Chapter 1: The Carpenters Workplace Review Questions

In 2010,more than ________ persons were employed as carpenters in the united states.

1 million

list three uses for computers in the construction industry

1- drafters use CAD software to create building plans 2- estimators use spreadsheets software and other programs to prepare estimates 3- architects use word processing to create specification documents

List 9 high school courses that would be helpful for persons considering a career in carpentry.

1.)woodworking 2.) building construction courses 3.)computer aided drafting 4.) science 5.) math 6.) social studies 7.) english 8.) writing 9.) reading

Approximately _________ of all carpenters work in residential construction.

30%

What are the different type of carpentry work?

Building construction- the majority of carpenters work in this area Remodeling, Maintenance, + Renovations- this category contains many self employed people as well as those who work for manufacturers and building management firms Prefabrication of Buildings+ Building components- while this area employs many workers with fewer skills than carpenters, the latter may hold higher level jobs in this type of fabrication Specialization and Related Occupations- It is relatively easy for a carpenter to move into specialties within the carpentry field

_____ out of every ten carpenters work for themselves.

Four

Carpentry work must continue in the _____ of the summer and the _______ of the winter.

Heat and Freezing

List some of the roles, activities, or tasks performed by a carpenter in the construction process.

Laying out building lines, excavating, installing footings + foundations, framing, roofing, building stairs, dry walling, laying floor, and installing cabinets

Define sexual harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances. Requests for sexual favors. Verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature. Complicity.

In modern terms, what is a journeyman?

a tradesperson who is fully qualified to perform all tasks of the trade

what is skills usa

an organization that promotes development of excellence in construction

An ______ is someone who starts and operates a new business

entrepreneur

An apprenticeship in carpentry normally covers ____ years

four

why is it important to maintain a proper relationship with your co workers?

it avoids potential problems in meeting schedules and needless friction between two

which of the following is not a quality that construction contractors most value in beginning carpenters?

psychosocial skills