Carpentery Final

The___ of a power nailer or stapler should be held firmly against the work surface

Nose

_____ is the time elapsed from the spreading of adhesive and when parts must be clamped

Open-time

______ refers to the neatness and good order of the construction site.

Osha Housekeeping

Sawing of Pressure- treated wood should be done____ A. Outdoors with a particulate mask B. indoors with a particulate mask C. Outdoors with a respirator D. Indoors with a respirator

Outdoors with a particulate mask

What uses straight bits to cut dados and grooves

Portable Router

Which saw can perform depth and angle of cut changed by adjusting the shoe or also known as the base?

Portable Square cut offs, bevels and miters.

Because of the chemical____ used, pressure-treated wood should be handled using special precautions

Preservations

Which saw has a handle that is in a straight line with the blade?

Pull saw

Laying out ____ lines along the edhe of material is made easy by use of a marking gauge

parralel

A circle contains 360 degrees

true

The thickness of footings under columns or posts should be__ times the distance from the face of the column to the edge of the footing. A. 1 1/2 B. 2 C. intermittent D. 4

(A) Stepped

A tool with an adjustable blade that is used for transferring angles is the____ A. T-Bevel B. marking gauge C. combination Square D. wing dividers

(A) T-Bevel

When nailing boards and stakes for footing and slabs,___ nails may be used. A. galvanized B. annular C. cement-coated D. 4

(A) galvanized

Which of the following statements about bridging is true? A. it may be wood or metal B. it transfers the load from one joist to the next C. it should be installed at intervals of no more than 8' D. all of the above

(A) it may be wood or metal

A footing that cahges grade levels to accommodate a sloping lot is called a(n)____ footing. A. Stepped B. staggered C. intermittent D. sloped

(A) stepped

The most common spacing of floor joists is___" O.C. A. 12 B. 16 C. 20 D. 24

(B) 16

Excavations for a basement would etend 2' beyond the building line to allow___. A. for settling of the backfill B. clearance for form work C. proper sight lines D. for concrete expansion

(B) clearance for form work

The aggregate in concrete may consist of___. A. sand B. gravel C. Expanded slag D. any of the above

(B) gravel

Ends of solid woods joists are nailed to a___ that runs on top of the sill A. trimmer B. header C. footer D, crown molding

(B) header

In slab-on-grade construction.___ should be used to prevent eat loss from the slab A. Moisture-proof paper B. perimeter insulation C. lightweight aggregate D. asphalt coating

(B) perimeter insulation

Batter boards should be placed___. A. Directly on the building lines B. at least 4' inside the building lines C. at least 4' outside the building lines D. on the lot lines

(C) At least 4' outside the building lines

The tree basic types of framing used in structures are platform, post-and-beam, and___. A. perimeter B. Cantilever C. balloon D. conventional

(C) Balloon

Why is it important to extend the foundation above the finished grade? A. to prevent water from seeping through the joint B. to allow access to the sill for future repair and alternation C. Both A & B D. None of the above

(C) Both A and B

___is the chemical reaction of cement and water during concrete hardening A. Setting B. Segregation C. Hydration D. None of the Above.

(C) Hydration

A___ is a support used to carry masonry above an opening. A. Reinforcement B. winder C. lintel D. header

(C) Intel

Before issuing a building permit, most communities require the builder or owner to furnish a(n)____. A. Floor plan B. Architect's rendering C. plot plan D. Contract

(C) Plot plan

The Framing square is also called A___ A. Combination square B. Try square C. Rafter square D. T-bevel

(C) Rafter square

If the foundation wall has windows that will be below grade, steel___ must be installed to create window wells. A. window grades B. Window bucks C. areaways D. intels

(C) areaways

Special metal hangers or stirrups called joist hangers are used when joists must be___ the bottom of the girder or beam. A. higher than B. lower than C. flush with D. mortised into

(C) flush with

___ are used in construction to support the floor joists. A. spandrels B. Girders C. buttresses D. Headers

(D or B) Headers, or Girders

Most tests of cured concrete are done after it has cured for___. A. 1 day B. 1 week C. 28 days D. 45 days

(D) 45 days

When placing concrete in cold weather,___. A. heat the materials B. cover freshly placed concrete C. erect an enclosure and keep the construction area heated D. all of the above

(D) All of the above

Which saw has small teeth for fine cuts on interior finish work?

Backsaw

When a hardwood is sawed so the annular rings form an angle of more than 45 degrees with the board's surface, it is said to be____

Cambium-quarter saw??

Which saw performs square cut offs, bevels, and miters?

