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A common use of 1/4" gypsum board is as a...
a. coreboard in shaft walls
b. backing for tile in showers
c. new single-layer wall system
d. base layer in a multilayer system -
correct answer ✅d. base layer in a multilayer system (page 684)
Regarding the use of water-resistant gypsum board, the true
statement below is:...
a. it is recommended for use in saunas and steam rooms
b. it is not recommended for showers and tubs
c. it should have a foil backing
d. it should be applied directly over a vapor barrier -
correct answer ✅b. it is not recommended for showers and tubs
(page 686)
An attachment method that is not recommended for securing
drywall to framing in single-layer applications is...
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a. stapling
b. screws
c. nails
d. adhesives -
correct answer ✅a. stapling (page 687)
Type G drywall screws are used to secure drywall to...
a. wood studs
b. gypsum backing boards
c. steel studs
d. concrete masonry units -
correct answer ✅b. gypsum backing boards (page 690)
Fasteners should be applied to wallboard working from...
a. top to bottom
b. edge to edge
c. center to edge
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A common use of 1/4" gypsum board is as a...
a. coreboard in shaft walls
b. backing for tile in showers
c. new single-layer wall system
d. base layer in a multilayer system -
correct answer ✅d. base layer in a multilayer system (page 684)
Regarding the use of water-resistant gypsum board, the true
statement below is:...
a. it is recommended for use in saunas and steam rooms
b. it is not recommended for showers and tubs
c. it should have a foil backing
d. it should be applied directly over a vapor barrier -
correct answer ✅b. it is not recommended for showers and tubs
(page 686)
An attachment method that is not recommended for securing
drywall to framing in single-layer applications is...
, Drywall - Review Exam Questions With
100% Verified Answers
a. stapling
b. screws
c. nails
d. adhesives -
correct answer ✅a. stapling (page 687)
Type G drywall screws are used to secure drywall to...
a. wood studs
b. gypsum backing boards
c. steel studs
d. concrete masonry units -
correct answer ✅b. gypsum backing boards (page 690)
Fasteners should be applied to wallboard working from...
a. top to bottom
b. edge to edge
c. center to edge