Gypsum Construction Study Guide
Questions with Complete Solutions
(Latest 2025)
Gypsum bases, in conjunction with selected veneer plaster
finishes provide? - Correct Answers ✅Lasting quality, lower
cost, less weight
Factors that determine veneer plaster drying time? - Correct
Answers ✅Humidity, temperature, air movement
Is standard gypsum wallboard acceptable for use in wet
areas? - Correct Answers ✅No
Standard gypsum should not be in direct contact with
surfaces exceeding ___________ degrees? - Correct Answers
✅125 Degrees
1/4'' Drywall is typically used for: - Correct Answers
✅Curved Walls
Which type of gypsum panel complies with ASTM
requirements for Type X Gypsum board? - Correct Answers
✅Fire Resistant
Gypsum board that is green in color is known as: - Correct
Answers ✅Moisture Resistant
, Gypsum Construction Study Guide
Questions with Complete Solutions
(Latest 2025)
Type X Gypsum indicates - Correct Answers ✅Fire
Resistance
If you are applying a Veneer Plaster finish your Gypsum
should be? - Correct Answers ✅Blue
A veneer plaster system would be the best choice for which
condition? - Correct Answers ✅Hard wear locations where
durability and resistance to abrasion are required.
For curtain wall construction using drywall, the felt should be
applied horizontally with how many inches of overlap? -
Correct Answers ✅2 Inches
Which would be the most cost efficient metal stud to use for
non-bearing interior partitions? - Correct Answers ✅25 ga.
One of the most effective, lowest cost methods of reducing
should transmission when installing drywall is? - Correct
Answers ✅Using Resilient Channel
When fastening steel studs to runners, when fasteners is
required? - Correct Answers ✅Type 5 Pan Head
Questions with Complete Solutions
(Latest 2025)
Gypsum bases, in conjunction with selected veneer plaster
finishes provide? - Correct Answers ✅Lasting quality, lower
cost, less weight
Factors that determine veneer plaster drying time? - Correct
Answers ✅Humidity, temperature, air movement
Is standard gypsum wallboard acceptable for use in wet
areas? - Correct Answers ✅No
Standard gypsum should not be in direct contact with
surfaces exceeding ___________ degrees? - Correct Answers
✅125 Degrees
1/4'' Drywall is typically used for: - Correct Answers
✅Curved Walls
Which type of gypsum panel complies with ASTM
requirements for Type X Gypsum board? - Correct Answers
✅Fire Resistant
Gypsum board that is green in color is known as: - Correct
Answers ✅Moisture Resistant
, Gypsum Construction Study Guide
Questions with Complete Solutions
(Latest 2025)
Type X Gypsum indicates - Correct Answers ✅Fire
Resistance
If you are applying a Veneer Plaster finish your Gypsum
should be? - Correct Answers ✅Blue
A veneer plaster system would be the best choice for which
condition? - Correct Answers ✅Hard wear locations where
durability and resistance to abrasion are required.
For curtain wall construction using drywall, the felt should be
applied horizontally with how many inches of overlap? -
Correct Answers ✅2 Inches
Which would be the most cost efficient metal stud to use for
non-bearing interior partitions? - Correct Answers ✅25 ga.
One of the most effective, lowest cost methods of reducing
should transmission when installing drywall is? - Correct
Answers ✅Using Resilient Channel
When fastening steel studs to runners, when fasteners is
required? - Correct Answers ✅Type 5 Pan Head