Compound miter saw

Which saw has fine teeth and thin blade for cutting curves?

Coping saw

Which saw has teeth that come to a point on alternating sides?

Crosscut saw

Which saw has a fence, infeed table, and outfeed table?

Jointer

The horizontal members of the floor frame are called____ A. Joists B. studs C. stretchers D. Plates

(A) Joists

In most construction today, subflooring is___. A. OSB. B. tongue-and-groove planks C. rough lumber D. dimension lumber

(A) OSB

___ Panel forms are used for most poured concrete wall forms A. steel B. Prefabricated C. Site-built D. Plastic

(D) Plastic

Double Joists, called___, are used around openings in the floor frame. A. sills B. Cripple studs C. stretchers D. trimmers

(D) Trimmers

The function of the subfloor is to___. A. add rigidity to the structure B. provide a base for finish flooring material C. provide a surface for the carpenter to lay out and construct framing D. all of the above

(D) all of the above

To support an 8' Girder, A(n)___ wooden post should be used. A. 6"x6" B. 6"x8" C. 8" x8" D. either B or c

(Either B or C) 6"x8" or 8"x8"

To make sure building corners form a 90 degree angle, measure 6 along one line and 8' along the intersecting line. The diagonal from the 6' mark for the 8' mark should be ____ feet

10

Which saw has large teeth for cutting through paper and gypsum?

Drywall Saw

An experimental carpenter can often handle the job of the ___ who figures costs for labor and material

Estimator

Building lines are the lines indicating where the footings will be constructed

False

To cut fasteners and other metal items, the carpenter should carry a(n)_____

Hacksaw

Which saw has chisel-shaped teeth for cutting along wood grades

Ripsaw

What can perform blade cuts on the upstroke?

Saber Saw

A laser level system allows excavation without stopping to check grade levels

True

A power nailer that carries nails in a round canister is called a coil-fed nailer.

True

A reference point here a leveling instrument is loated is called a station mark

True

Most communities require buildings to be set back certain distances from the street

True

Th size of a circular saw is determined by the diameter of the largest blade it will accept.

True

Always____ a power tool when changing blades or making adjustments

Turn off(dummy)

A true___ line can be established by using a plumb bob

Vertical/plum

Cup, bow, crook, and twist are all types of lumber defects known as____.

Warp

(Terms) The term of a carpentry_______ is four years

apprenticeship

The size of the belt sander is determined by the_____ A. Width of the belt B. length of the belt C. Size of the sander motor D. none of the above

(A and B) Width of the belt and the Length of the belt

For safety when using a portable circular saw, depth of cut should be adjusted to the thickness of the stock, plus about____" A, 1/8 B. 1/4 C. 1/2 D.1

(A) 1/8

Which of the following Clamp types is used for holding larger pieces while glue is drying? A. Bar clamps B Hand screws. C. C-clamps D. All are available in the same range of capacities

(A) Bar clamps

For safe operation of a power tool, extension cords must be_____. A. Heavy enough to prevent excessive voltage drop B. plugged into a utility grade outlet C. Bright color to prevent tripping D. at least 12 gauge

(A) Heavy enough to prevent excessive voltage drop

Edge tools, such as chisels, can be sharpened by___ on an oilstone A. honing B. lapping C. grinding D. facing

(A) Honing

A saber saw is also referred as a _____ Saw. A. Portable jig B. Builder's C. Drywall D. None of the above

(A) Portable jig

The point where the builder's level is located when a reading is taken is called the____. A. station mark B. Level station C. reference gradient D. marking point

(A) Station mark

A(n)______Drill bit can be used for drilling holes in metal. A. Twist B. Spade C. Auger D. forstner

(A) Twist

Which of the following is the best grade of hardwood lumber? A. FAS B. Selects C. Premium D. No.1. Common

(A)FAS

26. Because of potential health hazards, the wood preservative CCA is no longer allowed for lumber to be used in residential applications. The most widely available replacement preservative is____ A. Borate B. ACQ C. QVC D. Copper Azole

(B) ACQ

____Nails are typically used to fasten wood trim around doors and windows. A. Box B. Casing C. Spiral- threaded D. Common

(B) Casing

___ Saws have chisel- Shaped Teeth A, Crosscut B. Rip C. Drywall D. keyhole

(B) Rip

When making deep cuts with a wood chisel, a___ Should be used to drive the tool A. Ball Peen hammer B. Soft-face hammer or mallet C. Claw hammer D. mason's hammer

(B) Soft-face hammer or mallet

Basic classification of_____grading Include boards, dimensions, and timbers. A. Hardwood plywood B. Softwood plywood C. Hardwood D. Soft wood

(B) Softwood plywood

The size of a portable circular saw is determined by A. The motor horsepower B. The largest blade it will take C. its weight D. width of the kerf

(B) The largest blade it will take

Which of the following is the principal way that concrete Cures? A. The water evaporates. B. There is a chemical reaction between the water and the cement. C. the water is absorbed by the aggregate. D. There is a chemical reaction between the water, the cement, and the aggregate.

