1.
Finishes form the interface between building users and the building and hence affect the way in which we interact and perceive our built environment.
2.
Materials give off scent and this too will influence our internal environment and may affect our health.
3.
Many materials such as timber, stone, brick and glass provide a natural finish without any need for further work is an _______________________
4.
Carefully chosen, materials with an inherent finish may help to reduce construction time and initial construction costs
5.
Application of materials to existing backgrounds, such as plaster to a wall or paint to timber, is an inherent finish
6.
The durability of the finish will depend upon the material properties of the finish and the material it is applied to, as well as the bond between the two materials
7.
The primary function of a surface finish is to provide a durable, visually attractive and low maintenance surface to floors, walls and ceilings.
8.
Functional requirements for materials to use in external finshings
A. 
B. 
C. 
Strong mechanical or chemical bond
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
Health and safety considerations
9.
Functional requirements for materials to use in internal finshings
A. 
B. 
C. 
Ease of maintenance and cleaning
D. 
Strong mechanical or chemical bond
E. 
Expel water from the surface that forms as condensation
F. 
Prevent and resist mould growth or insect attack
G. 
H. 
Tactile or touch sensitive finish as an aid to those with visual difficulties
10.
_____________ can be defined as the process of covering rough surfaces with thin coat of plastic material to form a smooth durable and jointless surface
11.
The coating of plastic material is termed as “plaster”
12.
The main binding agent in “Rendering” is portland lime
13.
Nowadays in modern construction the application of plastering is reduced and replaced by various types of dry lining on interior surfaces and cladding on exterior surfaces.
14.
The plaster mixes and application techniques on outside surface should be same in interior application
15.
Sand used in the plaster mixes can be obtained from the rivers, from the sea or by crushing stones.
16.
It is important that the aggregate shouldn't be clean
17.
All admixtures should be free from dirt and chemicals harmful to the mortar
18.
To prevent cracking natural or synthetic fibers are used in lime pilaster
19.
Lime plaster hardens fastly
20.
Lime pilaster has the ability of absorbing humidity in the air giving better comfort to the occupants
21.
Portland Cement or other types of cements are used as binder in plaster mortars
22.
Generally a mix proportion of 1 volume cement to 6 or 7 volume of sand is used
23.
The rapid evaporation of water from the surface cause irregular surface cracks known as____________
24.
Internal plasters shall be 20 mm.
25.
The advantages of Gypsum is that it expands slightly on setting and drying prevents cracking