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Theory Test Questions (7907-503)

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Level 2

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8

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Externally set

Theory + Practical

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UK

Painting & Decorating Trade

City & Guilds

The City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (7907) is a UK vocational qualification awarded by City & Guilds for people entering the painting and decorating trade. To achieve it, learners complete externally-set practical assignments and sit the externally-set 7907-503 theory test, which has around 60 multiple-choice questions marked out of 60 under exam conditions. The theory test covers health, safety and access/working platforms, preparing surfaces (timber, plaster, metal and previously painted), applying paint systems by brush, roller and spray, hanging wallcoverings, producing decorative and broken-colour effects, materials, substrates and defects, and estimating and quantities. Course fees are set by the delivering centre and vary, and provision is often funded for 16-18s and apprentices. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.

Sample C&G 7907 Painting & Decorating Practice Questions

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1Which set of UK regulations primarily governs the selection and safe use of access equipment such as mobile tower scaffolds and ladders on a painting and decorating site?
A.The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
B.The Work at Height Regulations 2005
C.The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations only
D.The Building Regulations Part L
Explanation: The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers to plan, organise and select suitable access equipment to control the risks of falls from height, which is the leading cause of serious injury in decorating work.
2Which scheme provides the recognised UK training and certification for safely assembling, moving and using mobile access towers?
A.CSCS
B.PASMA
C.IPAF
D.CITB Touch Screen
Explanation: PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association) is the industry standard for training operatives to build, alter, move and dismantle mobile aluminium towers safely.
3Before paint or solvents are used, what document identifies the hazards of a product and the precautions needed under COSHH?
A.Method statement
B.Safety data sheet
C.Risk assessment register
D.Delivery note
Explanation: The manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) lists hazards, exposure controls, PPE and first-aid information, and it is the primary source used to complete a COSHH assessment for a coating or solvent.
4What is the correct safe procedure when a mobile tower needs to be repositioned a short distance across a floor?
A.Move it with an operative still on the platform to save time
B.Reduce the height if required, clear the platform of people and materials, then move it manually from ground level
C.Tilt the tower onto two castors and roll it
D.Move it only after removing all the guard-rails
Explanation: A tower must never be moved while occupied; clear the platform, check for overhead obstructions and floor conditions, lower the height if needed for stability, then push at the base. Castor brakes are reapplied once in position.
5Old paint films in buildings constructed before 1960 may contain a hazardous metal. Which substance must be controlled when dry-sanding such coatings?
A.Chromium
B.Lead
C.Zinc
D.Cadmium
Explanation: Lead-based paints were common before they were restricted; dry abrasion creates fine lead dust which is toxic if inhaled or ingested. Wet methods, dust extraction, RPE and good hygiene are required under the Control of Lead at Work Regulations.
6When sanding surfaces that may create harmful dust, which item of PPE protects the operative's lungs?
A.Barrier cream
B.An FFP-rated dust mask or respirator
C.Safety goggles
D.Ear defenders
Explanation: Respiratory protective equipment such as an FFP2 or FFP3 disposable respirator filters fine dust particles. The grade is selected from the COSHH assessment based on the dust hazard.
7Solvent-soaked rags left bundled together can present which specific fire risk?
A.Electrical shock
B.Spontaneous combustion
C.Frost damage
D.Static cling
Explanation: Rags soaked in oil-based products and certain drying oils can self-heat through oxidation and spontaneously ignite. They should be stored in a closed metal bin with water or laid out flat to dry before disposal.
8Which inspection must be carried out on a mobile tower before each work shift and after any event that could affect its stability?
A.A formal six-monthly thorough examination only
B.A pre-use visual and functional check recorded as required
C.A load test by an engineer
D.No check is needed if PASMA-built
Explanation: Towers require a pre-use inspection each shift confirming components, guard-rails, toe-boards, castor brakes and stability are correct. A more formal recorded inspection is needed at intervals not exceeding seven days while erected.
9What is the main purpose of a toe-board fitted to a working platform?
A.To support the operative's feet for comfort
B.To prevent tools and materials falling off the platform edge
C.To increase the platform height
D.To brace the standards
Explanation: Toe-boards form a barrier at platform level that stops materials, debris and tools from being kicked over the edge onto people below, complementing the guard-rails that protect the operative.
10A leaning (pole) ladder used to access a working position should be set at which approximate angle to the vertical/horizontal for safe use?
A.A 1 in 1 (45 degree) ratio
B.A 1 in 4 ratio, about 75 degrees
C.A 1 in 8 ratio
D.Vertical against the wall
Explanation: The recommended ladder angle is 1 unit out for every 4 units up, giving roughly 75 degrees. Too shallow risks the foot slipping out; too steep risks tipping backwards.

