Materials & Specs Final

Front 1

The most durable paintsurface is _____.

Back 1

Gloss

Front 2

Which of the followingconceals the most imperfections in the wall surface?

Back 2

Flat

Front 3

The person responsible forthe painting specification is _____.

Back 3

the Designer

Front 4

The person responsible forthe coordination of the painting work with other work is _____.

Back 4

the Designer

Front 5

The person responsible for preparing the surface (patch,tape and spackle, etc.) for paint is _____.A. Painter

Back 5

the General Contractor

Front 6

Scratch coat, brown coat,and finish coat are most comparable to _____.

Back 6

First, Second, and Third Coat

Front 7

Lath means _____.

Back 7

-Expanded metal

-Wood slats

-Blue Board

Front 8

The most appropriate basefor a tiled corridor wall is _____.

Back 8

Cement Board

Front 9

Typical thicknesses fordrywall are _____.

Back 9

1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2", 5/8”

Front 10

A plaster on wooden lath wall is mostly sound but a 1’ x 1’section moves slightly and sounds hollow.What would you recommend?

Back 10

?

Front 11

A plaster on wooden lath wall is mostly sound but a 5’ x5’ section moves slightly and sounds hollow.What would you recommend?

Back 11

?

Front 12

The best substrate for atiled tub surround is _____.

Back 12

Cement Board

Front 13

The following is true of strip-ablewallpaper

Back 13

?

Front 14

Which statement is true ofcommercial wallpaper?

Back 14

?

Front 15

Which statement is true ofpeelable wallpaper?

Back 15

?

Front 16

Which of the following is true of American rolls?

Back 16

Typically 27" untrimmed

Front 17

Wallpaper is sold in doublerolls because____?

Back 17

Repeats need to bepositioned carefully so extra length is required

Front 18

Breathable versus non-breathable wallcovering has thegreatest impact when specifying theinstallation because___?

Back 18

?

Front 19

If a textured skim coat orheavy-duty and textured wallcovering is to be applied, which level of finishwould be specified for the wallboard and prepwork?

Back 19

Level 3

Front 20

A wood sealant that buildsto a thick coat and is waterproof is___?

Back 20

Polyester

Front 21

For a finish that is easily field-repaired and lowtoxicity specify _____.

Back 21

Conversion varnish

Front 22

T or F:

Americanand European rolls are the same width but it takes two European rolls tomake up oneAmerican.

Back 22

False

Front 23

T or F:

It's always a good idea to confirm the lengthand width of material before estimatingquantity.

Back 23

True

Front 24

T or F:

“StringPaper” refers to an installation method that insures a level wallpaperinstallation.

Back 24

True

Front 25

T or F:

Grass cloth has actual grass woven and adhered to asubstrate, which is usually paper.

Back 25

True

Front 26

T or F:

Specification-grade paint is more durable andis of higher quality than contractorgrade.

Back 26

True

Front 27

Which of the following is apile fabric with a directional nap?

Back 27

?

Front 28

When cotton fiber is dyed before it is spun into yarn, it is___________dyed.

Back 28

Stock

Front 29

The most durable construction from those listed below is adensely constructed _____.

Back 29

Twill

Front 30

_____ Resilient fiber,easily dyed, self-extinguishing, renewable

Back 30

Wool

Front 31

_____ “Springy” fiber,oleophillic, resists fading even if washed with bleach

Back 31

Olefin

Front 32

_____ Artificial silk, responds to changes in moisture inatmosphere, made from wood or othersource of cellulose

Back 32

Rayon

Front 33

_____ Bast fiber with crisp hand, wrinkles and respondsnoticeably to changes in humidity byexhibiting “yo-yo” or “accordion” effect

Back 33

Linen

Front 34

_____Good dimensional stability. Resists abrasion, will notpleat, frequently used as a fiber in ablend.

Back 34

Polyester

Front 35

_____ Resilient fiber, imitates wool but less expensive, canbe combined with wool, fade-resistant ifsolution dyed.

Back 35

Acrylic

Front 36

_____Abrasion-resistant fiber frequently selected forhigh-use commercial upholstery

Back 36

Nylon

Front 37

T or F:

All man-made fiber comesfrom petroleum.

Back 37

False

Front 38

Which of the followingcharacteristics will combine to produce the most durable fabric?

Back 38

?

Front 39

Dotted swiss _____.

Back 39

-Is produced by clipping adot/spot weave

-Is produced by flocking

-Has a plain-weave ground

Front 40

A burn-out fabric _____.

Back 40

?

Front 41

T or F:

Chenille yarn is typicallya 3-ply spun yarn.

Back 41

False

Front 42

T or F:

To determine how much leather to estimate, multiply plainyards of 54” wide fabricrequired by 18.

Back 42

?

Front 43

Calendaring _____.

Back 43

-Imparts a luster by flatteningthe fiber

-Imparts a moiré pattern

-Is not permanent if the fabricis not cared for properly or if it gets heavy use

Front 44

Which of the following is a truly reversible pocket clothhaving one side the exact opposite of theother?

