C9 Drywall Update Questions with Correct Answers
Where are you most likely to use mesh tape? Correct Answer-in areas of
high moisture
On metal framing, which direction do the Flanges face? Correct Answer-
parallel to the wall
What is the primary advantage of using a laminated wall system?
Correct Answer-reduced sound transmission
What is used for a typical residential 1 hour firewall? Correct Answer-
one layer of 5/8" drywall
When installing interior wallboard, what nail procedure is most critical?
Correct Answer-using galvanized nails
For the 2nd coat of joint compound, use: Correct Answer-12" box
When cutting out for electrical boxes, where should you place the
router? Correct Answer-start in the middle, cut around the outside of the
box
When should you apply primer? Correct Answer-after sanding is
complete
, When using screws to put up double ply wallboard, what is the
maximum distance between screws for the base ply? Correct Answer-
24"
What level of taping has the highest quality of finish? Correct Answer-
level 5
What is a hawk used for? Correct Answer-to hold joint compound
How should gas cylinders be stored? Correct Answer-valve end up
What grit sandpaper is most common to use to smooth a wall? Correct
Answer-150 Grit
When using ready mixed joint compound, you should: Correct Answer-
add enough water for application
What should you do if the plans call for wallboard to be installed by
nailing over an existing plaster wall? Correct Answer-install with nails
as called for in the plan
What is the minimum width of a corner bead flange? Correct Answer-1"
x 1"
What is the safest when finished with a power tool? Correct Answer-
wait until all motion has stopped before leaving the machine
Where are you most likely to use mesh tape? Correct Answer-in areas of
high moisture
On metal framing, which direction do the Flanges face? Correct Answer-
parallel to the wall
What is the primary advantage of using a laminated wall system?
Correct Answer-reduced sound transmission
What is used for a typical residential 1 hour firewall? Correct Answer-
one layer of 5/8" drywall
When installing interior wallboard, what nail procedure is most critical?
Correct Answer-using galvanized nails
For the 2nd coat of joint compound, use: Correct Answer-12" box
When cutting out for electrical boxes, where should you place the
router? Correct Answer-start in the middle, cut around the outside of the
box
When should you apply primer? Correct Answer-after sanding is
complete
, When using screws to put up double ply wallboard, what is the
maximum distance between screws for the base ply? Correct Answer-
24"
What level of taping has the highest quality of finish? Correct Answer-
level 5
What is a hawk used for? Correct Answer-to hold joint compound
How should gas cylinders be stored? Correct Answer-valve end up
What grit sandpaper is most common to use to smooth a wall? Correct
Answer-150 Grit
When using ready mixed joint compound, you should: Correct Answer-
add enough water for application
What should you do if the plans call for wallboard to be installed by
nailing over an existing plaster wall? Correct Answer-install with nails
as called for in the plan
What is the minimum width of a corner bead flange? Correct Answer-1"
x 1"
What is the safest when finished with a power tool? Correct Answer-
wait until all motion has stopped before leaving the machine
