Questions and Answers

1. A penetrating stain made by dissolving dye in an alcohol or spirit vehicle.

Water
Spirit

A.
B.
C.
D.

Pigmented
Oil

2.
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B.
C.
D.
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Deep, irregular crack resembling dried mud in dry paint film.

Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp

3. Tendency of paint film to take on the imprint of an object that is placed on it (e.g., a shelf, table, window sill or
A.
B.
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D.
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countertop with books, dishes and other objects of them).

Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali

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A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion

Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
4. Increase in gloss or sheen of paint film when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or having an object brush up
against it.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
5. Air-drying or baking-cured materials applied by brush, spray, or magnetic agglomeration to kitchen and
laundry appliances, automobile, machinery, and furniture and used as highway marking materials
Architectural Paint
Commercial Paint
Industrial Paint
6. A liquid in which pigment is dispersed before being applied to a surface in order to control consistency,
adhesion, gloss and durability
Pigment
Binder
Vehicle
Solvent
7. Refers to any of various clear or colored synthetic coatings consisting of nitrocellulose or other cellulose
derivative dissolved in a solvent that dries by evaporation to form a high gloss film.
Spar
Polyurethane
Lacquer
Shellac
8. Dissolves the paint to make it usable at normal room temperatures

A.
B.
C.
D.

9.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Pigment
Binder
Vehicle
Solvent
Loss of adhesion where many old coats of alkyd or oil-based paint received a latex top coat.
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup

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B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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H.
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J.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.

Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Subdivided
by
their intended service: corrosion-resistant coatings, high temperature coatings, and coatings
10.
for immersion service
Architectural Paint
Commercial Paint
Industrial Paint
Exposed
to the heat of a fire, swell to form a thick insulating layer of inert foam that retards flame spread and
11.
combustion
Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
12. Patterned cracking in the surface of the paint film resembling the regular scales of an alligator.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling

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Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
13. Utilize a drying oil that oxidizes and hardens to form a tough elastic film when exposed to thin layer of air.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Intumescent Paint
Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Formation
of fine powder on the surface of the paint film during weathering, which can cause color fading.
14.
Although some degree of chalking is a normal, desirable way for a paint film to wear, excessive film erosion
can result in heavy chalking.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
Are
basecoats
applied to a surface to reduce absorption of subsequent coats of paint or varnish, or to
15.
prevent bleeding through the finish coat
Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.

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Fire Retardant Paints

Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
16. A rough, crinkled paint surface, which occurs when uncured paint forms a "skin.

Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
17. A solution of dye or suspension of pigment in a vehicle, applied to penetrate and color a wood surface
without obscuring the grain
A.
Paint
B.
Varnish
C.
Stain
18. Black, grey or brown spots or areas on the surface of paint or caulk.
A.
Chalking
B.
Dirt Pickup
C.
Mottling
D.
Frosting
E.
Paint Incopatibility
F.
Peeling
G.
Poor Alkali
H.
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
I.
Poor Gloss Retention
J.
Vinyl Sliding Warp
K.
Blistering
L.
Blocking
M.
Burnishing
N.
Crack/Flakes
O.
Foaming Catering
P.
Lapping
Q.
Mildew
R.
Mud Cracking
S.
Sagging
T.
Surfacant Leaching
U.
Wrinkling
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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B.
C.
D.
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Poor Print Resistance

Alligatoring
Formulated
with
silicone and polyvinyl chloride or other substance to reduce the flame spread of a
19.
combustible material.
Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
20. The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat as a result of aging, which ultimately will lead to
complete failure of the paint. In its early stages, the problem appears as hairline cracks; in its later stages,
flaking occurs.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
21. Paint that has lost its adhesion to a galvanized metal substrate.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking

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Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
22. Formulated with anti-corrosive pigments to prevent /reduce the corrosion of metal surfaces.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
23. A liquid preparation of a resin dissolved in an oil or in alcohol that when spread and allowed to dry forms a
hard, lustrous and transparent coating
Paint
Varnish
Stain
24. Loss of paint due to poor adhesion. Where there is a primer and top coat, or multiple coats of paint, peeling
may involve some or all coats.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
25. Made by dissolving dye or suspending pigment in a drying oil or oil varnish vehicle.

