A few quiz questions:

1. Open-cell foam is
   1. Thermoset foam
   2. Flexible foam
   3. Both
2. Meaning of the word “yield”
   1. How much profit is being made
   2. A measurement of foam expansion
   3. A performance indicator for the foam mechanic
3. The theoretical yield of a set of 1.9 lb. foam is
   1. 3,855 sq.ft
   2. 6,315 bd.ft
   3. 19,000 bd.ft
4. The difference between theoretical and actual yield is due to
   1. Forming of skin
   2. Over spray
   3. The substrate acting as a heat sink
   4. Off-ratio conditions
   5. Lack of pressure in the proportioner?
   6. Lack of heat
   7. All of the above
5. There is a difference between square foot and board foot.
   1. True
   2. False
   3. Depends
6. Who invented polyurethane foam?
   1. Thomas Edison
   2. Some German guy nobody's ever heard of
   3. Henry Ford
7. Density is related to “Yield”
   1. True
   2. False
   3. Occasionally
8. Which of the following are the three most significant “Profit Drivers”?
   1. Sales skills
   2. Type of spray equipment
   3. Foam density
   4. Crew qualification
   5. Equipment up-time
   6. Reputation of the contractor
   7. Reputation of the foam manufacturer

The answers are all to be found at the Foam School.

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Last modified: 03/09/07