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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. Which paint type provides the best resistance to repeated
scrubbing in NYCHA hallways?
A) Flat latex
B) Eggshell acrylic
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C) Semi-gloss latex
D) Chalk paint
Correct Answer: C – Semi-gloss latex
Rationale: Semi-gloss latex is durable, washable, and resists
scuffing. Flat shows marks; eggshell is less scrubbable; chalk
paint is not durable.
2. What is the primary binder in latex paint?
A) Linseed oil
B) Alkyd resin
C) Acrylic or vinyl resin
D) Epoxy
Correct Answer: C – Acrylic or vinyl resin
Rationale: Latex paints use water-based acrylic/vinyl binders.
Linseed and alkyd are oil-based; epoxy is a separate
chemical family.
3. You need to paint a NYCHA basement floor that receives
light foot traffic. Best choice?
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A) Floor epoxy
B) Porch and floor latex enamel
C) Driveway asphalt paint
D) Interior wall flat paint
Correct Answer: B – Porch and floor latex enamel
Rationale: Designed for light foot traffic. Epoxy is overkill and
costly; asphalt paint is for exterior; wall paint lacks durability.
4. Which additive slows drying time to reduce brush marks?
A) Japan drier
B) Retarder
C) Thinner
D) Hardener
Correct Answer: B – Retarder
Rationale: Retarder slows evaporation. Japan drier
accelerates drying; thinner reduces viscosity; hardener cures
two-part systems.
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5. A NYCHA resident reports paint peeling in a bathroom.
Most likely cause?
A) Used primer
B) High humidity without proper paint
C) Too many coats
D) Synthetic brush
Correct Answer: B – High humidity without proper paint
Rationale: Bathrooms need moisture-resistant paint (e.g., semi-
gloss or satin). Primer alone doesn’t prevent humidity damage.
6. Which primer is best for covering water stains on a NYCHA
ceiling?
A) Latex primer
B) Shellac-based primer
C) Oil-based primer
D) Bonding primer
Correct Answer: B – Shellac-based primer
Rationale: Shellac seals stains (nicotine, water, smoke)
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. Which paint type provides the best resistance to repeated
scrubbing in NYCHA hallways?
A) Flat latex
B) Eggshell acrylic
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C) Semi-gloss latex
D) Chalk paint
Correct Answer: C – Semi-gloss latex
Rationale: Semi-gloss latex is durable, washable, and resists
scuffing. Flat shows marks; eggshell is less scrubbable; chalk
paint is not durable.
2. What is the primary binder in latex paint?
A) Linseed oil
B) Alkyd resin
C) Acrylic or vinyl resin
D) Epoxy
Correct Answer: C – Acrylic or vinyl resin
Rationale: Latex paints use water-based acrylic/vinyl binders.
Linseed and alkyd are oil-based; epoxy is a separate
chemical family.
3. You need to paint a NYCHA basement floor that receives
light foot traffic. Best choice?
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A) Floor epoxy
B) Porch and floor latex enamel
C) Driveway asphalt paint
D) Interior wall flat paint
Correct Answer: B – Porch and floor latex enamel
Rationale: Designed for light foot traffic. Epoxy is overkill and
costly; asphalt paint is for exterior; wall paint lacks durability.
4. Which additive slows drying time to reduce brush marks?
A) Japan drier
B) Retarder
C) Thinner
D) Hardener
Correct Answer: B – Retarder
Rationale: Retarder slows evaporation. Japan drier
accelerates drying; thinner reduces viscosity; hardener cures
two-part systems.
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5. A NYCHA resident reports paint peeling in a bathroom.
Most likely cause?
A) Used primer
B) High humidity without proper paint
C) Too many coats
D) Synthetic brush
Correct Answer: B – High humidity without proper paint
Rationale: Bathrooms need moisture-resistant paint (e.g., semi-
gloss or satin). Primer alone doesn’t prevent humidity damage.
6. Which primer is best for covering water stains on a NYCHA
ceiling?
A) Latex primer
B) Shellac-based primer
C) Oil-based primer
D) Bonding primer
Correct Answer: B – Shellac-based primer
Rationale: Shellac seals stains (nicotine, water, smoke)