(B) There is a chemical reaction between the water and the cement.

Which of the following are other names used for a builder's level? A. Dumpy level. B. optical level. C. Grading pole D. Both A & B

(B) leveling Rod

When sighting over long distances. a___ is used with the builder's level or level transit. A. graduated cylinder B. leveling rod C. target pole D. calibrated reflector

(B) leveling rod

When cutting internal openings with a saver saw, a method called____ cutting can be used to start the cut A. tangent B. Plunge C. insert D. Jab

(B)Plunge

Carbide-tipped tools will stay sharp____as long as those with regular steel edges. A. half B. Twice C. 10 times D. 20 times

(C) 10 times

A____ Oz. Claw hammer is popular for general carpentry A. 7 B. 13 C. 16 D. 28

(C) 16

The layers just beneath the face plies of a plywood sheet are called the____ A. Core B. Stretchers C. Cross-bands D. Stifffeners

(C) Cross-hands

The depth of cut of a power plane is adjusted by raising or lowering the____ A. Cutter head B. Rear shoe C. Front shoe D. Fence

(C) Front shoe

Which of the following is not a form of engineered lumber? A. LVL B. Glulam. C. PVC. D. LSL.

(C) PVC

A compound sliding miter saw can be used to make____ Cuts A. rip B. plunge C. bevel D. all of the above

(C) bevel

Surveyours in the United States typically use measuring tapes graduated in _____. A. feet, inches, and eighths of an inch B. meters, centimeters, and millimeters C. feet and decimal parts of a foot D. yards, feet, and inches

(C) feet and decimal parts of a foot

An electronic leveling tool that uses a transmitter to emit a beam of light in a circle and special receivers mounted on excavating equipment is called a(n)___. A. Photoelectric Leveler B. optical level C. laser level D. microwave grade system

(C) laser level

When using a jointer, the stock must NOT be less than___" Long. A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 12

(D) 12

The 6-8-10 method can be used to verify ____degree corners. A. 30 B. 45 C. 60 D. 90

(D) 90

For safe operation of a power tool, you must_____. A. Know how it works(duh) B. know the correct way to use it C. Be wide awake and alert D. All of the above

(D) All of the above

Portable Routers can be used to Cut_____. A. dados B. mortises C. Dovetail joints D. all of the above

(D) All of the above.

The air pressure for an air powered nailer should seldom exceed___Psi A. 30 B. 60 C. 90 D. Any of the above

(D) Any of the above

The part of a hammer that contacts a nail when driving it is the_____ A. ADze eye B. Cheek C. neck D. Face

(D) Face

What does Plywood exposure 2 rating indicate? A. Grade 2 softwood B. Exterior, Fully waterproof, for use where it will be subjected to permanent exposure to water. C. Waterproof adhesive for exposure to weather during long construction Delays. D. Intermediate adhesive for protected interior use.

(D) Intermediate adhesive for protected interior use.

For General- purpose surfacing work, a_____ is usually selected. A, Block plane B. Smooth plane C. Fore and jointer plane D. Jack plane

(D) Jack plane

Property Lines are located and marked by the A. engineer B. builder C. property owner D. surveyor

(D) Surveyour

Belt and finish sanders should always be moved_____ of the wood. A. with the grain B. at an angle to the grain C. across the grain D. any of the above

(D) any of the above

A scaffold should be able to support a load___ times greater than it can be expected to hold in normal use A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 10

4

Safety glass specifications state that a safety lens must withstand the impact of a 1/8" steel ball dropped from a height of___"

50

The initial pay scale for a carpenter apprentice is about ___% of a skilled worker's pay

50

Fall protection is required for any person working within 6 feet of the edge of a surface more than___ feet from the ground of a stable surface A. 15 B. 10 C. 6 D. 4

6

In a heated structure, lumber will eventuall reach a moisture content of approximately____% A.5 B.8 C.10 D.11

8%

The lumber used for studs, rafters, and most other framing members is referred to as___ lumber. A. rough B. dimension C.board D. manufactured

Dimension

Approximately___% of all carpenters work in residential construction

30%

The term of an apprentice carpenter in the United States is ____ years under normal conditions

Four

__ Out of every ten carpenters are self- employed

Four

Tell me a statement about edged tools that's not a safety matter. A They should be carried edge down B They should be held in both hands and guided away from you C. They should be lightly oiled periodically D All of the above

They should be lightly oiled periodically

A combination blade can be used on a portable saw for both crosscutting and ripping

True

A willingness to follow the safety rules is a fundamental of safely working on the job site.

