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Drywall Taper Practice Test

Check what you know about the drywall taper job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on drywall taper knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Mud is:
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Answer: Joint compound. Material.

Question 2 of 15Feather each coat:
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Answer: Wider. Technique.

Question 3 of 15A bazooka is:
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Answer: An automatic taper. Tool.

Question 4 of 15Raking light reveals:
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Answer: Flaws. Inspection.

Question 5 of 15Hot mud:
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Answer: Sets chemically. Material.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Protects corners.”
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Answer: Corner bead. Corner bead: Protects corners.

Question 7 of 15What does “Feathering” mean?
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Answer: Thinning edges.. Feathering: Thinning edges.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Setting-type compound.”
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Answer: Hot mud. Hot mud: Setting-type compound.

Question 9 of 15What does “OSHA” mean?
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Answer: Workplace safety agency.. OSHA: Workplace safety agency.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Thin full-wall coat.”
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Answer: Skim coat. Skim coat: Thin full-wall coat.

Question 11 of 15What does “Apprenticeship” mean?
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Answer: Paid structured training.. Apprenticeship: Paid structured training.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Paper or mesh for joints.”
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Answer: Tape. Tape: Paper or mesh for joints.

Question 13 of 15What does “Punch list” mean?
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Answer: Final fix list.. Punch list: Final fix list.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Patterned finish.”
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Answer: Texture. Texture: Patterned finish.

Question 15 of 15What does “Journeyman” mean?
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Answer: Fully trained worker.. Journeyman: Fully trained worker.

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