4.08-4.09 Ag Mechanics 1

Rough places and specks on a painted surface are caused by:

• dust

• expansion

• thinner

• water

A disadvantage of painting with a spray gun, rather than a paint brush, is that the:

• paint brush costs more

• paint brush is faster

• spray gun costs more

• spray gun is faster

Cracking and scaling of paint are caused by:

• the improper mixing of thinner and oil

• moisture in the wood at the time of painting

• the surface expanding and contracting

• using a paint containing too much oil

A disadvantage of painting with a paint brush, rather than a spray gun, is that the:

• paint brush is faster

• paint brush is slower

• spray gun is less expensive

• spray gun is slower

Moisture in wood or on the wood's surface will cause paint to:

• be brighter

• be smoother

• blister and peel

• last longer

On a board fence, the fence will be stronger if the:

• boards are thinner

• joints are on the same posts

• joints are staggered

• posts are smaller

What wood posts have the greatest durability?

• ash

• pine

• oak

• treated

What type of fences are commonly used around the home, barns, and sheds?

• barbed wire

• board

• electric

• woven wire

What type of fence is used for small animals such as sheep and goats or a combination of small and large animals?

• barbed wire

• board

• electric

• woven wire

Compared to gateposts and corner posts, line posts are:

• wider

• the same size

• smaller

• taller