Gypsum Construction Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
Control joints should be used in the face of gypsum partitions and ceilings when the size
of the surface exceeds? - ANSWER-30'
Door frames can be used as a vertical control joint if? - ANSWER-The frame is ceiling
height
Factors that determine veneer plaster drying time? - ANSWER-Humidity, temperature,
air movement
For curtain wall construction using drywall, the felt should be applied horizontally with
how many inches of overlap? - ANSWER-2 Inches
Gypsum bases, in conjunction with selected veneer plaster finishes provide? -
ANSWER-Lasting quality, lower cost, less weight
Gypsum board that is green in color is known as: - ANSWER-Moisture Resistant
How many gallons of Sheetrock Brand Lightweight All Purpose joint compound will it
take to cover 1,000 square feet of drywall - ANSWER-9.4 Gallons
How many screws will be needed to install 1,000 square feet of gypsum board for a
single layer wall applications with the studs on 16 inch centers - ANSWER-1,000
How much adhesive would be needed to prepare framing for 1,000 square feet of
gypsum board using a 3/8 inch bead? - ANSWER-3 to 5 gallons
How should drywall be stored? - ANSWER-Flat, in the center of a dry room
How should the metal furring channels be attached to bar joists with a furred ceiling -
ANSWER-24'' on center maximum, at right angles to the bar joists
If you are applying a Veneer Plaster finish your Gypsum should be? - ANSWER-Blue
Is standard gypsum wallboard acceptable for use in wet areas? - ANSWER-No
One of the most effective, lowest cost methods of reducing should transmission when
installing drywall is? - ANSWER-Using Resilient Channel
Standard gypsum should not be in direct contact with surfaces exceeding ___________
degrees? - ANSWER-125 Degrees
Complete Solutions
Control joints should be used in the face of gypsum partitions and ceilings when the size
of the surface exceeds? - ANSWER-30'
Door frames can be used as a vertical control joint if? - ANSWER-The frame is ceiling
height
Factors that determine veneer plaster drying time? - ANSWER-Humidity, temperature,
air movement
For curtain wall construction using drywall, the felt should be applied horizontally with
how many inches of overlap? - ANSWER-2 Inches
Gypsum bases, in conjunction with selected veneer plaster finishes provide? -
ANSWER-Lasting quality, lower cost, less weight
Gypsum board that is green in color is known as: - ANSWER-Moisture Resistant
How many gallons of Sheetrock Brand Lightweight All Purpose joint compound will it
take to cover 1,000 square feet of drywall - ANSWER-9.4 Gallons
How many screws will be needed to install 1,000 square feet of gypsum board for a
single layer wall applications with the studs on 16 inch centers - ANSWER-1,000
How much adhesive would be needed to prepare framing for 1,000 square feet of
gypsum board using a 3/8 inch bead? - ANSWER-3 to 5 gallons
How should drywall be stored? - ANSWER-Flat, in the center of a dry room
How should the metal furring channels be attached to bar joists with a furred ceiling -
ANSWER-24'' on center maximum, at right angles to the bar joists
If you are applying a Veneer Plaster finish your Gypsum should be? - ANSWER-Blue
Is standard gypsum wallboard acceptable for use in wet areas? - ANSWER-No
One of the most effective, lowest cost methods of reducing should transmission when
installing drywall is? - ANSWER-Using Resilient Channel
Standard gypsum should not be in direct contact with surfaces exceeding ___________
degrees? - ANSWER-125 Degrees
