Construction quiz

What is the actual size of a 2x6? 

• 2" x 6"
• 1 1/2' x 5 1/2'
• 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"

The term "kerf" is associated with ...

• saws
• files
• hammers
• chisels

You are a framing carpenter and need to mark a 40-foot straight line on the edge of some subflooring. What common tool would be the best choice for this task?

• carpenter square
• ruler
• chalk line
• long board

When painting you must always stir the paint extremely well and.....

• get paint on table surface
• paint it on thick
• Wash paint brush immediately after use

Using a _______ hole bit with to pre-drill the pilot hole before driving the screw is certainly a good idea, particularly on hardwoods that are inclined to splitting.

• phillips
• pilot
• countersink

A screw should enter at least half the thickness of the bottom material. So how far should the screw go into a 2 x 4?

• 1/4"
• 1/2"
• 3/4"
• 1"

A __________ ___________ is a tool for marking long, straight lines on relatively flat surfaces, much farther than is practical by hand or with a straightedge.

• chalk line
• carpenter square
• speed square
• tape measure

Name this tool.

• band saw
• scroll saw
• jig saw
• coping saw

Name this tool.

• tape measure
• chalk line
• line level

Name this tool.

• hammer
• staple gun
• Hammer Tacker
• Nail gun