Carpentry MCQs Quiz Multiple Choice Questions & Answers Page 2

51. Sanding discs are installed using

1. two wrenches of different sizes.
2. a tension knod.
3. pressure-sensitive adhesive.
4. a chuck key.

52. Short pieces of wood can be made into a longer, more usable piece by joining them with..........joints.

1. surface-lap
2. end-to-end half-lap
3. cross-lap
4. half-lap

53. Special wood screws with widely spaced threads are available for use with

1. composition panels.
2. pocket holes.
3. sheet metal.
4. tabletops.

54. Spindle turning involves turning stock held between the live center and the

1. spur.
2. headstock.
3. tool rest.
4. dead center.

55. Standard finishes are made with.................that emit(s) pollutants into the air.

1. water-based ingredients
2. solvents
3. fillers
4. rottenstone

56. The compound miter saw is referred to as compound because

1. it can do both crosscutting and ripping.
2. there is more than one miter gauge installed on the saw table.
3. it can cut two angled surfaces at the same time.
4. it can cut from above or below the workpiece.

57. The correct depth for a dado is usually..................the thickness of the stock.

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

58. The cutterhead on a jointer holds..............knives.

1. two
2. three
3. four
4. five

59. The depth of a rabbet is usually...............the thickness of the stock.

1. one-half to two-thirds
2. one-fourth to one-half
3. equal to
4. twice

60. The drill press can be used for

1. drilling holes of various sizes and depths at various angles.
2. mortising.
3. sanding.
4. all of the above.

61. The elevating crank is used to adjust

1. cutting width.
2. angle of cut.
3. depth of cut.
4. none of the above.

62. The end of each piece in a miter joint is commonly cut at an angle of...................degrees.

1. 90
2. 30 or 60
3. 45
4. none of the above

63. The ends of the socket piece in a dovetail joint are called

1. pins.
2. half-pins.
3. tails.
4. blind ends.

64. The first step in crosscutting operations is to put the............in place.

1. miter gauge
2. rip fence
3. sliding T-bevel
4. stop block

65. The first step in lumber processing is called

1. selective cutting.
2. barking.
3. air drying.
4. kiln drying.

66. The jointer is used to.............boards.

1. straighten
2. smooth
3. square up
4. all of the above

67. The most common lap joint is the.................joint.

1. surface-lap
2. end-to-end half-lap
3. cross-lap
4. half-lap

68. The most common saw blades are.............blades.

1. ripsaw
2. crosscut
3. combination
4. all of the above

69. The radial-arm saw is sometimes called a............saw.

1. cutoff
2. table
3. combination
4. back

70. The reciprocating saw is used primarily for

1. rough cutting.
2. curved cuts.
3. finish cutting.
4. all of the above.

71. The scroll saw is also called a

1. compass saw.
2. jigsaw.
3. coping saw.
4. band saw.

72. The size of a drill press is expressed as twice the distance from the center of the............to the column.

1. table
2. bit
3. chuck
4. spindle

73. The size of a power drill is determined by the size of its

1. bit.
2. chuck.
3. torque.
4. collar.

74. The thickness of a tenon should be..............the thickness of the piece in which the mortise will be cut.

1. twice
2. between one-third and one-half
3. less than one-fourth
4. three-fourths

75. The three keys to good design include

1. proportion, balance, symmetry.
2. appearance, sound construction, function.
3. function, harmony, emphasis.
4. sound construction, scale, evaluation.

76. The top grade of hardwood lumber is labeled

1. factory lumber.
2. yard lumber.
3. FAS.
4. common yard lumber.

77. The two basic types of hardware are cabinet hardware and

1. surface hardware.
2. structural hardware.
3. metal fasteners.
4. metal guides.

78. The two main types of butt joints include edge butt joints and

1. end butt joints.
2. face butt joints.
3. corner butt joints.
4. angled butt joints.

79. The vertical part of a shoulder is cut with a

1. gouge.
2. skew.
3. parting tool.
4. hermaphrodite caliper.

80. The width of a tenon should be............inches or less.

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

81. The width of the cut made for a rabbet joint is determined by the

1. size of the saw blade.
2. desired strength of the joint.
3. size of the project.
4. thickness of the stock.

82. The width of the mortise should be the same as the..............of the tenon.

1. width
2. length
3. thickness
4. radius

83. The.................presses firmly on the top of the wood to prevent the grain from tearing out.

1. infeed roll.
2. chip breaker.
3. pressure bar.
4. outfeed roll.

84. There are three basic steps to installing a drawer in a table:.............., making the drawer, and installing drawer guides.

1. cutting a rabbet
2. cutting the rail
3. measuring the lip
4. drilling for brackets

85. To cut a bevel, adjust the track for

1. ripping.
2. duplicate parts.
3. straight crosscutting.
4. cutting from the bottom.

86. To cut a groove for a strip of inlay, use a.............bit.

1. beading
2. left-hand spiral
3. V-grooving
4. core box

87. To lay out a dado, superimpose the end of the second board across the...............of the first.

1. face
2. end
3. edge
4. none of the above

88. To make a miter cut, adjust the miter gauge to the correct angle and proceed as for

1. ripping.
2. crosscutting.
3. chamfering.
4. cutting a taper.

89. To mix a white stain, combine..............with oil and turpentine.

1. zinc oxide
2. raw sienna
3. burnt umber
4. white pumice

90. Trim excess stock from a rabbet using a

1. file.
2. chisel.
3. jigsaw.
4. sanding block.

91. Veneering techniques have been used for at least..............years.

1. 500
2. 1000
3. 2000
4. 3000

92. When adjusting the sliding compound miter saw, loosen the locking handle or lever and tilt the.............to the desired angle.

1. saw head
2. fence
3. turntable
4. clamping device

93. When applying a water-based stain, brush the end grain with.........to prevent it from absorbing too much stain.

1. linseed oil
2. zinc oxide
3. water
4. solvent

94. When changing the belt on the stationary belt sander, first

1. turn the belt-tension knob.
2. remove the guards.
3. center the belt on the rollers.
4. adjust the idler pulley.

95. When cutting a rabbet by hand, make the shoulder cut with a

1. backsaw.
2. dovetail saw.
3. reciprocating saw.
4. sharp file.

96. When cutting compound curves, first

1. remove the waste stock.
2. nail or tape the waste stock in place.
3. make a pattern.
4. resaw the stock to thickness.

97. When cutting rectangular openings,

1. first, make straight cuts down the length of each side.
2. backtrack out of the second cut and cut a curve to the second corner.
3. make nibbling cuts as needed to clear away waste.
4. all of the above.

98. When edge jointing, hold the work face of the stock flat against the..............throughout the operation.

1. fence
2. outfeed table
3. pressure control
4. T-bevel

99. When making a dowel joint in a frame, use a................to locate the dowels on the face surface.

1. gouge
2. try square
3. straightedge
4. tape measure

100. When making a miter cut, adjust the............to the angle desired.

1. table
2. overarm
3. blade guard
4. column