Building Construction 1 post test

The sum of all four sides of a rectangular room is called the perimeter.

• True

• False

PPE is the last line of defense against injury.

• True

• False

A triangle shaped tool used to mark wood at 90 degrees before cutting is called a framing square.

• True

• False

If a circular saw has a damaged cord it should be reported to your instructor the next you see him.

• True

• False

A nail set is used to pre-drill holes in casing for finishing nail.

• True

• False

Guards and toe boards on scaffolds are only required on scaffolds higher than 5’.

• True

• False

When safely using a ladder you should always ________.

• Maintain 3 points of contact.

• Carry tools in one hand when climbing.

• Work to the side of the ladder.

• Verify the tops of extension ladders are propped against the working surface.

When using the table saw you should always maintain a ______ margin of safety should be maintained between the operator’s hand and the path of the saw blade.

• 2”

• 6”

• 8”

• 12”

The formula for area of a rectangle is _______.

• The sum of all four sides.

• Rise/Run x (times) 100

• Length x (times) width

• Length X width(times) divided by 2

Is the force a power tool releases towards the user when wood becomes wedged/ caught between blades or drill bits.

• Guards.

• Mechanical hazard

• Cross cut

• Kick back