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A subcontractor asks for direction after noting that the project condition shows that critical lighting and gloss paint will expose defects. Which finish-level coordination best fits the work?

Correct Answer

A) Use higher finish level for gloss and side lighting

higher finish level for gloss and side lighting best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Answer Options
A
Use higher finish level for gloss and side lighting
B
Use Level one finish for exposed gloss paint
C
Use Level two finish for critical lighting
D
Material choice: Use cement board substitution for finish quality

Why This Is the Correct Answer

higher finish level for gloss and side lighting best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: Use Level one finish for exposed gloss paint

Use Level one finish for exposed gloss paint addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for gypsum finish level.

Option C: Use Level two finish for critical lighting

Use Level two finish for critical lighting addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for gypsum finish level.

Option D: Material choice: Use cement board substitution for finish quality

Material choice: Use cement board substitution for finish quality addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for gypsum finish level.

Memory Technique

The field condition asks; gypsum the controlling choice answers in work boots for Foreman Selecting.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Interior finish materials; gypsum board finish level coordination; verify the construction method, material selection, equipment choice, or work sequence that fits the field condition.

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