Building Maintenance - Study Mode

[#36] _________ are cheaper varieties of paint.
Correct Answer

(C) Distempers

Explanation

Solution: Disempters are cheaper varieties of paint. They have chalk as a base, water as a carrier and emulsifying agents like glue or casein.

[#37] A paint normally consists of _________ components.
Correct Answer

(D) 6

Explanation

Solution: Base, vehicle, solvent, pigment, filter and drier are the six components in a paint.

[#38] _________ paint gets deteriorated when exposed to sun.
Correct Answer

(B) Bituminous

Explanation

Solution: Bituminous paint applied on iron which is made by dissolving asphalt and bitumen in oil or petroleum gets deteriorated when exposed to sun.

[#39] The appearance of glossy patches on the painted surface is called:
Correct Answer

(A) Flashing

Explanation

Solution: Flashing is the appearance of glossy patches on the painted surface. It is caused due to poor quality of paint.

[#40] The structural concrete slab panels can be repaired by ____________
Correct Answer

(B) External bonding

Explanation

Solution: The structural concrete slab panels can be repaired by external bonding of steel plates to the soffit by using epoxy adhesives and hollows.