Quiz on Wood Properties and Uses

What is one of the oldest known materials of construction?

• Plastic

• Concrete

• Steel

• Wood

What part of the tree is known as the heartwood?

• The cambium layer

• The inner part of the trunk

• The outer part of the trunk

• The bark

Which type of wood has broad leaves and produces seeds in a shell?

• Hardwood

• Softwood

• Engineered wood

• Composite wood

What is the process of controlled drying of lumber called?

• Kiln drying

• Seasoning

• Air drying

• Moisture control

What is the primary function of heartwood?

• Nutrient storage

• Mechanical support

• Water transport

• Photosynthesis

Which method of drying wood can take around one year for hardwoods?

• Chemical drying

• Oven drying

• Air drying

• Kiln drying

What is the term for the ratio between the density of wood and the density of water?

• Specific weight

• Specific gravity

• Moisture ratio

• Density index

What type of wood product is made of thin sheets of wood glued together?

• Fiberboard

• Plywood

• Particleboard

• Glulam

What common defect in wood can affect its strength and durability?

• Moisture content

• Grain pattern

• Knots

• Color variation

Which type of fiberboard is known for its high density?

• Low density fiberboard

• Medium density fiberboard

• Softboard

• High density fiberboard