Preview Questions Tile Setter | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the recommended method for achieving a secure bond when installing tiles on plywood subfloors?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Use unmodified thin-set mortar

Apply a bonding primer first

Use modified thin-set mortar

Use epoxy adhesive

Question 2: When installing tiles in a heated floor system, what must be checked before starting the installation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Check that tiles are compatible with heating systems

Ensure all materials used are heat-resistant

Ensure the floor heating system is properly tested

Test the floor temperature for stability

Question 3: When tiling a floor, how do you correct a slight unevenness in tile placement during installation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Shifting the tiles while the adhesive is still wet

Repositioning tiles with a manual lever

Using a tile leveler to adjust the height

Adjusting the mortar thickness under the tiles

Question 4: What is the primary reason for using an uncoupling membrane during surface preparation for tiling?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

To increase floor height

To prevent tile cracking from subfloor movement

To make the surface waterproof

To allow for thermal expansion

Question 5: What is the effect of applying a sealer to grout before it is fully dry?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

It enhances bonding

It prevents dirt accumulation

It can trap moisture and cause grout deterioration

It increases the strength of the grout

Question 6: When planning a mosaic tile layout, which of the following methods should be used to maintain symmetry?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Align tiles only along the walls

Start at the center and work outward

Randomize the tile placement to avoid repeating patterns

Use a grid pattern for even spacing