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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Sr. Sec. NSQF Construction (Painter & Decorator) Exam

Code 207

PSEB Senior Secondary NSQF Construction trade code

PSEB NSQF / Scheme of Studies Class XII job-role listing

40 + 50 + 10

Theory + Practical + INA marks

PSEB Scheme of Studies style Senior Secondary NSQF pattern (Construction 207)

33%

Minimum separately in Theory, Practical, INA and in aggregate

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class XII pass rule

Construction Painter and Decorator

Official Class 12 job role title for trade 207

PSEB NSQF Construction syllabus / scheme job-role listing

School-level evaluation

NSQF subjects evaluated at school; Board prepares theory papers

PSEB Scheme of Studies notes

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official mixed theory+practical format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

PSEB Class 12 NSQF Construction (code 207, Construction Painter and Decorator) is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100 with school-level evaluation of Board-set theory papers. Pass is 33% separately in each component and in aggregate. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official practical or paper simulation, and not the Matric Assistant Mason bank.

Sample Punjab PSEB Sr. Sec. NSQF Construction (Painter & Decorator) Practice Questions

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1Before applying a primer on new masonry, the Construction Painter and Decorator should primarily ensure the surface is:
A.Clean, dry, and sound enough to accept coating
B.Still damp with free water so paint can dilute itself
C.Covered with loose dust to improve tooth
D.Painted first with bitumen regardless of substrate
Explanation: Coatings need a clean, dry, and sound substrate so adhesion develops properly. Free moisture, loose dust, or unrelated bitumen on every wall undermine film performance.
2Loose, flaking old paint on a wall should normally be removed because it:
A.Improves adhesion of every new coat without any preparation
B.Provides a weak, unstable base that can cause the new film to fail
C.Will bond permanently if you only add more water
D.Is required as a textured undercoat for emulsion
Explanation: Flaking paint is an unstable base. New coats applied over it can peel with the old film. Sound preparation removes loose material before coating.
3The main purpose of wall putty or similar fillers before finish painting is to:
A.Replace the need for any primer forever
B.Convert exterior walls into waterproof roofs alone
C.Fill minor surface irregularities so finish coats look even
D.Act as the only structural load-bearing layer
Explanation: Putty/fillers level minor holes, cracks, and roughness so finish coats appear uniform. They do not replace primers in every system or act as structural elements.
4After sanding a filled wall, the painter should typically:
A.Leave all sanding dust in place to act as aggregate
B.Immediately soak the wall with solvent until it glistens
C.Skip any further coats because sanding is the finish
D.Wipe or dust off residues so the next coat contacts a clean surface
Explanation: Sanding dust interferes with adhesion and smoothness. Remove dust before priming or finish coats so coatings bond to the prepared surface.
5Which site-protection step is most appropriate before painting a finished room?
A.Cover floors, fixtures, and adjacent surfaces that must not receive paint
B.Remove all windows so paint can escape outdoors only
C.Turn off all ventilation permanently for the project life
D.Store open solvent cans on every soft furnishing
Explanation: Masking and covering protect floors, fittings, and adjacent finishes from splashes and overspray. The other options create hazards or damage rather than protect assets.
6Fresh cement plaster should usually be allowed to cure/dry adequately before painting mainly because:
A.Paint never sticks to any cement-based surface at any age
B.High alkalinity and moisture in green plaster can attack or disrupt paint films
C.Dry plaster cannot accept any coating system
D.Curing only matters for steel, never plaster
Explanation: Green cementitious surfaces are alkaline and often moist; painting too early can saponify or blister films. Adequate curing/drying improves coating durability.
7Efflorescence (white salt deposits) on masonry before painting is best treated by:
A.Painting immediately over the wet salts to seal them in
B.Adding more water to the wall each day forever
C.Identifying and reducing moisture sources, then cleaning salts before recoating
D.Using only bitumen as the decorative topcoat indoors
Explanation: Efflorescence indicates moisture carrying salts to the surface. Address moisture, remove deposits, then coat on a dry, clean surface. Sealing wet salts in fails.
8When preparing bare steel for painting, mill scale, loose rust, and contaminants should be removed because they:
A.Improve the decorative shine of primers automatically
B.Are required by most architectural topcoats as a bond coat
C.Make solvents unnecessary for all future maintenance
D.Prevent adhesion and allow under-film corrosion to continue
Explanation: Loose rust, scale, and grease block adhesion and trap corrosion under the new film. Sound steel prep is essential before primer.
9Knots on softwood joinery are often sealed before finish coats mainly to:
A.Prevent resinous exudation from staining or disrupting the finish
B.Increase the wood's structural grade automatically
C.Turn softwood into hardwood chemically
D.Eliminate the need for any sanding forever
Explanation: Knotting or appropriate sealers restrain resin bleed that can stain or soften finish films. They do not change timber grade or remove all prep steps.
10Oily or greasy marks on a surface scheduled for painting should be:
A.Ignored because paint will dissolve all oils safely
B.Cleaned with an appropriate degreasing method before coating
C.Covered only with more dust to absorb the oil
D.Burned off with open flame as the first step on every site
Explanation: Oils and greases prevent wetting and adhesion. Degrease/clean with a method suited to the substrate and product system before coating.

