Deck 12: Interior Finishes

Question 1

Drywall, also referred to as ____ board, is a construction material used for finished wall and ceiling surfaces and is made of kiln-dried gypsum pressed between fiberglass mat or paper facing.

A) gypsum
B) fiberglass
C) plaster
D) wheat

Answer 1

gypsum

Question 2

____ tile is a thin surfacing unit composed of various clays fired to hardness.

A) Porcelain
B) Ceramic
C) Plaster
D) both a and b

Answer 2

both a and b

Question 3

____, available for most products that fit the OSHA definition of hazardous, identify potentially dangerous content, exposure limits, safe handling instructions, cleanup, and other factors to consider in selecting and using products.

A) MDDS
B) CDSS
C) MSDS
D) MCSS

Answer 3

MSDS

Question 4

The ____ is a nonprofit and the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards for manufactured products.

A) ISA
B) WSO
C) WSA
D) ISO

Question 5

A ____ assessment represents a complicated process that seeks to make the total environmental impact of any product transparent to all users.

A) life cycle
B) product cycle
C) life range
D) product life

Question 6

____-party evaluations are prepared by organizations that are fully independent from the manufacturers.

A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Neutral

Question 7

Selecting wood that is certified as sustainably harvested, locally produced, or ____ are appropriate choices for green homes.

A) engineered
B) reclaimed
C) recycled
D) natural

Question 8

____ flooring is durable, provides a cushion underfoot, and has anti-bacterial properties.

A) Natural composite
B) Cork
C) Bamboo
D) Heartwood

Question 9

A less expensive carpet option is carpet made from recycled ____, suitable for low to moderate traffic areas that can be recycled at the end of its life.

A) fiberglass
B) vinyl
C) plastic
D) sisal

Question 10

The ____ has created second-party certification programs, Green Label and Green Label Plus, that provide guidelines for VOC content and off gassing of carpet and pad.

A) Carpet Manufacturing Association
B) Association for Carpet and Rug Manufacturers
C) National Flooring Institute
D) Carpet and Rug Institute

Question 11

A decoupling membrane is a flexible ____ sheet that is placed between tile and concrete with an adhesive.

A) plastic
B) felt
C) fiberglass
D) foam

Question 12

Traditionally made of ____, most shower pans are now made from flexible plastic or rubber sheets, similar to low slope membrane roofing.

A) copper
B) lead
C) steel
D) aluminum

Question 13

Drywall's biggest enemy is ____.

A) heat
B) cold
C) moisture
D) air

Question 14

Tile and masonry wall finishes are used primarily in ____ and kitchen areas for durability.

A) bedroom
B) laundry room
C) bathroom
D) den

Question 15

Look for doors that are made with no added ____ in glues or binders. Many standard composite doors will have high content, although some manufacturers now produce products without it.

A) FC
B) VR
C) MDF
D) UF

Question 16

Counters provide one of the ____ places to incorporate sustainable materials in a home.

A) most expensive
B) most difficult
C) best
D) worst

Question 17

Solid stone counters are very durable; however, the stone is also porous and should be ____ periodically.

A) waxed
B) polished
C) painted
D) sealed

Question 18

____, one of the first manufactured solid surface countertop materials, is a cast acrylic polymer that is very durable, non-porous, available in dozens of colors and patterns, and can be worked and formed with carpentry tools.

A) Corian
B) Richlite
C) MDF
D) Olian

Question 19

____ counters are one of the least expensive counter options available.

A) Recycled glass
B) Laminate
C) Stone
D) Recycled paper and resin

Question 20

Stainless steel counters, a mainstay in commercial kitchens, are ____ and can use recycled steel in their manufacture.

A) not susceptible to scratches and dents
B) durable, non-porous
C) extremely inexpensive
D) porous

Question 21

Oil based paints and clear finishes ____.

A) are disliked by many paint and floor finish professionals
B) have high levels of VOCs and other hazardous chemicals
C) have lower VOC content than paints with acrylic bases
D) do not perform as well as paints with water and acrylic bases

Question 22

Paints with ____ have the lowest VOC content.

A) darker colors
B) high gloss finishes
C) lighter colors and flat finishes
D) neon colors

Question 23

____ is a non-profit organization that certifies the performance and VOC contents of many products, including paint and clear finishes.

A) Green Light
B) Green Ribbon
C) Go Green
D) Green Seal

Question 24

Lead paint is common in homes built prior to ____.

A) 1949
B) 1958
C) 1965
D) 1978

Question 25

Match each item with a statement below.

-A mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water that hardens into a smooth solid.

A)Drywall
B)Total recycled content
C)Linoleum
D)Plaster
E)Post-industrial recycled content
F)Post-consumer recycled content

Question 26

Match each item with a statement below.

-The amount of recovered material that would otherwise be discarded in the waste stream that is introduced as raw materials in the production process.

A)Drywall
B)Total recycled content
C)Linoleum
D)Plaster
E)Post-industrial recycled content
F)Post-consumer recycled content

Question 27

Match each item with a statement below.

-The portion of a product that is reclaimed after consumer use.

A)Drywall
B)Total recycled content
C)Linoleum
D)Plaster
E)Post-industrial recycled content
F)Post-consumer recycled content

Question 28

Match each item with a statement below.

-The portion of a product that contains some percentage of manufacturing waste material that has been reclaimed.

A)Drywall
B)Total recycled content
C)Linoleum
D)Plaster
E)Post-industrial recycled content
F)Post-consumer recycled content

Question 29

Match each item with a statement below.

-Made of linseed oil, cork and wood particles, and is experiencing a recent resurgence, particularly in green building projects.

A)Drywall
B)Total recycled content
C)Linoleum
D)Plaster
E)Post-industrial recycled content
F)Post-consumer recycled content

Question 30

Match each item with a statement below.

-Inexpensive, reasonably durable, and serves as an excellent substrate for paint finishes.

A)Drywall
B)Total recycled content
C)Linoleum
D)Plaster
E)Post-industrial recycled content
F)Post-consumer recycled content