MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #27 - PAINTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
WRITTEN EXAM - 100 QUESTIONS
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
5 % Drywall
10% Faux Finish and Graphics
20% Interior Design, Blueprints and Coloring
7% Math and Estimating for Painting, Design and Wallcovering
10% OSHA, Safety, Scaffolding and Ladders
20% Painting: Interior and Exterior
10% Spray Painting
10% Wallcovering and Textiles
8% Wood Finishes, Stains and Clear Finishes
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
*You may refer to www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks/ for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #27 - PAINTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
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THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:
PAINTING AND DECORATING ENCYCLOPEDIA
Goodheart-Wilcox Co., Inc.
PAINTING AND DECORATING CRAFTSMAN MANUAL AND TEXTBOOK
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA 1992 ESTIMATING GUIDE
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
Mailing Address: PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR OF AMERICA
3913 OLD LEE HIGHWAY, SUITE 33-B
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22030
TELEPHONE#: (703) 359-0826
YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
Joint tape is usually supplied in ___ inch wide rolls?
a. 3”
b. 1 3/4”
c. 2 1/2”
* d. 2”
The color harmony that is based on a single hue of the color wheel is:
* a. monochromatic.
b. analogous.
c. complementary.
d. triad.
* indicates correct answer
THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
Updated: 2-2008
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #27 - PAINTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
PERFORMANCE EXAM
TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
17 % Exterior Painting
17 % Interior Painting
17 % Wallcovering
7 % Wood Finishing
4 % Color Mixing
6 % Spray Paint
8 % Drywall Taping/Repair
3 % Estimating/Blue Prints
8 % Interior Design
6 % Faux Finishing
7 % Graphics
TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
All tools and materials necessary to successfully complete this exam will be available at the exam site however candidates have the option of bringing/using any of their own personal tools and/or equipment.
NO BOOKS OR WRITTEN MATERIALS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE SHOP.
WORK STATIONS:
Work stations will be provided for each task assigned. Some work stations will be shared on a rotational basis.
APPROPRIATE WORKING ATTIRE AND SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AND ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE.
CALCULATORS ARE ALLOWED AND WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE EXAM SITE.
SAMPLE BOARD EXAMPLE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR SUBTEST 9 INTERIOR DESIGN.
UPDATED: 1/24/2008 CAR