Wood & Wood Products Lecture Quiz
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What are the factors that affect the suitability of a wood species for use in building interiors, according to the text?

  • Texture, flexibility, grain, and weight
  • Grain, density, smell, and texture
  • Grain, color, hardness, and UV resistance (correct)
  • Color, weight, fire resistance, and UV resistance

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the suitability of wood for building interiors?

  • Fire resistance
  • Flexibility (correct)
  • Grain
  • Color

What is a key characteristic used to assess whether a wood species is suitable for use in building interiors?

  • Texture (correct)
  • Weight
  • Flexibility
  • Smell

Which of the following is a common type of wood veneer cut?

<p>Straight cut (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of wood veneer types, what does 'Burl' typically refer to?

<p>A type of wood veneer with unique patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is commonly associated with a feature known as 'checking' in wood processes?

<p>Moisture content (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'grain of wood' refer to?

<p>The direction, size, arrangement, and appearance of fibers in wood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Greek and Roman furniture, what materials were commonly used?

<p>Solid wood and veneer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of hardwood according to the text?

<p>Flooring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of trees produce softwoods?

<p>Trees with cones and needles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes wood to shrink or swell according to the text?

<p>Moisture content (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some applications of softwood according to the text?

<p>Furniture manufacturing and tool handles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of wood is plywood made of?

<p>Veneer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why plywood is preferred over solid wood in certain applications?

<p>It has better dimensional stability in wet locations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of staining wood?

<p>To modify its color or imitate another species (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wood is tested for stains in the provided content?

<p>White pine wood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of white pine wood in relation to stains?

<p>It absorbs stains unevenly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When it comes to veneer cuts, which term refers to a cut made parallel to the log's longitudinal axis?

<p>Rift cut (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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