Question 1
Question
Which one of the following items will require special attention when using a steam
stripper in a domestic environment?
Answer
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a Television.
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b Desk.
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c Kettle.
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d Radiator.
Question 2
Question
Plastic sheeting is sometimes placed under cotton dust sheets when protecting furniture.
Why is this?
Answer
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a To protect the plastic sheeting.
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b To prevent dust from transferring through.
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c To prevent the sheets from slipping off.
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d To save on the use of cotton sheets.
Question 3
Question
Due to its lightness, which one of the following is generally the best sheeting for
covering office equipment?
Answer
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a Tarpaulin.
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b Plastic sheet.
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c Adhesive plastic.
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d Cotton twill.
Question 4
Question
Which one of the following tapes would be the most suitable for masking a previously
painted surface?
Answer
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a Low tack tape.
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b Duct tape.
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c Masking tape.
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d Insulation tape.
Question 5
Question
Which one of the following identifies the best reason for carefully removing masking tape
after the painting has been completed?
Answer
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a To save time cleaning up.
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b To allow the paint to flow.
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c To re-use the masking tape.
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d To stop paint being lifted off.
Question 6
Question
Which one of the following is the most important reason for professionally cleaning dust
sheeting after use?
Question 7
Question
Which of the following component parts of a brush is used to bind the setting to the
handle?
Answer
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a Ferrule.
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b Stock.
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c Frame.
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d Filling
Question 8
Question
A short pile Mohair roller is unsuitable for applying emulsion to an embossed surface
because the
Answer
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a roller would over fill the surface
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b mohair would come away
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c roller would skim over the surface
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d rolling would take too long.
Question 9
Question
A water-borne gloss is being applied to a window cill. Why might a synthetic filament
brush be used specifically for this task?
Answer
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a The filament is easier to clean after use.
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b The brush marks produce a good texture.
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c The filament brush is cheaper.
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d The brush marks are less visible.
Question 10
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Which one of the following defects may occur if a tin of solvent-borne undercoat paint is
not prepared before use?
Answer
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a Delayed drying time.
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b Increased odour.
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c Blooming.
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d Cissing.
Question 11
Question
Which one of the following surface coatings allows timber to ‘breathe’?
Answer
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a Gloss paint.
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b Eggshell paint.
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c Silk-emulsion paint.
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d Micro-porous paint.
Question 12
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Which one of the following paint types would not be stirred prior to use?
Answer
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a Gloss.
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b Thixotropic.
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c Silk-emulsion.
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d Micro-porous.
Question 13
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What evaporates when an aluminium primer dries?
Answer
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a Cellulose thinner.
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b Methylated spirit.
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c Distilled water.
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d White spirit.
Question 14
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A common problem associated with gloss paint drying in hot and dry conditions is
Answer
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a rapid drying
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b loss of gloss
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c cissing
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d crazing
Question 15
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The first component of a panelled door to be painted is the
Answer
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a stiles
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b rails
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c muntins
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d mouldings.
Question 16
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If gloss is applied on top of an undercoat of the wrong colour, which defect is likely
to occur?
Answer
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a Grinning.
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b Flashing.
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c Bleeding.
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d Bleaching.
Question 17
Question
Careless application of solvent-borne gloss by roller can cause which of the following
defects?
Answer
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a Blooming.
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b Cissing.
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c Crazing.
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d Skid marks.
Question 18
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Strongly coloured painted surfaces exposed to direct sunlight over time may experience
Answer
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a bleeding
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b flaking
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c fading
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d cissing.
Question 19
Question
If a surface is described as ‘friable’, it would appear
Question 20
Question
A synthetic filament brush has been used with water-borne gloss paint. Which one of the
following cleaning methods should be used?
Answer
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a Remove excess paint, wash in sugar soap.
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b Remove excess paint, wash in methylated spirit.
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c Remove excess paint, wash in water.
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d Remove excess paint, wash in solvent.
Question 21
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How should roller sleeves be stored after cleaning and drying?
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a Laid flat in a dry place.
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b Placed upright in a dry place.
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c Suspended upright in water.
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d Laid, submerged in water.
Question 22
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How should materials with low ‘flash points’ be stored?
Question 23
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An important reason for stock rotation is to
Answer
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a prevent stock from degrading
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b ensure that recent stock is used first
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c get the best value from bargain prices
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d minimise the theft of materials.
Question 24
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Why does paint sometimes ‘skin’ after use?
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a Because the solvent evaporates and the surface drys.
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b Because the oil has leaked from the bottom of the tin.
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c Due to inappropriate stirring after use.
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d Due to an incorrect storage temperature.
Question 25
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When the components of paint separate in the tin, this is known as
Answer
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a crazing
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b blooming
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c cissing
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d settling.