Question 1
Which Australian/New Zealand Standard is the primary 'Guide to the painting of buildings' that a Certificate III painter references for surface preparation and coating systems?
Correct Answer:
AS/NZS 2311
Question 2
Before applying a water-based acrylic system to new fibrous plasterboard, what is the correct first coat to seal the porous surface and equalise suction?
Correct Answer:
A sealer/undercoat (primer-sealer)
Question 3
When sanding bare timber to a smooth finish ready for painting, which abrasive grit sequence is most appropriate?
Correct Answer:
Start with P80, finish with P120-P180
Question 4
Why must new masonry, render or concrete be allowed to cure fully (typically several weeks) before painting with most coatings?
Correct Answer:
Because high alkalinity and moisture cause saponification, blistering and adhesion failure
Question 5
What is the correct treatment for resinous knots in new softwood before priming, to prevent the knot bleeding through the paint?
Correct Answer:
Seal the knots with knotting solution (shellac-based knotting)
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Prepare with the CPC30620 Painting Practice Questions - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering paint, surface, painting, painted, and colour. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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CPC30620 Painting Practice Questions - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620) Exam

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