Carpet Prop 128

With a built in waster factor for estimating, what will you need to estimate to install tile or stone flooring? A. Actual square footage B. Actual footage plus waste C. Actual square yards D. Actual square yards plus waste

A. Actual square footage

Which of the following types of carpet limits footprints and vacuum tracks, is increasing in popularity than other carpet types, is highly durable and can come in expensive wool fibers? A. Berber B. Frieze C. Saxonies D. Textured cut pile

A. Berber

Carpet is usually installed over pad. Which of the following is the most common type of padding? A. Bonded foam B. Fiber C. Prime urethane D. Sponge Rubber

A. Bonded foam

Which of the following is not a common wood species used for solid wood floors? A. Cedar B. Maple C. Red oak D. White oak

A. Cedar

The primary backing material for carpet can be made from all of the following except____. A. Cotton B. Jute C. Polyprolene D. Synthetic fiber

A. Cotton

This type of carpet installation is commonly used in commercial applications. This process can also be found in residential basements, enclosed porches, patios, or balconies. Which installation process are we describing? A. Direct glue down B. Direct seaming C. Stretch in D. Stretch out

A. Direct glue down

The thickness of vinyl floors wear layer is an important element in determining its performance and ease of maintenance. Which of the vinyl wear surfaces below is the best at resisting all common problems associated with maintaining a vinyl floor, will not stain from normal household elements, and will not become soiled because dirt and grime simply will not stick to it? A. Enhanced Urethane B. Urethane C. Vinyl No-Wax D. Vinyl wax

A. Enhanced Urethane

There are several methods for installing wood floors. There is one method that involves placing a pad between the subfloor and the wood floor. What is that method called? A. Floating B. Glue down C. Nail down D. Staple down

A. Floating

Carpet has been damaged by sewage. Which option is correct regarding the carpet being restored to pre loss condition? A. It cannot be restored to pre loss condition B. It depends on the type of sewage C. Yes, it can be restored if it is expensive carpet D. Yes, it can be restored if vendor agrees

A. It cannot be restored to pre loss condition

What percentage of waste should be added when replacing carpet? A. 10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 25%

B. 15%

Wood floors are highly vulnerable to water damage. If the floors are not dried quickly, the damage can cause tented or ballooning floors. This damage is known as ____. A. Abnormal cracks B. Buckling C. Cupping D. Loose or squeaky

B. Buckling

Vinyl flooring products are typically installed in all the areas below except which room? A. Bathrooms B. Dining rooms C. Kitchens D. Laundry rooms

B. Dining rooms

Solid hardwood flooring damaged by a plumbing supply line break should be ____. A. Estimated to sand and refinish B. Evaluated by a mitigation professional C. Replaced since the water is trapped D. Saved if the customer agrees

B. Evaluated by a mitigation professional

Which of the following was not discussed in the training and is not a major type of stone used in flooring? A. Flagstone B. Granite C. Marble D. Slate

B. Granite

Wood floors come in a variety of styles, which of the floors below have a wear layer, a decorative print, an inner core structure, and some type of backing support layer. A. Engineered wood B. Laminate C. Solid wood D. Wool look ceramic

B. Laminate

D. White oak Most wood floors are finished with a stain and a top coat. Select the correct statement regarding top coat finishes. A. Conversion Varnish is not durable and typically dries with a yellow finish B. Moisture Cured Urethane is the most durable finish that can be applied C. Oil Modified Urethane is extremely difficult to apply but dies in about 3 hours D. Water based Urethane has a very strong odor until finished completely dry

B. Moisture Cured Urethane is the most durable finish that can be applied

How can you quickly and easily identify a flooring type? A. Check symbility B. Pull a floor register and look at a cross section C. Send a sample to Itel D. Survey the contractor and customer

B. Pull a floor register and look at a cross section

When an individual tile stone is damaged, what is the best repair option? A. Replace the damage tile and surrounding tiles B. Replace the damage tile only C. Replace the entire floor D. Replace the grout

B. Replace the damage tile only

Who is the best source to assist is with determining the quality of sheet? A. Homeowner B. INTEL C. ITEL D. Service master

C. ITEL

Which of the following cannot be sanded and refinished? A. Engineered wood floors B. Inlaid hardwood floors C. Laminate flooring D. Solid wood floors

