Question 1

Which of these hand tools is specifically designed to check if a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical?

Accepted Answer

Spirit level

Answer

Speed square

Answer

Tape measure

Answer

Wood chisel

Question 2

When measuring wood for a project, which phrase is a common rule used by carpenters to ensure accuracy and reduce waste?

Accepted Answer

Measure twice, cut once

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Measure once, cut twice

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Guess the length, sand the rest

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Cut first, measure later

Question 3

Which specific type of saw is best suited for making intricate, curved cuts in thin pieces of wood or plywood?

Accepted Answer

Coping saw

Answer

Back saw

Answer

Crosscut saw

Answer

Rip saw

Question 4

Which grade of sandpaper should you use to achieve the smoothest possible finish on a wooden surface before applying paint or varnish?

Accepted Answer

High-grit sandpaper, such as 220 grit

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Medium-grit sandpaper, such as 80 grit

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Low-grit sandpaper, such as 40 grit

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Coarse-grit sandpaper, such as 60 grit

Question 5

Which of the following describes the difference between a 'rip cut' and a 'crosscut' in carpentry?

Accepted Answer

A rip cut goes with the grain of the wood, while a crosscut goes across the grain.

Answer

A rip cut goes across the grain, while a crosscut goes with the grain.

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A rip cut is for metal, while a crosscut is for plastic.

Answer

A rip cut is made with a hammer, while a crosscut is made with a saw.

Question 6

Which tool is primarily used to drive a nail head below the surface of the wood so that the hole can be filled and hidden?

Accepted Answer

Nail set

Answer

Phillips screwdriver

Answer

Rubber mallet

Answer

Claw hammer

Question 7

When drilling a hole in a piece of wood, what is the purpose of placing a piece of scrap wood underneath the workpiece?

Accepted Answer

To prevent 'blowout' or splintering as the drill bit exits the wood

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To keep the drill bit from getting too hot

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To change the direction of the wood grain

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To make the hole deeper than the drill bit allows

Question 8

Which of the following joint types is formed by cutting a rectangular slot in one piece of wood and a corresponding tongue or 'pin' in the other?

Accepted Answer

Mortise and tenon

Answer

Butt joint

Answer

Miter joint

Answer

Lap joint

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