Which one of the following items will require special attention when using a steam stripper in a domestic environment?
a Television.
b Desk.
c Kettle.
d Radiator.
Plastic sheeting is sometimes placed under cotton dust sheets when protecting furniture. Why is this?
a To protect the plastic sheeting.
b To prevent dust from transferring through.
c To prevent the sheets from slipping off.
d To save on the use of cotton sheets.
Due to its lightness, which one of the following is generally the best sheeting for covering office equipment?
a Tarpaulin.
b Plastic sheet.
c Adhesive plastic.
d Cotton twill.
Which one of the following tapes would be the most suitable for masking a previously painted surface?
a Low tack tape.
b Duct tape.
c Masking tape.
d Insulation tape.
Which one of the following identifies the best reason for carefully removing masking tape after the painting has been completed?
a To save time cleaning up.
b To allow the paint to flow.
c To re-use the masking tape.
d To stop paint being lifted off.
Which one of the following is the most important reason for professionally cleaning dust sheeting after use?
a To prevent cross-contamination.
b To ensure a professional image.
c To remove insects.
d To remove old paint.
Which of the following component parts of a brush is used to bind the setting to the handle?
a Ferrule.
b Stock.
c Frame.
d Filling
A short pile Mohair roller is unsuitable for applying emulsion to an embossed surface because the
a roller would over fill the surface
b mohair would come away
c roller would skim over the surface
d rolling would take too long.
A water-borne gloss is being applied to a window cill. Why might a synthetic filament brush be used specifically for this task?
a The filament is easier to clean after use.
b The brush marks produce a good texture.
c The filament brush is cheaper.
d The brush marks are less visible.
Which one of the following defects may occur if a tin of solvent-borne undercoat paint is not prepared before use?
a Delayed drying time.
b Increased odour.
c Blooming.
d Cissing.
Which one of the following surface coatings allows timber to ‘breathe’?
a Gloss paint.
b Eggshell paint.
c Silk-emulsion paint.
d Micro-porous paint.
Which one of the following paint types would not be stirred prior to use?
a Gloss.
b Thixotropic.
c Silk-emulsion.
d Micro-porous.
What evaporates when an aluminium primer dries?
a Cellulose thinner.
b Methylated spirit.
c Distilled water.
d White spirit.
A common problem associated with gloss paint drying in hot and dry conditions is
a rapid drying
b loss of gloss
c cissing
d crazing
The first component of a panelled door to be painted is the
a stiles
b rails
c muntins
d mouldings.
If gloss is applied on top of an undercoat of the wrong colour, which defect is likely to occur?
a Grinning.
b Flashing.
c Bleeding.
d Bleaching.
Careless application of solvent-borne gloss by roller can cause which of the following defects?
a Blooming.
b Cissing.
c Crazing.
d Skid marks.
Strongly coloured painted surfaces exposed to direct sunlight over time may experience
a bleeding
b flaking
c fading
d cissing.
If a surface is described as ‘friable’, it would appear
a flaking/crumbling and dry
b wet/damp and mouldy
c soapy and white
d as dry powder crystals.
A synthetic filament brush has been used with water-borne gloss paint. Which one of the following cleaning methods should be used?
a Remove excess paint, wash in sugar soap.
b Remove excess paint, wash in methylated spirit.
c Remove excess paint, wash in water.
d Remove excess paint, wash in solvent.
How should roller sleeves be stored after cleaning and drying?
a Laid flat in a dry place.
b Placed upright in a dry place.
c Suspended upright in water.
d Laid, submerged in water.
How should materials with low ‘flash points’ be stored?
a Away from other paints.
b At specific temperatures.
c Stored outside only.
d In direct sunlight.
An important reason for stock rotation is to
a prevent stock from degrading
b ensure that recent stock is used first
c get the best value from bargain prices
d minimise the theft of materials.
Why does paint sometimes ‘skin’ after use?
a Because the solvent evaporates and the surface drys.
b Because the oil has leaked from the bottom of the tin.
c Due to inappropriate stirring after use.
d Due to an incorrect storage temperature.
When the components of paint separate in the tin, this is known as
a crazing
b blooming
d settling.
