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During the pre-installation review, the field issue is that the work should be released only if the team addresses that routine moisture is expected behind ceramic tile. Which tile substrate is the best match?

Correct Answer

D) Coordinate cementitious or specified tile backer

cementitious or specified tile backer 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
Coordinate untreated paper-faced gypsum board
B
Coordinate regular gypsum sheathing
C
Coordinate painted gypsum board without backer membrane
D
Coordinate cementitious or specified tile backer

Why This Is the Correct Answer

cementitious or specified tile backer 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 A: Coordinate untreated paper-faced gypsum board

Coordinate untreated paper-faced gypsum board addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for wet tile substrate.

Option B: Coordinate regular gypsum sheathing

Coordinate regular gypsum sheathing addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for wet tile substrate.

Option C: Coordinate painted gypsum board without backer membrane

Coordinate painted gypsum board without backer membrane addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for wet tile substrate.

Memory Technique

Wet Tile Substrate method for Manager Checking: condition first, tool second.

Reference Hint

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

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