Carpentry Benchmark

Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____.

• a. speed is set to Low
• b. power switch is in the Off position
• c. work has been clamped down
• d. lower blade guard is pulled back

When using power tools, never engage the _____.

• a. locking spring
• b. booster
• c. bit shank
• d. trigger lock

What safety equipment are you required to wear when operating power tools?

• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• Closed toed shoes
• All of the above

What is a "fence" of a power tool.

• The button to power on and off the tool
• The shield or protection of the blade
• A wall to push wood against to cut a straight line
• The piece that you plug in

What does OSHA stand for?

• Occupational Standard Health

• Occupational Safety and Health

• Organization of Service and Health

• Overactive safety and Health

Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____.

• a. polish it with a fine steel wool
• b. recharge the tool's battery
• c. disconnect the power source
• d. inspect them for cracks

If a blueprint is using a quarter scale (.25 inches=1 foot) what are the dimensions of a 12 ft by 16 ft room

• 3 ft by 4 ft

• 6 ft by 8 ft

• 3 in by 4 in

• 6 in by 8 in

What would be the dimensions on the blueprint of the master bedroom from the floor plan? .25 in = 1 foot

• 3.5 in by 8 in

• 3 in by 4 in

• 4 in by 4 in

• 3.5 in by 4 in

What are the dimensions of the kitchen on the blueprint if every half inch is 1 foot?

• 8.5 ft by 5 ft

• 8.5 in by 5 in

• 8 in by 6 in

• 9 in by 6 in

Plans used for work that has to do with construction done in or on the ground are called __________________________

• architectural drawings

• structural foundations

• exterior views.

• civil plans