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Project Readiness Test

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When using the case method for measuring the inner dimensions of a drawer, what measurement do you also need to know?

a)

the outside of the drawer

b)

the length of the case

c)

the length of the blade

d)

the curve

2.

Which of the following is a three-sided layout tool that is used to draw straight lines and to lay out angles?

a)

combination square

b)

protractor

c)

speed square

d)

framing square

3.

Between each foot marking on a tape measure are which of the following numbers?

a)

2 through 10

b)

2 through 11

c)

1 through 11

d)

1 through 10

4.

Which of the following tools consist of a metal blade attached to a wood or metal head with a locking device?

a)

sliding T-bevel

b)

protractor

c)

combination square

d)

chalk box

5.

The process of measuring and marking materials is called creating a(n) ____________.

a)

layout

b)

blueprint

c)

design

d)

sketch

6.

The length of a straight line is referred to as a(n) ____________ measurement.

a)

linear

b)

circular

c)

angular

d)

volumetric

7.

Which of the following tools is used for constructing circles and arcs?

a)

compass

b)

protractor

c)

sliding T-bevel

d)

combination square

8.

To draw a 7"wide circle, you need to set your compass to a radius of ____________.

a)

3 1/2"

b)

7"

c)

14"

d)

1 3/4"

9.

A sliding T-bevel is used to lay out or transfer ____________.

a)

angles

b)

lengths

c)

volumes

d)

temperatures

10.

An idea written down in the form of a drawing is called a(n) ____________.

a)

sketch

b)

diagram

c)

blueprint

d)

Any of the above.

11.

A tool is considered to be any object or device that makes it easier to accomplish a task.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A framing square is used to check 45° angles.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A straightedge is better than a chalk box for marking a long straight line.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Layout requires a basic understanding of mathematics, including geometry.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The blade of a tape measure will tell you both the number of inches past the previous foot marker as well as the total number of inches in the measurement.

a)

True

b)

False

16.
a)

12" Framing Square

b)

Combination Square

c)

Speed Square

d)

24" Framing Square

17.
a)

Combination Square

b)

Speed Square

c)

Caliper

d)

Framing Square

18.
a)

6" Combination Square

b)

Speed Square

c)

L Square

d)

12" Combination Square

19.

Name the tool.

a)

Protractor

b)

Balloon launcher

c)

T bevel

d)

Compass

20.

Name the tool.

a)

Plumb bob

b)

Sliding T-bevel

c)

Torpedo level

d)

Compass

21.

Name the tool.

a)

Tape measure

b)

T bevel

c)

Chalk line

d)

Laser level

22.
a)

Ruler

b)

Caliper

c)

Combination Square

d)

Tape Measure

23.

The edges of most measuring tools are marked in inches and fractions of an inch. Each inch is subdivided into how many parts?

a)

(2 parts) 1/2"

b)

(4 parts) 1/4"

c)

(8 parts) 1/8"

d)

(16 parts) 1/16"

24.

Which is larger, an inch, or a centimeter

a)

Inch

b)

Centimeter

25.

How many inches are in one foot?

a)

12

b)

120

c)

10

d)

3

26.

How many feet are in one yard?

a)

1

b)

10

c)

7

d)

3

27.

How many inches are in one yard?

a)

136

b)

12

c)

36

28.

the arrow indicates what measurement?

a)

5 3/16"

b)

4 3/4"

c)

4 13/16"

d)

4 11/16 "

29.

the arrow indicates what measurement?

a)

11 1/16"

b)

11 1/8"

c)

11 1/4"

d)

11 1/2"

30.

the arrow indicates what measurement?

a)

1 2/4"

b)

2 1/8"

c)

3 7/8"

d)

2 1/16"

31.

the arrow indicates what measurement?

a)

9 1/4"

b)

9 1/8"

c)

9 1/16"

d)

9 1/2"

32.

the arrow indicates what measurement?

a)

6 1/16"

b)

7 1/2"

c)

6 1/2"

d)

6 1/4"

33.

the arrow indicates what measurement?

a)

11 1/8"

b)

11 1/16"

c)

10 3/4"

d)

10 7/8"

34.

the arrow indicates what measurement?

a)

4 1/8"

b)

4 1/4"

c)

5 1/4"

d)

4 1/2"

35.

