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State Example Questions

C-33 Painting and Decorating

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The following questions are typical of the kind of items that are on the examination.

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  1. In order to acheive adhesion, galvanized metal can be what prior to painting?

    • chemically etched
    • chemically washed
    • chemically blasted
    • power washed

  2. Silicone Caulks are the best caulking with regards to weatherability, moisure and ___________ resistance, lack of shrinkage, and joint movement.

    • bug
    • water
    • chemical

  3. A cube shaped piece of metal must be coated with a teflon covering. If the cube has a side of 15 cm, what is the total surface area that needs to be coated.

    • 600 cm
    • 900 cm
    • 1350 cm
    • 9005 cm