AGMT - ARCHITECTURAL GLASS & METAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION | EXAM READY - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE LATEST VERSION 2026/2027

AGMT - ARCHITECTURAL GLASS & METAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION |
EXAM READY - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION 2026/2027




AGMT Architectural Glass & Metal Technician




Q1. What is the primary federal safety regulation governing
construction site safety in the United States? ANSWER ANSI Z97.1 B.
CPSC 16 CFR 1201 C. OSHA 29 CFR 1926 D. AAMA 501.2 Answer: C
Q2. Which PPE must always be worn when handling glass? ANSWER
Hard hat only B. Cut-resistant gloves and safety glasses C. Ear plugs only
D. Respirator only Answer: B
Q3. What does the term "deflection" refer to in glazing? ANSWER
The amount of light passing through glass B. The bending or displacement
of a structural member under load C. The thermal expansion of sealant D.
The opacity of a coating Answer: B
Q4. What is the minimum OSHA-10 certification required for AGMT
eligibility? ANSWER OSHA-30 B. OSHA-10 Construction C. OSHA-10
General Industry D. First Aid/CPR Answer: B
Q5. How many documented hours of glazing-related work experience
are required for AGMT candidacy? ANSWER 5,000 hours B. 6,000
hours C. 7,500 hours D. 10,000 hours Answer: C

,Q6. Within what timeframe must the 7,500 hours of experience be
documented? ANSWER Within 3 years B. Within 5 years C. Within 7
years D. Within 10 years Answer: B
Q7. What is "adhesion" in the context of glazing sealants? ANSWER
The sealant's ability to resist UV degradation B. The molecular attraction
between sealant and substrate C. The thickness of the glass D. The weight
of the curtain wall panel Answer: B
Q8. What is "cohesion" in sealant terminology? ANSWER The
sealant's internal strength and ability to hold itself together B. The bond
between sealant and aluminum C. The ability to repel water D. The cure
time of silicone Answer: A
Q9. What is the purpose of a safety factor in glazing design? ANSWER
To reduce material costs B. To account for unforeseen loads and
conditions beyond expected stresses C. To increase thermal conductivity
D. To eliminate the need for tempered glass Answer: B
Q10. What is thermal stress in glass? ANSWER Stress caused by wind
loads only B. Stress caused by temperature differentials across the glass
lite C. Stress caused by improper cutting D. Stress caused by acoustic
vibrations Answer: B
Q11. Which glass type is required by code for hazardous locations
such as doors and sidelites? ANSWER Annealed glass B. Safety glazing
(tempered or laminated) C. Wired glass D. Patterned glass Answer: B
Q12. What does "live load" refer to in structural glazing? ANSWER
The permanent weight of the building B. Temporary or moving loads such
as wind, snow, and people C. The weight of the glass only D. The dead
load of the curtain wall Answer: B
Q13. What is "dead load" in structural terms? ANSWER Wind load on
the building B. The permanent, static weight of the structure and
materials C. Seismic forces D. Impact loads from maintenance equipment
Answer: B
Q14. What is the primary hazard when storing glass on-site?
ANSWER UV degradation B. Risk of breakage, injury, and improper
stacking leading to edge damage C. Color fading D. Thermal expansion
Answer: B

, Q15. When handling large glass lites, what is the minimum
recommended number of workers? ANSWER One worker with a
suction cup B. Two workers minimum C. Three workers only D. No
minimum; use equipment instead Answer: B
Q16. What is the purpose of a "competent person" on a construction
site? ANSWER To sign paychecks B. To identify hazards and have
authority to take corrective measures C. To order materials D. To operate
all machinery Answer: B
Q17. What type of glass is produced by heating annealed glass and
then rapidly cooling it? ANSWER Laminated glass B. Tempered glass C.
Wired glass D. Heat-strengthened glass Answer: B
Q18. What is the approximate surface compression of fully tempered
glass? ANSWER 1,000–2,000 psi B. 3,000–5,000 psi C. 10,000 psi or
greater D. 500 psi Answer: C
Q19. What is the approximate surface compression of heat-
strengthened glass? ANSWER 10,000 psi B. 3,000–5,000 psi C. 1,000 psi
D. 15,000 psi Answer: B
Q20. When tempered glass breaks, what pattern does it form?
ANSWER Large, sharp shards B. Small, relatively harmless granular
pieces C. Long, jagged splinters D. It cracks but stays in place Answer: B
Q21. What is the primary safety advantage of laminated glass?
ANSWER It is cheaper than tempered glass B. The interlayer holds
fragments in place upon breakage C. It has higher thermal conductivity D.
It is lighter than annealed glass Answer: B
Q22. What does "wind load" refer to? ANSWER The weight of the glass
itself B. Pressure or suction forces exerted by wind on a building envelope
C. The load from snow accumulation D. Seismic lateral forces Answer: B
Q23. What is "positive wind pressure"? ANSWER Wind suction pulling
the glass outward B. Wind pushing inward against the building surface C.
Wind traveling parallel to the building D. Wind caused by HVAC systems
Answer: B
Q24. What is "negative wind pressure" or suction? ANSWER Wind
pushing inward B. Wind pulling outward away from the building surface
C. Wind traveling downward D. Static air pressure inside the building
Answer: B