Timbers and Their Properties Quiz

Which type of timber is known for its reddish-brown color and interlocking grain?

• Scots pine

• Mahogany

• Oak

• Beech

What is a common use for Scots pine?

• Roof cladding

• Tool handles

• Construction and fencing

• Good-quality furniture

Which manufactured board is known for being impact resistant?

• Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)

• Paraná pine

• Plywood

• Chipboard

What is a characteristic of Western red cedar?

• Pale-yellow color, straight-grained

• Naturally antibacterial

• Interlocking grained

• Knot free

Which defect in timber is caused by plant organisms known as fungi?

• Fungial attack

• Shakes

• Shrinkage

• Splits

What is the working property of Beech?

• Hard, tough, warps easily

• Durable

• Lightweight, soft

• Impact resistant

Which surface finish involves applying a protective or decorative layer to wood?

• Staining

• Varnishing

• Laminating

• Oiling

What is a common use for Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)?

• Tool handles

• Doors and staircases

• Flooring and furniture

• Roof cladding