RBSM Exam Part 1 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
T / F - When applying a coating on some extremely dense concrete that has been troweled to
produce a smooth, almost glassy finish, it is advisable to use coatings that have exceptional
chemical adhesion for at least the first coat - CORRECT ANSWER True
T / F - Moisture in a concrete floor may present adhesion problems. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The easiest fiber from which to remove spots is
a. wool
b. silk
c. nylon
d. cotton - CORRECT ANSWER c. nylon
T / F - Harder finishes which do not need to be burnished as often in order to maintain a
scuff-free floor are more susceptible to machines operating at lower speeds. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Flooring installed prior to 1981 should be cleaned according to which of the following
guidelines?
a. OSHA
b. EPA
c. MBA
d. USDA - CORRECT ANSWER a. OSHA
T / F - When stripping a floor, a damp mop is preferable to a wet vac for picking up the
stripping solution. - CORRECT ANSWER False
,7. T / F - Left-over finish may be returned to the container if it has not yet begun to thicken. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
If two coats of sealer on a concrete floor are required due to porosity,
a. cross-hatching (applying second coat in opposite direction to first) is desirable
b. apply the second coat in the same direction as the first to ensure proper absorption scarify
between applications
c. an error was made, since a properly selected and applied single coat of sealer is sufficient
to properly seal concrete - CORRECT ANSWER a. cross-hatching (applying second
coat in opposite direction to first) is desirable
A marble floor is polished using
a. diamond abrasives
b. silicone lubricants
c. "industry neutral" solvents
d. phosphoric acid - CORRECT ANSWER a. diamond abrasives
T / F - To remove a standing water stain from a wood floor, rub with No. 00 steel wool and
rewax. If this fails, sand lightly with fine sandpaper. Clean the spot and the surrounding area
using No. 1 steel wool and mineral spirits. Let the floor dry. Apply matching finish on the
floor. - CORRECT ANSWER True
T / F - Removability problems are not caused by building-up of old sealer/finish. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
T / F - A carpet which is not dirty can look dirty. - CORRECT ANSWER True
T / F - Over-stripping a linoleum floor can lead to discoloration. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
T / F - Concrete may be damaged by neutral cleaners - CORRECT ANSWER False
, T / F - Spray buff products do not contain solvents. - CORRECT ANSWER False
T / F - A concrete floor with grease and oil that will not come out should be sealed with a
two-pot urethane or a moisture-cured urethane. - CORRECT ANSWER False
For a routine cleaning of stainless steel sinks, table tops and refrigerators one should
normally clean the surfaces with
a. a general purpose soap or detergent and water
b. stainless steel cleaner in an aerosol can
c. scouring powder and water, giving special attention to rub with the grain of the stainless
steel
d. a product with a ph of 4 or less so that the effects of finger prints and grease will be
neutralized - CORRECT ANSWER a. a general purpose soap or detergent and water
When it is necessary to remove heavy deposits of grease from stainless steel equipment,
a. use a high quality steel scraper to dislodge the heavy deposits first, then use steel wool to
remove the remaining deposits
b. use tools made of rubber, plastic, stainless steel or wood
c. apply a paste made of trisodium phosphate and water, then let it sit 2 hours for the
degreaser to work
d. be careful not to damage the zinc coating on the stainless steel's surface - CORRECT
ANSWER b. use tools made of rubber, plastic, stainless steel or wood
T / F - Streaking/uneven application is caused by product contamination, application
equipment not clean or pouring the product back into container - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Which fabric condition is described as gradual color loss due to sunlight or atmospheric
conditions?
a. markings
b. color bleeding
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
T / F - When applying a coating on some extremely dense concrete that has been troweled to
produce a smooth, almost glassy finish, it is advisable to use coatings that have exceptional
chemical adhesion for at least the first coat - CORRECT ANSWER True
T / F - Moisture in a concrete floor may present adhesion problems. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The easiest fiber from which to remove spots is
a. wool
b. silk
c. nylon
d. cotton - CORRECT ANSWER c. nylon
T / F - Harder finishes which do not need to be burnished as often in order to maintain a
scuff-free floor are more susceptible to machines operating at lower speeds. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Flooring installed prior to 1981 should be cleaned according to which of the following
guidelines?
a. OSHA
b. EPA
c. MBA
d. USDA - CORRECT ANSWER a. OSHA
T / F - When stripping a floor, a damp mop is preferable to a wet vac for picking up the
stripping solution. - CORRECT ANSWER False
,7. T / F - Left-over finish may be returned to the container if it has not yet begun to thicken. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
If two coats of sealer on a concrete floor are required due to porosity,
a. cross-hatching (applying second coat in opposite direction to first) is desirable
b. apply the second coat in the same direction as the first to ensure proper absorption scarify
between applications
c. an error was made, since a properly selected and applied single coat of sealer is sufficient
to properly seal concrete - CORRECT ANSWER a. cross-hatching (applying second
coat in opposite direction to first) is desirable
A marble floor is polished using
a. diamond abrasives
b. silicone lubricants
c. "industry neutral" solvents
d. phosphoric acid - CORRECT ANSWER a. diamond abrasives
T / F - To remove a standing water stain from a wood floor, rub with No. 00 steel wool and
rewax. If this fails, sand lightly with fine sandpaper. Clean the spot and the surrounding area
using No. 1 steel wool and mineral spirits. Let the floor dry. Apply matching finish on the
floor. - CORRECT ANSWER True
T / F - Removability problems are not caused by building-up of old sealer/finish. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
T / F - A carpet which is not dirty can look dirty. - CORRECT ANSWER True
T / F - Over-stripping a linoleum floor can lead to discoloration. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
T / F - Concrete may be damaged by neutral cleaners - CORRECT ANSWER False
, T / F - Spray buff products do not contain solvents. - CORRECT ANSWER False
T / F - A concrete floor with grease and oil that will not come out should be sealed with a
two-pot urethane or a moisture-cured urethane. - CORRECT ANSWER False
For a routine cleaning of stainless steel sinks, table tops and refrigerators one should
normally clean the surfaces with
a. a general purpose soap or detergent and water
b. stainless steel cleaner in an aerosol can
c. scouring powder and water, giving special attention to rub with the grain of the stainless
steel
d. a product with a ph of 4 or less so that the effects of finger prints and grease will be
neutralized - CORRECT ANSWER a. a general purpose soap or detergent and water
When it is necessary to remove heavy deposits of grease from stainless steel equipment,
a. use a high quality steel scraper to dislodge the heavy deposits first, then use steel wool to
remove the remaining deposits
b. use tools made of rubber, plastic, stainless steel or wood
c. apply a paste made of trisodium phosphate and water, then let it sit 2 hours for the
degreaser to work
d. be careful not to damage the zinc coating on the stainless steel's surface - CORRECT
ANSWER b. use tools made of rubber, plastic, stainless steel or wood
T / F - Streaking/uneven application is caused by product contamination, application
equipment not clean or pouring the product back into container - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Which fabric condition is described as gradual color loss due to sunlight or atmospheric
conditions?
a. markings
b. color bleeding
