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Cabinet Making Vocabulary Definitions

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The unit of measure for electric current is:

a)

Volt

b)

Ampere

c)

Ohm

d)

Watt

2.

A device, either fixed or moveable, that protects the operator from a moving blade is called a:

a)

Guard

b)

Shield

c)

Barrier

d)

Cover

3.

A hand-held electrical saw with a round or circular blade that can make straight or angled cuts is called a:

a)

Jigsaw

b)

Circular saw

c)

Reciprocating saw

d)

Band saw

4.

What is cutting across the grain of a piece of wood called?

a)

Crosscutting

b)

Ripping

c)

Planing

d)

Jointing

5.

What is a hand-held saw that is pulled and pushed by the handle so the blade’s teeth cut the material in a straight line?

a)

Circular saw

b)

Jigsaw

c)

Hacksaw

d)

Handsaw

6.

What is an electric tool safeguard that protects the worker from the electric parts of the tool?

a)

Insulation

b)

Grounding

c)

Double insulation

d)

Circuit breaker

7.

What is a hand-held saw that can make clean and precise cuts in either wood or metal?

a)

Jigsaw

b)

Hacksaw

c)

Coping saw

d)

Backsaw

8.

Cutting with the grain is called:

a)

Slicing

b)

Chopping

c)

Carving

d)

Whittling

9.

What describes the spinning motion of the blade?

a)

Rotation

b)

Translation

c)

Vibration

d)

Oscillation

10.

An edge on a wood face that is not perpendicular to the surface is called:

a)

Bevel

b)

Chamfer

c)

Rabbet

d)

Dado

11.

The cover of the blade that provides protection while it is being operated is called:

a)

Blade Guard

b)

Blade Cover

c)

Safety Shield

d)

Protective Sheath

12.

An adjustable ruler that maintains a right (90 degree) angle is called a:

a)

Protractor

b)

T-square

c)

Set square

d)

Compass

13.

What is a saw that has the capability of tilting so a bevel cut can be made?

a)

Circular saw

b)

Jigsaw

c)

Miter saw

d)

Table saw

14.

The amount of pressure used to guide stock through a cut or a blade into stock is:

a)

light pressure

b)

moderate pressure

c)

heavy pressure

d)

no pressure

15.

The speed used to guide stock through a cut or a blade into stock is called:

a)

Feed rate

b)

Cutting speed

c)

Spindle speed

d)

Depth of cut

16.

What is the back or side of the cutting surface that holds materials in the blade or guides the path of the wood?

a)

Fence

b)

Blade guard

c)

Miter gauge

d)

Rip fence

17.

What is a piece of wood that holds the wood against the fence to keep fingers from the blade path?

a)

Push stick

b)

Featherboard

c)

Miter gauge

d)

Rip fence

18.

What is a slanted surface formed on a piece of wood so it can be joined to another surface (usually also slanted)?

a)

Bevel

b)

Groove

c)

Rabbet

d)

Dado

19.

What is any risk of electrical shock called?

a)

Electrical hazard

b)

Electric shock

c)

Electrocution

d)

Short circuit

20.

What is it called when part of an electrical circuit is not properly concealed and is capable of being inadvertently touched?

a)

Exposed circuit

b)

Open circuit

c)

Short circuit

d)

Closed circuit

21.

What is a conducting connection between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth that serves as a safe path for electrical current to flow into?

a)

Grounding

b)

Insulation

c)

Short Circuit

d)

Overload

22.

A device designed to cut off electric circuit to the load if ground faults are detected, usually installed in areas close to water, like kitchens and bathrooms, is called a:

a)

Circuit Breaker

b)

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

c)

Surge Protector

d)

Fuse

23.

What is a protective coating that provides a barrier to the flow of current?

a)

Insulator

b)

Conductor

c)

Semiconductor

d)

Resistor

24.

What are areas that have direct contact with water, such as electrical installations under the ground, within concrete slabs, near vehicle washing areas, or open to weather/elements?

a)

Areas with direct water contact include electrical installations underground, within concrete slabs, near vehicle washing areas, or open to weather/elements.

b)

Areas with no water contact include electrical installations underground, within concrete slabs, near vehicle washing areas, or open to weather/elements.

c)

Areas with direct water contact exclude electrical installations underground, within concrete slabs, near vehicle washing areas, or open to weather/elements.

d)

Areas with indirect water contact include electrical installations underground, within concrete slabs, near vehicle washing areas, or open to weather/elements.

25.

The bottom number in a fraction represents the number of possible parts in the whole measurement unit is called the:

a)

numerator

b)

denominator

c)

quotient

d)

divisor

26.

A U.S. Customary measurement on the tape measure that equals 12 inches is:

a)

1 foot

b)

1 yard

c)

1 meter

d)

1 inch

27.