A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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A.

Water

Spirit

B.
C.
D.

Pigmented

26.

Oil
Crusty, white salt deposits, leached from mortar or masonry as water passes through it.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
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I.
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K.
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M.
N.
O.
P.
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T.
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W.
X.

Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
Have
as
a binder an alkyd resin, such as chemically modified soy or linseed oil.
27.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
28. A white, salt-like substance on the paint surface. Frosting can occur on any paint color, but it is less
noticeable on white paint or light tints. On masonry, it can be mistakes for efflorescence
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.

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Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
Have
an
epoxy resin as a binder for increased resistance to corrosion, abrasion and chemicals.
29.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
30. Spirit varnish made by dissolving purified lac flakes in denatured alcohol.

A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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A.

Spar
Polyurethane
Lacquer
Shellac
31. Undesirable sticking together of two painted surfaces when pressed together (e.g., a door sticking to the
jamb)
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
32. Accumulation of dirt, dust particles and/or other debris on the paint film; may resemble mildew.
Blistering

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D.
E.
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P.
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T.
U.
V.
W.
X.

Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
33. Specially formulated w/ silicone resins to withstand high temperatures

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
34. Marine varnish is a durable, weather resistant varnish made from durable resins and linseed or tung oil.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Spar
Polyurethane
Lacquer
Shellac
Bubbles resulting from localized loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface

35.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.

Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking

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W.

Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
36. Makes the coat of paint retain its structure, and binds it to the surface to which it is applied

A.
B.
C.
D.

37.

Water
Spirit

A.
B.
C.
D.

Pigmented

38.
A.
B.
C.

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B.
C.
D.
E.
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C.
D.
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Pigment
Binder
Vehicle
Solvent
An oil stain containing pigments capable of obscuring the grain and texture of a wood surface

Oil
Are air-drying materials applied by brush or spray to architectural and structural surfaces and forms for
decorative and protective purposes
Architectural Paint
Commercial Paint
Industrial Paint
Are basecoats applied to a surface to improve the adhesion of subsequent coats of paint or varnish

Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
40. Warping or buckling of vinyl siding panels that have been repainted.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility

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X.

Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
Color
loss and overall determination of paint film on fresh masonry.
41.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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K.
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M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
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T.
U.
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X.

Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
42. A penetrating stain made by dissolving dye in a water vehicle.
Water
Spirit

A.
B.
C.
D.

Pigmented

43.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.

Oil
Deterioration of the paint film, resulting in excessive or rapid loss of luster of the top coat.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting

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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.

Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Crocodiling
Formation
of bubbles (foaming) and resulting small, round concave depressions (cratering) when bubbles
44.
break in a paint film, during paint application and drying.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Cratering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
45. Have as a binder an acrylic resin that coalesces as water evaporates from the emulsion.
Primers
Sealers
Oil Paint
Alkyd Paints
Latex
Epoxy
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Fire Retardant Paints
Heat Resistant Paint
Intumescent Paint
Concentration
of water-soluble ingredients on the surface of a latex paint, typically on a ceiling surface in
46.
rooms that have high humidity (e.g., shower, bathroom, kitchen); may be evident as tan or brown spots or
areas, and can sometimes be glossy, soapy or sticky.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging

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B.
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B.
C.
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B.
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A.
B.
C.
D.

Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
47. A solution of a pigment in water, oil, or organic solvent, used to cover wood or metal articles either for
protection or for appearance
Paint
Varnish
Stain
48. Gives the paint a colour, but also plays a role in its consistency, ease of application, drying ability, durability
and hardness
Pigment
Binder
Vehicle
Solvent
49. Appearance of a denser color or increased gloss where wet and dry layers overlap during paint application.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes
Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp
Downward
"drooping" movement of the paint film immediately after application, resulting in a uneven
50.
coating.
Blistering
Blocking
Burnishing
Crack/Flakes

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Foaming Catering
Lapping
Mildew
Mud Cracking
Sagging
Surfacant Leaching
Wrinkling
Poor Print Resistance
Alligatoring
Chalking
Dirt Pickup
Mottling
Frosting
Paint Incopatibility
Peeling
Poor Alkali
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Gloss Retention
Vinyl Sliding Warp