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Brushes — Multiple Choice
  1. This type of paintbrush handle is designed for comfort and control in tight spaces.
    A. Sash   B. Shortcut®   C. Dowel   D. Shasta®

  2. The best type of brush for oil-based paints is _____________.
    A. natural bristle   B. nylon   C. polyester   D. foam

  3. Synthetic brushes are especially recommended for _____________.
    A. oil-based finishes   B. varnishes   C. water-based paints   D. epoxies

  4. The quality of finish that a brush creates depends largely on a company's _____________ process.
    A. cutting   B. dyeing   C. tipping   D. harvesting

  5. Wooster suggests using a liberal amount of _____________ to help remove many of today's quick-drying coatings from synthetic brush filaments.
    A. gasoline   B. dishwashing detergent   C. hand cleaner with pumice   D. turpentine

  6. Determining what type of brush should be used depends on _____________.
    A. preference   B. coating/paint   C. environmental conditions   D. surface to be painted   E. all of the above

  7. What do varnish and wall style paintbrushes have in common?
    A. the thickness of the brush   B. beavertail handles   C. they're only available with synthetic filaments
    D. all of the above

  8. The popular angle sash paintbrush style was first produced by _____________.
    A. the Phoenicians   B. ancient Greeks   C. Wooster   D. robots

  9. Which type of filament lasts 5 times longer than bristle and cleans quickly and easily?
    A. olefin   B. nylon   C. polyester   D. ox hair

  10. This filament was developed by DuPont; it cleans very well and lasts 7 times longer than bristle.
    A. CHINEX®   B. nylon   C. polyester   D. nylon/polyester blend

  11. It lasts 2½ times longer than bristle and resists heat and softening:
    A. tampico   B. nylon   C. polyester   D. nylon/polyester blend

  12. When painting rough surfaces or outside in hot or humid conditions, this category of brush is recommended:
    A. soft   B. firm   C. extra-firm   D. none of the above

  13. The increase of resins and solids in today's paints tend to set up on _____________ filament, making these brushes the most difficult to clean.
    A. polyester   B. nylon   C. bristle   D. all of the above

  14. The highest quality natural bristle comes from _____________.
    A. America   B. Italy   C. China   D. India

  15. Why is bristle not recommended for use with latex or acrylic paints?
    A. Chinese bristle hogs are endangered   B. it absorbs water and softens   C. it's more expensive
    D. all of the above

  16. _____________ is slightly stiffer and has thicker flags than white bristle. It performs well with oil-based paints, enamels, and exterior stains.
    A. Horse hair   B. Gray bristle   C. Black bristle   D. All of the above

  17. _____________ is softer and more flexible than black bristle. It's recommended for varnishes, polyurethanes, interior oil stains, and oil-based paints.
    A. White bristle   B. Gray bristle   C. Horse hair   D. Pony hair

  18. This type of bristle is extremely thin (no flagged ends), soft, and expensive. It's used for super-fine finishing with lacquers, enamels, and marine coatings.
    A. Ox hair   B. Black   C. White   D. Gray

  19. What style of brush has a 14-degree slant at the end to provide extra control for detailed painting and narrow surfaces?
    A. varnish   B. angle sash   C. Shasta®   D. flat sash

  20. This style of paintbrush is called varnish because _____________.
    A. it's used with varnishes   B. the handle is varnished   C. of its thickness (usually 11/16")   D. all of the above

  21. To properly load a brush, the filament should be dipped into the paint _____________.
    A. to the ferrule   B. about halfway up the filament   C. just enough to cover the tip   D. as infrequently as possible

Brushes — Matching

  1. Spacer  

A. Made of wood, plastic, or other synthetic materials. Should provide comfort and good balance.
  1. Epoxy  

B. The working end of the brush, made with synthetic or natural materials.
  1. Handle  

C. Type of cement or adhesive that locks filaments or bristles in place.
  1. Ferrule  

D. Metal band that holds the filament and handle together, and adds strength to the brush.
  1. Filament  

 E. Small wood, plastic, or cardboard strip that creates a reservoir to carry paint.
Rollers — Multiple Choice
  1. New ________ roller fabrics provide high production rates with less lint but do not create as fine of a finish as a woven cover.
    A. polyamide   B. synthetic   C. shed-resistant knit   D. microfiber

