AL Painting Wall Covering Practice Questions - Alabama Painting and Wall Covering Contractor Examination Exam - AL Painting Wall Covering Practice Questions - Alabama Painting and Wall Covering Contractor Examination Exam

Question 1

Before applying a latex topcoat over existing interior walls, what is the primary reason for washing the surface with detergent or TSP substitute?

To raise the grain of the drywall paper To remove grease, dirt, and contaminants that block adhesion To add moisture so the paint levels better To convert oil-based paint into latex

Correct Answer:

To remove grease, dirt, and contaminants that block adhesion

Question 2

What is the purpose of spot priming bare areas after scraping and sanding a previously painted wall?

To make the entire wall glossier before topcoating To seal only exposed substrate so suction is even and flashing is reduced To remove all remaining sound paint film To replace the need for a finish coat

Correct Answer:

To seal only exposed substrate so suction is even and flashing is reduced

Question 3

Why must new concrete, masonry, or cement plaster cure adequately before most architectural coatings are applied?

To allow the masonry color to fade for better color match Because residual alkalinity and moisture can cause saponification, blistering, and adhesion failure So dust can settle into the pores of the surface Because coatings only adhere when the substrate is still wet

Correct Answer:

Because residual alkalinity and moisture can cause saponification, blistering, and adhesion failure

Question 4

White, powdery deposits on exterior masonry that can push through or spoil paint films are commonly called:

Chalking from UV degradation only Efflorescence Orange peel Alligatoring

Correct Answer:

Efflorescence

Question 5

How should resinous knots in new softwood trim be treated before priming for paint?

Coat them with linseed oil only Seal them with shellac-based knotting or a stain-blocking sealer Sand with 40-grit only and leave unsealed Cover them with silicone caulk

Correct Answer:

Seal them with shellac-based knotting or a stain-blocking sealer

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