Timber 01
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- Q1Which statement is fully correct on each point?A hardwood loses it leaves in Summer, is slow growing and is called a deciduous tree.A hardwood loses it leaves in Autumn, is slow growing and is called a deciduous tree.A hardwood loses it leaves in Autumn, is slow growing and is called a coniferous tree.A hardwood loses it needles in Autumn, is slow growing and is called a deciduous tree.30s
- Q2There are three groups of tree type. True or false?FALSETRUE30s
- Q3Softwoods are also called evergreens or coniferous trees. True or false?TRUEFALSE30s
- Q4Which material property is NOT true for hardwoods?They are softer and less dense that softwoods.They are slow growing.They are harder than softwoods.They lose their leaves in autumn.30s
- Q5Which of these timbers is a softwood?TeakAshOakScots Pine30s
- Q6Which of these timbers is a hardwood?Scots pineDouglas FirSpruceBeech30s
- Q7Which timber would NOT be used to make high quality furniture?Scots pineBeechTeakOak30s
- Q8Timber is a sustainable material. What does this mean?It can be finished and will last a long time.The tree can be easily cut and shapes.It will never run out. New trees can be planted when one is cut down.The tree grows quickly.30s
- Q9What does seasoning do to the timber after it has been cut down?Cuts it into standard stock formsRemoves moistureRemoves insectsRemoves the bark30s
- Q10What does MDF mean?Medium Density FibreboardMedium Design FibreboardMedium Density FixerboardMaximum Density Fibreboard30s
- Q11Which is NOT a true statement or an advantage of a manufactured board?They can be finished with a hardwood veneer to make them look like solid timber.They are available in large sheets, 2.44m x1.22mThey are stable, they will not expand, shrink, twist or warpThey can be recycled.30s
- Q12Timber is sold in standard stock forms. Which is NOT a standard stock form?Rough sawn 2"x2"Planed all round [PAR] 46mmx21mm [2x1]Chisel finishDowel, quadrant beading30s
- Q13Hardwoods must be finished. Which is NOT a reason for finishing timber?To make it easier to join parts together.Protect the wood from dirt by adding a protective barrier, e.g. polyurethane varnishMake the timber waterproof by using a waterproof barrier such as acrylic varnish.Enhance the natural quality of the finish and show the grain, e.g. using Danish Oil.30s
- Q14Which glue is usually used to join two pieces of timber or manufactured board?Tensol cementPVCEpoxy resinPVA30s
- Q15When joining 2 pieces of wood using adhesive [glue] you must do a few key things. Which statement is correct?Clean the wood with white spirit.Clean the wood with glass paper, apply pressure when the glue is drying using clampsHeat the wood first.Varnish the wood first.30s