Timber Types and Characteristics

Which of the following is a key difference between hardwood and softwood timber?

• Hardwoods come from coniferous trees, softwoods from deciduous trees

• Hardwoods generally have a slower growth rate and are denser than softwoods

• Softwoods are always darker in colour than hardwoods

• Hardwoods are only used for outdoor applications

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Oak timber?

• It is lightweight and has a pale yellow colour

• It is strong, durable, and has a prominent grain pattern

• It is soft and easily dented

• It doesn't have very good strength

What is a major benefit of Accoya timber?

• It is untreated

• It is highly durable and dimensionally stable due to acetylation treatment

• It is the cheapest timber available

• It is only suitable for indoor use

Which of the following is a typical application for Douglas Fir timber?

• Window frames and structural beams due to its strength and stability

• Carving intricate sculptures

• Making pencils

• Only for firewood

Tulipwood timber is best described as:

• A softwood with a dark brown colour

• A hardwood with a light, creamy colour and good workability

• A tropical hardwood with a red hue

• A softwood with a strong scent

Which of the following is a characteristic of European Redwood?

• It is a hardwood with a very high density

• It is a softwood with a straight grain and pale yellow to reddish-brown colour

• It is only used for making musical instruments

• It is naturally resistant to all insects

Which timber is commonly used for high-quality joinery and has a distinctive brown colour?

• Oak

• Utile

• Douglas Fir

• Tulipwood

What is a typical use for White wood in joinery?

• Outdoor decking

• Internal joinery such as skirting boards and architraves

• Boat building

• Railway sleepers

Which of the following timbers is known for its excellent resistance to rot and insects after modification?

• Accoya

• Beech

• Ash

• Oak

Which timber is most likely to be used for making tool handles due to its shock resistance?

• Ash

• Tulipwood

• Utile

• Accoya