AGMT Architectural Glass & Metal Technician
Certification Examination COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
10 Most Important Exam Coverage Areas
1. Glass Types and Properties — Identification, characteristics, applications, limitations, and
performance differences among annealed, heat-strengthened, tempered, laminated, insulated,
coated, and specialty glass.
2. Glass Handling, Storage, and Transportation — Safe movement, proper orientation, protection
from damage, storage conditions, suction equipment, lifting methods, and jobsite handling
procedures.
3. Measurement, Fabrication, and Tolerances — Accurate field measurements, dimensional
tolerances, edgework, cutting considerations, fabrication requirements, and coordination
between field conditions and manufactured products.
4. Glazing Systems and Installation Methods — Dry and wet glazing, gaskets, setting blocks,
sealants, pressure plates, structural glazing, captured systems, and installation sequencing.
5. Aluminum Framing and Metal Components — Curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, windows,
framing members, fasteners, anchors, reinforcing, thermal breaks, and compatibility
considerations.
6. Sealants, Gaskets, and Weatherproofing — Sealant selection, joint design, adhesion,
compatibility, backer rods, primers, gaskets, drainage, and perimeter weather seals.
7. Safety and Personal Protective Equipment — Hazard recognition, glass-related injuries, fall
protection, lifting risks, PPE selection, tool safety, silica exposure, and safe work practices.
8. Water Management and Air Infiltration — Drainage paths, weep systems, pressure
equalization, flashing, sill pans, end dams, sealant continuity, and troubleshooting water
leakage.
9. Codes, Standards, and Quality Control — Industry standards, safety glazing requirements, wind
loads, design considerations, inspection practices, tolerances, testing, and documentation.
10. Repair, Replacement, and Troubleshooting — Diagnosing failed seals, cracked glass, leaks,
condensation, hardware problems, sealant failures, alignment issues, and appropriate corrective
procedures.
AGMT Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification Examination
Question 1
,Which glass type is specifically designed to remain bonded together after
breakage, thereby reducing the likelihood of dangerous falling shards?
A. Annealed glass
B. Laminated glass
C. Fully tempered glass
D. Heat-strengthened glass
Answer: B. Laminated glass
Rationale: Laminated glass contains one or more interlayers that hold broken
glass fragments together after fracture, improving post-breakage retention and
safety.
Question 2
When storing large glass lites on a jobsite, which practice best minimizes the
possibility of breakage and excessive stress?
A. Store glass completely horizontal on a concrete floor
B. Lean glass securely on suitable racks with proper support
C. Stack glass directly against exterior masonry walls
D. Store all glass tightly compressed against neighboring lites
Answer: B. Lean glass securely on suitable racks with proper support
Rationale: Properly designed storage racks support glass safely and minimize
excessive stress, impact damage, and accidental tipping during handling.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of setting blocks beneath a glass lite installed within
a framed glazing system?
,A. Increase the glass tinting performance
B. Transfer the glass load appropriately into the framing system
C. Prevent all thermal expansion within the aluminum frame
D. Eliminate the need for perimeter sealants
Answer: B. Transfer the glass load appropriately into the framing system
Rationale: Setting blocks support the glass weight and transfer loads to the
framing while helping maintain proper clearance and positioning.
Question 4
Why should an architectural glass technician verify field dimensions before
ordering replacement or newly fabricated glass units?
A. Glass dimensions are never affected by frame conditions
B. Field openings may differ from drawings or original measurements
C. Manufacturers automatically correct all inaccurate measurements
D. Sealant manufacturers determine the final glass dimensions
Answer: B. Field openings may differ from drawings or original measurements
Rationale: Actual field conditions can differ from drawings because of
construction tolerances, frame movement, modifications, or previous installation
errors.
Question 5
Which characteristic most clearly distinguishes fully tempered glass from ordinary
annealed glass during breakage?
A. Tempered glass generally breaks into smaller, less dangerous particles
B. Tempered glass cannot experience thermal stress
C. Tempered glass remains flexible after cracking
D. Tempered glass always remains completely intact
, Answer: A. Tempered glass generally breaks into smaller, less dangerous
particles
Rationale: Fully tempered glass is heat-treated so that, upon fracture, it typically
breaks into relatively small granular particles.
Question 6
What is the primary function of a backer rod installed behind a sealant joint in
architectural glazing?
A. Increase glass thickness
B. Control sealant depth and prevent three-sided adhesion
C. Permanently bond aluminum framing together
D. Replace all required mechanical fasteners
Answer: B. Control sealant depth and prevent three-sided adhesion
Rationale: Backer rod helps establish the correct sealant geometry and prevents
adhesion to the back of the joint, allowing appropriate movement.
Question 7
Why is compatibility testing particularly important when selecting sealants for use
with laminated glass interlayers?
