Softwood vs Hardwood Quiz

Over ____% of the wood used for construction applications is softwood.

• 25

• 50

• 75

• 90

________ is the primary factor in determining most grades of hardwood lumber.

• Strength

• Appearance

• Stiffness

• Size

Softwood lumber is used for:

• Concrete forms

• Framing

• Doors and moldings

• All of the above

Hardwood lumber is used for:

• Framing

• Concrete Forms

• Furniture and Cabinetry

• All of the above

________ is the primary factor in determining most grades of softwood lumber.

• Stiffness

• Appearance

• Strength

• All of the Above

Softwood comes from deciduous trees.

• True

• False

Conifers produce hardwood lumber.

• True

• False

Which tree produces hardwood lumber

• Maple

• Pine

• Spruce

• Douglas Fir

Which tree produces softwood lumber

• Oak

• Cedar

• Walnut

• Birch

Which is the best grade of hardwood lumber.

• No. 1 Common

• FAS

• Select

• F1F