What is a U.S. Customary measurement that is less than an inch, with 15/16 being the largest fraction and 1/16 being the lowest?

a)

1/16 inch

b)

1/8 inch

c)

1/4 inch

d)

1/2 inch

28.

What is a U.S. Customary measurement on the tape measure/ruler that is 1/12 of a foot?

a)

1 inch

b)

1 foot

c)

1 yard

d)

1 meter

29.

What is a method of weights and measurements that is used in 95% of the world, comprised of units such as millimeters, centimeters, meters, grams, liters, etc.?.

a)

Imperial System

b)

Metric System

c)

Customary System

d)

Ancient System

30.

The top number in a fraction represents the number of parts in the measured item. What is this number called?

a)

Numerator

b)

Denominator

c)

Quotient

d)

Divisor

31.

A wooden or plastic measuring tool that is usually 1 foot long and has measuring increments marked on it is called a:

a)

ruler

b)

tape measure

c)

yardstick

d)

protractor

32.

What is a tool with a retractable metal “tape” with measuring increments?

a)

Tape measure

b)

Ruler

c)

Protractor

d)

Caliper

33.

The U.S. Customary System is:

a)

a system of measurement used primarily in the United States

b)

a system of government in the United States

c)

a type of currency used in the United States

d)

a historical document from the United States

34.

An emergency plan is:

a)

A detailed procedure for handling sudden or unexpected situations

b)

A type of insurance policy

c)

A financial savings plan

d)

A routine daily schedule

35.

What is evacuation?

a)

The process of moving people from a dangerous place to safety

b)

A type of natural disaster

c)

A method of transportation

d)

A medical procedure

36.

An incident report is a document that records the details of an unexpected event or situation. What is an incident report?

a)

A document that records the details of an unexpected event or situation

b)

A report about daily activities

c)

A financial statement

d)

A weather forecast

37.

A precaution is:

a)

a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening

b)

a type of medication

c)

a form of exercise

d)

a type of food

38.

A risk factor is:

a)

a condition that increases the likelihood of a negative outcome

b)

a guarantee of a negative outcome

c)

an irrelevant detail

d)

a positive influence on an outcome

39.

What is attention/alertness?

a)

A state of focused awareness

b)

A type of physical exercise

c)

A dietary supplement

d)

A form of meditation

40.

What are chemical goggles (splash goggles)?

a)

A type of protective eyewear designed to prevent chemicals from entering the eyes

b)

A type of footwear used in chemical laboratories

c)

A type of glove used for handling chemicals

d)

A type of mask used to filter chemical fumes

41.

A face shield is:

a)

a type of protective gear worn on the face

b)

a type of footwear

c)

a type of headgear

d)

a type of hand protection

42.

A hard hat is a type of:

a)

Footwear

b)

Headgear

c)

Tool

d)

Clothing

43.

Hearing protection is used to:

a)

Enhance sound quality

b)

Protect ears from loud noises

c)

Improve hearing ability

d)

Block all sounds

44.

What is horseplay?

a)

A type of animal

b)

A playful or rowdy activity

c)

A type of horse race

d)

A type of game

45.

Lung protection is a strategy used in mechanical ventilation to minimize lung injury.

a)

A method to enhance lung capacity

b)

A strategy used in mechanical ventilation to minimize lung injury

c)

A technique to improve breathing exercises

d)

A way to diagnose lung diseases

46.

Personal protection equipment (PPE) is:

a)

a type of clothing worn for protection against hazards.

b)

a type of exercise equipment.

c)

a type of cooking utensil.

d)

a type of musical instrument.

47.

What are safety glasses (impact goggles)?

a)

A type of footwear

b)

A type of headgear

c)

A type of protective eyewear

d)

A type of hand protection

48.

What is skin protection?

a)

A method to safeguard the skin from damage

b)

A type of skin disease

c)

A cosmetic procedure

d)

A type of clothing

49.

What is reciprocating motion?

a)

A type of motion that moves in a straight line

b)

A type of motion that moves in a circular path

c)

A type of motion that moves back and forth in a straight line

d)

A type of motion that moves in a random pattern

50.

A jig saw is a type of:

a)

saw

b)

hammer

c)

drill

d)

wrench

51.

A reciprocating saw is a type of:

a)

Hand saw

b)

Power tool

c)

Measuring instrument

d)

Gardening tool

52.

Demolition is the process of:

a)

constructing buildings

b)

designing structures

c)

destroying buildings

d)

renovating houses

53.

What is deconstruction?

a)

A method of critical analysis of philosophical and literary language

b)

A construction technique used in architecture

c)

A type of art movement

d)

A form of government