121 Preparing backgroud surfaces and mix plastering materials

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Quiz on 121 Preparing backgroud surfaces and mix plastering materials, created by Steve Lockwood on 05/02/2015.
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Question 1

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What is the background in the image below?
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  • Stone.
  • Concrete.
  • Composite.
  • Pre-plastered.

Question 2

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What is the background in the image ?
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  • Brick.
  • Block.
  • Composite.
  • Concrete.

Question 3

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Which one of the following backgrounds is plasterboard screwed to?
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  • Timber studs.
  • External wall.
  • Uneven surface.
  • Lime plastered.

Question 4

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When removing old plaster from a wall, the tools used are a hammer and a.
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  • bolster chisel
  • scraper blade
  • crowbar
  • shovel.

Question 5

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The mechanical tool used to remove existing plaster from an external wall is called a
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  • needle gun
  • cordless drill
  • breaker
  • core drill.

Question 6

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After stripping plaster from a wall, the operative should brush the background to remove
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  • dust
  • laitance
  • adhesive
  • fixings.

Question 7

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To ensure a good bond between the background and the plaster, it is important to
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  • keep area tidy
  • control suction
  • use clean equipment
  • speed up drying time.

Question 8

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Which one of the following improves adhesion?
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  • Slurry.
  • Water.
  • Adhesive scrim.
  • Dubbing out.

Question 9

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If a high suction background is not prepared properly, what is likely to happen to the plaster?
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  • Slow set.
  • Sagging.
  • Crazing.
  • Will not set.

Question 10

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Which of the following is true about good housekeeping?
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  • It wastes money.
  • It reduces labour.
  • It reduces progress.
  • It prevents hazards.

Question 11

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The aggregate in a scratch coat mix is
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  • Lime
  • Sand
  • Cement
  • Additive

Question 12

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The correct mixing methods of plaster materials should be found in the
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  • work schedule
  • risk assessment
  • COSHH assessment
  • manufacturer’s instructions.

Question 13

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The most important considerations for setting up a designated mixing area are
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  • location of water and power supply
  • storage of materials and PPE
  • location of tools and equipment
  • protecting the work and surrounding area.

Question 14

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What is the equipment in the image?
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  • Mechanical whisk.
  • Mixing wheel.
  • Gauger.
  • Staff.

Question 15

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What should be used to cover and protect the working and surrounding area when mixing plaster materials?
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  • Plasterboard.
  • Barriers.
  • Insulation sheets.
  • Dust sheets.

Question 16

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When mixing lime, sand and cement, it is best to use a
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  • stick
  • whisk
  • mixing wheel
  • drum mixer.

Question 17

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Extraction systems can be used in a mixing area to minimise
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  • slips, trips and falls
  • dust contamination
  • waste build up
  • electric shocks.

Question 18

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Hazards can be identified in a designated mixing area by reading the
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  • schedule
  • specification
  • risk assessment
  • programme of work.

Question 19

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Correct gauging of sand and cement lime mixes is used to ensure
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  • faster application
  • correct strength
  • faster set
  • reduced material use.

Question 20

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When mixing plaster in a client’s property, what should be used to protect their floor?
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  • Plywood sheets.
  • Insulation sheets.
  • Plasterboard sheets.
  • Perspex sheets.
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