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Red Seal Drywall Finisher and Plasterer Examination · CA

Key exam facts

Format
Multiple-choice
Exam questions
Total questions: 100; Scored questions: 100.

Topics covered

  • Common Occupational Skills (15%)

    • Performs safety-related functions — A-1.01 Maintains safe work environment. A-1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
    • Uses and maintains tools and equipment — A-2.01 Uses access equipment. A-2.02 Uses lifting equipment. A-2.03 Maintains tools and equipment.
    • Performs common work practices and procedures — A-3.01 Handles materials. A-3.02 Plans project. A-3.03 Prepares work site. A-3.04 Inspects surfaces. A-3.05 Mixes materials to be applied. A-3.06 Cleans premises after job completion. A-3.07 Verifies work completed.

  • Taping (45%)

    • Prepares for taping — B-4.01 Prepares wallboard surface. B-4.02 Pre-fills wallboard.
    • Tapes wallboard — B-5.01 Tapes to fire-rate (fire-proof) and gas-proof surfaces. B-5.02 Embeds tape. B-5.03 Installs beads, control joints and trim. B-5.04 Applies multiple coats of compound. B-5.05 Scuff-sands between coats.
    • Finishes wallboard — B-6.01 Applies level 5 finish. B-6.02 Fine-sands surfaces. B-6.03 Wet-sands surfaces. B-6.04 Performs touch-ups before priming.

  • Texturing (7%)

    • Prepares surfaces for texturing — C-7.01 Prepares walls and ceilings for texturing. C-7.02 Applies levelling coat, primer or sealers to walls and ceilings.
    • Textures surfaces — C-8.01 Textures walls and ceilings. C-8.02 Applies custom design patterns.

  • Plastering, Special Coatings and Systems (9%)

    • Applies veneer plaster systems — D-9.01 Applies base coat for veneer plaster. D-9.02 Applies finish coat for veneer plaster.
    • Applies special plaster finishes and specialty coatings — D-10.01 Prepares surface for overlay applications. D-10.02 Applies primer to surface. D-10.03 Applies overlay applications.

  • Moulding (5%)

    • Installs mouldings — E-12.03 Finishes joints and surfaces.

  • Repairs and Restoration (19%)

    • Troubleshoots problems — F-13.01 Determines cause of problem. F-13.02 Determines type of repair.
    • Repairs surfaces — F-14.01 Seals stains. F-14.02 Repairs wallboard. F-14.03 Repairs plaster. F-14.04 Repairs textured surfaces. F-14.05 Repairs stucco.

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Multiple-choice

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 100; Scored questions: 100.

Official sources and references

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