equipment.

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Bail ring tent

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28
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Which tent allows additional adjustment to the tension of the top fabric

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Bail ring tent

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29
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What is the challenge with bail ring tents

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to get the tension of these tops uniform. They can billow in strong winds

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30
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Relies on the tension of the fabric pulled over the center poles, side poles, and securement of the anchors around the perimeter to maintain shape and strength

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Tension tents

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31
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Many traveling circuses used this tent

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bail ring

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32
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T/F Tension tents require additional quarter poles

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False

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33
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_____ refers to a design that uses the shape or contour for the cut of the fabric patterns to achieve the desired strength and shape of the finished tent

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Tension

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34
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This type requires the most holding power

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tension

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35
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Lighter duty version of the tension tent

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unengineered tension

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36
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Typically they have load rated connection hardware at points where fabric connects to poles and reinforced perimeter webbing

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engineered tension

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37
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Sailcloth tents became popular in

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2010s

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38
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AKA West Coast Tent

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Traditional Frame Tents

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39
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Used to ensure safe lifting of the frame, particularly on larger units

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tent jacks

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40
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‘flying’ center pole

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high peak

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41
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Requires a modified frame, such as a hex or sub frame system, which ads considerable weight per square foot

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high peak larger than 20ft

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42
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Increasingly popular because they can meet building code from local officials

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track / keder (or clearspan)

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43
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Accordian style frame tents

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Pop-up

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44
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What affects wind forces imposed on tents

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altitude, proximity to water or buildings, tent size, roof slope

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45
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Used when extra holdign power, gang, or double staking is needed

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stake bars

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46
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Holds better in loose or sandy soil conditions

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auger or screw stakes

47
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A cubif ft of concrete tips the scale at

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150lbs

48
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Improved holding power is achieved by

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increasing the coefficient of friction between the ballast and the surface, like using a rubber mat

49
Q

Perfect for tents in the same locations

A

drop in eye bolts

50
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disposable anchors, primarily used in landscaping, forestry, and trapping industry

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duckbill earth anchor

51
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Used to raise center poles on rope and pole style tents

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Pole horse

52
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wheeled device used to raise center poles

A

pole dolly

53
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used to secure walls or other items

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poly twine or string

54
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used to transport tent tops from one location to another

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tent cart, tent dolly, or canopy dolly

55
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used to mechanically lift frame tents into place

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tent jack / lifter

56
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used to attach sidewalls to tops of tents

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sidewall clips/fasteners

57
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used to bundle tent sections

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tent straps

58
Q

What is included in a fabric repair kit

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vinyl cement, fabric patch, thread, needles, sewing palm and roller

59
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T/F - Sidewalls are the same weight as tops

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False

60
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Double tapering refers to

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water dispersing in both directions on gutter

61
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T/F - Decorative fabrics do not have to be flame retardant

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False

62
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Pole covers are typically made of

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Velon (vinyl taffeta)

63
Q

What can you use when there are too many items hanging for a tent to support

A

truss

64
Q

Good in dry climates and with a partially opened tent

A

evaporative coolers

65
Q

best for tightly enclosed environments

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refrigerated air

66
Q

The three budget types of client are

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Economy minded, product oriented, event focused

67
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Budget is the primary concern for these clients

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Economy minded

68
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Flexibility and options in their budget. mid range products

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product oriented

69
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cost is not an issue - they want the best

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event focused

70
Q

1 reason we lose money on the event or lose the sale is because

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we didn’t ask the right questions beforehand

71
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What should you focus on in a site evaluation

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Obstacles in the area
Soil condition
Wind exposure
water runoff / drainage issues

72
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Sturdy soil types are

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sand with gravel, stiff clay, soft clay

73
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less stable soil types are

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silt, loam

74
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hardpan means

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any hard, cemented layer that does not soften when wet

75
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Job costing factors

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labor
supplies
transportation
inventory wear and tear
travel
overhead
contingency
profit margin
76
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Overhead =

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Direct labor hours

77
Q

Temporary structures are defined as any structure that will be in place for

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less than 180 consecutive days

78
Q

Tents should be stored at or above

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50 degrees F or 10 degrees celsius during rental season

79
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T/F - Tents can be stored on concrete floors

A

False

80
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T/F - Concrete floors contain chemicals that cause damage to vinyl tent tops

A

True

81
Q

Most commonly used truck in the party and event rental industry

A

box truck

82
Q

Articulated or rigged - no sides or roof

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flatbed t/stake bodies truck

83
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unpowered vehicles towed by a powered vehicle

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trailer

84
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Used for drilling concrete and predrilling blacktop before driving stakes

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rotary drill

85
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T/F - Two people should operate a mechanical stake driver

A

True

86
Q

what should you do before leaving the warehouse

A

review the order

87
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what should you do when arriving on site

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verify placement of tent
confirm location of entrance if walls present
confirm utilities are marked

88
Q

When using stakes, do so at least ____ away from utility markings

A

2ft

89
Q

Install tents no closer than ____ from overhead powerlines

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10ft

90
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Before leaving the site

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make sure client is satisfied, go over safety, give phone number

91
Q

Paychecks are written from

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profits

92
Q

T/F - Tent cleaner should be applied to dry vinyl

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True

93
Q

T/F - Use a pressure washer to clean or rinse

A

False

94
Q

Tent cleaning method in the 1980s

A

bleach - robbed the plasticizer from tent

95
Q

How to clean grayed out tents

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acid wash - clr

96
Q

clean mildew from tents with

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calcium hypochlorite

97
Q

clean mystery stains with

A

Mr Clean magic eraser

98
Q

Clean rust, leaf, hard water, and mineral stains with

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clr

99
Q

clean black stains with

A

liquid silver polish and tarnish remover

100
Q

clean duct tape, tar, paint grease, oil stains with

A

pure organic citrus solvent

101
Q

T/F - Goof off or goo gone can be used to clean stains off tent tops

A

False - petroleum based

102
Q

Pin holes and abrasions can be repaired with

A

liquid vinyl

103
Q

small holes or cuts can be repaired with

A

small round patches or vinyl cement

104
Q

large holes can be repaired with

A

patches applied with vinyl cement or heat guns

105
Q

Rips or tears can be repaired using

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heat guns or glue stick patches

106
Q

T/F - The use of water barrels, sand bags, and buckets filled with cement for holding power are acceptable methods of securing a canopy.

A

False

107
Q

T/F - All tents can be broken down into two styles: pole supported and frame supported

A

True

108
Q

T/F - Sub-renting a product is a good way to test an item before adding to inventory.

A

True

109
Q

T/F - Wearing proper PPE is more important than following proper procedures

A

True

110
Q

Where should you look when hiring employees for tenting setup?

A

Current Employees
High School and College Students
Future Farmers of America
Construction Workers

111
Q 
T/F The following are good places to look for qualified tent crews:
Current Employees
High School and College Students
Reformed Convicts
Construction Workers
A

False

112
Q

T/F - The Food and Drug Association is one of the agencies that sets the codes/standards for the tenting industry.

A

False

113
Q

What two factors limit the design and scope of a client’s event?

A

Budget and Imagination

114
Q

This style of pole-supported tent is often utilized to achieve a nostalgic, classic look.

A

Sailcloth Tent

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