Level 2 Site Carpentry Practice Knowledge Test 5

An example of poor practice when storing chemicals in a cupboard is to:

• Keep and update inventory of stored chemicals

• Store chemicals in clearly labelled, sealed containers

• Use a cupboard with proper ventilation

• Keep incompatible chemicals together without segregation

A common use of plastics in joinery is to:

• Form structural beams

• Construct heavy duty work benches

• Create doors and window frames

• Build load-bearing walls

What is an important legal requirement for starting a small carpentry and joinery business?

• Printing Business cards

• Choosing a catchy business name

• Creating a social media profile on as many platforms as possible

• Registering the business with the appropriate government authorities

What is the primary purpose of a warm flat roof in construction?

• To reduce the weight of the roof structure

• To allow water to pool for a roof garden

• To improve thermal efficiently by keeping insulation above the roof deck

• To provide a flat surface for solar panels

How can you ensure the quality of materials used in a carpentry project?

• By using a cheapest and readily available materials

• By selecting materials based solely on their aesthetic appearance

• By inspecting materials for defects and ensuring they meet relevant standards

• By using leftover material from previous projects

When fitting traditional softwood floorboards, what joints should be used when the end of the floorboard meets the next?

• Scarf joint

• Mitred joint

• Halving joint

• Heading joint

Which safety practice is essential when using a multi-functional tool?

• Using the tool without securing the workpiece

• Wearing safety goggles and hearing protection

• Always operate the tool at the highest speed setting

• Hold the tool with one hand for better manoeuvrability

Which law covers the use of power tools and woodworking machinery in the workplace?

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation

• Personal Protective Equipment Regulation

• Reporting of Injuries and Dangerous Diseases Regulation

• Working at height regulations

Which tool is specifically designed to measure and mark angles other than 90 degrees?

• Tri-square

• Carpenters square

• Combination square

• Sliding bevel

What does the abbreviation BIM stand for?

• Building Intelligence Modeling

• Building Information Messaging

• Better information Modeling

• Building Information Modeling