Question 1
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The method of bonding two materials together in order to produce a specialist wallcovering is known as
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a wet embossing
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b heat expansion
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c laminating
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d flocking.
Question 2
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The method where liquid PVC is applied to a paper backing and ‘blown’ to produce a pattern is known as
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a heat expansion
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b flocking
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c laminating
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d dry embossing.
Question 3
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Which one of the following is a description of screen printing?
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a Passing ink through a fine mesh fabric.
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b Pressing ink covered blocks onto paper.
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c Applying ink to a rubber roller.
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d Injecting ink onto the paper by machine
Question 4
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Which of the following describes a “drop match”?
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a Pattern matches diagonally across the length.
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b The pattern can be reversed.
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c The pattern match is random.
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d Pattern matches diagonally across the width
Question 5
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A paper which consists of one single layer is known as a
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a duplex
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b simplex
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c supadurable
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d laminate
Question 6
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Wallcoverings which have strands of cotton, wool or other fabrics are known as
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a photo murals
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b hand prints
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c weftless
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d flocks.
Question 7
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Where is a suitable location for lincrusta?
Question 8
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Which method is required to remove selvedge from the edge of wallpaper?
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a Track trimmer and a straight edge.
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b Trimming knife and a straight edge.
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c Casing wheel freehand.
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d Trimming knife freehand
Question 9
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A tool used to splice seams of wide vinyl without damaging the surface below is a
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a casing wheel
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b track trimmer
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c joint cutter
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d hacking knife.
Question 10
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Why is accurate cutting important when removing selvedge from hand printed paper?
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a The seams will not butt properly.
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b The edges will take longer to dry.
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c The surface will delaminate.
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d The paper could split.
Question 11
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The method where two lengths of paper are placed side by side on a wall or ceiling is called
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a splicing
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b surface jointing
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c butt jointing
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d overlap and trim.
Question 12
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What does the international performance symbol in the image below represent?
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a Length of the roll.
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b Width of the roll.
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c Design repeat.
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d Design number.
Question 13
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Which one of the following adhesives is used when applying wide width vinyls?
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a Starch.
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b Cellulose.
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c Starch ether.
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d Ready mixed.
Question 14
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Cellulose paste is used to hang papers when non staining of the print is important because it
Question 15
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Which of the following wallcoverings requires overlap adhesive to bond to itself?
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a Handprints.
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b Weftless.
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c Hessian.
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d Vinyl.
Question 16
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Which of the following is an advantage of using ready mixed PVA based wallpaper adhesive?
Question 17
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What will be the effect on starch adhesive if left in a warm environment for too long?
Question 18
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Which one of the following is a result of uneven pasting?
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a Blistering.
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b Fading.
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c Staining.
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d. Delamination.
Question 19
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Which one of the following factors should be considered when planning how to paper a ceiling?
Question 20
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Solvent painted walls should be lined before a finish paper is applied to
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a improve heat insulation on surface
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b improve sound insulation on surface
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c prevent mould forming on surface
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d provide an absorbent surface.
Question 21
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A paper with a small fine print is ideal for
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a walls with uneven corners
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b staircase walls with a long drop
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c walls which are very smooth
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d feature walls.
Question 22
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Which one of the following is a benefit of lining a surface?
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a It provides heat insulation.
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b It prevents mould forming.
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c It equalises the porosity.
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d It reduces damp.
Question 23
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When calculating wallpaper using the girthing method which one of the following formulas should be used?
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a Wall height ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll.
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b Wall length ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll.
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c Width of roll x wall height x wall length.
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d Number of drops x width of roll x wall length
Question 24
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Batch numbers of wallcoverings should be checked prior to cutting lengths to
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a ensure the pattern is the same
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b ensure the colour is the same
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c reduce wastage from off cuts
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d reduce the working time
Question 25
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Marking and working from a straight horizontal line before cross-lining should be carried out to
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a ensure the wall is flat
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b allow for unevenness of the ceiling line
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c reduce the chance of air bubbles
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d ensure each length runs diagonally.
Question 26
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Drawing a pasting brush back towards the edge of the paper when pasting could lead to
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a delamination
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b blistering
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c joint gapping
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d sheen patches.
Question 27
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Dry edges can be rectified on applied paper by re-applying paste using a
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a small brush
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b short pile roller
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c large brush
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d long pile roller.
Question 28
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Concertina folds are used when applying a wallcovering to ceilings because they
Question 29
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Which one of the following is a reason for using ready-pasted wallcoverings?
Question 30
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When would wallpaper shears be used rather than a trimming knife?
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a Cutting Lincrusta.
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b Splicing wide vinyl joints.
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c Splicing mitre joints in borders.
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d Cutting vinyl across switches.
Question 31
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Which one of the following processes should be used when papering a staircase?
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a Longest drop first and work up.
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b Shortest drop first and work down.
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c Start in the middle and work either way.
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d Longest drop and work to the centre.
Question 32
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The correct method of disposing of used trimming knife blades is to place them in a
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a skip
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b waste bin
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c sharps box
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d cardboard box.
Question 33
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The application defect known as loss of emboss can be prevented by avoiding over
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a soaking
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b brushing
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c pasting
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d stretching.
Question 34
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To maintain the sharpness of paperhanging shears they should be regularly
Question 35
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Why do friable surfaces need to be checked before applying wallcoverings?
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a It will be difficult to remove it in future.
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b The paste will react with the surface.
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c Mould will form on the surface.
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d The paper will not adhere.
Question 36
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Manufacturer’s instructions state that it is important to reverse hang wide width vinyl to prevent
Question 37
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When selecting adhesives, manufacturer’s instructions recommend
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a the least expensive adhesive
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b any ready mixed adhesive
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c the strongest adhesive available
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d the adhesive suitable to the paper type.
Question 38
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Which one of the following is the best method of maintaining wide width vinyls?
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a Frequent washing with fungicide.
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b Washing using warm soapy water.
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c Regular scrubbing with a scouring pad.
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d Washing with sugar soap weekly.
Question 39
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When hanging wide width vinyls how can springing joints be prevented?
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a Avoid splicing over lining paper.
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b Remove nibs on the surface.
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c Avoid using blunt tools.
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d Remove excess paste.
Question 40
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An advantage of hessian and other fabric based wallcoverings is that they
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a resist dampness
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b dampen sound
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c can be scrubbed clean
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d contain fungicide.
Question 41
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When cutting wallcoverings into an internal corner how much wastage should be allowed for?
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a 5 -12 mm.
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b 13-20 mm.
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c 21-28 mm.
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d 29-36 mm.
Question 42
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Which one of the following is the result of applying too much paste to a hand print wallcovering?
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a Staining.
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b Blistering.
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c Polishing.
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d Shrinking.