Painting and decorating practice
questions
A 1/4 scale refers to: - correct answer4'=1'' scale on a plan is also expessed as 1/4''=1'
or 1/4''=12''
Before sealing new plaster, when should you check for moisture? - correct answerjust
before sealing
How do you check for moisture in concrete and plaster? - correct answerTape a small
sheet of clear plastic to the surface of the plaster or concrete and wait 24 hours. If
moisture appears under the plastic, the plaster or concrete is not dry enough for sealing.
How many rungs of a latter must be over the edge of a roof? - correct answer3 rungs
ladders must overlap the top support by at least 3 feet.
How should you apply polyurethane finish to an oak door? - correct answerBrush it
across the grain and finish by brushing it with the grain.
How should you dispose hazadous materials? - correct answerAccording to the EPA
and local requirements.
How should you load a 10' lader into a truck bed? - correct answerPlace it in the bed
and if it takes extends out from the truck, placea red cloth to signify the hazard.
If you are bidding on a job that is similar to a job you completed 6 months ago and you
are replaning to use the same materials, what should be your bid for the materials? -
correct answerRe-work the entire bid; prices for materials may change even in a short
amount of time.
What do you do with the remains after you have washed latex paint brushes with water?
- correct answerEvaporate the liquids and throw the remaining solids in the trash.
What do you paint first when painting a panel door? - correct answerinside molded
space, the first part of the door you should paint are the inside edges sorounding the
panels, then the panels themselves are painted if there is a central stile (vertical
member) it should be painted if there is a central stile (horizontal members) the stiles of
either side of the door are painted last.
What does back priming mean? - correct answerTo 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
