CR-1/CR-1 Drywall and Acoustical
Systems 2025/2026 Exam Questions
with 100% Correct Answers | Latest
Update
When plastering, how far from the face can scaffolding be? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔18 inches
How should doors and window openings be figured when estimating the
square feet of a room for drywall? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Figured solid with no
openings considered.
Max temperature allowed from a constant heat source behind drywall? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔125 degree F
,Adhesives are used to install 4ft by 8ft sheet of drywall to a wall with studs
spaced at 16 inches O.C. How many field fasteners are required? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔0
What size of screw is used to attach RC-1 resilient channels to wood
joists? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1-1/4 inch type W or S bugle head
Minimum screwable area of a metal stud used in gypsum drywall
construction? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1-1/4 inches
Describe type "X" drywall? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔It has fire resistant core
additives
Recommended spacing, center to center, for 1-1/4 inch drywall screws
when attaching 5/8 inch gypsum board to studs spaced 24 inches on center
without using adhesive? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔16 inches
Proper order for hanging drywall? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Ceiling to walls
What type of gypsum board is recommended for soffit and patio ceiling? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Exterior gypsum ceiling board
Runners used to align and secure metal studs to the floor and the ceiling
are available in a max standard length of? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔10ft
, When 5/8 inch drywall is fastened to 22 gage steel framing, what screw
should be used? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1 inch type S bugle head
Gypsum wall board covering used in structures is primarily to? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Be used to protect the structural element from heat and fire.
Which should NOT be used to smooth and level joint compound ridges and
imperfections? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔100 grit sandpaper
Control joints should be used in drywall partitions when the wall surface in
any either direction exceeds? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔30 feet
Which SHOULD be used for drywall finishing in preparation for painting and
wall covering? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Trowel
If an employee provides his/her own protective equipment, who is
responsible for its maintenance? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Employer
Which screw would you use to fasten 5/8 inch drywall to 16 gauge steel
framing? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Type S-12
To fasten drywall to 18 gauge steel studs, what screws are used? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Type S-12
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Systems 2025/2026 Exam Questions
with 100% Correct Answers | Latest
Update
When plastering, how far from the face can scaffolding be? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔18 inches
How should doors and window openings be figured when estimating the
square feet of a room for drywall? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Figured solid with no
openings considered.
Max temperature allowed from a constant heat source behind drywall? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔125 degree F
,Adhesives are used to install 4ft by 8ft sheet of drywall to a wall with studs
spaced at 16 inches O.C. How many field fasteners are required? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔0
What size of screw is used to attach RC-1 resilient channels to wood
joists? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1-1/4 inch type W or S bugle head
Minimum screwable area of a metal stud used in gypsum drywall
construction? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1-1/4 inches
Describe type "X" drywall? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔It has fire resistant core
additives
Recommended spacing, center to center, for 1-1/4 inch drywall screws
when attaching 5/8 inch gypsum board to studs spaced 24 inches on center
without using adhesive? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔16 inches
Proper order for hanging drywall? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Ceiling to walls
What type of gypsum board is recommended for soffit and patio ceiling? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Exterior gypsum ceiling board
Runners used to align and secure metal studs to the floor and the ceiling
are available in a max standard length of? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔10ft
, When 5/8 inch drywall is fastened to 22 gage steel framing, what screw
should be used? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1 inch type S bugle head
Gypsum wall board covering used in structures is primarily to? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Be used to protect the structural element from heat and fire.
Which should NOT be used to smooth and level joint compound ridges and
imperfections? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔100 grit sandpaper
Control joints should be used in drywall partitions when the wall surface in
any either direction exceeds? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔30 feet
Which SHOULD be used for drywall finishing in preparation for painting and
wall covering? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Trowel
If an employee provides his/her own protective equipment, who is
responsible for its maintenance? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Employer
Which screw would you use to fasten 5/8 inch drywall to 16 gauge steel
framing? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Type S-12
To fasten drywall to 18 gauge steel studs, what screws are used? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Type S-12
3
COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
