Prepare Background Surfaces Quiz Name:      

Some questions are multiple choice. Please tick all the boxes which apply.

Q1 Which two dimensions are required to find the area Length

of a room? (tick two boxes) Height
Width

Q2 Name two different methods by which you can be      

given work instructions      

Q3 What do the letters DPM stand for? Dual Purpose Material

Double Ply Mop
Damp Proof Membrane

Q4 State the function of a transformer      

Q5 When should an acrylic screed be used in Damp floor areas

preference to a latex screed? Heavy duty areas
(tick two boxes) Exceptionally rough floor areas
Biologically sensitive areas

Q6 How many whole sheets of hardboard (0.610m x 25

1.220m) are required to cover a floor area of 30
6.250m x 4.250m? 36
41

Q7 What is the purpose of serrations on      

an adhesive trowel?

Q8 Where you would check which size of serrations On the trowel

you should use with a particular material? Health & Safety sheet
Product data sheet
Adhesive tub

Q9 Name ONE other fixing material which can be used Nails

in addition to adhesive to secure stair nosings. Screws
Double sided tape
Tackifier
Q10 Briefly describe what arrangements would      
allow you and your customer to keep up to
date with working arrangements?

Q11 An instruction was given to you that you do not fully understand. State what you should
now do, before proceeding with your work.
Oral      

Written