GYPSUM CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
_____ fastener should be used when 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" single layer gypsum panels are
attached to wood framing.
A. 1-1/2" Type G bugle head
B. 1-1/4" Type S bugle head
C. 1-1/8" Type S bugle head
D. 1-1/4" Type W bugle head - ANS D. 1-1/4" Type W bugle head
pg 39
_____ is/are warning signs of fastener imperfections.
A. Darkening
B. Localized cracking
C. Protrusion of the fasteners
D. All of the above - ANS D. All of the above
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,pg 370
Extended periods of _____ will discolor panel face paper.
A. High humidity
B. Low humidity
C. Cold weather
D. Strong sunlight - ANS D. Strong sunlight
pg 355
3/8-inch gypsum panels are designed for framing centers up to _____.
A. 24 inches
B. 16 inches
C. 20 inches
D. 12 inches - ANS B. 16 inches
pg 3
_____ is often caused by excessively fast drying of joint compounds.
A. Loose panels
B. Board sagging
C. Joint cracking
D. None of the above - ANS C. Joint cracking
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, pg 370
Use _____ screw to connect 3/4 inch single-layer panels to steel studs.
A. 1 inch Type S bugle head
B. 1-1/8 inch Type S bugle head
C. 1-1/4 inch Type S bugle head
D. 2-1/4 inch Type S bugle head - ANS C. 1-1/4 inch Type S bugle head
pg 38
Stack panels face up with ends resting on nominal 2" x 4" lumber and with center of the boards
resting on floor, and allow to remain overnight or until they have _____.
A. A 1" space between adjacent panels
B. At least a 2" permanent bow
C. No stains or discoloration on face paper
D. All of the above - ANS B. At least a 2" permanent bow
pg 112
Maintain and control heat in the range of 55F to 70F for 24 hours _____ the entire gypsum
board finishing process.
A. Before
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
_____ fastener should be used when 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" single layer gypsum panels are
attached to wood framing.
A. 1-1/2" Type G bugle head
B. 1-1/4" Type S bugle head
C. 1-1/8" Type S bugle head
D. 1-1/4" Type W bugle head - ANS D. 1-1/4" Type W bugle head
pg 39
_____ is/are warning signs of fastener imperfections.
A. Darkening
B. Localized cracking
C. Protrusion of the fasteners
D. All of the above - ANS D. All of the above
1 @COPYRIGHT 2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,pg 370
Extended periods of _____ will discolor panel face paper.
A. High humidity
B. Low humidity
C. Cold weather
D. Strong sunlight - ANS D. Strong sunlight
pg 355
3/8-inch gypsum panels are designed for framing centers up to _____.
A. 24 inches
B. 16 inches
C. 20 inches
D. 12 inches - ANS B. 16 inches
pg 3
_____ is often caused by excessively fast drying of joint compounds.
A. Loose panels
B. Board sagging
C. Joint cracking
D. None of the above - ANS C. Joint cracking
2 @COPYRIGHT 2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, pg 370
Use _____ screw to connect 3/4 inch single-layer panels to steel studs.
A. 1 inch Type S bugle head
B. 1-1/8 inch Type S bugle head
C. 1-1/4 inch Type S bugle head
D. 2-1/4 inch Type S bugle head - ANS C. 1-1/4 inch Type S bugle head
pg 38
Stack panels face up with ends resting on nominal 2" x 4" lumber and with center of the boards
resting on floor, and allow to remain overnight or until they have _____.
A. A 1" space between adjacent panels
B. At least a 2" permanent bow
C. No stains or discoloration on face paper
D. All of the above - ANS B. At least a 2" permanent bow
pg 112
Maintain and control heat in the range of 55F to 70F for 24 hours _____ the entire gypsum
board finishing process.
A. Before
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