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PAINTING AND DECORATING
PRACTICE TEST. LATEST EDITION
2025-2026. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS. GRADED A
A 1/4 scale refers to: - ANS 4'=1'' scale on a plan is also expressed as
1/4''=1' or 1/4''=12''
Before sealing new plaster, when should you check for moisture? - ANS
just before sealing
How do you check for moisture in concrete and plaster? - ANSTape a small
sheet of clear plastic to the surface of the plaster or concrete and wait 24
hours. If moisture appears under the plastic, the plaster or concrete is not
dry enough for sealing.
How many rungs of a latter must be over the edge of a roof? - ANS3 rungs
ladders must overlap the top support by at least 3 feet.
How should you apply polyurethane finish to an oak door? - ANSBrush it
across the grain and finish by brushing it with the grain.
How should you dispose hazadous materials? - ANSAccording to the EPA
and local requirements.
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How should you load a 10' lader into a truck bed? - ANSPlace it in the bed
and if it takes extends out from the truck, placea red cloth to signify the
hazard.
If you are bidding on a job that is similar to a job you completed 6 months
ago and you are replaning to use the same materials, what should be your
bid for the materials? - ANSRe-work the entire bid; prices for materials may
change even in a short amount of time.
What do you do with the remains after you have washed latex paint
brushes with water? - ANSEvaporate the liquids and throw the remaining
solids in the trash.
What do you paint first when painting a panel door? - ANSinside molded
space, the first part of the door you should paint are the inside edges
sorounding the panels, then the panels themselves are painted if there is a
central stile (vertical member) it should be painted if there is a central stile
(horizontal members) the stiles of either side of the door are painted last.
What does back priming mean? - ANSTo seal the back side, it is also
defined as applying a coat of paint to the backside of exterior siding/trim in
an effort to prevent moisture from getting in the wood from the interior.
Back priming is sometimes used in the trade to refer to the process of
sealing all edges of wood siding but the state exam uses the text book
definition.
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PAINTING AND DECORATING
PRACTICE TEST. LATEST EDITION
2025-2026. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS. GRADED A
A 1/4 scale refers to: - ANS 4'=1'' scale on a plan is also expressed as
1/4''=1' or 1/4''=12''
Before sealing new plaster, when should you check for moisture? - ANS
just before sealing
How do you check for moisture in concrete and plaster? - ANSTape a small
sheet of clear plastic to the surface of the plaster or concrete and wait 24
hours. If moisture appears under the plastic, the plaster or concrete is not
dry enough for sealing.
How many rungs of a latter must be over the edge of a roof? - ANS3 rungs
ladders must overlap the top support by at least 3 feet.
How should you apply polyurethane finish to an oak door? - ANSBrush it
across the grain and finish by brushing it with the grain.
How should you dispose hazadous materials? - ANSAccording to the EPA
and local requirements.
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, 2
How should you load a 10' lader into a truck bed? - ANSPlace it in the bed
and if it takes extends out from the truck, placea red cloth to signify the
hazard.
If you are bidding on a job that is similar to a job you completed 6 months
ago and you are replaning to use the same materials, what should be your
bid for the materials? - ANSRe-work the entire bid; prices for materials may
change even in a short amount of time.
What do you do with the remains after you have washed latex paint
brushes with water? - ANSEvaporate the liquids and throw the remaining
solids in the trash.
What do you paint first when painting a panel door? - ANSinside molded
space, the first part of the door you should paint are the inside edges
sorounding the panels, then the panels themselves are painted if there is a
central stile (vertical member) it should be painted if there is a central stile
(horizontal members) the stiles of either side of the door are painted last.
What does back priming mean? - ANSTo seal the back side, it is also
defined as applying a coat of paint to the backside of exterior siding/trim in
an effort to prevent moisture from getting in the wood from the interior.
Back priming is sometimes used in the trade to refer to the process of
sealing all edges of wood siding but the state exam uses the text book
definition.
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