NYCHA SUPERVISOR PAINTER
ACTUAL EXAM | LATEST UPDATED
VERSION 2026 | 370 ACCURATE
EXPERT QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS &
RATIONALES (100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | 100% GUARANTEED
A+ GRADE
MULTIPLE CHOICES
1. Which paint type provides the best resistance to repeated scrubbing in NYCHA hallways?
A) Flat latex
B) Eggshell acrylic
C) Semi-gloss latex
D) Chalk paint
Answer: C
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,Semi-gloss latex is durable, washable, and resists scuffing. Flat paint shows marks easily; eggshell is less
scrubbable; chalk paint is not durable for high-traffic areas.
2. A NYCHA resident reports paint peeling in a bathroom. What is the most likely cause?
A) Primer was used
B) High humidity without moisture-resistant paint
C) Too many coats applied
D) A synthetic brush was used
Answer: B
Bathrooms have high humidity. Standard paints fail under these conditions; moisture-resistant paint (semi-gloss or
satin) is required.
3. What is the primary binder in latex paint?
A) Linseed oil
B) Alkyd resin
C) Acrylic or vinyl resin
D) Epoxy
Answer: C
Latex paints are water-based and use acrylic or vinyl resins as binders. Linseed oil and alkyd are oil-based; epoxy is
a separate chemical family.
4. You need to paint a NYCHA basement floor that receives light foot traffic. What is the best choice?
A) Flat latex
B) Epoxy paint
C) Chalk paint
D) Acrylic craft paint
Answer: B
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,Epoxy paint is durable and resists abrasion and moisture. Standard latex or acrylic paints would wear quickly on a
floor.
5. 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
Answer: B
Shellac-based primer seals stains (nicotine, water, smoke) effectively. Latex may allow bleeding; oil works but
shellac is superior.
6. What is the VOC limit for compliant paint used inside NYCHA buildings (per NYC Local Law 47)?
A) 50 g/L
B) 100 g/L for flat, 150 g/L for non-flat
C) 250 g/L
D) 500 g/L
Answer: B
Local Law 47 limits VOCs: 100 g/L for flat, 150 g/L for non-flat paints. Higher limits exceed regulations.
7. You specify paint for radiators. Which is correct?
A) Latex wall paint
B) High-heat enamel (rated 200°F+)
C) Epoxy floor paint
D) Acrylic craft paint
Answer: B
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, Radiators require high-heat enamel that withstands temperatures up to 200°F or more. Standard paints will discolor
or peel.
8. Which roller nap is best for smooth drywall?
A) 1/4 inch
B) 3/4 inch
C) 1 inch
D) 1.5 inches
Answer: A
A short nap (1/4 inch) is for smooth surfaces. Longer naps are for textured walls.
9. Two-part epoxy paint requires:
A) Ventilation only
B) Adding hardener before use
C) Thinning with water
D) Use within 2 hours of opening
Answer: B
Two-part epoxy must be mixed, combining resin and hardener. Pot life varies but is typically 1–8 hours. Thinning is
not generally recommended.
10. A supervisor notices a worker using a dust mask while applying solvent-based paint in a small room. What is the
best correction?
A) Allow it because any mask provides protection
B) Require a proper respirator with correct cartridges as specified on the SDS
C) Allow it if the worker takes frequent breaks
D) Approve it if the worker faces away from the fumes
Answer: B
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ACTUAL EXAM | LATEST UPDATED
VERSION 2026 | 370 ACCURATE
EXPERT QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS &
RATIONALES (100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | 100% GUARANTEED
A+ GRADE
MULTIPLE CHOICES
1. Which paint type provides the best resistance to repeated scrubbing in NYCHA hallways?
A) Flat latex
B) Eggshell acrylic
C) Semi-gloss latex
D) Chalk paint
Answer: C
Page 1 of 105 SUCCESS!!!
,Semi-gloss latex is durable, washable, and resists scuffing. Flat paint shows marks easily; eggshell is less
scrubbable; chalk paint is not durable for high-traffic areas.
2. A NYCHA resident reports paint peeling in a bathroom. What is the most likely cause?
A) Primer was used
B) High humidity without moisture-resistant paint
C) Too many coats applied
D) A synthetic brush was used
Answer: B
Bathrooms have high humidity. Standard paints fail under these conditions; moisture-resistant paint (semi-gloss or
satin) is required.
3. What is the primary binder in latex paint?
A) Linseed oil
B) Alkyd resin
C) Acrylic or vinyl resin
D) Epoxy
Answer: C
Latex paints are water-based and use acrylic or vinyl resins as binders. Linseed oil and alkyd are oil-based; epoxy is
a separate chemical family.
4. You need to paint a NYCHA basement floor that receives light foot traffic. What is the best choice?
A) Flat latex
B) Epoxy paint
C) Chalk paint
D) Acrylic craft paint
Answer: B
Page 2 of 105 SUCCESS!!!
,Epoxy paint is durable and resists abrasion and moisture. Standard latex or acrylic paints would wear quickly on a
floor.
5. 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
Answer: B
Shellac-based primer seals stains (nicotine, water, smoke) effectively. Latex may allow bleeding; oil works but
shellac is superior.
6. What is the VOC limit for compliant paint used inside NYCHA buildings (per NYC Local Law 47)?
A) 50 g/L
B) 100 g/L for flat, 150 g/L for non-flat
C) 250 g/L
D) 500 g/L
Answer: B
Local Law 47 limits VOCs: 100 g/L for flat, 150 g/L for non-flat paints. Higher limits exceed regulations.
7. You specify paint for radiators. Which is correct?
A) Latex wall paint
B) High-heat enamel (rated 200°F+)
C) Epoxy floor paint
D) Acrylic craft paint
Answer: B
Page 3 of 105 SUCCESS!!!
, Radiators require high-heat enamel that withstands temperatures up to 200°F or more. Standard paints will discolor
or peel.
8. Which roller nap is best for smooth drywall?
A) 1/4 inch
B) 3/4 inch
C) 1 inch
D) 1.5 inches
Answer: A
A short nap (1/4 inch) is for smooth surfaces. Longer naps are for textured walls.
9. Two-part epoxy paint requires:
A) Ventilation only
B) Adding hardener before use
C) Thinning with water
D) Use within 2 hours of opening
Answer: B
Two-part epoxy must be mixed, combining resin and hardener. Pot life varies but is typically 1–8 hours. Thinning is
not generally recommended.
10. A supervisor notices a worker using a dust mask while applying solvent-based paint in a small room. What is the
best correction?
A) Allow it because any mask provides protection
B) Require a proper respirator with correct cartridges as specified on the SDS
C) Allow it if the worker takes frequent breaks
D) Approve it if the worker faces away from the fumes
Answer: B
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