Construction Final Review

Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the work piece.

• True

• False

Always wear safety glasses.

• True

• False

In carpentry, housekeeping refers to the ________________ and good order of the construction site.

• efficiency

• cleaning crew

  
  

• neatness

• tool brand

  
  

Which of the following are valid reasons for the carpenter to "do the job right the first time"?

• It reduces the amount of warranty work for the contractor.

  
  

• It avoids lawsuits.

  
  

• It maximizes the contractor's profit margin.

  
  

• All of the above.

  
  

• None of the above.

  
  

Shoes with _____________ soles should never be used in carpentry; they have poor traction on smooth surfaces. 

• Gum

• Steel

• Rubber

• Leather

When using the table saw, stand directly behind the blade in its cutting path.

• True

• False

When rip cutting, make sure the work piece stays in contact and is flush with the fence through the entire cut.

• True

• False

Never put your hands or body in the path of the blade.

• True

• False

Disabling, or defeating, the Safety switch is recommended when wanting to nail more quickly.

• True

• False

Which fastener is best suited to hang drywall?

• Screws

• Framing Nails

• Finish Nails