Carpentry Questions and Answers in Quiz Form 8 for Practice

106. When operating a portable power sander

1. start the tool above the work surface.
2. all of the above.
3. make sure the abrasive belt is in good condition.
4. wear goggles or a face shield.

107. When pieces of different thicknesses are joined, a.............joint is used.

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

108. When planing a board, first

1. measure the thickness of the board at the thickest point.
2. turn on the power.
3. adjust the machine for the correct thickness.
4. start the stock into the planer.

109. When pre-drilling wood for screws, drill the...............in the first piece of stock, then hold this piece over the second piece to mark the location for the pilot hole.

1. countersink
2. counterbore
3. plug hole
4. shank clearance hole

110. When ripping with the table saw, use the..............to keep the saw kerf from closing.

1. splitter
2. try square
3. antikickback pawls
4. arbor

111. When spraying finishes, wear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

119. Which is not true for finish turning?

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

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

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