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Practice Questions
Certified Glass Installer

1. Suspension scaffolding must be inspected after each change in rigging procedure, and thereafter at what intervals?
(A) No inspection needed
(B) Weekly
(C) Bi-weekly
(D) Monthly

2. Aluminum and glass expand and shrink at different rates. Under the same conditions, how much faster is aluminum's expansion rate?
(A) One and one-half times
(B) Two and one-half times
(C) Five times
(D) Ten times

3. Any repair or alteration involving glazing materials must be governed by the:
(A) Owner's preference of glazing product
(B) Availability of preferred glazing products
(C) Nature of the building's location
(D) Requirements of the local building codes

4. The ability of a sealant to stick to a surface is the definition of:
(A) Adhesion
(B) Shear Strength
(C) Elasticity
(D) Cohesion

5. 1 foot and 3-3/4 inches is equivalent to:
(A) 5050 millimeters
(B) 4.60 decimeters
(C) 3.90 centimeters
(D) 0.40005 meters

6. A Johnson bar is a:
(A) Mule pry dolly
(B) Split case dolly
(C) Madison dolly
(D) Low floor dolly

7. Which of the following is not a type of vise used with a milling machine?
(A) Universal vise
(B) Fence vise
(C) Swivel base vise
(D) Plan vise

Answers:
1. B; 2. B; 3. D; 4. A; 5. D; 6. A; 7. B

Study References

The following list of references are suggested sources for information. These organizations and the material they provide, are NOT required by the NGA for source information covering the Examinations Specifications. However, NGA recommends that these or similar sources be used in preparation for the Certified Glass Installer Examination.

References

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
www.aamanet.org

AAMA Technical Reference Center
  • Volume 1: "Windows and Sliding Glass Doors"
  • Volume 2: "Metal Curtain Walls"
  • Volume 3: "Aluminum Storefront & Entrance Manual"
  • Volume 4: "Skylights and Space Enclosures"

American Society for Testing and Materials
www.astm.org

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA)
www.buildershardware.com
  • "Directory of Certified Door Closers" "
  • "Directory of Certified Exit Devices"
  • "Directory of Certified Locks & Latches"
  • "ANSI/BHMA Standards A156 Series"
  • "Guide to Builders Hardware Terminology"

Glass Association of North America (GANA)
www.glasswebsite.com

Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA)
www.igmaonline.org

International Code Council (ICC)
www.iccsafe.org

  • Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA)
  • International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
  • Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI)

In 2003, more than 190 years of combined building and fire safety code development and 30 years of anticipation for one organization to produce codes for use across the country and around the globe became a reality when BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI consolidated to become the International Code Council.

National Glass Association (NGA)
www.glass.org National Wood Window and Door Association (NWWDA)
www.nwwda.org
  • NWWDA/ANSI Standards

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
www.osha.gov

Power Tool Institute Inc.
www.powertoolinstitute.com
  • "On the Job Power Tool Safety Maintenance Check List"
  • "Power Tool Safety"
  • "A Teacher's Reference Guide To Power Tool Safety"
  • "Safety Is Specific"
  • "Power Tool Accidents-They Can Be Prevented"
  • "Safety Poster"- Mr. Power Tool SAFETY "
  • "Circular Saw Safety Video"
  • Tape "Power Tool Accidents - They Can Be Prevented"
  • Tape "Circular Saw Safety"
Screen Manufacturers Association (SMA)
www.smacentral.org

Steel Door Institute (SDI)
www.steeldoor.org

  • Steel Door Institute Standards, Industry Alerts
Underwriters Laboratories
www.ul.com
  • UL Standards
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
www.cpsc.gov

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