NYCHA SUPERVISOR PAINTER WRITTEN EXAM
LATEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL TEST REAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS.
1. When assigning a team of painters to a large-scale exterior project, what is the
MOST important factor for the Supervisor Painter to consider to ensure
efficiency?
A) The painters' personal preference for ladder types
B) The individual skill levels and experience of the painters
C) The color of the paint being used
D) The date the paint was manufactured
CORRECT ANSWER: B) The individual skill levels and experience of the painters
2. According to NYCHA guidelines and safe work practices, what is the primary
purpose of conducting a pre-work inspection with your crew?
A) To socialize and build team morale
B) To identify potential hazards and necessary materials before work begins
C) To verify that all painters have their favorite brushes
D) To calculate the exact time the job will be completed
CORRECT ANSWER: B) To identify potential hazards and necessary materials
before work begins
,3. A painter under your supervision is consistently late finishing assignments. As a
supervisor, your FIRST course of action should be to:
A) Immediately issue a formal written warning
B) Discuss the issue privately with the painter to understand the root cause
C) Assign him less important work
D) Report him to NYCHA HR for termination
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Discuss the issue privately with the painter to understand
the root cause
4. When preparing a requisition for materials for a plaster repair and painting job,
which of the following items is MOST critical to include beyond just the paint?
A) Coffee and donuts for the crew
B) Plaster, joint compound, and sandpaper
C) A new radio for the job site
D) Extra cell phone chargers
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Plaster, joint compound, and sandpaper
5. The Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule is a federal regulation enforced
by the EPA. What is its primary purpose?
A) To ensure all paint is applied evenly
B) To minimize exposure to lead-based paint dust during renovation activities
C) To regulate the proper disposal of paint thinner
D) To standardize the colors used in public housing
,CORRECT ANSWER: B) To minimize exposure to lead-based paint dust during
renovation activities
6. What is the correct containment procedure under the RRP rule when working
on the interior of a pre-1978 building?
A) Opening all windows to ventilate the area
B) Covering the floor with a single tarp and taping it down
C) Turning off the HVAC system and sealing all vents, doors, and windows with
plastic sheeting
D) No special containment is needed if the job is small
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Turning off the HVAC system and sealing all vents, doors,
and windows with plastic sheeting
7. A supervisor observes a painter standing on the top two rungs of a stepladder
to reach a high spot. What should the supervisor do?
A) Commend the painter for being resourceful
B) Take a picture for a safety bulletin
C) Immediately stop the work and correct the unsafe behavior
D) Ask if the painter feels safe up there
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Immediately stop the work and correct the unsafe behavior
8. When inspecting a completed paint job, you notice "alligatoring" on the
surface. This defect is most likely caused by:
A) Painting over a damp surface
, B) Applying a topcoat over a glossy or hard varnish without proper preparation
C) Using a brush that was too small
D) Painting in direct sunlight
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Applying a topcoat over a glossy or hard varnish without
proper preparation
9. As a supervisor, you are responsible for keeping records and making reports. An
accurate daily work log should include:
A) Personal opinions about the crew's performance
B) The names of the crew, the tasks performed, the location, and any issues
encountered
C) A detailed diary of break times
D) The weather forecast for the next day
CORRECT ANSWER: B) The names of the crew, the tasks performed, the location,
and any issues encountered
10. To verify the trades needed for paint and plaster work orders, a supervisor
must be able to distinguish between work that belongs to a painter and work that
belongs to a:
A) Electrician or Plumber
B) Gardener
C) Security Guard
D) Administrative Aide
LATEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL TEST REAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS.
1. When assigning a team of painters to a large-scale exterior project, what is the
MOST important factor for the Supervisor Painter to consider to ensure
efficiency?
A) The painters' personal preference for ladder types
B) The individual skill levels and experience of the painters
C) The color of the paint being used
D) The date the paint was manufactured
CORRECT ANSWER: B) The individual skill levels and experience of the painters
2. According to NYCHA guidelines and safe work practices, what is the primary
purpose of conducting a pre-work inspection with your crew?
A) To socialize and build team morale
B) To identify potential hazards and necessary materials before work begins
C) To verify that all painters have their favorite brushes
D) To calculate the exact time the job will be completed
CORRECT ANSWER: B) To identify potential hazards and necessary materials
before work begins
,3. A painter under your supervision is consistently late finishing assignments. As a
supervisor, your FIRST course of action should be to:
A) Immediately issue a formal written warning
B) Discuss the issue privately with the painter to understand the root cause
C) Assign him less important work
D) Report him to NYCHA HR for termination
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Discuss the issue privately with the painter to understand
the root cause
4. When preparing a requisition for materials for a plaster repair and painting job,
which of the following items is MOST critical to include beyond just the paint?
A) Coffee and donuts for the crew
B) Plaster, joint compound, and sandpaper
C) A new radio for the job site
D) Extra cell phone chargers
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Plaster, joint compound, and sandpaper
5. The Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule is a federal regulation enforced
by the EPA. What is its primary purpose?
A) To ensure all paint is applied evenly
B) To minimize exposure to lead-based paint dust during renovation activities
C) To regulate the proper disposal of paint thinner
D) To standardize the colors used in public housing
,CORRECT ANSWER: B) To minimize exposure to lead-based paint dust during
renovation activities
6. What is the correct containment procedure under the RRP rule when working
on the interior of a pre-1978 building?
A) Opening all windows to ventilate the area
B) Covering the floor with a single tarp and taping it down
C) Turning off the HVAC system and sealing all vents, doors, and windows with
plastic sheeting
D) No special containment is needed if the job is small
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Turning off the HVAC system and sealing all vents, doors,
and windows with plastic sheeting
7. A supervisor observes a painter standing on the top two rungs of a stepladder
to reach a high spot. What should the supervisor do?
A) Commend the painter for being resourceful
B) Take a picture for a safety bulletin
C) Immediately stop the work and correct the unsafe behavior
D) Ask if the painter feels safe up there
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Immediately stop the work and correct the unsafe behavior
8. When inspecting a completed paint job, you notice "alligatoring" on the
surface. This defect is most likely caused by:
A) Painting over a damp surface
, B) Applying a topcoat over a glossy or hard varnish without proper preparation
C) Using a brush that was too small
D) Painting in direct sunlight
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Applying a topcoat over a glossy or hard varnish without
proper preparation
9. As a supervisor, you are responsible for keeping records and making reports. An
accurate daily work log should include:
A) Personal opinions about the crew's performance
B) The names of the crew, the tasks performed, the location, and any issues
encountered
C) A detailed diary of break times
D) The weather forecast for the next day
CORRECT ANSWER: B) The names of the crew, the tasks performed, the location,
and any issues encountered
10. To verify the trades needed for paint and plaster work orders, a supervisor
must be able to distinguish between work that belongs to a painter and work that
belongs to a:
A) Electrician or Plumber
B) Gardener
C) Security Guard
D) Administrative Aide
