C-33 Trade Practice Test

Painting & Decorating Trade Exam โ€” California CSLB

Trade Exam
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400 exam-style questions covering every C-33 topic area โ€” surface prep, coatings, application, safety, estimating, and more. Select a category or take the full mixed exam.

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Surface Preparation
SSPC standards, substrate prep, lead/RRP, moisture, cleaning, repair sequencing.
55 questions
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Coatings & Primers
Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, urethane, elastomeric, primer selection, two-component products.
50 questions
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Spray Application
Airless tip math, HVLP, technique, defects, back-rolling, pressure settings.
50 questions
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Brush & Roller
Brush selection, nap length, cutting in, wet edge, technique fundamentals.
30 questions
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Falls, Ladders & Scaffolds
Cal/OSHA fall protection, ladder rules, scaffold requirements, PFAS, aerial lifts.
45 questions
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Respirators & Lead/RRP
P100, supplied air, fit testing, RRP, silica, confined space, SDS.
40 questions
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Estimating & Math
Area, coverage, mil math, theoretical coverage, labor cost, waste factor.
45 questions
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Coating Failures
Blistering, peeling, alligatoring, saponification, efflorescence, fish eyes, lifting.
40 questions
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Environmental & PM
VOC limits, waste disposal, plans/specs, change orders, contracts, project management.
45 questions
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Passing Score73%