LTCW Window Cleaning Quiz

You can spot a double hung window because...*

the screen will sit on the bottom sash.the screen covers both sashes.the screen will sit on the sliding sash.there is no screen.

The difference between a double slider and a single slider is...*

the customer's preference.a double slider cranks out and a single slider slides.both sashes move on a double and only one sash moves on a single.a single slider moves up and down and a double slider has two moving sashes.

A window sash determines...*

if the window is tinted or not.the type of window by how the sash moves.if you should start interior or exterior.that the window is a casement.

When cleaning a window, locking...*

it only works on awning windows.it is a good idea to seal the sash/es.it is a bad idea.it could break it because of moisture.

When you're dealing with a pet door on a sliding glass door you should...*

remove it immediately to get both panes.check with the owner because they can be difficult to put back.leave it because it won't effect quality of work.leave it out to avoid putting it back wrong.

An awning, hopper, and casement window all have...*

cranks and exterior screens.cranks and interior screens.fixed sashes and dual panes.mullions and divided light.

A fixed window is...*

a window that needs to be fixed.a sash that doesn't move.a window that moves internally.a fogged window for privacy.

A screen spline roller is used to...*

fix the pull tabs.roll on the window track.roll the screen spline in.remove screens.

To reach a sliding window with obstacles in front of it you should...*

remove everything in front of the window carefully.not remove anything and skip the window, until the owner is present.reach over and not worry about breaking anything.remove obstacles in front of the fixed sash and slide the other sash over.

The difference between a hopper and awning window is...*

an awning window opens on the bottom and a hopper opens on the top of the sash.an awning window opens on the top and a hopper opens on the bottom of the sash.one screen is interior and the other is exterior.an awning window is for shade and a hopper isn't.

When removing a screen you should always put pressure against the...*

middle of the screen frame.window frame screen tracks.corners where there is resistance.screen tabs or clips.

To reach a hung window with obstacles in front of it you should...*

remove everything in front of the window carefully.not remove anything and skip the window.reach over and not worry about breaking anything.lift the bottom sash to get it away from obstacles.

To reach a crank out window (casement, hopper, awning) with obstacles in front of it you should...*

reach over and not worry about breaking anything.not remove anything and speak to the owner.crank the window out and do it from the exterior.tell the customer to clean the window.

If there isn't sufficient soap in your bucket then...*

you should work faster to avoid streaks.water will usually look dispersed or separated on the glass.your washer needs to be bleached.you'll need to use extra towels.

If you're cleaning a window over a sink you should...*

always rinse your washer first.never use steel wool.never step on the thin part of the counter around the sink.always clean it twice.

When you're opening a blind you should always...*

pull as hard as you can to avoid it dropping back down.lay the blinds flat and lift the weight as you pull the string.lock the window before you touch the blind.open the sash for safety.

Your squeegee rubber isn't functioning properly if...*

it's soft rubber on a hot day.you're leaving water lines behind.you're using an 18" squeegee on a residential window.it's on a wide body channel.

After you scrub the glass, before you squeegee, you should...*

wet steel wool.razor blade the window.wipe the top and side of glass for dry area to start squeegee.flip your squeegee rubber.

Steel and bronze wool is used to...*

polish your squeegee rubber after a job.lightly polish the surface of glass.clean tint so it won't come off.remove surface scratches from glass.

A broken seal...*

can only happen on a single pane sash.is not common.is common on dual pane windows.is from breaking the exterior window pane.

Hard water on glass...*

can't be removed and is permanent.cannot cause permanent damage.is from deionized water acid burns.is from minerals in hard water that can cause permanent damage if not polished out.

Cracked or scratched glass...*

isn't common and you don't need to worry about it.is commonly revealed after the glass is cleaned.is present often and common knowledge for homeowners.can cause glass and frame deterioration.

To spot a tinted window...*

use a blacklight to spot the tint layer on the glass surface.look for tools that are used for tinting glass.use steel wool to reveal the surface of the glass.look for darker glass, tint edging or tint bubbles.

You should start on...*

low windows so you can watch them dry.the interiors so you can see what's dirty.the sunny side for quality of work.the high windows or windows without highs above them.

Welding or grinding marks...*

won't come up and are permanent damage.are only glass surface imperfections.are caused from rust.will come up with some steel wool polishing.

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