Four-step preparation plan
- Week 1: assess your current knowledge with free questions
- Week 2: review trade topics and make concise notes
- Week 3: complete focused quizzes and review mistakes
- Final week: complete timed mock tests and revise weak areas
Test-day skills
- Read every question carefully before selecting an answer
- Eliminate clearly incorrect choices
- Do not spend too long on one difficult question
- Reserve time to review unanswered or flagged questions
Preparation resources
- Safety, ladders, scaffolds, ventilation, and PPE
- Surface preparation, repair, cleaning, sanding, and masking
- Paints, coatings, primers, solvents, and application tools
- Brush, roller, spray, wall coverings, and decorative finishes
- Defects, troubleshooting, cleanup, and quality control
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