Question 1
Cutting, grinding, or dry-mixing tile, mortar, or concrete releases a hazardous dust regulated by OSHA. What is this dust called?
Correct Answer:
Respirable crystalline silica
Question 2
Which control is the single most effective way to reduce respirable silica dust when cutting tile with a power saw?
Correct Answer:
Wetting the blade and material with a continuous water supply
Question 3
OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica is which value, averaged over an 8-hour day?
Correct Answer:
50 micrograms per cubic meter (0.050 mg/m3)
Question 4
A wet saw is most commonly used in tile work to do what?
Correct Answer:
Make straight and miter cuts in tile while controlling dust and heat
Question 5
A snap cutter (score-and-snap tile cutter) is best suited for which task?
Correct Answer:
Straight cuts on standard ceramic wall and floor tile
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Prepare with the NCCER Tile Practice Questions - NCCER Tile Setter Tile Finisher Written Module Knowledge Assessments Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering tile, mortar, thinset, setter, and floor. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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