Paints, Distempers, and Varnishes Quiz

What are the two major functions performed by building treatments like paints, distempers, and varnishes?

• Enhancing electrical conductivity

• Improving structural integrity

• Providing decorative finish

• Preserving and protecting materials from environmental effects

What are the characteristics of an ideal paint?

• Retains original color for a long time

• Covers maximum area with minimum quantities

• All of the above

• Cheap, easy and harmless to the user

What are the constituents of an oil paint or oil borne paints?

• Base, extender, carrier, drier, solvent, pigment

• Base, extender, carrier, drier, solvent, thinner

• Base, carrier, drier, solvent, pigment

• Base, extender, vehicle, drier, solvent, pigment

Which type of paint is used for painting hot water pipes, gas tanks, and oil storage tanks?

• Aluminium paint

• Distemper

• Cellulose paint

• Enamel paint

What is the process of applying varnish to a wooden surface called?

• Varnishing

• Distempering

• Whitewashing

• Priming

What is the function of varnish?

• Improving structural integrity

• Bringing brilliance to the painted surface

• Providing decorative finish

• Preserving and protecting materials from environmental effects

Which type of varnish is used for varnishing fabricated iron and steel products?

• Oil varnish

• Flat varnish

• Asphalt varnish

• Spar varnish

What is the main function of distempers?

• Enhancing electrical conductivity

• Preserving and protecting materials from environmental effects

• Providing decorative finish

• Improving structural integrity

What are the properties of a good varnish?

• Makes the surface dull

• Hides natural grains of the surface

• Shrinks and shows cracks after drying

• Forms a tough, hard, and durable film

What is the composition of distempers?

• Base, carrier, drier, solvent

• Base, extender, vehicle, drier, solvent, thinner, pigment

• Base, extender, carrier, drier, solvent, pigment

• Base, carrier, colouring agent, size