Painter journeyman exam

The format at a glance

Questions

61, 1 point each

Duration

3 hours

Pass mark

60% (37 out of 61)

Type

Multiple choice

Delivery

On a computer

Documents

Closed book; calculator, pencil, eraser and a blank sheet supplied

The sections of the exam

The weighting is the one in the information sheet. In our simulation, a 61-question version follows the same split: 15, 25 and 21.

• Section 1

  Organizing the work

  A safe site and work at height; health, hazardous products and labelling; protecting finished surfaces and setting up; understanding paint products and data sheets (quantities, dilution, recoat); spray guns and other application equipment.

  25% of the exam · 15 questions in the simulation

• Section 2

  Preparing surfaces

  Assessing the condition of surfaces; preparing gypsum board and joint finishing; concrete, block and masonry; metal; wood; synthetic materials.

  40% of the exam · 25 questions in the simulation

• Section 3

  Finishing surfaces

  Finishing gypsum and plaster; concrete and block; metal; wood; wallpaper and vinyl wallcoverings; special finishes (textured compounds, faux finishes, natural imitations, gilding, lettering and shapes); correcting application defects.

  35% of the exam · 21 questions in the simulation

Official source

These facts come from the CCQ information sheet for the painter trade (read on 5 October 2026). Only the CCQ sets and marks the exam; always check its current sheet.

Test your level first

A short free diagnostic, no account needed, with your result by section.