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What system of demountable partitions is designed to best allow erection of only one side of the partition so other trades can work? a. CH stud b. H stud c. H/R stud d. T stud - correct answer ✔ d. T stud The spacing for carrying Chanels on a suspended ceiling: a. depends on the length of the wall b. depends on how many wires you have c. depends on size of the ceiling furring channels d. 5 feet - correct answer ✔ c. depends on size of the ceiling furring channels What would be least likely to happen, if gypsum board is stocked vertically? a. ridging b. permanent warping c. soaking up moisture from floor d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ a. ridging What technique would you use, when applying gypsum board to a curved wall? a. 5 inches o.c. back scoring
b. 5 inches o.c. diagonal back scoring c. increase distance between studs d. decrease distance between studs - correct answer ✔ d. decrease distance between studs When applying drywall to a suspended ceiling system, screw fasteners are spaced a maximum of ______ o.c. in the field of the board, and _________ o.c. along abutting ends and edges of the board. a. 8 inches and 12 inches b. 12 inches and 12 inches c. 12 inches and 8 inches d. 8 inches and 8 inches - correct answer ✔ b. 12 inches and 12 inches The limiting height on solid partitions is( semi solid partitions are 10 feet): a. 14 feet b. 15 feet c. 17 feet d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ a. 14 feet A scaffolding must be ____ high before you need a safety rail: a. 12 1/2 feet b. 10 1/2 feet c. 5 1/2 feet d. 7 1/2 feet - correct answer ✔ d. 7 1/2 feet
What could be the cause, if texturing is not sticking to the ceiling? a. not enough liquid b. contaminated materials c. dust from sanding joints d. too much liquid - correct answer ✔ d. too much liquid The best method of installing drywall parallel to the studs is: a. 3/8 inch drywall fastened at 24 inches o.c. b. 5/8 inch drywall fastened at 16 inches o.c. c. 5/8 inch drywall fastened at 24 inches o.c. d. 3/8 inch drywall fastened at 16 inches o.c. - correct answer ✔ b. 5/8 inch drywall fastened at 16 inches o.c. What are Z-bar applications used for? a. parallel ceilings b. soundproofing c. masonry d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. masonry ______________ will increase soundproofing: a. use continuous wall through floors b. stop up leaks in floors and ceilings c. install resilient channel
d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ b. stop up leaks in floors and ceilings What system would give the greatest fire protection to a column? a. one board holds other to where soffit is b. 3 layers 5/8 inch type X base layer - wire tied to column c. 3 layers of 5/8 inch type X screwed to 1 5/8 inch metal studs d. 2 layers with 1/2 inch type X base layer - correct answer ✔ c. 3 layers of 5/ inch type X screwed to 1 5/8 inch metal studs Use_____ for the best method of fire protection. a. 3 layers of 5/8 inch attached to metal studs b. 2 layers of 5/8 inch applied to a column c. 2 layers 3/8 inch applied to metal studs d. 3 layers of 3/8 inch attached to metal studs - correct answer ✔ a. 3 layers of 5/8 inch attached to metal studs A sealer ______ to a wall: a. allows paint to go on evenly b. seals the cracks c. emulsive sealer or primer d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ a. allows paint to go on evenly Damaging vinyl covering in a wall is caused by: a. paint sealer b. laminating adhesive
b. outside wall c. between office partitions d. kitchen - correct answer ✔ c. between office partitions The term "hide" pertains to : a. factory edge b. nail spot c. textured walls d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. textured walls What is the recommended method of attachment to metal studs(2 layers)? a. 1" screws b. 1 5/8 inch screw c. clips d. ring shank nail - correct answer ✔ b. 1 5/8 inch screw Of the following, which system of demountable partitions could be erected in the shortest possible time? a. H stud b. R/H stud c. T stud d. CH stud - correct answer ✔ a. H stud Which type of gypsum wall board can you apply a water-base texture?
