Lath and Plastering 2 Exam Prep
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Guide
& Review Notes
The Types of gypsum lath include - correct answer-Perforated, Lead-backed, Type
X; All of the above
Plaster that surrounds, penetrates, or deforms to lock onto the perforations of a
plaster base is called a: - correct answer-Key
Drip screed: - correct answer-May be used at foundations, may or may not have
weep holes, may be used at horizontal, external corners of soffits; All of the above
Wire fabric lath must be manufactured or treated to: - correct answer-Be rust
resistant
nailable studs for non-load_bearing partitions may: - correct answer-Be of
pressed metal fabrication
When installing suspended ceilings, overlap the ends of the main runners by: -
correct answer-12"
, Wire fabric lath may be fabricated with: - correct answer-Steel wire that is not
galvanized
Gypsum lath with one hole at 3/4 in diameter for each 16 square inches is called: -
correct answer-Perforated
screeds used to seperate or divide plaster surfaces from other similar materials
are called: - correct answer-Base or parting screeds
Nailable studs must always be: - correct answer-Galvanized and treated with a
rust inhibitive coating; Both
supporting metal channels for horizontal framing in ceilings, vertical framing in
partitions, furring bracing and anchors must be: - correct answer-Hot-rolled steel,
Cold-rolled steel, coated with rust inhibiting material; All of the above
hanger and tie wire must be: - correct answer-Annealed
Lead-backed lath has sheets of lead laminated: - correct answer-On one side to
Block X-ray transmission
Plain gypsum lath with a core having increased fire retardant properties is called: -
correct answer-Type X
Terrazzo screeds must be: - correct answer-Non-ferrous metal and Galvanized
steel: Both
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Guide
& Review Notes
The Types of gypsum lath include - correct answer-Perforated, Lead-backed, Type
X; All of the above
Plaster that surrounds, penetrates, or deforms to lock onto the perforations of a
plaster base is called a: - correct answer-Key
Drip screed: - correct answer-May be used at foundations, may or may not have
weep holes, may be used at horizontal, external corners of soffits; All of the above
Wire fabric lath must be manufactured or treated to: - correct answer-Be rust
resistant
nailable studs for non-load_bearing partitions may: - correct answer-Be of
pressed metal fabrication
When installing suspended ceilings, overlap the ends of the main runners by: -
correct answer-12"
, Wire fabric lath may be fabricated with: - correct answer-Steel wire that is not
galvanized
Gypsum lath with one hole at 3/4 in diameter for each 16 square inches is called: -
correct answer-Perforated
screeds used to seperate or divide plaster surfaces from other similar materials
are called: - correct answer-Base or parting screeds
Nailable studs must always be: - correct answer-Galvanized and treated with a
rust inhibitive coating; Both
supporting metal channels for horizontal framing in ceilings, vertical framing in
partitions, furring bracing and anchors must be: - correct answer-Hot-rolled steel,
Cold-rolled steel, coated with rust inhibiting material; All of the above
hanger and tie wire must be: - correct answer-Annealed
Lead-backed lath has sheets of lead laminated: - correct answer-On one side to
Block X-ray transmission
Plain gypsum lath with a core having increased fire retardant properties is called: -
correct answer-Type X
Terrazzo screeds must be: - correct answer-Non-ferrous metal and Galvanized
steel: Both
