WorksheetsBuilding Materials Fasteners and Adhesives
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Wood fibers are bound together by a substance called _____
lignin
lanolin
lignite
lactose
Which of the following is not an advantage of wood as a building material?
It is relatively light in weight, but durable.
It is easily worked.
It is immune to damage from insects and weather.
It is immune to corrosion.
The term quarter-sawed means _____
only one-fourth of the tree is used
the lumber is classified as softwood
the lumber is cut with the growth rings at an angle greater than 45 degrees
the log is cut into four equal lengths before it is cut into lumber
Light framing lumber is classified as _____
dimension lumber
common lumber
rough lumber
shiplapped lumber
Which of these core materials is most common in softwood plywood?
Veneer
Particleboard
Lumber
Fiberboard
Which grade of hardboard can be used in exterior applications?
Standard
Particleboard
Tempered
Pegboard
An engineered wood product that consists of wood particles combined with a binder and is formed into panels under heat and pressure is classified as ____.
particle veneer
plywood
oriented strand board
particleboard
Which of these types of engineered lumber would be more likely to be used for millwork than as support beams?
Glulam
LVL
PSL
LSL
What type of engineered lumber product is shown in the image?
Glulam beams
Wood I-beams
LVL joists
Structural HDO rafters
Concrete that has hardened but not yet gained structural strength, is referred to as ____.
raw
green
uncured
unstable
The abbreviation CMU stands for ____.
concrete masonry unit
compact masonry unit
concrete modular unit
condensed mortar unit
Heavy–gauge framing members are manufactured from _____
36–gauge steel
28–gauge steel
25–gauge steel
20–gauge steel
In 2010, the percentage of construction worker deaths resulting from the "Fatal Four" was _____
18
33
46
57
The ultimate responsibility for workplace safety _____
is determined by company policies
rests with you
belongs to OSHA
is up to the job superintendent
Which of the following is not recommended when cutting pressure–treated lumber?
Wear eye protection and a dust mask
Burn any scrap pieces
Follow manufacturer instructions
Wash skin that is exposed to the sawdust
When lifting an object, _____
bend over as far as possible
lift with your legs, not your back
use mostly your arm muscles
raise the load as quickly as possible
Which of the following statements about work gloves is not true?
They should be worn whenever hand injuries are possible.
The size of the gloves does not matter.
They should be removed when working with rotating machinery.
They are considered personal protective equipment.
To avoid costly damage to lumber and plywood, they must be _____
ordered in small quantities
properly stored and handled
stored off–site
kept in a locked building
How many board feet are there in forty 2" × 4" × 12' studs?
320
384
640
3,840
How many 4' × 8' sheets of plywood will be needed for a roof that measures 26' × 48'?
23
30
39
44
A cubic yard of concrete contains how many cubic feet?
3
9
18
27
Use the chart provided to determine the length of a 20–penny nail.
10"
8"
4"
6"
A nail that is rectangular in cross section and has a blunt point is called a _____
masonry nail
casing nail
cut nail
T–nail
Which of the following statements about roofing panel nails is not true?
They have either helical or plain shanks.
They are shorter and thicker than common roofing nails.
They have a washer that serves as a waterproofing seal.
They are used on fiberglass roofing panels.
When driving wood screws in hardwood, it is usually necessary to _____
apply considerable torque
use a power screwdriver
drill a pilot hole
recess the screw head
A bolt with an oval, unslotted head is called a _____
stove bolt
machine bolt
lag bolt
carriage bolt
What fastener needs to be installed prior to concrete placement?
Concrete screw
Double expansion anchor
Snap-off anchor
Anchor bolt
The type of anchor that has a cutting sleeve, which is used first as a drill bit and later becomes the expandable anchor itself is a(n) _____
self-drilling anchor
expansion anchor
drop-in anchor
self-threading anchor
The anchor shown is called a(n) _____
sleeve anchor
toggle bolt
expandable anchor
drive anchor
The type of adhesive that is applied with a dual-chamber applicator is _____
contact cement
epoxy
mastic
casein glue
