N4/5 PWW - (Cabinet) Mortise and Tenon

What is a mortise and tenon joint primarily used for?

• Connecting two pieces of wood at right angles

• Carving intricate designs

• Painting wood surfaces

• Decorating furniture

What are the two main components of a basic mortise and tenon joint?

• The screw and the screwdriver

• The glue and the clamp

• The nail and the hammer

• The mortise hole and the tenon tongue

Which of the following is a type of tenon joint?

• Open tenon

• Closed mortise

• Round tenon

• Flat peg

What is a tenon typically formed on?

• The side of a plank

• The end of a rail

• The middle of a beam

• The top of a post

What is the purpose of the shoulders on a tenon?

• To make the joint flexible

• To decorate the joint

• To seat when the joint fully enters the mortise hole

• To add weight to the joint

What is a through tenon?

• A tenon that is shorter than the width of the mortised piece

• A tenon that passes entirely through the piece of wood

• A tenon that is glued in place

• A tenon that is used only for decoration

What is a pegged tenon?

• A tenon that is used for temporary joints

• A tenon that is glued in place

• A tenon strengthened by driving a peg or dowel pin through it

• A tenon that is made of metal