Worksheetsbasic surface preparation 07106
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Since you and your employer are accepting responsibility for the final surface, you should first _______ the surface before painting.
sand
inspect
clean
prime
An agent that primarily emulsifies a contaminant is a(n):
detergent
solvent
alkaline cleaner
acid
An agent that is used on concrete to remove laitance is a(n):
detergent
solvent
alkaline cleaner
acid
An agent that primarily saponifies a contaminant is a(n):
detergent
solvent
alkaline cleaner
acid
An agent that converts rust to iron phosphate is a(n):
detergent
solvent
alkaline cleaner
acid
Mild cases of mildew are usually treated with a 5% solution of household bleach, which is a dilution of:
1 part bleach to 4 or 5 parts water
2 parts bleach to 6 or 8 parts water
1 part bleach to 1 or 2 parts water
2 parts bleach to 4 or 5 parts water
An inhibitor added to the water in a pressure washing system is used to:
retard mildew formation
retard drying time so that the surface can be rinsed while wet
retard reoxidation of steel surfaces
prevent efflorescence from forming on concrete surfaces
Which type of the four general types of abrasives are used in low-pressure washers with wet-abrasive injectors?
metallic and mineral
metallic and byproduct
mineral and special purpose
mineral and byproduct
Calcium sulfate mixed with water is used as a
plastic pouch
joint compound
wood treatment
caulk
joint tape is usually supplied in ____ inch wide rolls.
3 1/2 inches
3
2 1/2
2
A special sandpaper is used on latex paints is ______ paper.
silicon-carbide
green
aluminum oxide
emery
_______ wool should not be used on wood that will be finished with water-based finishes
stainless steel
steel
brass
aluminum
A hand tool that is used to clean wood trim is known as a ______ scraper
molding
draw
razor blade
carbide
There are atleast ______ general types of wire brushes
3
4
5
6
Power tool cleaning is defined in
SSPC-SP11
SSPC-SP3
SSPC-SP7
SSPC-SP10
A(n) ______ sander rotates as well as oscillates.
disc
rotary
orbital
detail
Which of the following air-powered tools works best when cleaning irregular surfaces?
piston scaler
power chisel
scaling hammer
needle scaler
high-pressure water cleaning uses water pressures of ____ psi
1,000 to 5,000
5,000 to 10,000
10,000 to 25,000
25,000 to 35,000
high-pressure water jetting uses water pressures of _____ psi
1,000 to 5,000
5,000 to 10,000
10,000 to 25,000
25,000 to 35,000
Painting contractors generally use a low pressure washer in the range of approximately _____ psi
3,100 to 5,000
2,400 to 3,600
2,000 to 2,500
1,200 to 2,100
A water blaster nozzle produces a ____ spray pattern
conical
flat
pulsating
rotating concentrated
Standard SSPC-SP1 covers
hand tool cleaning
solvent cleaning
power tool cleaning
power tool cleaning to bare metal
Standard SSPC-SP2 covers
Hand tool cleaning
solvent cleaning
power tool cleaning
power tool cleaning to bare metal
Checking the moisture content in concrete is covered by ASTM Standard
D-4259
D-4260
D-4262
D-4263
Checking the pH of a surface is covered by ASTM Standard
D-4259
D-4260
D-4262
D-4263
The etching of concrete is covered by ASTM Standard
D-4259
D-4260
D-4262
D-4263
The abrading of concrete surfaces is covered by ASTM Standard
D-4259
D-4260
D-4262
D-4263
New exterior wood is primed as soon as possible to prevent:
shrinkage
surface contamination
sun damage
insect damage
Cracks and nail holes in exterior wood are generally filled
before priming
before finish coats are applied
after finish coats are applied
at the same time as primer
A steel surface covered with both mill scale and rust would be classified by SSPC-VIS 1-89 as a rust grade _ surface
A
B
C
D
What level should the moisture content of plaster be before painting?
18-20%
14-16%
10-12%
0-6%
To what temperature should water be heated for detergents to work best?
50 F
100 F
150 F
200 F
At least how many days should concrete be allowed to cure before coating?
35 days
28 days
21 days
14 days
Dry and premixed joint compounds come in all of the following types except ?
taping
topping
all-purpose
solvent
Dry powder compounds must be mixed with ?
any water source
clean, drinkable water
all-purpose detergent
household bleach
