Page 1 Painting and decorating practice questions
If you are bidding on a job that is similar to a job you Re-work the entire bid; prices for materials may change even in a short amount of
completed 6 months ago and you are replaning to use time.
the same materials, what should be your bid for the
materials?
When should you apply a seaming roller? Immediately, the adhesive should set for 10 to 15 minutes and then the seam
should be rolled from top to bottom.
Where should you keep the brooms on a job site? In a safe place to get.
Which of the following is the most flammable? A. Shellac
A. Shellac The solvent most commonly used in shellac is ethyl alcohol which has a flash
B. Turpentine point of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Turpentine has a flash point of 95 degrees
C. Mineral spirits Fahrenheit, and mineral spirits has a flash point of of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The
flash point of a substance is the temperature at which it starts to give off enough
flammable vapors to ignite. The lower the flash point, the easier it is to burn.
What is the largest dollar value for a promotional gift $5, a promotional gift may be given only if it is not conditionally signing a
given given by a sales person? contract and the value of the gift does not exceed $5.00
What solvent can be used for acrylic paint? Water can be used for solvents for acrylic, and latex paints.
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How many rungs of a latter must be over the edge of a 3 rungs ladders must overlap the top support by at least 3 feet.
roof?
How should you apply polyurethane finish to an oak Brush it across the grain and finish by brushing it with the grain.
door?
Which of the following knives is used for window Glazier's knife; specially designed tool that has a heavy duty chisel blade to
glazing? remove old glazing compound at one end and to apply a new compound at the
other end.
What is the best material to fill in a crack in the corner of Spackle is the best use for patching small holes and cracks in plaster and drywall.
an interior wall?
What is the maximum amount of asbestos that may be 100 square feet. You must register with DOSH before starting work involving more
removed before DOSH is notified? than 100 square feet of asbestos containing materials.
What does back priming mean? To seal the back side, it is also defined as applying a coat of paint to the backside
of exterior siding/trim in an effort to prevent moisture from getting in the wood
from the interior. Back priming is sometimes used in the trade to refer to the
process of sealing all edges of wood siding but the state exam uses the text book
definition.
Painting and decorating practice questions 2
If you are bidding on a job that is similar to a job you Re-work the entire bid; prices for materials may change even in a short amount of
completed 6 months ago and you are replaning to use time.
the same materials, what should be your bid for the
materials?
When should you apply a seaming roller? Immediately, the adhesive should set for 10 to 15 minutes and then the seam
should be rolled from top to bottom.
Where should you keep the brooms on a job site? In a safe place to get.
Which of the following is the most flammable? A. Shellac
A. Shellac The solvent most commonly used in shellac is ethyl alcohol which has a flash
B. Turpentine point of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Turpentine has a flash point of 95 degrees
C. Mineral spirits Fahrenheit, and mineral spirits has a flash point of of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The
flash point of a substance is the temperature at which it starts to give off enough
flammable vapors to ignite. The lower the flash point, the easier it is to burn.
What is the largest dollar value for a promotional gift $5, a promotional gift may be given only if it is not conditionally signing a
given given by a sales person? contract and the value of the gift does not exceed $5.00
What solvent can be used for acrylic paint? Water can be used for solvents for acrylic, and latex paints.
Painting and decorating practice questions 1
, Page 2 Painting and decorating practice questions
How many rungs of a latter must be over the edge of a 3 rungs ladders must overlap the top support by at least 3 feet.
roof?
How should you apply polyurethane finish to an oak Brush it across the grain and finish by brushing it with the grain.
door?
Which of the following knives is used for window Glazier's knife; specially designed tool that has a heavy duty chisel blade to
glazing? remove old glazing compound at one end and to apply a new compound at the
other end.
What is the best material to fill in a crack in the corner of Spackle is the best use for patching small holes and cracks in plaster and drywall.
an interior wall?
What is the maximum amount of asbestos that may be 100 square feet. You must register with DOSH before starting work involving more
removed before DOSH is notified? than 100 square feet of asbestos containing materials.
What does back priming mean? To seal the back side, it is also defined as applying a coat of paint to the backside
of exterior siding/trim in an effort to prevent moisture from getting in the wood
from the interior. Back priming is sometimes used in the trade to refer to the
process of sealing all edges of wood siding but the state exam uses the text book
definition.
Painting and decorating practice questions 2
