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Carpentry Fundamentals

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A measuring tape with standard measurements will read fractions as accurate as

a)

1/8"

b)

1/16"

c)

1/4"

d)

1/2"

2.

When a piece of lumber has a slight curve on its edge is called

a)

Twist

b)

Wane

c)

Crown

d)

Bow

3.

The most common size for a plywood sheet is

a)

2' x 4'

b)

4' x 4'

c)

4' x 6'

d)

4' x 8'

4.

Floor joists in a house is an example of a

a)

Live Load

b)

Dead Load

c)

Impact Load

d)

Overload

5.

How many sheets of plywood would be required to cover a floor 1152 sq ft?

a)

36

b)

34

c)

40

d)

38

6.

A bit that holds different size cutters and can bore holes from 1" to 3" is the

a)

Auger bit

b)

Twist bit

c)

Expansion bit

d)

Spade bit

7.

This tool is used to layout long straight lines, but can also be used as a plumb bob

a)

Carpenters Level

b)

Sliding T-bevel

c)

Chalk line

d)

T-Square

8.

The term used to describe when a circular saw is thrown back at the operator is

a)

Binding

b)

Kickback

c)

Backlash

d)

Bindback

9.

This type of bit feeds itself into the stock

a)

Twist

b)

Masonary

c)

Auger

d)

All of the above

10.

The adjusting screw on the front of a belt sander is used to

a)

Retract the front roller when changing belts

b)

Track the belt and center it on the roller

c)

Control the belt speed

d)

Retract the belts guard

11.

Which of the sand paper grits would give a smoother finish?

a)

120

b)

180

c)

300

d)

400

12.

Pneumatic fastening tools are powered by

a)

Powder cartridges

b)

Mechanical leverage

c)

Compressed air

d)

Gas generators

13.

This type of blade is used for cutting channels of different widths is

a)

Crosscut

b)

Combination

c)

Dado

d)

Rip blade

14.

The type of square that is commonly used for layout of roof rafters and stairs

a)

Framing square

b)

Combination square

c)

Speed square

d)

T-square

15.

The size of a bandsaw is determined by

a)

Length of blade

b)

Largest piece of material it can cut

c)

Diameter of wheels

d)

Distance between top wheel and the table top

16.

A tool used to drive a nail head below the surface without damaging the material is known as a

a)

Nail set

b)

Nail sinker

c)

Blind nailer

d)

Hammer point

17.

In construction, the term "level" means

a)

Vertical

b)

Horizontal

c)

Plumb

d)

Straight

18.

A cut made with two angles is called a

a)

Compound bevel cut

b)

Edge miter cut

c)

Flat miter

d)

Double angle cut

19.

Stalling the the movement of the router will

a)

Cause the bit to burn the wood

b)

Burn up the router motor

c)

Cause the bit to splinter the edges

d)

Cause the router to kickback

20.

The three classifications of saw blades are

a)

Small, medium, and large

b)

Rip, crosscut, and combination

c)

Thin, medium, and thick

d)

#2, #6, and #8