True

Hacksaw blades have from 14-32 teeth per inch

True

Hacksaw blades should be installed so the teeth point away from the handle

True

Hardboard is generally more dense than particleboard.

True

Heavy loads should be lifted by bending your knees and lifting with your legs

True

In general, the correct way to operate equipment is also the safe way

True

It is permissible and safe to wear lightweight canvas shoes when doing carpentry work in a very warm climate

True

Keeping tools in chests or other storage when not used will help prevent accidents.

True

Sizes of Phillips screwdrivers range from No. 0 to No. 4 being the largest

True

The carpenter must be aware of potential safety hazards and how to minimize or eliminate them.

True

The nominal lumber sizes 5/4' and 1 1/4" are the same

True

Underground utilities should be located before beginning excavation

True

Unskilled treatment of an accident victim can cause further injury

True

When carrying a heavy load, you should change positions by twisting your body instead of shifting your feet.

True

When ripping short, narrow pieces on a table saw, a push stick should be used

True

work should be fed to a power tool only as fast as the tool will cut easily

True

When carrying a heavy load, do NOT____ your body, rather make adjustments in position by shifting your feet. A. Turn or twist B. Bend C. Straighten D. None of the above

Turn or Twist

List a trade unit

United Brotherhood of carpenters and Joiners of America

Power tools are usually equipped with sealed bearing that don't need periodic lubrication.

true

What does 24/16 mean in the grade stamp on a sheet of OSB? A. There are 24 layers with 16 of them being in the core. B. the panel is rated for 24 days dry exposure or 16 days damp exposure. C. If the panel is more than 1/2" thick, it can be used to span 24 inches, 1/2" or less of it can span 16 inches D. The panel can span 24 inches on a roof or 16 inches on a floor

(D). The panel can spand 24 inches on a roof or 16 inches on a floor

A____ sander is considered a portable Sander. A. belt B. disc C. finish D. All of the above

(D)All of the above

Good housekeeping on the job site includes: A. Storing materials and supplies in neat piles B. Preventing the accumulation of wood, nails, or bolts in aisles and walkways C. placing rubbish and scrap containers for proper disposal D. All of the above

All of the above

Hardwood lumber that is cut so the annular rings form an angle less than 45% with the surface is called____ A. Edge- grain B.Quarter-sawed C. Plain-sawed D. Flat-grained

C

The largest group of trade workers is____

Carpenters

(we are now in true false) Apprenticeship training is a recently developed concept.

False

A Journeyman is a person learning a trade or craft.

False

A ground fault circuit interrupter must be permanently wired.

False

A hard hat must be able to withstand the impact of an 80 Ib weight dropped from a height of 20'

False

A particulate mask is adequate protection when spraying paint.

False

A router bit revolves in a counterclockwise direction

False

A saw Used for finishing work should have fewer teeth per inch than one used for general-purpose applications

False

A tool's power switch should always be in the "off" position before the tool is plugged into an electrical outlet

False

Carpenters make an income well above that of most skilled trade workers.

False

FAS is the best grade of hardwood lumber.

False

If plywood is classified as Exposure 2 type, it can be safely used indoors and outdoors.

False

Machine guards can be removed if they are in the way

False

Most people who fail as carpenters do so because they lack the carpentry skills to succeed

False

Nail size is measured in a unit called penny, which is abbreviated with the letter "p".

False

Scaffolding should be inspected at least once each week

False

Shirtsleeves should be buttoned or rolled up while working

False

The number of jobs available for carpenters is expected to remain about the same for at least the next decade

False

The rear shoe of a power plane is raised or lowered to adjust depth of a cut.

False

the blade of a saber saw cuts on the downstroke

False

A chalk line is the easiest tool to use for marking curved lines.

False.

A(n)____ is a person who is fully qualified in a trade

Journeyman

What government agency requires employers to provide a safe work environment

Occupational Saftey and Health administration

____Is reducing the moisture content of the lumber to the level specified for its grade and use. A. Felling B. Seasoning C. Grading D. Shrinking

Shrinking

Which of the following is NOT a lumber defect A. Wild-grain B. Honeycombing C. Blue Stain. D. Wane

Wild Grain