Timber and Wood Types Quiz

Which type of timber comes from deciduous trees that shed their leaves each autumn?

• Softwood

• Hardwood

• Manufactured boards

• Pine

How long can hardwood trees take to grow before they can be harvested for timber?

• 10-15 years

• 25-30 years

• 50-100 years

• 5-10 years

What are manufactured boards made from?

• Solid wood pieces

• Gluing particles or pieces of wood together

• Carving a single piece of wood

• Laminating thin sheets of wood

What is the term used to describe the growth rings visible in wood?

• Grain

• Fibre

• Bark

• Core

Which type of manufactured board is typically used for kitchen worktops?

• Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)

• Chipboard

• Plywood

• Solid wood

What is the typical use of marine plywood?

• Low-cost furniture

• Kitchen worktops

• Building boats

• Interior panelling

What is the primary purpose of wasting in timber processing?

• Adding material to achieve the desired shape

• Removing unwanted material to achieve the desired shape

• Painting the timber to achieve the desired colour

• Polishing the timber to achieve a smooth surface

What is the function of a coping saw?

• To make straight cuts in wood

• To make curved cuts in thin pieces of wood or plastic

• To drill holes in timber

• To smooth the surface of timber

Which tool is used to remove unwanted material from joints and dig out waste from grooves?

• Plane

• Chisel

• Rasp

• Drill

What is used to smooth the varnish after it is applied?

• Sandpaper

• Glass paper

• Paintbrush

• Water