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Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 4hrs 50mins
_____ has the benefit of easily creating interesting patterns.
rubber baseboards
silestone
VCT
CMU
Identify the type of insulation shown in the picture.
Batt Insulation
Spray-Foam Insulation
Rigid Foam Insulation
Foil Radiant Barrier
Silestone product consists of _____.
crushed and fused glass
heated and formed plastics
compressed wood product
natural quartz and other materials
Porcelain tile is a dense ceramic tile.
true
false
Rubber baseboards are used _____.
where the wall meets the roofing material
where the wall meets the flooring
in the structural wall system and is not easily viewed
often, but are more expensive than hardwood
What is true of porcelain tile?
the color or texture cannot be changed
it is only used on counter tops
porcelain tile can be glazed or unglazed
it consists of color behind glass
Silestone is a product commonly used _____.
as countertop material
for flooring
wall cladding
all options
Glass wall tile _____.
is commonly used in bathrooms and kitchens
is used for mosaic designs
all options
comes in a variety of colors and shapes
Rubber baseboards are most often used in ____ structures.
high end, expensive
commercial, industrial, institutional
residential
historical renovation
Laminate flooring is _____ to install than hardwood materials.
easier
more difficult
more expensive
less available
What building material is described as: thin pieces of wood over composite backing; used on furniture, floors, doors, etc.
VCT
Wood Veneer
OSB
Glazed Tile
Wood veneer is commonly used for _____.
shower liners
floors, furniture, doors
sink basins
all options
Which quality of molded plastic is true?
used for interior design furniture
can be formed to any shape
can come in a variety of colors and textures
all options
Rubber tile and tread is used where _____.
wood cannot be installed
low-traffic occurs
high budget materials are required
slip-prevention is necessary
All of these building materials come in a variety of man-made color options EXCEPT _____.
Silestone
Standard Laminate Covering
Natural Stone Tile
Rubber Tile, Tread and Baseboards
VCT
What building material is shown in this image?
MDF
OSB
Plywood
Shown here, OSB stands for _____.
Oriented Strain Board
Opposite-Sided Board
Oak Stained Birch
Shown here, MDF stands for _____.
Medium Densified Fiberboard
Modified, Distressed Fibers
Multiple-Compressed Designed Fiberboard
Shown here, Plywood consists of _____.
thin sheets of solid wood glued together
solid oak wood
wood flakes bonded by resin
At the same cross-section, OSB is stronger than plywood.
True
False
Plywood, OSB and MDF are commonly used for ____.
sheathing and framing
interior walls
finished flooring
fire-proofing walls
Identify the type of insulation shown in the picture.
Batt Insulation
Spray-Foam Insulation
Rigid Foam Insulation
Foil Radiant Barrier
Identify the type of insulation shown in the picture.
Batt Insulation
Spray-Foam Insulation
Rigid Foam Insulation
Foil Radiant Barrier
Identify the type of insulation shown in the picture.
Batt Insulation
Spray-Foam Insulation
Rigid Foam Insulation
Foil Radiant Barrier
A unique feature of _____ insulation is it's ability to be used underground with the foundation, and even under the slab.
rigid-foam
batt
spray-foam
foil-radiant barrier
Which insulation creates a water vapor barrier?
foil-radiant barrier
batt
spray-foam
Batt insulation is commonly used in _____.
walls
all options
attics
basements
Natural stone tile ____.
colors are not easily changed.
adds texture to your design
can be used on interior and exterior surfaces
all options
CMU block stands for _____.
compressed metallic uniboard
cornered mason-unified block
concrete masonry unit
cement molded universal block
All is true of CMU block, EXCEPT ____.
easy to install
can be a load-bearing, structural wall
can be an interior fire-proof wall
made of solid cement
VCT stands for ____.
vinyl composition tile
venerated construction type
vintner construed tile
vinyl construction-typical tile
Cement backer board is used _____.
in areas similar to drywall
in water-prone spaces
where tile will be applied
all options
Which statement describes standard laminate covering?
multi-layer synthetic material
consists of quartz and other resins
fabric of fiberglass or mineral wool
plastic material, able to be molded in to any shape
The material shown here is used for _____.
cabinets
tabletops
doors
all options
Which material is not the same as the others?
MDF
drywall
sheetrock
gypsum board
On the cabinetry in the image shown, what finished material might be used ? (more than one option can be chosen)
wood veneer
standard laminate covering
OSB
Silestone
natural stone tile
____ is installed over framework for interior walls and ceilings.
drywall
plywood
rubber tile
CMU
____ is shown here.
mortar
grout
____ is shown here.
mortar
grout
____ is shown here.
mortar
grout
____ is shown here.
mortar
grout
_____ is structurally required.
mortar
grout
____ is used in water-prone spaces where tile will be applied.
Plywood
Gypsum board
Cement-backer board
all options
What will likely be applied over this cement-backer board?
tile
carpet tiles
rubber tread
standard laminate covering
