Final Theory Exam Review

In selecting a joint for a piece of furniture, function is the factor that:

• chooses the proper adhesive

• Considers the stresses on the joint

• determines the size of the pieces

• considers the finished appearance

Which grain orientation is the best to arrange leg and rail construction using the widest surface on mortise and tenon.

• radial on mortise, tangential on tenon

• radial on mortise, radial on tenon

• tangential on mortise, radial on tenon

• tangential on mortise, tangential on tenon

The ideal thickness of a tenon in relation to the thickness of the piece that is part of is

• ¼ the thickness

• ½ the thickness

• 2/3 the thickness

• ¾ the thickness

The central layers of a sheet of particle board:

• are made from smaller, denser particle mats

• are made from larger, less dense particle mats

• are consistent with the density and particle size of the outer layers

• have more resin binder than the outer layers

What are two main attributes of regular medium-density fibreboard?

• it is lightweight and strong

• it is water and fire resistant

• it is flexible and takes a stain well

• it paints well and edges may be profiled

What is post-forming laminate designed for?

• superior machining properties

• extreme moisture and heat applications

• to make weather proof synthetic posts

• conforming to irregular shapes

What is total body burden?

• Long-term exposure to accumulating toxins

• An injury caused by improper lifting

• Light exposure to contaminants

• Toxins inhaled in the workplace

How many pulses of power are available in 1/60th of a second for single-phase electricity?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

A fire breaks out in a pile of wood shavings. What class of fire is this?

• Class B

• Class A

• Class C

• Class K

What is the maximum decibel level you can be exposed to for an 8 hour day without requiring hearing protection?

• 80 db

• 85 db

• 90 db

• 95 db