Drywall c-9 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The ingestion of water Into the gypsum board as
determined by ASTM
accelerator - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅An additive used in the manufacturing process of
gypsum products that shortens time for the gypsum core to hydrate or set
across - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅(Perpendicular to framing): Refers to the application of
gypsum board where long dimension is applied at right angles to the framing
adhesive - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A compound, glue or mastic used in the application
of gypsum board products to framing or for the laminating one or more layers of gypsum
boards
Adhesive application - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A means of applying gypsum board
utilizing adhesives and supplemental mechanical fasteners
adhesive bond - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The adhering characteristics of adhesives as
determined by a test method specified in ASTM C 474 Sec. 14 and 15
adhesive spreader - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A notched trowel or special tool to aid in the
application of laminating adhesive
adhesive wall clips - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Special clips or nails with large perforated
bases for mastic application to most firm surfaces
Aerial Platform - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A lifting device for materials and workers
all purpose compound - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A joint treatment compound that can be
used as a bedding compound for tape, a finishing compound, and as a laminating adhesive or
texture product
, Ames taping tools - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅specially designed tools to mechanically
apply taping compound and tape
angle - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The point at which two walls intersect; a corner
Annular Ring Nail - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A deformed shank nail with improved
holding qualities specially designed for use with gypsum board.
Asbestos-free compound - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Joint treatment products that have no
asbestos fiber
Back - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The back surface of gypsum board. The opposite side
from the face. Usually the side that would be concealed or the side in contact with the
framing. Also referred to as the "code side"
Back Blocking - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A short piece of gypsum board adhesively
laminated behind the joints between each framing member to reinforce the joint.
Back Clip - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Specially designed clips attached to the back of
gypsum board that fit into slots or other formations in the framing to hold the gypsum board
in place. Often used in demountable partition designs
Backcut - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A series of relief cuts made on the back surface to
facilitate bending the piece
backing board - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅1. A gypsum product designed for use as the
first or base layer in a multilayer system
2. A base layer in ceiling for the adhesive application of acoustical tile
Banding - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Metal or plastic strapping to secure bundles of
gypsum products together in a shipping unit
CORRECT ANSWERS
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The ingestion of water Into the gypsum board as
determined by ASTM
accelerator - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅An additive used in the manufacturing process of
gypsum products that shortens time for the gypsum core to hydrate or set
across - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅(Perpendicular to framing): Refers to the application of
gypsum board where long dimension is applied at right angles to the framing
adhesive - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A compound, glue or mastic used in the application
of gypsum board products to framing or for the laminating one or more layers of gypsum
boards
Adhesive application - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A means of applying gypsum board
utilizing adhesives and supplemental mechanical fasteners
adhesive bond - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The adhering characteristics of adhesives as
determined by a test method specified in ASTM C 474 Sec. 14 and 15
adhesive spreader - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A notched trowel or special tool to aid in the
application of laminating adhesive
adhesive wall clips - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Special clips or nails with large perforated
bases for mastic application to most firm surfaces
Aerial Platform - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A lifting device for materials and workers
all purpose compound - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A joint treatment compound that can be
used as a bedding compound for tape, a finishing compound, and as a laminating adhesive or
texture product
, Ames taping tools - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅specially designed tools to mechanically
apply taping compound and tape
angle - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The point at which two walls intersect; a corner
Annular Ring Nail - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A deformed shank nail with improved
holding qualities specially designed for use with gypsum board.
Asbestos-free compound - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Joint treatment products that have no
asbestos fiber
Back - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The back surface of gypsum board. The opposite side
from the face. Usually the side that would be concealed or the side in contact with the
framing. Also referred to as the "code side"
Back Blocking - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A short piece of gypsum board adhesively
laminated behind the joints between each framing member to reinforce the joint.
Back Clip - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Specially designed clips attached to the back of
gypsum board that fit into slots or other formations in the framing to hold the gypsum board
in place. Often used in demountable partition designs
Backcut - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A series of relief cuts made on the back surface to
facilitate bending the piece
backing board - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅1. A gypsum product designed for use as the
first or base layer in a multilayer system
2. A base layer in ceiling for the adhesive application of acoustical tile
Banding - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Metal or plastic strapping to secure bundles of
gypsum products together in a shipping unit
