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Red Seal Tilesetter Examination · CA

Key exam facts

Format
Four-option multiple choice
Exam questions
Total questions: 100.

Topics covered

  • MWA A — Performs safety-related functions (3.72%)

    • Maintains safe work environment
    • Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment

  • MWA A — Uses and maintains tools and equipment (3.72%)

    • Uses tools and equipment
    • Uses access equipment
    • Uses rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment

  • MWA A — Organizes work (4.56%)

    • Estimates materials, supplies and labour
    • Organizes materials, supplies and work site
    • Evaluates damages and deficiencies
    • Uses communication techniques
    • Uses mentoring techniques

  • MWA B — Removes existing finishes (4.35%)

    • Removes surface coverings
    • Cleans surfaces

  • MWA B — Evaluates and prepares surface (7.05%)

    • Assesses existing substrate
    • Installs membranes
    • Installs mortar beds
    • Installs underlayments

  • MWA B — Installs specialty products (3.6%)

    • Installs sound barrier products
    • Installs in-floor heating
    • Installs engineered products

  • MWA C — Lays out work area (15.96%)

    • Confirms site measurements
    • Determines tile layout for best visual effect
    • Lays out grid lines
    • Evaluates rise and run of stairs

  • MWA C — Evaluates joints (5.04%)

    • Accommodates existing joints
    • Determines additional joint requirements

  • MWA D — Inspects materials (3.08%)

    • Confirms material consistencies
    • Checks materials for damage

  • MWA D — Prepares material for installation (6.02%)

    • Prepares tiles
    • Prepares stone slabs

  • MWA D — Mixes materials (4.9%)

    • Mixes materials for tile and stone
    • Mixes materials for mortar beds
    • Mixes materials for terrazzo

  • MWA E — Installs tiles (13.44%)

    • Applies setting material
    • Sets tiles
    • Installs accessories
    • Installs expansion and control joints
    • Installs tile trim

  • MWA E — Installs stone slabs (6.96%)

    • Installs anchors
    • Applies stone slab setting material
    • Mounts stone slabs
    • Sets stone slabs

  • MWA E — Pours terrazzo mixture (3.6%)

    • Installs divider strips for terrazzo
    • Applies bond coat
    • Trowels in terrazzo mixture
    • Works surface

  • MWA F — Finishes installed product (9.38%)

    • Installs grout
    • Caulks joints
    • Seals material

  • MWA F — Finishes terrazzo and stone (4.62%)

    • Grinds terrazzo and stone
    • Grouts terrazzo and stone
    • Seals terrazzo and stone

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.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Four-option multiple choice

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 100.

Official sources and references

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