About the C&G 7907 Painting & Decorating Exam

The City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (7907) is a UK vocational qualification for entrants to the painting and decorating trade. Alongside externally-set practical assignments, learners sit the externally-set 7907-503 theory test of around 60 multiple-choice questions covering health and safety, surface preparation, applying paint by brush, roller and spray, hanging wallcoverings, decorative effects, materials and defects, and estimating.

Assessment

The externally-set 7907-503 theory test has around 60 multiple-choice questions (marked out of 60), sat under exam conditions on-screen or on paper, alongside externally-set practical assignments; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items

Time Limit

Approximately 1.5-2 hours for the theory test

Passing Score

Pass/Merit/Distinction grade boundaries set by City & Guilds each series

Exam Fee

Included in centre registration; full course fee is set by the training centre/college and varies (City & Guilds)

C&G 7907 Painting & Decorating Exam Content Outline

16%

Health, Safety & Access/Working Platforms

Work at Height Regulations 2005, mobile towers (PASMA) and ladders, COSHH and safety data sheets, lead and dust hazards, PPE/RPE, fire/solvent safety and hazardous waste

20%

Prepare Surfaces (Timber, Plaster, Metal, Previously Painted)

Knotting, priming and sealing, mist coats on new plaster, anti-corrosive and mordant metal treatments, filling and stopping, stripping and treating previously painted surfaces

18%

Apply Paint Systems by Brush & Roller

Primer/undercoat/finish systems, laying off, cutting in, wet edges, roller selection, sheen levels, thinners, and avoiding runs, sags, wrinkling and lapping

12%

Apply Paint by Spray

Airless and HVLP atomisation, viscosity, overlap technique, masking and overspray, injection and fire hazards, and safe set-up and shutdown

14%

Hang Wallcoverings & Papers

Sizing and cross-lining, soaking/booking, plumbing, butt joints, straight and drop pattern matching, corners and vinyl adhesives

10%

Decorative & Broken-Colour Effects

Scumble glazes, dragging, stippling, sponging, stencilling, marbling and graining, glaze open time and protective coats

6%

Materials, Substrates & Defects

Paint composition, opacity, VOCs, storage, and diagnosing efflorescence, saponification, cissing, chalking, blistering and blooming

4%

Estimating & Quantities

Area calculations, spreading rates, paint and wallpaper quantities, drops per roll, waste allowances and quotations

How to Pass the C&G 7907 Painting & Decorating Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass/Merit/Distinction grade boundaries set by City & Guilds each series
  • Assessment: The externally-set 7907-503 theory test has around 60 multiple-choice questions (marked out of 60), sat under exam conditions on-screen or on paper, alongside externally-set practical assignments; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
  • Time limit: Approximately 1.5-2 hours for the theory test
  • Exam fee: Included in centre registration; full course fee is set by the training centre/college and varies

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

C&G 7907 Painting & Decorating Study Tips from Top Performers

1Weight your revision toward surface preparation and applying paint by brush and roller, which together make up the largest share of the theory test
2Learn the standard coat systems (primer, undercoat, finish) and which primer suits timber, plaster, ferrous metal and galvanised metal
3Memorise the common defects and their causes: efflorescence, saponification, cissing, chalking, blistering, blooming, runs, sags and lapping
4Know the safety essentials: Work at Height Regulations 2005, PASMA for towers, COSHH and safety data sheets, lead-paint dust control and spray hazards
5Practise the estimating maths: wall area = perimeter x height, paint = area / spreading rate, and roughly four drops per standard wallpaper roll
6Complete all 100 practice questions and review every miss with the AI tutor before sitting the exam

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the City & Guilds 7907 theory test?

The externally-set 7907-503 Level 2 theory test has around 60 multiple-choice questions and is marked out of 60. It is sat under exam conditions, either on-screen or on paper, alongside externally-set practical assignments.

What score do I need to pass the 7907-503 theory test?

City & Guilds sets Pass, Merit and Distinction grade boundaries for each exam series rather than a fixed percentage. The theory mark combines with the practical assignment results to determine your overall grade, so balanced revision across every topic matters.

What does the 7907 Painting and Decorating exam cover?

It covers health, safety and access/working platforms, preparing surfaces (timber, plaster, metal and previously painted), applying paint by brush, roller and spray, hanging wallcoverings, producing decorative and broken-colour effects, materials, substrates and defects, and estimating and quantities.

How much does the City & Guilds 7907 course cost?

The course fee is set by the approved centre or college delivering the qualification and varies; the externally-set theory test fee is included in your registration. Provision is often funded for 16-18 learners and apprentices.

Is the 7907 theory test taken on a computer?

City & Guilds offers the externally-set theory test either on-screen at the centre or as a paper version, depending on the centre. It is sat under invigilated exam conditions, not remotely from home.

Is this free 7907 practice as good as paid prep?

Our 100 practice questions cover the same content areas as the 7907-503 theory test, with a teaching explanation for every answer plus free daily AI tutor interactions. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.