A. Certain sealants can chemically interact with interlayer materials
B. Sealants always increase glass transparency
C. Laminated glass cannot be installed with sealants
D. Compatibility only affects the color of aluminum
Answer: A. Certain sealants can chemically interact with interlayer materials
Certification Examination COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
10 Most Important Exam Coverage Areas
1. Glass Types and Properties — Identification, characteristics, applications, limitations, and
performance differences among annealed, heat-strengthened, tempered, laminated, insulated,
coated, and specialty glass.
2. Glass Handling, Storage, and Transportation — Safe movement, proper orientation, protection
from damage, storage conditions, suction equipment, lifting methods, and jobsite handling
procedures.
3. Measurement, Fabrication, and Tolerances — Accurate field measurements, dimensional
tolerances, edgework, cutting considerations, fabrication requirements, and coordination
between field conditions and manufactured products.
4. Glazing Systems and Installation Methods — Dry and wet glazing, gaskets, setting blocks,
sealants, pressure plates, structural glazing, captured systems, and installation sequencing.
5. Aluminum Framing and Metal Components — Curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, windows,
framing members, fasteners, anchors, reinforcing, thermal breaks, and compatibility
considerations.
6. Sealants, Gaskets, and Weatherproofing — Sealant selection, joint design, adhesion,
compatibility, backer rods, primers, gaskets, drainage, and perimeter weather seals.
7. Safety and Personal Protective Equipment — Hazard recognition, glass-related injuries, fall
protection, lifting risks, PPE selection, tool safety, silica exposure, and safe work practices.
8. Water Management and Air Infiltration — Drainage paths, weep systems, pressure
equalization, flashing, sill pans, end dams, sealant continuity, and troubleshooting water
leakage.
9. Codes, Standards, and Quality Control — Industry standards, safety glazing requirements, wind
loads, design considerations, inspection practices, tolerances, testing, and documentation.
10. Repair, Replacement, and Troubleshooting — Diagnosing failed seals, cracked glass, leaks,
condensation, hardware problems, sealant failures, alignment issues, and appropriate corrective
procedures.
AGMT Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification Examination
Question 1
,Which glass type is specifically designed to remain bonded together after
breakage, thereby reducing the likelihood of dangerous falling shards?
A. Annealed glass
B. Laminated glass
C. Fully tempered glass
D. Heat-strengthened glass
Answer: B. Laminated glass
Rationale: Laminated glass contains one or more interlayers that hold broken
glass fragments together after fracture, improving post-breakage retention and
safety.
Question 2
When storing large glass lites on a jobsite, which practice best minimizes the
possibility of breakage and excessive stress?
A. Store glass completely horizontal on a concrete floor
B. Lean glass securely on suitable racks with proper support
C. Stack glass directly against exterior masonry walls
D. Store all glass tightly compressed against neighboring lites
Answer: B. Lean glass securely on suitable racks with proper support
Rationale: Properly designed storage racks support glass safely and minimize
excessive stress, impact damage, and accidental tipping during handling.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of setting blocks beneath a glass lite installed within
a framed glazing system?
,A. Increase the glass tinting performance
B. Transfer the glass load appropriately into the framing system
C. Prevent all thermal expansion within the aluminum frame
D. Eliminate the need for perimeter sealants
Answer: B. Transfer the glass load appropriately into the framing system
Rationale: Setting blocks support the glass weight and transfer loads to the
framing while helping maintain proper clearance and positioning.
Question 4
Why should an architectural glass technician verify field dimensions before
ordering replacement or newly fabricated glass units?
A. Glass dimensions are never affected by frame conditions
B. Field openings may differ from drawings or original measurements
C. Manufacturers automatically correct all inaccurate measurements
D. Sealant manufacturers determine the final glass dimensions
Answer: B. Field openings may differ from drawings or original measurements
Rationale: Actual field conditions can differ from drawings because of
construction tolerances, frame movement, modifications, or previous installation
errors.
Question 5
Which characteristic most clearly distinguishes fully tempered glass from ordinary
annealed glass during breakage?
A. Tempered glass generally breaks into smaller, less dangerous particles
B. Tempered glass cannot experience thermal stress
C. Tempered glass remains flexible after cracking
D. Tempered glass always remains completely intact
, Answer: A. Tempered glass generally breaks into smaller, less dangerous
particles
Rationale: Fully tempered glass is heat-treated so that, upon fracture, it typically
breaks into relatively small granular particles.
Question 6
What is the primary function of a backer rod installed behind a sealant joint in
architectural glazing?
A. Increase glass thickness
B. Control sealant depth and prevent three-sided adhesion
C. Permanently bond aluminum framing together
D. Replace all required mechanical fasteners
Answer: B. Control sealant depth and prevent three-sided adhesion
Rationale: Backer rod helps establish the correct sealant geometry and prevents
adhesion to the back of the joint, allowing appropriate movement.
Question 7
Why is compatibility testing particularly important when selecting sealants for use
with laminated glass interlayers?
A. Certain sealants can chemically interact with interlayer materials
B. Sealants always increase glass transparency
C. Laminated glass cannot be installed with sealants
D. Compatibility only affects the color of aluminum
Answer: A. Certain sealants can chemically interact with interlayer materials
