Carpentry MCQ Quiz - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

111. When spraying finishes, wear

1. rubber gloves.
2. an apron.
3. a mask or respirator.
4. all of the above.

112. When storing a brush for a period of time, which of the following should not be done?

1. Wrap the brush in waxed paper.
2. Soak up the wetness with newspaper.
3. Wash it in detergent mixed with water.
4. Comb the bristles with a metal comb.

113. When using a crosscut saw, which of the following is not recommended?

1. Hold the saw at a 45-degree angle.
2. Apply light pressure on the push cuts.
3. Cut with the grain.
4. Cut on the waste side of the cutting line.

114. When using a router with a jig and dovetail bit,

1. begin cutting from left to right.
2. certain joints must be cut on certain sides of the jig.
3. label the jig as well as the workpieces so that all parts match properly.
4. all of the above.

115. When using dowels to strengthen joints, their diameter should never be more than.............the thickness of the wood.

1. half
2. one-quarter
3. twice
4. three-fourths

116. When white or yellow glue is used to apply veneer, the veneer is pressed with a

1. household iron.
2. cast-iron weight.
3. rubber roller.
4. none of the above.

117. When wood pieces are simply lapped without additional processing, the joint is called a(n)

1. butt joint
2. surface lap joint
3. end-to-end half-lap joint
4. top-lap joint

118. Which is not done when applying an oil-based stain?

1. Wear rubber or vinyl gloves.
2. Sponge the wood surface with water.
3. Apply a thin coat of linseed oil to the wood.
4. Wipe all surfaces with a tack rag.

119. Which is not true for finish turning?

1. The tool used is a skew.
2. Either cutting or scraping methods may be used.
3. Work is begun at the center of the workpiece.
4. None of the above.

120. Which of the following can be used to cut veneer?

1. craft knife
2. utility knife
3. paper cutter
4. all of the above