Applied Technology

Question 1

1Gloss paint is suitable for

Easy

A. doors and window frames B. ceilings only C. walls of bathrooms only D. floors

Question 2

2Emulsion paint is mainly used on

Easy

A. car bodies B. boats C. interior walls D. metal gates

Question 3

3Paint coverage is 10 m² per litre. Two coats on a 45 m² wall need

Hard

A. 18 litres B. 90 litres C. 4.5 litres D. 9 litres

Question 4

4The first coat of paint applied to bare wood or metal is the

Easy

A. varnish B. primer C. undercoat only D. finishing coat

Question 5

5Building services include

Easy

A. bricks B. roof trusses C. foundations only D. plumbing, electrical and ventilation systems

Question 6

6A septic tank is used to

Easy

A. store drinking water B. treat household sewage where there is no public sewer C. heat water D. collect rainwater for drinking

Question 7

7Ceramic floor tiles are fixed with

Easy

A. nails B. glue sticks C. paint D. tile adhesive or mortar

Question 8

8Applying a smooth layer of cement mortar to a wall is

Easy

A. plastering (rendering) B. pointing C. grouting D. tiling

Question 9

9A trap (U-bend) under a sink prevents

Easy

A. taps from leaking B. foul gases from the drain entering the room C. water from flowing D. pipes from rusting

Question 10

10Terrazzo is a

Medium

A. floor finish of marble chips set in cement B. window type C. roof sheet D. wall paint