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AGMT Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification
Practice Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
BRIEF EXAM COVERAGE
This practice batch focuses on:
• trade fundamentals
• jobsite safety
• glass types and handling
• framing systems
• tools and equipment
• math and layout
• blueprint reading
• sealants and gaskets
• installation methods
• storefront / curtain wall basics
• door and hardware basics
• inspection and troubleshooting
AGMT Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification Practice Exam
Batch 1 — Questions 1–100 with Rationales
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1. What is the most important reason an architectural glass and metal technician must verify
field dimensions before installation begins?
A. To ensure fabricated materials fit the actual opening and reduce costly rework
B. To determine which worker has the best measuring tape
C. To avoid reviewing the shop drawings later
D. To eliminate the need for shims in every installation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Field verification helps confirm that the fabricated system matches real site
conditions, preventing misfit and delays.
2. Why should glass lites be stored in an upright position rather than laid flat in most jobsite
situations?
A. Upright storage reduces edge damage, breakage risk, and handling difficulty
B. Flat storage always improves glass visibility
C. Flat storage makes glass stronger against impact
D. Upright storage is only used for decorative glass
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Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glass is safer and more stable when stored properly on edge with support, reducing
stress and accidental breakage.
3. What is the primary purpose of setting blocks in a glazing installation?
A. To support the glass and maintain proper edge clearance and load transfer
B. To permanently bond the glass to the aluminum frame
C. To keep the glass from being cleaned
D. To increase the thickness of the sealant joint unnecessarily
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting blocks help support the glass correctly and prevent improper loading on the
glass edges.
4. Why is it important to keep fabricated aluminum framing protected during shipping and
installation?
A. Because scratches, dents, and finish damage can affect appearance and performance
B. Because aluminum becomes heavier when uncovered
C. Because finish damage improves sealant adhesion
D. Because protection is only required for steel framing
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Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Finish protection preserves appearance, corrosion resistance, and product quality.
5. Which type of personal protective equipment is especially important when handling raw or
fabricated glass?
A. Cut-resistant gloves and eye protection
B. Cotton gloves only with no eye protection
C. Hearing protection only
D. A welding hood and leather apron only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glass handling presents serious cut and eye injury hazards, making appropriate PPE
essential.
6. Why must an installer check that a frame is plumb, level, and square before final
anchoring?
A. Because improper alignment can affect fit, glass installation, door operation, and appearance
B. Because alignment only matters if the system is painted
C. Because glass will automatically correct frame misalignment
D. Because anchoring should always occur before checking alignment
AGMT Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification
Practice Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
BRIEF EXAM COVERAGE
This practice batch focuses on:
• trade fundamentals
• jobsite safety
• glass types and handling
• framing systems
• tools and equipment
• math and layout
• blueprint reading
• sealants and gaskets
• installation methods
• storefront / curtain wall basics
• door and hardware basics
• inspection and troubleshooting
AGMT Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification Practice Exam
Batch 1 — Questions 1–100 with Rationales
, Page 2 of 100
1. What is the most important reason an architectural glass and metal technician must verify
field dimensions before installation begins?
A. To ensure fabricated materials fit the actual opening and reduce costly rework
B. To determine which worker has the best measuring tape
C. To avoid reviewing the shop drawings later
D. To eliminate the need for shims in every installation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Field verification helps confirm that the fabricated system matches real site
conditions, preventing misfit and delays.
2. Why should glass lites be stored in an upright position rather than laid flat in most jobsite
situations?
A. Upright storage reduces edge damage, breakage risk, and handling difficulty
B. Flat storage always improves glass visibility
C. Flat storage makes glass stronger against impact
D. Upright storage is only used for decorative glass
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Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glass is safer and more stable when stored properly on edge with support, reducing
stress and accidental breakage.
3. What is the primary purpose of setting blocks in a glazing installation?
A. To support the glass and maintain proper edge clearance and load transfer
B. To permanently bond the glass to the aluminum frame
C. To keep the glass from being cleaned
D. To increase the thickness of the sealant joint unnecessarily
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting blocks help support the glass correctly and prevent improper loading on the
glass edges.
4. Why is it important to keep fabricated aluminum framing protected during shipping and
installation?
A. Because scratches, dents, and finish damage can affect appearance and performance
B. Because aluminum becomes heavier when uncovered
C. Because finish damage improves sealant adhesion
D. Because protection is only required for steel framing
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Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Finish protection preserves appearance, corrosion resistance, and product quality.
5. Which type of personal protective equipment is especially important when handling raw or
fabricated glass?
A. Cut-resistant gloves and eye protection
B. Cotton gloves only with no eye protection
C. Hearing protection only
D. A welding hood and leather apron only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glass handling presents serious cut and eye injury hazards, making appropriate PPE
essential.
6. Why must an installer check that a frame is plumb, level, and square before final
anchoring?
A. Because improper alignment can affect fit, glass installation, door operation, and appearance
B. Because alignment only matters if the system is painted
C. Because glass will automatically correct frame misalignment
D. Because anchoring should always occur before checking alignment
