Building Materials, Fasteners and Adhesives

The term quarter-sawed means _____?

• only one-fourth of the tree is used

• the lumber is classified as softwood

• the lumber is cut with the growth rings at an angle greater than 45 degrees

• the log is cut into four equal lengths before it is cut into lumber

The term S-dry on a lumber grader stamp means that the lumber contains ______ moister.

• no more than 19 percent

• no more than 15 percent

• more than 19 percent

• less than 10 percent

Lumber inspection criteria are defined by ______.

• the building supply that sells it

• the carpenter who buys it

• lumber producing associations

• the architect

Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber.

• dimension

• common

• rough

• shiplapped

Which of the following grade designations represents the lowest quality plywood veneer?

• A

• B

• D

• N

Which grade of hardboard can be used in exterior applications?

• Standard

• Particleboard

• Tempered

• Pegboard

Which of these types of engineered lumber would be more likely to be used for millwork than as support beams?

• Glulam

• LVL

• PSL

• LSL

Which of the following in not recommended when cutting pressure-treated lumber?

• Wear eye protection and a dust mask

• Burn any scrap materials

• Wash clothing that is exposed to sawdust separately from other clothing

• Wash skin that is exposed to the sawdust

How many board feet are there in (40) 2" x 4" x 12' studs?

• 384

• 320

• 3,840

• 640

A 20-penny nail is approximately _____ long.

• 10"

• 8"

• 4"

• 6"