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basic surface preparation 07106

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Since you and your employer are accepting responsibility for the final surface, you should first _______ the surface before painting.

a)

sand

b)

inspect

c)

clean

d)

prime

2.

An agent that primarily emulsifies a contaminant is a(n):

a)

detergent

b)

solvent

c)

alkaline cleaner

d)

acid

3.

An agent that is used on concrete to remove laitance is a(n):

a)

detergent

b)

solvent

c)

alkaline cleaner

d)

acid

4.

An agent that primarily saponifies a contaminant is a(n):

a)

detergent

b)

solvent

c)

alkaline cleaner

d)

acid

5.

An agent that converts rust to iron phosphate is a(n):

a)

detergent

b)

solvent

c)

alkaline cleaner

d)

acid

6.

Mild cases of mildew are usually treated with a 5% solution of household bleach, which is a dilution of:

a)

1 part bleach to 4 or 5 parts water

b)

2 parts bleach to 6 or 8 parts water

c)

1 part bleach to 1 or 2 parts water

d)

2 parts bleach to 4 or 5 parts water

7.

An inhibitor added to the water in a pressure washing system is used to:

a)

retard mildew formation

b)

retard drying time so that the surface can be rinsed while wet

c)

retard reoxidation of steel surfaces

d)

prevent efflorescence from forming on concrete surfaces

8.

Which type of the four general types of abrasives are used in low-pressure washers with wet-abrasive injectors?

a)

metallic and mineral

b)

metallic and byproduct

c)

mineral and special purpose

d)

mineral and byproduct

9.

Calcium sulfate mixed with water is used as a

a)

plastic pouch

b)

joint compound

c)

wood treatment

d)

caulk

10.

joint tape is usually supplied in ____ inch wide rolls.

a)

3 1/2 inches

b)

3

c)

2 1/2

d)

2

11.

A special sandpaper is used on latex paints is ______ paper.

a)

silicon-carbide

b)

green

c)

aluminum oxide

d)

emery

12.

_______ wool should not be used on wood that will be finished with water-based finishes

a)

stainless steel

b)

steel

c)

brass

d)

aluminum

13.

A hand tool that is used to clean wood trim is known as a ______ scraper

a)

molding

b)

draw

c)

razor blade

d)

carbide

14.

There are atleast ______ general types of wire brushes

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

15.

Power tool cleaning is defined in

a)

SSPC-SP11

b)

SSPC-SP3

c)

SSPC-SP7

d)

SSPC-SP10

16.

A(n) ______ sander rotates as well as oscillates.

a)

disc

b)

rotary

c)

orbital

d)

detail

17.

Which of the following air-powered tools works best when cleaning irregular surfaces?

a)

piston scaler

b)

power chisel

c)

scaling hammer

d)

needle scaler

18.

high-pressure water cleaning uses water pressures of ____ psi

a)

1,000 to 5,000

b)

5,000 to 10,000

c)

10,000 to 25,000

d)

25,000 to 35,000

19.

high-pressure water jetting uses water pressures of _____ psi

a)

1,000 to 5,000

b)

5,000 to 10,000

c)

10,000 to 25,000

d)

25,000 to 35,000

20.

Painting contractors generally use a low pressure washer in the range of approximately _____ psi

a)

3,100 to 5,000

b)

2,400 to 3,600

c)

2,000 to 2,500

d)

1,200 to 2,100

21.

A water blaster nozzle produces a ____ spray pattern

a)

conical

b)

flat

c)

pulsating

d)

rotating concentrated

22.

Standard SSPC-SP1 covers

a)

hand tool cleaning

b)

solvent cleaning

c)

power tool cleaning

d)

power tool cleaning to bare metal

23.

Standard SSPC-SP2 covers

a)

Hand tool cleaning

b)

solvent cleaning

c)

power tool cleaning

d)

power tool cleaning to bare metal

24.

Checking the moisture content in concrete is covered by ASTM Standard

a)

D-4259

b)

D-4260

c)

D-4262

d)

D-4263

25.

Checking the pH of a surface is covered by ASTM Standard

a)

D-4259

b)

D-4260

c)

D-4262

d)

D-4263

26.

The etching of concrete is covered by ASTM Standard

a)

D-4259

b)

D-4260

c)

D-4262

d)

D-4263

27.

The abrading of concrete surfaces is covered by ASTM Standard

a)

D-4259

b)

D-4260

c)

D-4262

d)

D-4263

28.

New exterior wood is primed as soon as possible to prevent:

a)

shrinkage

b)

surface contamination

c)

sun damage

d)

insect damage

29.

Cracks and nail holes in exterior wood are generally filled

a)

before priming

b)

before finish coats are applied

c)

after finish coats are applied

d)

at the same time as primer

30.

A steel surface covered with both mill scale and rust would be classified by SSPC-VIS 1-89 as a rust grade _ surface

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.

What level should the moisture content of plaster be before painting?

a)

18-20%

b)

14-16%

c)

10-12%

d)

0-6%

32.

To what temperature should water be heated for detergents to work best?

a)

50 F

b)

100 F

c)

150 F

d)

200 F

33.

At least how many days should concrete be allowed to cure before coating?

a)

35 days

b)

28 days

c)

21 days

d)

14 days

34.

Dry and premixed joint compounds come in all of the following types except ?

a)

taping

b)

topping

c)

all-purpose

d)

solvent

35.

Dry powder compounds must be mixed with ?

a)

any water source

b)

clean, drinkable water

c)

all-purpose detergent

d)

household bleach