Question 1
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What is the background in the image below?
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Stone.
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Concrete.
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Composite.
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Pre-plastered.
Question 2
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What is the background in the image ?
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Brick.
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Block.
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Composite.
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Concrete.
Question 3
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Which one of the following backgrounds is plasterboard screwed to?
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Timber studs.
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External wall.
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Uneven surface.
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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
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scraper blade
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crowbar
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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
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cordless drill
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breaker
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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
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laitance
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adhesive
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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
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control suction
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use clean equipment
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speed up drying time.
Question 8
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Which one of the following improves adhesion?
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Slurry.
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Water.
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Adhesive scrim.
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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.
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Sagging.
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Crazing.
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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.
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It reduces labour.
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It reduces progress.
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It prevents hazards.
Question 11
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The aggregate in a scratch coat mix is
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Lime
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Sand
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Cement
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Additive
Question 12
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The correct mixing methods of plaster materials should be found in the
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
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storage of materials and PPE
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location of tools and equipment
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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.
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Mixing wheel.
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Gauger.
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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.
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Barriers.
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Insulation sheets.
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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
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whisk
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mixing wheel
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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
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dust contamination
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waste build up
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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
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specification
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risk assessment
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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
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correct strength
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faster set
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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.
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Insulation sheets.
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Plasterboard sheets.
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Perspex sheets.