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WorksheetsWoods Mid-term exam 2026
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
sawbench
planer thicknesser
planer
jointer
bandsaw
drillpress
drill
saw
drillpress
bandsaw
cordless drill
drill
cordless drill
bandsaw
drillpress
workbench
What saw is used to cut out irregular shapes?
Table Saw
Band Saw
Chop saw
All of the above
How far above your material should a table saw blade be positioned?
Between 1 -2"
2"
More than an 1"
About a 1/4"
When using the drill press, it is necessary to:
Tighten bits in the chuck with your hands only
Turn on the machine with the chuck key inserted into the chuck
tighten bits with the chuck key before operation
All of the above
The following tool is a called a:
Band Saw
Scroll Saw
Table Saw
Circular Saw
The following tool is called a:
Band Saw
Power Miter Box Saw
Scroll Saw
Jig Saw
Which determines if a bit can be used in a particular drill?
length
shank size
weight
The thickness of the wood being drilled
Which saw makes the most accurate crosscuts and angled cuts?
band saw
miter saw
reciprocating saw
Table saw
Thin blades are best for:
Cutting straight lines
Shaping edges
Cutting irregular shapes & curves
Relief cuts
What piece of PPE (personal protective equipment) should you ALWAYS wear when you're in the shop?
Earplugs
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Work Apron
Name the tool shown.
Tri-square
Marking Gauge
Mortise Gauge
Jack Plane
Name the tool shown.
Flat head screwdriver
Phillips head screw driver
Bradawl / Bradle
Nail punch
Name this joint
Butt
Dado
Mortise and Tenon
Miter
What joint is shown in the image?
Cross halving
Comb/Finger
Bridle
Dovetail
What is the name given to the joint in the image?
Dado
Mitre
Tongue and groove
Scarf
When operating the power miter saw, ensure:
There is no space between the board and the fence
You always ensure at least one square edge and square face
You let the blade do the work (don't try to cut too fast).
All of the above
Which direction do the teeth point on the band saw?
up
down
up and down
sideways
The blade on the band saw is described as?
One continuous loop
Hack saw
Round circle like the table saw
Reciprocating blade
What holds the bit on the drill press?
Chuck
Snapper
clamp
grabber
What device do we use to change the drill bit on the drill press?
Chuck Key
Raptor Key
Trapper Key
Grabber key
What is the name of this type of screw driver?
Phillips head
flat head
hex head
D head
What is the name of this shop tool?
Belt sander
disk sander
drum stander
spindle sander
Which of these safety rules apply when you are working in the shop?
Safety glasses always on
Long hair pulled back
Long sleeves rolled up
All of the above
How do I know what type of sand paper I am using?
Feel it
Look on the back
Try it out
Ask the teacher
What type of cut do you make when you cut with the grain?
Rip cut
hammer cut
cross cut
zipper cut
Name one type of soft wood?
Pine
oak
Maple
Walnut
Which part of the drill bit allows the waste to be removed during drilling?
Flutes
Shank
Body
Land
Which sander below is used to remove a lot of material from the face of a board in a short amount of time?
pad
disc
palm
belt
What is the length of the table to the nearest feet and inches?
4' - 2"
5' - 1"
5' - 3"
5' - 4"
Name the following tool?
Level
Bench sweep
Plumb
Awl
What does squaring a board mean?
All sides are parallel
All sides are parallel and their corners are 90 degrees
Making a cut on the compound miter saw
Ripping a board on the table saw
Which of the following below is not a hard wood?
Spruce
Oak
Maple
Walnut
What is dimensional lumber?
Lumber that is cut to a specific thickness, width, and length based on predefined, standardized sizes.
Lumber that is sold that needs to be resized
Lumber that comes with 1 side and 1 edge planned
Lumber that needs to be squared
Name the tool shown.
Utility Knife
Scraper
Bench Dog
Pliers
What is the name of this Defect?
Bowing
Crook
Twisting
Indenting
BOW
What is the difference between 80 grit sandpaper and 220 grit sandpaper?
80 grit had bigger particles PSI than 220 grit
80 grit sandpaper is used for fine sanding
220 grit sandpaper will remove a lot of wood material quickly
All the above
Which sander below is used for sanding inside curves?
Palm Sander
Belt Sander
Drum Sander
Orbital Sander
When a piece of dimensional lumber is bought at a store and you can see tree bark or where the tree bark was is know as what type of defect?
Shake
Ring
Wane
Checking
Name this joint
Dado
Biscuit
Mortise and Tenon
Miter
What is the name of this Defect?
Bowing
Crook
Twisting
Indenting
What is the name of this Defect?
Bowing
Crook
Splitting
Indenting
What is the actual size of a standard 2 x 6 that you would buy a HomeDepot?
2' x 6'
1 1/2" x 6'
1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
1 1/2" x 6"
