Question 1
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Knots in timber if left untreated could result in
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a cissing of the paint film
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b chalking of the paint film
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c discolouration of the paint film
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d flaking of the paint film.
Question 2
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The term porosity in relation to timber refers to its
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a cost
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b lifespan
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c hardness
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d absorbency.
Question 3
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Which of the following is a suitable primer for both resinous timbers and bitumen-coated
surfaces?
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a Acrylic primer.
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b Aluminium primer.
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c Zinc-rich primer.
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d Etch primer.
Question 4
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Which abrasive is used to abrade new wood before painting?
Question 5
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Which of the following is a solvent-borne primer suitable for timber?
Question 6
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What is the iron content of non-ferrous metal?
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a 0% iron content.
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b 10% iron content.
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c 40% iron content.
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d 60% iron content.
Question 7
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Which of the following is created at the production stage of steel beams and girders?
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a Flaking.
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b Rust.
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c Pitting.
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d Millscale.
Question 8
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A primer appropriate for non-ferrous metal is
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a alkali-resisting
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b red oxide
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c acrylic primer
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d etch primer.
Question 9
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Open joints are a defect likely to be found in
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a blockwork
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b brickwork
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c gypsum plaster
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d plasterboard.
Question 10
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Chemically inactive materials are said to be
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a alkaline
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b acidic
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c inert
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d adhesive.
Question 11
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Dry lining is suitable for use as
Question 12
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Failure to remove old peeling coatings prior to repainting could result in
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a bleaching
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b chalking
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c flaking
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d wrinkling.
Question 13
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The correct method of removing paint coatings from a window frame is by
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a steam stripping
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b electric hot-air
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c LPG burning off
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d liquid paint-removal.
Question 14
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A hazard which could arise from the use of a steam stripper is
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a scalding
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b asphyxia
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c radiation
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d deafness.
Question 15
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When removing old paper, it must be allowed to soak so that it
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a can be removed in several stages
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b can be removed in one piece
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c hardens and can be easily removed
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d softens and can be easily removed.
Question 16
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The correct method of removing paper contaminated with mould is by
Question 17
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At the end of the working day where should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be
stored?
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a In the workshop, clearly marked, with unrestricted access for public and employees.
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b In the workshop, clearly marked, accessed only by a first aider.
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c In a designated area, clearly marked, with restricted access for employees only.
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d In a designated area, clearly marked, with unrestricted access for public and
employees.
Question 18
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Multi-coloured spots or patches on defective surfaces are known as
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a grease contamination
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b efflorescence
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c moss and lichen
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d mould and fungi.
Question 19
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Crystaline salts on an alkaline surface is known as
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a cissing
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b efflorescence
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c fungi
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d saponification.
Question 20
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Removing dirt and dust with a tack-rag prior to painting will avoid
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a saponification
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b discolouration
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c bittiness
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d effloescence.
Question 21
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The test to determine if a surface coating is either acrylic or solvent-borne, is known as a
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a mastic test
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b moisture test
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c litmus test
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d meths test.
Question 22
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Bleeding on a painted timber surface can be caused by
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a painting knotty or resinous woods
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b paint being deficient in binder
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c painting over greasy surfaces
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d painting over powdery surfaces.
Question 23
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Flaking on a non-ferrous metal surface can be caused by the use of the incorrect
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a roller
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b primer
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c filler
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d mordant.
Question 24
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Plaster cracks caused by material drying out after completion are known as
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a settlement
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b expansion
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c shrinkage
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d shearing.
Question 25
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Which of the following is the correct sequence for repairing cracks in plaster?
1 Undercutting.
2 Dry Abrading.
3 Raking out.
4 Proud filling.
5 Wetting in.
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a 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
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b 5, 3, 1, 4, 2
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c 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
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d 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
Question 26
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One possible effect of heat on plaster is the formation of
Question 27
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Which of the following would be most suitable for making good screw holes in oak
skirting?
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a Plastic wood.
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b Cement-based filler.
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c Caulk.
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d Powdered filler
Question 28
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The correct abrasive to use when making good open grained timber is
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a emery cloth
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b aluminium oxide
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c silicone carbide
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d wire wool.
Question 29
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Which tool is used to apply stoppers to small holes and cracks?
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a Palette knife.
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b Putty knife.
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c Hacking knife.
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d Filling knife.
Question 30
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Which of the following is applied using a caulking gun?
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a Flexible filler.
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b Powdered filler.
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c Interior filler.
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d Ready-mixed filler.