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General Carpentry: M2 Building Materials and Fasteners

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main difference between HDO and MDO plywood?

a)

HDO is coated on one side, MDO on both

b)

HDO is for interior use, MDO for exterior

c)

HDO has a hard, resin-impregnated fiber overlay

d)

MDO is not suitable for painting

2.

Aerated block CMU's are used in building projects that require what types of blocks

a)

lightweight

b)

water resistant

c)

backfilled

d)

dense

3.

Which of the following is the highest quality plywood veneer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Softwood comes from what types of trees?

a)

leaf bearing

b)

deciduous

c)

coniferous

d)

auspicious

5.

What is indicated by E

a)

Moisture content

b)

Species identification

c)

Grade designation

d)

Mill identification

6.

How many panels of plywood are required to cover the floor for a room that measures 30' long and 15' wide?

a)

15

b)

17

c)

19

d)

13

7.

Which of the following is a defect in lumber that would cause it to be rejected for use in framing?

a)

Wane

b)

Split

c)

Machine offset

d)

Torn Heavy Grain

8.

how should I joists be stored

a)

vertically, oriented the way they will be installed

b)

horizontally, oriented on their side

c)

Horizontally and no more than 1" of the ground

d)

vertically, hanging from the top plate

9.

Which of the following is always a requirement when handling or moving building materials

a)

proof of a physical exam

b)

respirator

c)

PFAS

d)

PPE

10.

Which of the following is a component of the proper technique for lifting heavy materials?

a)

raise the materials to shoulder height

b)

bend the knees

c)

bend at the waist

d)

hold the materials away from the body

11.

Who is ultimately responsible for an employee's safety at work each day?

a)

the contractor

b)

the employee

c)

OSHA

d)

the crew leader

12.

Medical exams are required to be provided every 3 years for workers who wear respirators for a MINIMUM of how many days per year?

a)

30

b)

45

c)

60

d)

90

13.

Building codes require the use of corrosive resistant fasteners when building with which of the following...

a)

HDO and MDO Plywood panels

b)

laminated veneer lumber

c)

standard hardboard panels

d)

pressure or fire treated wood

14.

Which drywall screw is used to fasten gypsum board to wood studs

a)

high and low thread

b)

fine thread

c)

coarse thread

d)

smooth thread

15.

Waht is the typical shelf life range for construction adhesives

a)

12-24 months

b)

24-36 months

c)

36-48 months

d)

48-60 months

16.

What type of fasteners are commonly used to secure sill plates to concrete

a)

sleeve anchors

b)

anchor bolts

c)

wedge anchors

d)

drop in anchors