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Interior and Exterior Finishes Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

b: Bugle head type S screws

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

A

True

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3
Q

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

A

c: Cut-off concealed draft openings between stories

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4
Q

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

A

c: 24 inch

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5
Q

Durock cement board could be used for

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

A

d: All of the above

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6
Q

Abuse resistant panels are engineered to provide increased resistance to

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

A

a: Indentations

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7
Q

Green faced gypsum panels would be used to reduce resistance to

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

A

b: Mold

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8
Q

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

A

c: Most fire-rated assemblies

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9
Q

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

A

c: 1-1/4

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10
Q

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

A

c: 2 inch x 6 inch wood

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11
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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

A

True

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12
Q

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

A

True

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13
Q

Durock cement board could be used for

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

A

d: All of the above

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14
Q

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

A

b: C926, C1063

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15
Q

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

A

False

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16
Q

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

A

c: 3

17
Q

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

A

a: 48

18
Q

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

A

b: 1 1/2

19
Q

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

A

True

20
Q

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

A

c: 3500

21
Q

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.

A

False

22
Q

An underlayment could be any of the following.

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

A

d: All of the above

23
Q

Carpet is sold by the which method.

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

A

c: Square yard

24
Q

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

A

c: 24 hours

25
Q

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

A

d: 8

26
Q

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

A

a: 50

27
Q

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

A

b: Shellac or stain blocking primer

28
Q

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

A

b: 40 degrees F

29
Q

_________________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

A

c: Back-priming

30
Q

All paints contain these three elements:

a: Water, pigment, vinyl
b: Oil, binder, acrylic
c: Pigment, binder, carrier
d: Acrylic, vinyl, lead

A

c: Pigment, binder, carrier

31
Q

________________ 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

A

a: Primer

32
Q

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

A

a: Film forming and penetrating

33
Q

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

A

False

34
Q

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

A

c: 200

35
Q

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

A

a: Not enough drying time between coats

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