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Upholsterer Practice Test

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

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15 multiple-choice questions on upholsterer 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 15Welting is:
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Answer: Corded trim. Trim.

Question 2 of 15Staple first:
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Answer: The center of each side. Technique.

Question 3 of 15Cut welting strips on:
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Answer: The bias. Technique.

Question 4 of 15Batting:
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Answer: Goes over foam. Material.

Question 5 of 15Pattern fabric needs:
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Answer: Extra yardage. Estimating.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Corded trim.”
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Answer: Welting. Welting: Corded trim.

Question 7 of 15What does “Webbing” mean?
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Answer: Strap base under seats.. Webbing: Strap base under seats.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Removes sawdust.”
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Answer: Dust collection. Dust collection: Removes sawdust.

Question 9 of 15What does “Finish schedule” mean?
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Answer: Order of finishing steps.. Finish schedule: Order of finishing steps.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Detailed build drawing.”
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Answer: Shop drawing. Shop drawing: Detailed build drawing.

Question 11 of 15What does “Eight-way hand-tied springs” mean?
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Answer: Traditional spring method.. Eight-way hand-tied springs: Traditional spring method.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Wood fiber direction.”
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Answer: Grain. Grain: Wood fiber direction.

Question 13 of 15What does “Muslin” mean?
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Answer: Base fabric layer.. Muslin: Base fabric layer.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Soft layer over foam.”
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Answer: Batting. Batting: Soft layer over foam.

Question 15 of 15What does “Headliner” mean?
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Answer: Car ceiling fabric.. Headliner: Car ceiling fabric.

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