a. 5/8 inch weather resistant gypsum board b. exterior gypsum sheeting c. 5/8 inch regular gypsum board d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. 5/8 inch regular gypsum board A water-level hose is filled by: a. use a funnel b. use soft water c. should be siphon filled d. from tap - correct answer ✔ c. should be siphon filled Steel studs are treated because: a. screws will screw in better b. for easier installation c. prevents rust d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. prevents rust The correct stud to use for one layer of vinyl finish board is______ so the electrician can install conduit. a. H b. T c. CH d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. CH
How far apart should steel studs be placed, when they are used as hangers in a suspended ceiling? a. 6 feet b. 8 feet c. 4 feet d. 5 feet - correct answer ✔ c. 4 feet The best means of securing right plastic foam, plus 5/8 inch face ply to a concrete wall is: a. metal furring, channel b. cross furring c. Z-bar d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. Z-bar If a drywall mechanic sprayed a ceiling before the joint has dried, the result would be: a. ridging b. variations in texture c. dark steaks d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ a. ridging A drywall mechanic installed 5/8 inch drywall on a ceiling using type W screws spaced 12 inches on center on the edges, ends, and in the field , with screws heads slightly below the surface. a. incorrect - the screws were driven too deep
b. incorrect - he spaced the screws too close together c. This is a correct procedure d. incorrect - he spaced the screws too far apart - correct answer ✔ c. This is a correct procedure The most important factor is _______, when installing a heavy metal door: a. the size of the rough opening b. the size of the finished opening c. the position of the hinges with relation to the hinge clips d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ a. the size of the rough opening If a drywall mechanic is crimping corner bead, you would expect that: a. this is not a normal installation b. this is a normal installation c. there would be taping compound on the corner bead d. there would be no taping compound on the corner bead - correct answer ✔ b. this is a normal installation Which is NOT correct, when applying tongue-and-groove gypsum sheathing? a. When applied horizontally, the tongue edge should be up b. When sheathing is installed , the groove should be installed facing up - correct answer ✔ b. When sheathing is installed , the groove should be installed facing up When installing a rail-high partition:
You are told to first cut a sheet of gypsum board to size for a curved wall, and then to score the back of the sheet at 1 inch intervals. a. you can't cut gypsum board for curved walls b. this is an incorrect procedure - scoring should be on the face c. this is the correct procedure d. scoring on the back at 1 inch intervals is incorrect - correct answer ✔ c. this is the correct procedure __________ is NOT true ,about applying water-resistant panels in a bathroom: a. blocking is required between studs that are 24 inches on center b. blocking is required if ceramic tile is 1/2 inch thick c. blocking is required if framing is more than 16 inches o.c. or if ceramic tile over 5/16 inch thick will be used d. tape panels in areas to be tiled - correct answer ✔ d. tape panels in areas to be tiled What would you use to repair a cracked or damaged texture coat? a. utility knife b. a texture patcher c. wallboard hammer d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ b. a texture patcher What should you do when you paint over a texture coat? a. apply heavy pressure to the roller
b. first thin the paint and then brush on c. use a long nap roller d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. use a long nap roller The best drywall in which to apply water-base texture is: a. type c b. 3/8 inch drywall c. water-resistant drywall d. 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch drywall - correct answer ✔ d. 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch drywall When resurfacing walls in a repair project, _____________ is NOT correct: a. no need to fill small holes that will be covered by the new drywall b. you must remove all the trim c. you can fill large holes with layer of drywall d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ a. no need to fill small holes that will be covered by the new drywall You should ____________, when storing drywall to be used on a job. a. stack it in a hallway near where it will be used b. stack flat on clean floors in the center of the largest rooms c. stack it on edge in the room where it will still be used d. stack it in the center of the smallest room - correct answer ✔ b. stack flat on clean floors in the center of the largest rooms
a. parallel perpendicular b. perpendicular parallel c. parallel vertical d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. parallel vertical Gypsum board may be mounted with adhesive to concrete wall with cut nails. When this is done, the nails are placed: a. at the bottom and top of the board b. diagonally across the board c. on the perimeter and in the center of the board d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ a. at the bottom and top of the board Gypsum board is not always the same texture and porosity. To compensate for this you should: a. apply a layer of paint remover b. apply a coat of paint as a sealer c. sand 1/4 inch off d. none of above - correct answer ✔ b. apply a coat of paint as a sealer The least affected by the humidity factor at a project is: a. drywall b. concrete c. fireproofing d. stucco - correct answer ✔ a. drywall
What kind of furring strips should be used on a masonry block wall? a. wood b. Z-bar c. DWC channel d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ b. Z-bar A "dimple" is : a. used left for decorative purpose b. holes left in gypsum board by nails c. a slight depression in gypsum board around a properly driven nail or screw d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. a slight depression in gypsum board around a properly driven nail or screw For a heavy metal door, double metal studs should be installed: a. on the top and bottom b. on one side of the jamb c. on each side of the jamb d. never - correct answer ✔ c. on each side of the jamb Nails are spaced_____, in double nailing: a. 4 to 5 inches apart b. 3 1/2 to 4 inches apart c. 2 to 2 1/2 inches apart d. 2 1/2 to 3 inches apart - correct answer ✔ c. 2 to 2 1/2 inches apart
b. faster and covers more area c. does a better looking job d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ b. faster and covers more area What causes a texture mix to be "lumpy"? a. adding water too quickly b. adding to much texture mix c. adding too much water d. nothing - correct answer ✔ c. adding too much water How do you match up new partitions walls with existing partitions on a remodeling job? a. measure existing partitions b. match when you have installed the new boards c. stack up on walls and match first d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ c. stack up on walls and match first What type of stud would you use if a customer wanted a partition wall set up in a hurry? a. T b. H c. HR d. XYZ or CH stud - correct answer ✔ b. H Where would you find wood-grain gypsum panels?
a. closets b. kitchens c. garage d. bathroom - correct answer ✔ b. kitchens How many coats of joint compound and layers of tape do you need for a factory edge? a. 3 coats compound, 1 layer of tape b. 2 coats compound, 1 layer of tape c. 2 coats compound, 2 layer of tape d. 3 coats compound, 2 layers of tape - correct answer ✔ a. 3 coats compound, 1 layer of tape The best interlocking partitions is : a. interlock b. tongue and groove c. gypsum lock d. none of above - correct answer ✔ b. tongue and groove The surface around screws that bulge on dry-wall is caused by: a. rust b. screw is too deep, breaking face paper c. heat d. none of the above - correct answer ✔ b. screw is too deep, breaking face paper
