Interior and Exterior Finishes

Question 1

What type of fastener would typically be used to fasten drywall to metal framing?
Found in R702.3.5.1

a: Pan head screws
b: Bugle head type S screws
c: 8d commons
d: 10d commons

Answer 1

b: Bugle head type S screws

Question 2

True or False. 1/2 inch gypsum material can be used for draft-stopping in construction where required.
Found in R302.12.1

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The purpose of fire blocking is to

a: Support mounted fixtures
b: Provide added support for structural members
c: Cut-off concealed draft openings between stories
d: None of the above

Answer 3

c: Cut-off concealed draft openings between stories

Question 4

Maximum spacing of framing members for 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch gypsum panels are designed for use on framing centers up to\

a: 16 inch
b: 19 inch
c: 24 inch
d: None of the above

Answer 4

c: 24 inch

Question 5

Durock cement board could be used for

a: Floor underlayment
b: Countertops
c: Wall tile
d: All of the above

Answer 5

d: All of the above

Question 6

Abuse resistant panels are engineered to provide increased resistance to

a: Indentations
b: Light reflection
c: Indentation
d: None of the above

Answer 6

a: Indentations

Question 7

Green faced gypsum panels would be used to reduce resistance to

a: Cold
b: Mold
c: Abuse
d: All of the above

Answer 7

b: Mold

Question 8

Firecode Type X gypsum board would be used best for

a: Installation of wall tile
b: Exterior use
c: Most fire-rated assemblies
d: None of the above

Answer 8

c: Most fire-rated assemblies

Question 9

Cold-formed steel framing supporting gypsum panels shall not be less than____inches.
Found in R702.3.3

a: 1-3/4
b: 1-1/2
c: 1-1/4
d: 1-1/8

Answer 9

c: 1-1/4

Question 10

For gypsum board ceilings, perimeter edges shall be blocked using wood members not less than _____nominal dimension material.
Found in R702.3.6

a: 3/4 inch OSB
b: 2 inch x 4 inch wood
c: 2 inch x 6 inch wood
d: All of the above

Answer 10

c: 2 inch x 6 inch wood

Question 11

True or False. Water-resistant gypsum board shall not be used where there will be direct exposure to water.
Found in R702.3.7.1

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False. Two ingredients for as quality plaster job are quality products and skilled craftspeople.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Durock cement board could be used for

a: Floor underlayment
b: Countertops
c: Wall tile
d: All of the above

Answer 13

d: All of the above

Question 14

Installation of plaster and lath shall conform to ASTM ____and ASTM ____.
Found in Table 2511.1.1

a: C842, C843
b: C926, C1063
c: C842, C754
d: None of the above

Answer 14

b: C926, C1063

Question 15

True or False. Gypsum board can be used as a backer for cement plaster.
Found in (2510.2.1)

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Plastering with cement plaster shall not be less than____coats when applied over metal lath.
Found in - 2512.1

a: 1
b: 2
c: 3
d: 4

Answer 16

c: 3

Question 17

The curing time between the first and second coat of cement plaster shall be a minimum of____hours.
Found in Table 2512.6

a: 48
b: 24
c: 12
d: None of the above

Answer 17

a: 48

Question 18

Plaster not used within____hours from the start of initial mixing shall be discarded.
Found in ASTM C926

a: 1
b: 1 1/2
c: 2
d: 2 1/2

Answer 18

b: 1 1/2

Question 19

True or False. Before any finished flooring is installed the subsurface should be properly prepared.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Concrete garage floors should have a minimum compressive strength of____psi if the weathering potential is severe.
Found in R402

a: 2000
b: 2500
c: 3500
d: None of the above

Answer 20

c: 3500

Question 21

True or False. It is always best to use a curing compound over freshly finished concrete when the floor will require adhesives for finished floor products.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

An underlayment could be any of the following.

a: Plywood
b: Hardboard
c: Cement board
d: All of the above

Answer 22

d: All of the above

Question 23

Carpet is sold by the which method.

a: Square foot
b: Total area of the project
c: Square yard
d: None of the above

Answer 23

c: Square yard

Question 24

When is a good time to grout a new tile surface?

a: As soon as possible
b: Within two hours
c: 24 hours
d: All of the above

Answer 24

c: 24 hours

Question 25

If you are installing a 12-inch by 12-inch tile, a good border width would be___inches. a: 1/2 b: 1 c: 1 1/2 d: 8

Answer 25

d: 8

Question 26

It is not recommended to use latex paint when the temperature may drop below____Fahrenheit. a: 50 b: 45 c: 40 d: None of the above

Answer 26

a: 50

Question 27

Knots in wood should be sealed with ____________________ to prevent stains from coming through the paint. a: Caulk b: Shellac or stain blocking primer c: Laquer d: Any of the above

Answer 27

b: Shellac or stain blocking primer

Question 28

When painting the exterior of a building, the outdoor temperature must stay above ___________ for at least 24 hours after oil based paints are applied. a: 33 degrees F b: 40 degrees F c: 45 degrees F d: 50 degrees F

Answer 28

b: 40 degrees F

Question 29

_________________is a technique that is a desirable finishing method when installing woodwork over concrete floors.. a: Alligatoring b: Boxing c: Back-priming d: None of the above

Answer 29

c: Back-priming

Question 30

All paints contain these three elements: a: Water, pigment, vinyl b: Oil, binder, acrylic c: Pigment, binder, carrier d: Acrylic, vinyl, lead

Answer 30

c: Pigment, binder, carrier

Question 31

________________ paint has a higher proportion of binder than standard paint. This enables it to hold particularly well to unpainted wood. a: Primer b: Latex c: Oil based d: Acrylic

Answer 31

a: Primer

Question 32

All wood finishes fall into two basic categories: a: Film forming and penetrating b: Oil based and latex c: Solid and transparent d: None of the above

Answer 32

a: Film forming and penetrating

Question 33

True or False. All species of wood accept paint about the same.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame spread index of not greater than____. a: 450 b: 250 c: 200 d: None of the above

Answer 34

c: 200

Question 35

If cracking and alligatoring are a problem on a painted surface, a likely cause is _________________________________. a: Not enough drying time between coats b: Moisture in the wood c: Alternate swelling and shrinking of wood d: None of the above

Answer 35

a: Not enough drying time between coats