C. Laminate flooring

Carpet should be immediately discarded when it is exposed to all of the following except__? A. Chemicals B. Flood waters C. Light fire residue D. Sewage

C. Light fire residue

As presented in the tile and stone training, ____ is extremely hard but contains iron and can stain very easily in water loss. A. Flagstone B. Granite C. Marble D. Slate

C. Marble

This natural stone flooring is an extremely hard rock that comes in a wide range of colors and variations, is quarried and can be sawn into desired sizes, and can also be laid in a thin set adhesive. A. Flagstone B. Granite C. Marble D. Slate

C. Marble

Ceramic tile can be more durable when treated with a glaze wear layer. Which of the following wear surface has fine-grained body with the color running throughout, are stain-proof, dent proof and frost proof? A. Ceramic paver tile B. Grout C. Porcelain ceramic mosaic D. Quarry tile

C. Porcelain ceramic mosaic

Which of the following wood floors is usually in good condition, even at 100 years? A. Engineered wood B. Laminate C. Solid wood D. Wood look Ceramic

C. Solid wood

Carpet is constructed in one of four basic methods. Which method of construction is most common? A. Bonded B. Needlepunch C. Tufted D. Woven

C. Tufted

Which of the following floor types is an example of Resilient Flooring? A. Carpet B. Ceramic Tile C. Vinyl D. Wood

C. Vinyl

Carpet delamination takes place when the carpet backing material separates from the carpet. Which of the options below are most correct regarding causes for carpet delamination? A. Excessive walking on wet carpet B. Furniture dragged across wet carpet C. Incorrect pad installed for the carpet type D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the wear layer of vinyl flooring is important? A. It determines the performance B. It determines the quality C. It impacts the price D. It impacts how the vender applies the material

D. It impacts how the vender applies the material

Which of the following is not a procedure to restore hardwood flooring that has been damaged by fire? A. Bleaching B. Cleaning waxes and solvents C. Partial removal of finishes D. Scarring or scorching

D. Scarring or scorching

When hot smoke penetrates the wear layer of resilient flooring causing yellowing, which of the following should be done first? A. Bleach the floor to match B. Replace the entire vinyl floor C. Replace the section of the damage only D. Test clean the spot to determine if the vinyl is cleanable

D. Test clean the spot to determine if the vinyl is cleanable

Which of the items below is not a method for restoring fire or smoked damaged tile or stone? A. Air blasted media in proper circumstances B. Pre-clean tile floors as soon as possible after the loss C. Pressure washing with aggressive detergent D. Tile floors must be replaced in fire and smoke losses

D. Tile floors must be replaced in fire and smoke losses

We learned in the carpet module the type of fiber used and the way the carpet is constructed determines how well the carpet will stand up to spills, pets, and daily traffic. Which carpet type has a great weakness in that it readily stains and will likely need Stainmaster or Scotchgaurd> A. Nylon B. Polester C. Polyproplene D. Wool

D. Wool

Carpet that is water damaged from a supply line leak and immediately professionally restored, can most likely be saved. A. Only of the customer agrees B. Only if the vendor agrees C. No, never D. Yes

D. Yes

It is easier to patch sheet vinyl than vinyl tiles. T/F

False

Wet carpet ITEL samples, even if sealed in a zip lock bag cannot be mailed with the ITEL request. T/F

False

When measuring to replace pad, it is not necessary to include waste because it is already built into the unit cost of the estimate? T/F

False

Conversion varnish and oil-modified urethane wood floors finishes take approximately 8 hours to dry. T/f

True

Even if the tile or stone is undamaged by fire or water, you still may have to replace the flooring if the wood subflooring may contain trapped moisture. T/F

True

Most damaged to wood flooring in fire losses is the result of the water used to put the fire out. T/F

True

Solid wood flooring only requires replacement of the damaged area. The rest can be sanded and refinished to a uniform reasonable appearance. T/F

True

The training presented on ceramic tile mentions four major types of tiles. The tiles that are typically used for in-home installation are vitreous and non vitreous. T/F

True

Tile and stone flooring is able to absorb heat and tolerate high temperatures. T/F

True

Tile stone flooring are typically installed over wither concrete, concrete backer board, or plywood subfloor. T/F

True