This question has options. How would someone go about accomplishing this goal?
To prevent cracks and dust in walls with plaster.

Select from the following. [i] Before you nail a hole in your wall, first put down a small square of masking tape or painter's tape over the area where you'll be placing your nail. That way, when you nail into the plaster, it's unlikely to flake or spread dust, and may even prevent future cracks down the line.. [ii] After you nail a hole in your wall, first put down a small square of masking tape or painter's tape over the area where you'll be placing your nail. That way, when you nail into the plaster, it's unlikely to flake or spread dust, and may even prevent future cracks down the line..
[i]