Painting Apprentice Test: Trivia Quiz!

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How much do you know about paints and paintings? You can take this painter's test questions and answers to check your knowledge about painting. In this trivia quiz, we have got questions about paints, the techniques of painting, and the terms related to painting. You have to choose the correct answers to get a perfect score on the quiz. Take the painting apprentice quiz, find your result, and share it with others who all are interested in painting.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    Why is a primer used?
    • A. 

      To seal drywall

    • B. 

      Cover darker colors

    • C. 

      To help topcoat to adhere.

    • D. 

      All of the above

  • 2. 
    How long should you wait between coats?
    • A. 

      When it is dry to the touch

    • B. 

      4-6 hours

    • C. 

      Follow the manufactures directions.

    • D. 

      Next day

  • 3. 
    What sheen is ceiling paint typically?
    • A. 

      Semigloss

    • B. 

      Satin

    • C. 

      Eggshell

    • D. 

      Flat

  • 4. 
    What areas of a house are semigloss paints most commonly used?
    • A. 

      Kitchen and bath walls

    • B. 

      Ceiling

    • C. 

      Exteriors doors and shutters

    • D. 

      A and c

  • 5. 
    What does nap refer to in painting?
    • A. 

      The application surface of a roller

    • B. 

      The time between coats of paint

    • C. 

      Type of bristles on a brush

    • D. 

      Sleeping during break time

  • 6. 
    What is best used to fill nail holes before painting?
    • A. 

      Drywall mud

    • B. 

      Caulk

    • C. 

      Spackling

    • D. 

      Wood filler

  • 7. 
    Which of the following is not a paint finish?
    • A. 

      Satin

    • B. 

      Semi-Gloss

    • C. 

      Egg-Shell

    • D. 

      Deep Sheen

  • 8. 
    Spraying is faster than rolling when (including setup and cleanup)
    • A. 

      You have a small area to paint.

    • B. 

      You have a large area to paint.

    • C. 

      Always

    • D. 

      Never

  • 9. 
    What is sheetrock?
    • A. 

      Plasterboard

    • B. 

      Slabbing

    • C. 

      Plywood

  • 10. 
    Which paint dries quickest?
    • A. 

      Gloss

    • B. 

      Latex

    • C. 

      Undercoat

  • 11. 
    What sheen is best for cleaning things off the wall?
    • A. 

      Semigloss

    • B. 

      Satin

    • C. 

      Egg Shell

    • D. 

      Flat

  • 12. 
    What is a roller cage?
    • A. 

      A screen is used to drain paint off a roller.

    • B. 

      A large cover to protect from paint shatter

    • C. 

      The handle and rolling mechanism of a roller

    • D. 

      A cage used to roll small kittens into pudding

  • 13. 
    What paint sheen hides surface flaws the best?
    • A. 

      Semigloss

    • B. 

      Satin

    • C. 

      Eggshell

    • D. 

      Flat

  • 14. 
    What is the proper way to dispose of paint?
    • A. 

      Pour down the drain, rinse

    • B. 

      Seal the container and throw it away

    • C. 

      Leave the lid off to dry out and throw it away.

    • D. 

      Don't dispose; paint is good forever.

  • 15. 
    The penalties for failure to comply with the federal lead-based paint disclosure regulations include:
    • A. 

      A civil penalty of up to $500 per disclosure violation.

    • B. 

      An injunction against further violations, but no monetary penalties.

    • C. 

      Three times the actual damages to any person injured by the violation.

    • D. 

      Loss of your contractor's license.

  • 16. 
    What provides the most uniform flat painting coating?
    • A. 

      Rolling

    • B. 

      Brushing

    • C. 

      Airless sprayer

    • D. 

      HVLP sprayer

  • 17. 
    Vinyl siding can be painted when?
    • A. 

      A lighter color of acrylic paint is used

    • B. 

      A darker color of acrylic paint is used

    • C. 

      Both a and b

    • D. 

      Never

  • 18. 
    What is the most common hazard encountered when painting?
    • A. 

      Lead-based paint

    • B. 

      Toxic fumes

    • C. 

      Falling off a ladder

    • D. 

      Electrical shock

  • 19. 
    What is the typical coverage of a gallon of paint?
    • A. 

      100-200 sqft

    • B. 

      250-400 sqft

    • C. 

      450-600sqft

    • D. 

      Over 600 sqft

  • 20. 
    When should you do corner brushwork?
    • A. 

      Before rolling

    • B. 

      After rolling

    • C. 

      Does no matter

    • D. 

      Never use a brush

  • 21. 
    Why are drop cloth and plastic used?
    • A. 

      Protect flooring and furniture from splatter

    • B. 

      Protect against spills

    • C. 

      To help avoid tracking paint into other spaces.

    • D. 

      All of the above

  • 22. 
    Paint primer is used before and after painting your wall color.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 23. 
    The paint will hide all imperfections.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 24. 
    About 80% of your time should be spent doing prep work.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 25. 
    What temperature should most paint be applied?
    • A. 

      50F-80F

    • B. 

      35F-90F

    • C. 

      32-75F

    • D. 

      70F or hotter

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