1. What is the primary purpose of using primer before painting?
A. Add color depth
B. Seal the surface and improve adhesion
C. Make the paint dry faster
D. Reduce the cost of paint
✅ Answer: B
= Explanation: Primer creates a uniform base and helps paint adhere better
while sealing porous surfaces.
2. Which type of paint is best for high-humidity areas like bathrooms?
A. Flat
B. Matte
C. Satin
D. Semi-gloss
✅ Answer: D
= Explanation: Semi-gloss paint resists moisture and is easy to clean, making it
ideal for damp spaces.
3. What is the recommended method to prepare a surface with peeling
paint?
A. Paint over it
B. Lightly wash the surface
C. Scrape and sand before priming
D. Apply sealer directly
✅ Answer: C
,= Explanation: Peeling areas must be scraped and sanded smooth for proper
adhesion of new paint.
4. Which of the following is a potential hazard of oil-based paint?
A. Freezing
B. Mold growth
C. Combustibility
D. Rusting
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Oil-based paints are flammable and must be stored and used
with care.
5. What is the purpose of back-rolling during painting?
A. Increase paint thickness
B. Create texture
C. Work paint into the surface
D. Reduce roller marks
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Back-rolling ensures the paint penetrates and adheres evenly
to textured surfaces.
6. What is the drying time for latex paint under normal conditions?
A. 10 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 1 hour
D. 4 hours
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Latex paint generally dries to the touch in about 1 hour, though
curing takes longer.
7. What kind of roller cover is best for a smooth wall finish?
A. 3/4" nap
B. 1" nap
,C. 1/2" nap
D. 1/4" nap
✅ Answer: D
= Explanation: A 1/4" nap roller is best for smooth surfaces to avoid texture or
stippling.
8. What does VOC stand for in paint terminology?
A. Variable Oil Content
B. Volatile Organic Compound
C. Viscosity of Coating
D. Value of Color
✅ Answer: B
= Explanation: VOCs are chemicals released into the air during paint
application and drying, affecting air quality.
9. What safety gear should be worn when spraying paint indoors?
A. Gloves and hard hat
B. Respirator, goggles, and coveralls
C. Steel-toe boots only
D. Safety vest
✅ Answer: B
= Explanation: Paint fumes and airborne particles require respiratory
protection and eye protection.
10. Which is the correct way to store leftover paint?
A. In a plastic container
B. In a sealed can, upside down
C. In an open bucket
D. Mix it with thinner
✅ Answer: B
= Explanation: Sealing the can tightly and storing it upside down creates an
air-tight seal at the lid.
, 11. What causes paint to “alligator” (crack in a pattern)?
A. Using too much primer
B. Painting during rain
C. Applying incompatible topcoat over undercoat
D. Using a roller on ceilings
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Paint can crack in a pattern when a hard, brittle topcoat is
applied over a flexible undercoat.
12. What is the best tool for applying wallpaper adhesive?
A. Roller
B. Putty knife
C. Brush or pasting machine
D. Trowel
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Adhesive is evenly spread with a brush or pasting machine
depending on the job.
13. How long should you wait before applying a second coat of latex paint?
A. 15 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 3–4 hours
D. 24 hours
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Latex paint typically requires 3–4 hours between coats
depending on temperature and humidity.
14. What is the best paint sheen for high-traffic areas like hallways?
A. Flat
B. Matte
C. Satin
D. Gloss
✅ Answer: C
A. Add color depth
B. Seal the surface and improve adhesion
C. Make the paint dry faster
D. Reduce the cost of paint
✅ Answer: B
= Explanation: Primer creates a uniform base and helps paint adhere better
while sealing porous surfaces.
2. Which type of paint is best for high-humidity areas like bathrooms?
A. Flat
B. Matte
C. Satin
D. Semi-gloss
✅ Answer: D
= Explanation: Semi-gloss paint resists moisture and is easy to clean, making it
ideal for damp spaces.
3. What is the recommended method to prepare a surface with peeling
paint?
A. Paint over it
B. Lightly wash the surface
C. Scrape and sand before priming
D. Apply sealer directly
✅ Answer: C
,= Explanation: Peeling areas must be scraped and sanded smooth for proper
adhesion of new paint.
4. Which of the following is a potential hazard of oil-based paint?
A. Freezing
B. Mold growth
C. Combustibility
D. Rusting
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Oil-based paints are flammable and must be stored and used
with care.
5. What is the purpose of back-rolling during painting?
A. Increase paint thickness
B. Create texture
C. Work paint into the surface
D. Reduce roller marks
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Back-rolling ensures the paint penetrates and adheres evenly
to textured surfaces.
6. What is the drying time for latex paint under normal conditions?
A. 10 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 1 hour
D. 4 hours
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Latex paint generally dries to the touch in about 1 hour, though
curing takes longer.
7. What kind of roller cover is best for a smooth wall finish?
A. 3/4" nap
B. 1" nap
,C. 1/2" nap
D. 1/4" nap
✅ Answer: D
= Explanation: A 1/4" nap roller is best for smooth surfaces to avoid texture or
stippling.
8. What does VOC stand for in paint terminology?
A. Variable Oil Content
B. Volatile Organic Compound
C. Viscosity of Coating
D. Value of Color
✅ Answer: B
= Explanation: VOCs are chemicals released into the air during paint
application and drying, affecting air quality.
9. What safety gear should be worn when spraying paint indoors?
A. Gloves and hard hat
B. Respirator, goggles, and coveralls
C. Steel-toe boots only
D. Safety vest
✅ Answer: B
= Explanation: Paint fumes and airborne particles require respiratory
protection and eye protection.
10. Which is the correct way to store leftover paint?
A. In a plastic container
B. In a sealed can, upside down
C. In an open bucket
D. Mix it with thinner
✅ Answer: B
= Explanation: Sealing the can tightly and storing it upside down creates an
air-tight seal at the lid.
, 11. What causes paint to “alligator” (crack in a pattern)?
A. Using too much primer
B. Painting during rain
C. Applying incompatible topcoat over undercoat
D. Using a roller on ceilings
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Paint can crack in a pattern when a hard, brittle topcoat is
applied over a flexible undercoat.
12. What is the best tool for applying wallpaper adhesive?
A. Roller
B. Putty knife
C. Brush or pasting machine
D. Trowel
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Adhesive is evenly spread with a brush or pasting machine
depending on the job.
13. How long should you wait before applying a second coat of latex paint?
A. 15 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 3–4 hours
D. 24 hours
✅ Answer: C
= Explanation: Latex paint typically requires 3–4 hours between coats
depending on temperature and humidity.
14. What is the best paint sheen for high-traffic areas like hallways?
A. Flat
B. Matte
C. Satin
D. Gloss
✅ Answer: C
