GYPSUM CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
A minimum temperature is required during gypsum board application. This minimum
temperature is __________.
36 ° F
32 ° F
50 ° F
45 ° F - ANS 50 ° F
When mixing, the water is added to plaster in ___ stage(s).
three
four
two
one - ANS three
What is the minimum length of drywall screw used to attach double-layer gypsum panels to
steel framing?
16d double-headed
1" Type S bugle head
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,1" Type W bugle head
1-5/8" Type S bugle head - ANS 1-5/8" Type S bugle head
Space metal furring channels 24" on center at ______ angles to bar joists or other structural
members.
right
obtuse
acute
congruent - ANS right
When attaching a corner bead to the board in wood construction, the spacing of fasteners
should be at __________.
9 inch intervals in both flanges
9 inch intervals in one flange.
12 inch intervals in one flange
12 inch intervals in both flanges. - ANS 9 inch intervals in both flanges
When attaching a resilient channel to a steel stud flange, the fastener to be used is a(n)
__________.
3/8 inch Type S bugle head fastener
3/4 inch Type S pan head screw
3/8 inch Type S pan head screw - ANS 3/8 inch Type S pan head screw
Of the following, which is a limitation of using gypsum panels?
During construction, factory-produced panels do not contribute moisture.
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, The gypsum core does not support combustion.
Gypsum panels are NOT recommended for use in solar or other heating systems when the
board is in contact with surfaces exceeding 125° F.
Gypsum panels are easily cut and quickly installed with minimum cost. - ANS Gypsum panels
are NOT recommended for use in solar or other heating systems when the board is in contact
with surfaces exceeding 125° F.
The type of fastener used to attach a double-layer 5/8" gypsum board panels to a steel channel
is a(n) __________.
16d double-headed
1-5/8" Type S bugle head
1" Type S bugle head
1" Type W bugle head - ANS 1-5/8" Type S bugle head
What color should the gypsum be when applying a veneer plaster finish?
green
brown
purple
blue - ANS blue
Which of the factors determine the drying conditions of veneer plaster?
Air movement
Temperature
Humidity
Time of Day - ANS Time of Day
The gypsum board that is classified as fire resistance is _______.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
A minimum temperature is required during gypsum board application. This minimum
temperature is __________.
36 ° F
32 ° F
50 ° F
45 ° F - ANS 50 ° F
When mixing, the water is added to plaster in ___ stage(s).
three
four
two
one - ANS three
What is the minimum length of drywall screw used to attach double-layer gypsum panels to
steel framing?
16d double-headed
1" Type S bugle head
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,1" Type W bugle head
1-5/8" Type S bugle head - ANS 1-5/8" Type S bugle head
Space metal furring channels 24" on center at ______ angles to bar joists or other structural
members.
right
obtuse
acute
congruent - ANS right
When attaching a corner bead to the board in wood construction, the spacing of fasteners
should be at __________.
9 inch intervals in both flanges
9 inch intervals in one flange.
12 inch intervals in one flange
12 inch intervals in both flanges. - ANS 9 inch intervals in both flanges
When attaching a resilient channel to a steel stud flange, the fastener to be used is a(n)
__________.
3/8 inch Type S bugle head fastener
3/4 inch Type S pan head screw
3/8 inch Type S pan head screw - ANS 3/8 inch Type S pan head screw
Of the following, which is a limitation of using gypsum panels?
During construction, factory-produced panels do not contribute moisture.
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, The gypsum core does not support combustion.
Gypsum panels are NOT recommended for use in solar or other heating systems when the
board is in contact with surfaces exceeding 125° F.
Gypsum panels are easily cut and quickly installed with minimum cost. - ANS Gypsum panels
are NOT recommended for use in solar or other heating systems when the board is in contact
with surfaces exceeding 125° F.
The type of fastener used to attach a double-layer 5/8" gypsum board panels to a steel channel
is a(n) __________.
16d double-headed
1-5/8" Type S bugle head
1" Type S bugle head
1" Type W bugle head - ANS 1-5/8" Type S bugle head
What color should the gypsum be when applying a veneer plaster finish?
green
brown
purple
blue - ANS blue
Which of the factors determine the drying conditions of veneer plaster?
Air movement
Temperature
Humidity
Time of Day - ANS Time of Day
The gypsum board that is classified as fire resistance is _______.
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