108 Carpentry Knowledge Quiz

Which one of the following power tools would you use to safely and accurately cut an external mitre on a length of Torus skirting?

• Jigsaw

• Portable circular saw

• Compound mitre saw

• Reciprocating saw

Which one of the following hand tools would be most suitable for carrying out structural carcassing activities?

• Gouge

• Sliding bevel

• Utility knife

• Coping saw

Which one of the following items of protection listed is not a mandatory requirement for all personnel on site?

• Safety boots with sole protection

• LEV where dust is mechanically produced

• Waterproof safety gloves

• Hi-vis jacket or singlet

What should your first action be if you discover a fire on site?

• Find a fire extinguisher

• Phone your supervisor

• Turn all power off

• Raise the alarm

What are two types of fire extinguisher that could be used on an electrical fire, and what would be the colour of the label?

• Red co2 and blue foam

• Red water and black co2

• Cream foam and blue co2

• Black co2 and blue dry powder

What type of joint would normally be used to join a staircase string to the newel post?

• Bridle joint

• Wedged mortice and tenon

• Housing joint

• Barefaced tenon

When using an angle grinder to cut metal on site what might you require legally?

• Ear defenders

• Power tool training

• A hot work permit

• Heat-resistant gloves

What is the cubic measurement of 5 lengths of timber measuring 2m x 200mm x 100mm?

• 0.0016 m³

• 0.04 m³

• 0.2 m³

• 0.002m³

What is the maximum windspeed that you can safely board a roof in?

• 24mph

• 17mph

• 32mph

• 10mph

Why is it necessary to store interior flooring and finished timber in the building where it is being fitted in the days prior to fitting?

• So it is there when you need it

• So it won’t get wet

• So it can acclimatise

• So it can expand