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58 Cards in this Set
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What is the end result if a surface to be painted is not properly prepared and cleaned? |
The surface will not look its best
The materials and valuable time are wasted The surface is not protected from the elements |
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To achieve the proper consistency for use by brush, roller, or spray gun, what is added to paint?
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Thinner
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What white pigment has the highest known hiding power?
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Titanium Dioxide
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What are the substances used as paint extenders?
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Inert Chemicals Pigments
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Which of the following paint ingredients is usually referred to as the base?
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Vehicle
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Which of the following paint ingredients acts as a conveyor of oxygen and assists in the paint setting up?
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Drier
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The most common type of thinner is composed of
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Mineral Spirits
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What is the minimum number of hours oil varnishes should be allowed to dry before another coat is applied?
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24 hrs
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On topside metal surfaces that have been taken down to bare metal, what is the minimum number of primer coats after pretreatment?
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Two |
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Which of the following paint coverings was developed for painting a ship's bottom?
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Anticorrosive |
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When painting a ship's bottom, what paint is applied after anticorrosive paint?
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Antifouling
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Boot topping paint is used for what area of a ship? |
Just above and just below the waterline
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Within how many hours after the primer has cured should nonskid material be applied?
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24 hrs |
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How many coats of fire-retardant paint may be applied to a surface before it loses its fire-retardant properties?
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Three
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Bare wood that is to be painted is primed with which of the following?
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One coat of aluminum paint
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What is the best method of applying canvas preservative?
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Spraying
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Based on test data, which of the following metals is preferred for thermal-spray application?
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Aluminum |
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Which of the following is an artificial abrasive?
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Aluminum Oxide
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Which of the following code numbers indicates the finest size of abrasive?
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2/0
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What is the first step to take in sharpening a paint scraper?
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Square the End
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On a properly sharpened chipping hammer, the squared face should be how wide?
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1/16 to 1/8 inch
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Which of the following is the most useful power tool for surface preparation?
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Portable Grinder
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Which of the following sanders has a small fast motion that actually sands in all directions?
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Orbital
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What is the main advantage of the needle gun scaler?
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It can clean out irregular surfaces
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Which of the following precautions must you observe when operating an electric power tool?
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Wear protective goggles and insulated gloves
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Under which of the following circumstances should paint and varnish remover NEVER be used?
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In confined spaces
Near an open flame To clean your hands |
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What is usually the first sign of aluminum corrosion?
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White Powdery Residue
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Which of the following methods should be used to prevent corrosion when aluminum is joined to wood?
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Coat wood with one coat of spar varnish and place insulation tape between the two surfaces
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Which of the following is the best system for mixing paint?
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Vibrating Shaker
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The process of pouring paint back and forth between two cans is called
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Boxing
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Paints located in paint storage spaces should be turned upside down at least once every
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3 months
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What should be done with paint that has become unfit for use?
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It should be returned to the shipyard where it can be reworked
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Which of the following brushes should you use to paint a large surface? |
Flat
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To make brushes more flexible and easier to clean, they should be soaked for about 40 hours in |
Rinse in thinner, let it soak in boiled linseed oil |
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After cleaning a paintbrush that is used frequently, how should you stow it?
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Hang it in thinner or linseed oil so the entire length of bristles and lower part of the ferrule are covered |
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What is the recommended cleaner for a brush that was used for shellac?
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Alcohol
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When you are applying paint to the brush, approximately how much of the brush should be dipped into the paint? |
1/8 length of the bristles, less than half of the bristle |
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When a surface is being painted, what is the purpose of laying on and laying off?
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To distribute the paint evenly over the surface
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The best way to cut in with a paintbrush is to move the brush
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swiftly in long continuous strokes
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What is the maximum number of coats of paint allowed for interior surfaces?
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Four
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At what minimum temperature may painting be started?
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32°F
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What working conditions are most harmful to the quality of paint work?
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Lack of ventilation, low temperature, and high humidity
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After a stripping job, how should you remove the masking tape?
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By pulling it off slowly, diagonally back upon itself
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What should you do to ensure that paint applied with a roller does not peel off?
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Apply moderate pressure to the roller
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What is the normal distance to hold a spray gun from a surface to be painted?
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6 to 10 inches
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What is the first step you should take in cleaning a pressure-feed spray gun?
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Back up the fluid needle adjusting screw
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What should you do immediately after removing the container when you are cleaning a container-type spray gun?
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Fill the container with solvent
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Which of the following materials should NEVER be used in standard spray gun equipment?
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Plastics
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What type of respirator is usually used by personnel paint tanks and voids?
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Air Line
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When must you change the cartridge in a chemical cartridge respirator?
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When you can smell paint vapors in the mask
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Which of the following safety conditions must be met when personnel are painting compartments?
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Compartments must be well ventilated
Personnel using spray guns must wear respirators Electric light bulbs must not be changed in compartments where spray painting is in progress |
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Which of the following operations results in a first-class, professional paint job?
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Proper surface preparation
Use of recommended finish Proper application of the finish |
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Who is responsible for HM on board a ship?
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Everyone
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What does MSDS stand for when you are dealing with HM?
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Material safety data sheets
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Which of the following departments is responsible to make the hazardous labels for the Navy?
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Department of Transportation
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What instruction provides the details for HM for the Navy?
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OPNAVINST 4110.2
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How does the Naval Supply System Command distribute the data base for HM?
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CD-ROM
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What is used to protect your head against blows?
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Helmets and hardhats
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