About the Punjab PSEB Sr. Sec. NSQF Construction (Painter & Decorator) Exam

Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary NSQF Construction is the Class 12 National Skill Qualification Framework trade (code 207) for the job role Construction Painter and Decorator. It develops finishing-trade knowledge and supervised workshop/site skills: evaluating and preparing masonry, wood and metal surfaces; selecting primers, undercoats and finish systems; using brushes, rollers and related tools; applying coatings to quality standards; colour literacy for decoration; working safely on ladders and scaffolds with correct PPE; judging paint quantities from area and spreading rates; diagnosing common film defects; maintaining tidy, safe worksites; and Class 12 employability skills. Official assessment is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100. Pass requires at least 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by PSEB on pseb.ac.in. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory concepts only; they are not a substitute for official practicals, viva, or skill certification. This bank is intentionally distinct from PSEB Matric NSQF Construction (code 90) Assistant Mason.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official (PSEB Scheme of Studies style Senior Secondary NSQF): Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100. Trade code 207; job role Construction Painter and Decorator. Theory typically includes Employability Skills plus Vocational Skills covering surface preparation, paints and coatings, tools, application methods, colour, scaffolding and ladder safety, PPE, material calculation judgment, paint defects, housekeeping, and workplace employability. Official assessment is mixed written theory plus practical/INA—not pure MCQ. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for painter-decorator theory only. It is distinct from PSEB Matric NSQF Construction code 90 (Assistant Mason).

Time Limit

As notified by PSEB for the examination year (confirm the Senior Secondary date sheet and school practical schedule)

Passing Score

Minimum 33% marks separately in Theory, Practical, and Internal Assessment (INA), as well as in aggregate, under the PSEB Scheme of Studies for Senior Secondary; verify the current pass criteria circular for your examination year.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Senior Secondary sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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~10% of this local bank

Surface Preparation

Clean-dry-sound readiness, fillers/putty, scraping and sanding, and asset protection before coating.

~12% of this local bank

Paints & Coatings

Primers, undercoats, OBD/emulsion/enamel systems, and wood/metal finish selection.

~9% of this local bank

Tools

Brushes, rollers, scrapers, abrasives, masking tools, and correct cleanup methods.

~12% of this local bank

Application

Coat sequence, technique, recoat intervals, edges, and quality checks.

~8% of this local bank

Color

Primaries/secondaries, tinting, shade codes, and basic decorative colour judgment.

~9% of this local bank

Scaffolding & Ladder Safety

Ladder setup, scaffold platforms, guardrails, access, and fall awareness.

~8% of this local bank

PPE

Eye, hand, respiratory and skin protection for paint-site hazards.

~9% of this local bank

Material Calculation Judgment

Area take-off, spreading rates, coat factors, and wastage allowances.

~9% of this local bank

Defects

Blistering, peeling, chalking, sagging, cissing, saponification, and remedies.

~6% of this local bank

Housekeeping

Spill control, waste segregation, storage, and end-of-shift tidy-up.

~8% of this local bank

Employability

Communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurship, green skills, and customer handling.

Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Sr. Sec. NSQF Construction (Painter & Decorator) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 33% marks separately in Theory, Practical, and Internal Assessment (INA), as well as in aggregate, under the PSEB Scheme of Studies for Senior Secondary; verify the current pass criteria circular for your examination year.
  • Assessment: Official (PSEB Scheme of Studies style Senior Secondary NSQF): Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100. Trade code 207; job role Construction Painter and Decorator. Theory typically includes Employability Skills plus Vocational Skills covering surface preparation, paints and coatings, tools, application methods, colour, scaffolding and ladder safety, PPE, material calculation judgment, paint defects, housekeeping, and workplace employability. Official assessment is mixed written theory plus practical/INA—not pure MCQ. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for painter-decorator theory only. It is distinct from PSEB Matric NSQF Construction code 90 (Assistant Mason).
  • Time limit: As notified by PSEB for the examination year (confirm the Senior Secondary date sheet and school practical schedule)
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Senior Secondary sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Punjab PSEB Sr. Sec. NSQF Construction (Painter & Decorator): Suggested Study Strategy

1Pair every MCQ category with school practical demonstrations — theory recall without supervised skill practice is incomplete for NSQF Construction Painter and Decorator.
2Learn substrate readiness first (clean, dry, sound) before any finish coat — most film defects start in poor preparation.
3Match paint systems to substrate and exposure: masonry vs wood vs metal, interior vs exterior, primer before finish.
4Practise coat sequence discipline: surface prep → primer/undercoat → finish coats with correct recoat intervals and intercoat cleaning.
5Treat scaffolding, ladders, PPE, and flammable-solvent control as non-negotiable safety topics, not optional extras.
6Do not neglect practical and INA marks — they are 60 of 100 under the official Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 scheme.
7Keep this bank distinct from Matric Assistant Mason revision: focus on painting, decoration, coatings, and finishing-trade language.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official PSEB Senior Secondary NSQF Construction exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official assessment is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100 with written theory plus practical demonstration, project/portfolio, and viva elements under school-level evaluation of Board-prepared papers. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and judgment only — not an official paper or practical certification substitute.

What is the theory–practical–INA mark pattern for PSEB Class 12 NSQF Construction (207)?

Under the PSEB Scheme of Studies style Senior Secondary NSQF pattern used for Construction (code 207, Construction Painter and Decorator), marks are Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100. Confirm the year’s Scheme of Studies circular on pseb.ac.in.

What is the passing score?

Pass requires at least 33% marks separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, as well as 33% in aggregate, per the Scheme of Studies. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.

How does Class 12 Construction Painter and Decorator differ from Class 10 Assistant Mason?

Class 12 NSQF Construction (code 207) targets the Construction Painter and Decorator job role with surface preparation, coatings, application, colour, scaffold/ladder safety, PPE, quantity judgment, and defect diagnosis. Class 10 NSQF Construction (code 90) targets Assistant Mason masonry support activities. This bank is written for code 207 painter-decorator concepts, not as a copy of the Matric Assistant Mason bank.

Who evaluates NSQF Construction for PSEB Class 12?

Evaluation of NSQF subjects is done at school level, while question papers for these subjects are prepared by the Punjab School Education Board. Practical examinations are conducted at school level as notified.

How much does the PSEB Class 12 NSQF Construction exam cost?

Construction is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check pseb.ac.in for the current fee circular.

What topics does this free bank cover?

Surface preparation, paints and coatings, tools, application, colour, scaffolding and ladder safety, PPE, material calculation judgment, defects, housekeeping, and employability — as English MCQ study drills only.

In which languages is the official assessment offered?

PSEB Senior Secondary materials and papers may be available in English, Punjabi, and Hindi depending on school offerings. This practice bank is an English-language study adaptation, not an official translation of the Board paper.

Where can I find official PSEB NSQF Construction materials?

Use pseb.ac.in, the Class 12 syllabus index, the NSQF syllabus catalog, and the current Scheme of Studies Class XII PDF listing Construction (207) marks and job-role details.

How should I use this free MCQ bank?

Drill concepts daily in small sets, review every wrong-option explanation, then practise workshop skills, short written answers, and INA/portfolio tasks required by your school. MCQs alone do not replace practical competence.