Back 44

Matelassé

Front 45

T or F:

The durability of a fabric depends on the fiber chemistry,the characteristics of theyarn, the kind of weave, and the finishing processes and noton the fiber chemistry alone.

Back 45

True

Front 46

Durability rating _____.

Back 46

?

Front 47

Open line prints___?

Back 47

?

Front 48

The most fade-resistantfabrics _____.

Back 48

?

Front 49

The difference betweennubuck and suede is _____.

Back 49

?

Front 50

Top grain leather _____.

Back 50

Has had its surface removedand has been embossed to provide texture

Front 51

Full grain _____.

Back 51

Displays the naturalcharacteristics of the hide

Front 52

Most carpet sold today is producedby what method?

Back 52

Tufting

Front 53

To produce a very tailored look for the leastcost on a straight run of stairs, you would specify _____.

Back 53

Hollywood

Front 54

To position a motif in thesame place on each step or to carpet curved steps, you would specify _____.

Back 54

Cap and Band

Front 55

A fiber most similar towool is _____.

Back 55

Acrylic

Front 56

If it is true that thedyeing method indicates resistance to fading from sunlight, what method would bemost resistant to fading?

Back 56

Solution Dyeing

Front 57

If initial appearance ofthe installation is most critical, the most important consideration for the seamingdiagram will be _____.

Back 57

Proximity of seams towindows and furniture location

Front 58

If durability of theinstallation is critical, the most important considerations ___.

Back 58

Traffic patterns anddirection of traffic

Front 59

When considering stain-resisting properties of carpet fiberfor an installation, the most importantconsiderations will be _____.

Back 59

The dying method andfugitive pigments

Front 60

Pitch and stitch are similar in that they are both _____.

Back 60

Carpet construction methods

Front 61

Which of the following willcontribute to the face weight of the carpet?

Back 61

?

Front 62

In carpet construction, ply refers to _____.

Back 62

the number of yarns twistedtogether

Front 63

To insure the moststability in the carpet installation, you would specify _____.

Back 63

Glue down

Front 64

"Generation” refers to_____.

Back 64

?

Front 65

Wool is most superior to all other carpet fibers in its_____.

Back 65

Resilience

Front 66

The diameter of a carpetyarn is measured in _____.

Back 66

Plies

Front 67

Side match refers to _____.

Back 67

Pattern registration acrossthe goods

Front 68

Which of the followingchoices is most true?

Back 68

Polypropylene feels waxy and is usuallysolution dyed, nylon is the most abrasion resistant, wool self-extinguishes.

Front 69

Which of the following statements is the most accurate?

Back 69

Seagrass is a smooth fiber,usually flat-woven, resists stains, is difficult to dye

Front 70

One of the results oftufted construction is that _____.

Back 70

The secondary backing lendsdimensional stability so if the carpet delaminates it will lose itsstability, which this shows up first as wrinkles.

Front 71

Axminster, velvet, and Wilton are _____.

Back 71

-Kinds of woven goods

-Easily woven with intricatecolored patterns

-Traditionally made on narrowlooms so some products still come in narrow widths

Front 72

Measurable characteristicsof carpet include _____.

Back 72

-Appearance retention

-Soil propensity

-Tuft bind

Front 73

Carpet padding may be specified because _____.

Back 73

It can extend the life of thecarpet by allowing the vacuum to work more efficiently

Front 74

T or F:

Options for materials for area rugs include diversefilaments ranging from rags tometal to leather.

Back 74

True

Front 75

T or F:

Custom rugs are best ordered with a verbal description anda rough sketch of apattern.

Back 75

False

Front 76

T or F:

Artisans working in theUnited States produce custom area rugs.

Back 76

False

Front 77

T or F:

If your corner sample for your custom rug order does notdisplay the patternaccurately, you must reject it.

Back 77

True

Front 78

Blueprint,sequence, and warehouse designate _____.

Back 78

Kind of matching between panels

Front 79

The main differencehighlighting blueprint versus sequence and warehouse matching is _____.

Back 79

Blueprint uses a defined pattern and sequence or warehouse match israndom

Front 80

Which ofthe following characteristics of the installation or material would beconsidered whentrying todecide if the job should be blueprint matched or sequence matched?

Back 80

--Is the species very visuallyconsistent from one lot to another so an acceptable match is likel

--Can the panels be cut and laidout in an acceptable presentation given the dimensions of theroom

--Are there budget constraintsprohibiting blueprint matching

Front 81

One benefit of using anengineered substrate instead of solid wood for paneling is that it is _____.

Back 81

Less Expensive

Front 82

T or F:

Floors wider than 3” areplanks.

Back 82

?

Front 83

Book match can be describedas _____.

Back 83

Mirror image pattern

Front 84

Quarter-sawn can bedescribed as _____.

Back 84

Straight grain with flake

Front 85

“Select” and “better” designates _____.

Back 85

Quality of wood

Front 86

How is wood flooringpriced?

Back 86

Square foot

Front 87

In the above diagram, themain difference between A and D will be _____.

Back 87

Grain pattern

Front 88

Floating floors are _____.

Back 88

-Often specified for soundabatement

-Usually laminated

-Held in place by gravity