Carpentry MCQs Quiz Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. A commercial circle jig has an adjustable................that the operator sets to the correct distance for cutting a circle.

1. blade guide
2. miter gauge
3. pivot pin
4. radius measurement

2. A device for holding a door closed is called a

1. catch.
2. knob.
3. pull.
4. T-plate.

3. A fire safety plan should include

1. none of the above.
2. a map of the building.
3. at least four escape routes.
4. escape routes that can be opened during an emergency.

4. A hammer is a type of

1. lever.
2. gooseneck.
3. fulcrum.
4. wedge.

5. A hammer of which weight is best for everyday use?

1. 20 ounces
2. 16 ounces
3. 5 ounces
4. 18 ounces

6. A hand drill is generally used to drill holes............or less in diameter.

1. inch
2. inch
3. 1 inch
4. inch

7. A hinge is a piece of hardware used as a

1. none of the above.
2. joint.
3. support.
4. repair plate.

8. A power drill for woodworking should be variable speed and

1. all of the above.
2. cordless.
3. reversible.
4. heavy.

9. A rabbet is a(n)...............placed along the end or edge of a board.

1. dovetail
2. ridge
3. slot
4. L-shaped cut

10. A screw-mate drill and countersink can be used with

1. roundhead screws.
2. dowel screws.
3. wood plugs.
4. flathead screws.

11. A shallow dent in wood can sometimes be repaired by

1. rubbing it with white shellac.
2. using steam to swell the wood.
3. filling it with a sliver of wood.
4. filling it with glue.

12. A three-view working drawing usually includes...........views.

1. left-side, right-side, and front
2. front, back, and left-side
3. top, front, and right-side
4. back, front, and top

13. A typical router operates at.............revolutions per minute.

1. 25000
2. 5000
3. 9000
4. 16000

14. A worker who finishes plans begun by an architect is a

1. drafter.
2. millwright.
3. precision woodworker.
4. forestry technician.

15. A(n)...............is used to clamp multi-sided projects.

1. edging clamp
2. band clamp
3. C-clamp
4. pipe clamp

16. A..............is used along with a saw to cut miters.

1. try square
2. dado cutter
3. miter box
4. framing jig

17. A.............is used to hold the glass in place in a picture frame.

1. metal clip
2. rabbet edge
3. dowel
4. dado

18. After cutting a dado, use..............to check the depth throughout.

1. a try square
2. a tape measure
3. calipers
4. a combination square

19. All veneer slices cut from a single log are kept in bundles called

1. cuts.
2. books.
3. collections.
4. flitches.

20. An assembled mortise-and-tenon joint looks like a simple...............joint.

1. butt
2. cross-lap
3. miter
4. dado

21. Before planing, inspect the surface for

1. finishes.
2. sawdust.
3. correct dimensions.
4. warp.

22. Biscuits are made from compressed

1. plywood.
2. maple.
3. oak.
4. beech.

23. Box joint is another term for a.......joint.

1. full-lap
2. surface-lap
3. cross-lap
4. finger-lap

24. Boyles law refers to the relationship between

1. veneers and laminates.
2. adhesion and cohesion.
3. volume and pressure of gases.
4. heating and cooling.

25. Built-in..............allow you to lock a power miter saw into position at a variety of angles.

1. none of the above
2. metal clips
3. angle irons
4. index plates

26. Butt joints are made by joining together the edge, end, or face surface of one piece of wood to the.............of another.

1. all of the above
2. edge
3. end
4. face surface

27. Butt joints can be strengthened using corner blocks, biscuits, dowels, or

1. tape.
2. straps.
3. metal fasteners.
4. joists.

28. Create a wash coat of one part.............to seven parts alcohol.

1. shellac
2. linseed oil
3. varnish
4. lacquer

29. Cutting several pieces at one time is called..............sawing.

1. pattern
2. pad
3. duplicate
4. repeat

30. Do not allow your fingers to come closer than.,............inches to the blade on a table saw.

1. 5
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

31. Dowel centers are

1. none of the above.
2. small metal pins used for marking.
3. the wooden cores of dowel rods.
4. pieces of dowel rod used to strengthen joints.

32. During sanding, the movement of the abrasive against the wood generates

1. tension.
2. static electricity.
3. adhesion.
4. friction.

33. Employers appreciate workers who

1. all of the above.
2. have a positive attitude.
3. can accept criticism.
4. cooperate.

34. Flat cutting produces a

1. cathedral grain.
2. flat grain.
3. irregular grain.
4. patterned grain.

35. Hand tools used to cut a mortise include a drill and a

1. all of the above.
2. chisel.
3. dado cutter.
4. miter box.

36. Hand tools used to cut a tenon include a backsaw or

1. ripsaw.
2. fine crosscut saw.
3. table saw.
4. dovetail saw.

37. If a chemical splashes into someones eye, the person should rinse the eye with

1. cold tea.
2. alcohol.
3. a gentle stream of cool water.
4. mercurochrome.

38. If the pattern for your workpiece includes loose curves, choose a.............blade.

1. saber
2. thin, narrow
3. long
4. wide, thick

39. In a dado joint, a(n).................across one board receives the end of another board.

1. lap
2. L-shaped cut
3. dado
4. groove

40. In cutting curves

1. all of the above.
2. apply even, forward pressure.
3. guide the work with your right hand.
4. make relief cuts to within 1/4 inch of the layout line.

41. Large machines with two belts arranged on three pulleys are capable of..............speed settings.

1. twelve
2. three
3. six
4. nine

42. Most fires can be extinguished by

1. all of the above.
2. increasing the heat so the fire burns more quickly.
3. removing the source of fuel.
4. increasing the level of oxygen.

43. Multispur bits are used

1. to cut rough holes.
2. to cut perfectly round, flat-bottomed holes.
3. to create countersinks.
4. to cut dowels.

44. On some power drills, a chuck key is used to

1. none of the above.
2. tighten the jaws around the bit.
3. lock the drill for safety reasons.
4. loosen screws that are too tight.

45. One way to support shelves in a bookcase is to drill holes in the sides and insert

1. screws.
2. brackets.
3. cleats.
4. shelf pins or dowels.

46. Position the fence on a table saw so the distance from the outside of the blade to the fence is the same as the..............of the rabbet.

1. none of the above
2. depth
3. length
4. width

47. Pumice is used to

1. rub down a finish.
2. remove old paint.
3. remove excess glue.
4. clean brushes.

48. Rabbet joints are commonly used in the construction of cases, cabinet frames, and

1. picture frames.
2. tabletops.
3. drawers.
4. roofing members.

49. Repair plates include mending plates and

1. all of the above.
2. flat corner irons.
3. bent corner irons.
4. T-plates.

50. Rough turning is begun using a

1. none of the above.
2. gouge.
3. roundnose.
4. spindle.