What does 2 4/8" reduce to?

a)

2 1/2"

b)

2"

c)

2 5/16"

d)

3"

36.

Which of the following is defined as an unplanned event that results in damage to property?

a)

hazard

b)

injury

c)

accident

d)

violation

37.

Which of the following can often result in carelessness when operating a tool?

a)

using a tool repeatedly

b)

wearing gloves

c)

learning to use a new tool

d)

awareness of your surroundings

38.

Which of the following is a form of PPE?

a)

flammable substance

b)

abrasion

c)

good communication

d)

safety glasses

39.

Which of the following is an example of a safety device on a tool?

a)

gloves

b)

hazard

c)

PPE

d)

guards

40.

Keeping your work area clean is known as which of the following?

a)

personal protective equipment

b)

good housekeeping

c)

ergonomics

d)

good communication

41.

6. ____________ is an important two-word phrase that means safe work practices must always be your main priority.

a)

safety first

b)

work hard

c)

team effort

d)

quick response

42.

Anything that can cause harm to you or to others is known as a(n) ____________.

a)

hazard

b)

violation

c)

problem

d)

unsafe

43.

Lack of ____________ with tools is one of the most common causes of work-related injuries.

a)

training

b)

patience

c)

luck

d)

strength

44.

You should know the location of the ____________ in your work area in case you need emergency safety supplies.


a)

first aid kit

b)

coffee machine

c)

printer

d)

vending machine

45.

A(n) ____________ is any sort of damage done to the body.

a)

injury

b)

medicine

c)

exercise

d)

vitamin

46.

Safety is a less important concern with hand tools than it is with power tools.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Storing tools properly is a way of practicing safe work habits.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Loose clothing is considered a safety hazard.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Heavy materials should be placed as near as possible to the area where they will be used.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

When you see a hazard you should tell your instructor, supervisor, or anyone else in the area.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Which of the following types of lumber is the softest?

a)

Douglas fir

b)

pine

c)

cedar

d)

oak

52.

Which of the following materials is often used in applications where the finished appearance of the material is not important, such as drawer bottoms or cabinet backs?

a)

pressboard

b)

plywood

c)

pine

d)

cedar

53.

Which of the following lumber defects are usually found just at the ends of boards?

a)

splits

b)

knots

c)

pitch pockets

d)

checks

54.

Which of the following terms refers to the size of a board that has been rough sawn from a log?

a)

actual size

b)

nominal size

c)

estimated size

d)

proportional size

55.

Which of the following is constructed of wood fibers that are joined under heat and pressure?

a)

plywood

b)

oriented strand board

c)

pine

d)

pressboard

56.

The presence of bark along the edge or corner of a piece of lumber is a defect called a(n) ____________.

a)

knot

b)

check

c)

wane

d)

split

57.

A board measuring 1” x 6” x 10’ is ____________ wide.

a)

6 inches

b)

1 inch

c)

10 inches

d)

12 inches

58.

A curve along the face, edge, or length of a board is a(n) ____________ and is caused by improper storage.

a)

warp

b)

knot

c)

split

d)

grain

59.

A thin-gauge nail used to avoid splitting the grain of the wood is called a(n) ____________.

a)

brad

b)

spike

c)

screw

d)

bolt

60.

When measuring lumber, all boards have ____________, width, and length.

a)

thickness

b)

color

c)

weight

d)

grain

61.

In most cases, plywood is stronger than natural wood.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Nails have better holding power than screws.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Yellow wood glue will typically also work with metal, glass, and adhesives.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

A branch in the tree leaves behind a defect called a wane.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

A “two penny” nail is represented by the number and letter combination 2p.

a)

True

b)

False