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NYC NYCHA Supervisor Painter Practice Exam |
150+ Questions with Verified Answers and Detailed
Rationales 2026–2027 | DCAS Civil Service Exam
Standards | New York City Housing Authority
(NYCHA) Supervisor Painter Exam Prep | Graded A+
| 100% Pass Guaranteed
SECTION 1: PAINT MATERIALS & SELECTION (Questions 1-30)
1. Which paint type provides the best resistance to repeated scrubbing in
NYCHA hallways?
a) Flat latex
b) Eggshell acrylic
c) Semi-gloss latex
d) Chalk paint
Answer: c
Rationale: Semi-gloss latex offers high durability, washability, and scuff
resistance required for high-traffic public housing corridors. Flat paint
lacks washability, and chalk paint is not durable for this use
[citation:8][citation:9].
2. What is the primary binder in standard latex paint?
a) Linseed oil
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b) Alkyd resin
c) Acrylic or vinyl resin
d) Epoxy
Answer: c
Rationale: Latex paints are water-based and use acrylic or polyvinyl
acetate (PVA) as binders. Linseed oil and alkyd are oil-based; epoxy is a
separate chemical family [citation:8].
3. You need to paint a NYCHA basement floor with light foot traffic.
What is the best choice?
a) Flat latex
b) Epoxy paint
c) Chalk paint
d) Acrylic craft paint
Answer: b
Rationale: Epoxy provides a hard, abrasion-resistant, and moisture-
resistant surface. Standard latex or acrylic paints would wear quickly on
a floor surface [citation:8][citation:9].
4. What is the VOC limit for compliant flat paint used inside NYCHA
buildings (per NYC Local Law 47)?
a) 50 g/L
b) 100 g/L
c) 250 g/L
d) 500 g/L
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Answer: b
Rationale: NYC Local Law 47 limits VOCs (Volatile Organic
Compounds) to 100 g/L for flat sheens and 150 g/L for non-flat sheens
to improve indoor air quality [citation:8][citation:9].
5. Which paint is best suited for interior walls in residential apartments
regarding application and odor?
a) Water-based latex paint
b) Oil-based enamel
c) Industrial epoxy
d) Lacquer
Answer: a
Rationale: Water-based latex paints dry quickly, emit low odor, and are
easy to clean, making them ideal for interiors [citation:10][citation:11].
6. What is the difference between "eggshell" and "satin" sheens?
a) Eggshell is for ceilings only; Satin is for walls
b) Eggshell has a lower gloss than satin
c) Satin is oil-based only
d) Eggshell is more durable than satin
Answer: b
Rationale: Gloss levels increase from flat -> eggshell (10-25%) -> satin
(25-35%) -> semi-gloss -> high-gloss. Eggshell has a lower gloss level
than satin [citation:8].
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7. Which paint is best suited for interior walls in residential apartments
regarding application and odor?
a) Water-based latex paint
b) Oil-based enamel
c) Industrial epoxy
d) Lacquer
Answer: a
Rationale: Water-based latex paints dry quickly, emit low odor, and are
easy to clean, making them ideal for interiors [citation:10][citation:11].
8. What is the difference between "eggshell" and "satin" sheens?
a) Eggshell is for ceilings only; Satin is for walls
b) Eggshell has a lower gloss than satin
c) Satin is oil-based only
d) Eggshell is more durable than satin
Answer: b
Rationale: Gloss levels increase from flat -> eggshell (10-25%) -> satin
(25-35%) -> semi-gloss -> high-gloss. Eggshell has a lower gloss level
than satin [citation:8].
9. Which pipe type requires special primer (etching) before painting in
NYCHA buildings?
a) Copper
b) PVC
c) Galvanized steel
NYC NYCHA Supervisor Painter Practice Exam |
150+ Questions with Verified Answers and Detailed
Rationales 2026–2027 | DCAS Civil Service Exam
Standards | New York City Housing Authority
(NYCHA) Supervisor Painter Exam Prep | Graded A+
| 100% Pass Guaranteed
SECTION 1: PAINT MATERIALS & SELECTION (Questions 1-30)
1. Which paint type provides the best resistance to repeated scrubbing in
NYCHA hallways?
a) Flat latex
b) Eggshell acrylic
c) Semi-gloss latex
d) Chalk paint
Answer: c
Rationale: Semi-gloss latex offers high durability, washability, and scuff
resistance required for high-traffic public housing corridors. Flat paint
lacks washability, and chalk paint is not durable for this use
[citation:8][citation:9].
2. What is the primary binder in standard latex paint?
a) Linseed oil
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b) Alkyd resin
c) Acrylic or vinyl resin
d) Epoxy
Answer: c
Rationale: Latex paints are water-based and use acrylic or polyvinyl
acetate (PVA) as binders. Linseed oil and alkyd are oil-based; epoxy is a
separate chemical family [citation:8].
3. You need to paint a NYCHA basement floor with light foot traffic.
What is the best choice?
a) Flat latex
b) Epoxy paint
c) Chalk paint
d) Acrylic craft paint
Answer: b
Rationale: Epoxy provides a hard, abrasion-resistant, and moisture-
resistant surface. Standard latex or acrylic paints would wear quickly on
a floor surface [citation:8][citation:9].
4. What is the VOC limit for compliant flat paint used inside NYCHA
buildings (per NYC Local Law 47)?
a) 50 g/L
b) 100 g/L
c) 250 g/L
d) 500 g/L
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Answer: b
Rationale: NYC Local Law 47 limits VOCs (Volatile Organic
Compounds) to 100 g/L for flat sheens and 150 g/L for non-flat sheens
to improve indoor air quality [citation:8][citation:9].
5. Which paint is best suited for interior walls in residential apartments
regarding application and odor?
a) Water-based latex paint
b) Oil-based enamel
c) Industrial epoxy
d) Lacquer
Answer: a
Rationale: Water-based latex paints dry quickly, emit low odor, and are
easy to clean, making them ideal for interiors [citation:10][citation:11].
6. What is the difference between "eggshell" and "satin" sheens?
a) Eggshell is for ceilings only; Satin is for walls
b) Eggshell has a lower gloss than satin
c) Satin is oil-based only
d) Eggshell is more durable than satin
Answer: b
Rationale: Gloss levels increase from flat -> eggshell (10-25%) -> satin
(25-35%) -> semi-gloss -> high-gloss. Eggshell has a lower gloss level
than satin [citation:8].
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7. Which paint is best suited for interior walls in residential apartments
regarding application and odor?
a) Water-based latex paint
b) Oil-based enamel
c) Industrial epoxy
d) Lacquer
Answer: a
Rationale: Water-based latex paints dry quickly, emit low odor, and are
easy to clean, making them ideal for interiors [citation:10][citation:11].
8. What is the difference between "eggshell" and "satin" sheens?
a) Eggshell is for ceilings only; Satin is for walls
b) Eggshell has a lower gloss than satin
c) Satin is oil-based only
d) Eggshell is more durable than satin
Answer: b
Rationale: Gloss levels increase from flat -> eggshell (10-25%) -> satin
(25-35%) -> semi-gloss -> high-gloss. Eggshell has a lower gloss level
than satin [citation:8].
9. Which pipe type requires special primer (etching) before painting in
NYCHA buildings?
a) Copper
b) PVC
c) Galvanized steel