  2. Covers and sleeves are both synonyms for ________.
    A. packaging   B. frames   C. rollers   D. brushes

  3. Rollers are an excellent solution for many applications because they _____________.
    A. don't create overspray   B. don't leave brushmarks   C. are faster than a brush   D. all of the above

  4. A brush is to the type of paint (water- or oil-based) as a roller is to the paint _________.
    A. viscosity   B. sheen (flat to gloss)   C. color   D. price

  5. The other term for pile height is _____________.
    A. plume   B. hair   C. nap   D. cut

  6. Roller fabrics made with a single pass-through are _______. Use these fabrics with flat, eggshell, or satin paints and stains
    or waterproofing.
    A. stitched   B. sewn   C. woven   D. knitted   E. knotted

  7. Roller fabrics made with two pass-throughs are _________. Their shed-resistant qualities make them ideal for enamels, primers, and all paints.
    A. stitched   B. sewn   C. woven   D. knitted   E. knotted

  8. The main difference between wool and shearling rollers is that shearling is ___________________.
    A. still attached to the tanned skin   B. not just for sweaters anymore   C. natural fiber
    D. less likely to delaminate

  9. What pile height should be used for most walls and ceilings?
    A. 3/16" or 1/4"   B. 3/8" or 1/2"   C. 1¼" or 1½"   D. none of the above

  10. What pile height should be used for smooth surfaces like wood floors, new drywall, or metal?
    A. 3/16" or 1/4"   B. 3/8" or 1/2"   C. 1¼" or 1½"   D. none of the above

  11. Which pile height is the best choice to reach into the peaks and valleys of a rough surface?
    A. 3/16" or 1/4"   B. 3/8" or 1/2"   C. 3/4" or 1½"   D. none of the above

  12. When painting with a roller, going back and making light, full-length, downward strokes over the entire section as the final step will _____________.
    A. make your arms cramp up   B. help to empty the roller   C. create the smoothest finish
    D. have no effect on the end result

  13. Minirollers are ideal for ___________.
    A. kitchens   B. baths   C. cabinets   D. cutting-in   E. all of the above

  14. A miniroller with a ____________ is great for painting corners when the adjacent walls are the same color.
    A. side nap   B. button end   C. polypropylene core   D. all of the above

  15. However, minirollers that have a ____________ create clean lines next to different colored (or unpainted) surfaces.
    A. side nap   B. button end   C. polypropylene core   D. short pile

  16. Although it can result in a finished look with slightly more stipple, some painters prefer to bump up to a longer pile height for _____________.
    A. textured ceilings   B. smoother finish quality   C. semigloss paints   D. faster coverage

  17. Similar to using a paintbrush, when using a roller you should always ____________.
    A. wear safety equipment   B. soak the applicator overnight   C. keep a wet edge
    D. work out every last drop of paint

  18. To eliminate the squeak that occasionally develops in roller frames, you should ____________.
    A. put a light spray lubricant on the cage   B. apply petroleum jelly inside the frame endcaps
    C. place the entire roller cage in clean water for a few minutes   D. slightly bend the shank to adjust the rolling angle

Roller Frame — Matching

  1. Cage  

A. Sturdy wire that connects the cage to the grip.
  1. Cage Wire  

B. Allow the frame to be attached to an extension pole.
  1. Endcaps  

C. Usually made of plastic or wood, should fit in the hand comfortably.
  1. Grip  

D. Wire and endcap assembly to support the roller.
  1. Shank  

 E. Typically made of nylon or plastic and act as bearings while rolling.
  1. Threads  

 F. Quality frames have five or more.
Bonus Question
  1. The industry's leading paintbrush manufacturer was founded in 1851 and is still based in _____________.
    A. Wooster, Massachusetts   B. Wooster, Colorado   C. Wooster, Ohio   D. Wooster, Maryland