Carpentry I Multiple-Choice Questions Study Guide PDF

24-25 Study Guide Multiple Choice Question Study Guide Carpentry I Multiple-Choice Questions Questions 1. What tool is used to test for plumb? 6. A speed square is shaped like: a) Speed square a) A triangle b) Plumb bob...

24-25 Study Guide Multiple Choice Question Study Guide Carpentry I Multiple-Choice Questions Questions 1. What tool is used to test for plumb? 6. A speed square is shaped like: a) Speed square a) A triangle b) Plumb bob b) A diamond c) Chalk box c) A circle d) Router d) A rectangle 7. On a compound miter saw, the miter scale 2. When using a compound miter saw, how indicates: should the material be supported? a) The depth of the blade a) Only before the cut b) The width of the material b) During and after the cut c) The angle of the saw to the fence c) Only during the cut d) The speed of the cut d) No support is necessary 8. Horizontal to the force of gravity is defined 3. Which tool is used to mark a long, linear as: line? a) Level a) Plumb bob b) Plumb b) Router c) Angled c) Chalk box d) Square d) Belt sander 9. What is the sharpening angle for a chisel 4. To achieve a proper cut with a router, it blade? should be moved: a) 15°–20° a) From left to right b) 25°–30° b) From right to left c) 35°–40° c) Up and down d) 45°–50° d) In a circular motion 10. A pneumatic trim nail gun is typically used to: 5. What is the primary use of a scroll saw? a) Cut curves a) Cutting straight lines b) Install window trim b) Cutting circles and curves c) Sand rough edges c) Sanding rough edges d) Drill holes d) Making dado cuts 1 11. Miter cuts are often made at what angle to form a right angle? a) 30° 17. PPE includes all the following except: b) 45° a) Safety glasses c) 60° b) Tennis shoes d) 90° c) Ear protection d) Neck scarf 12. The most common angle for drilling holes with an electric drill is: 18. Pneumatic nail guns are powered by: a) 45° a) Electricity b) 60° b) Compressed air c) 75° c) Batteries d) 90° d) Manual force 13. A dado cut made with a router along the 19. A belt sander is primarily used for: side of a board is called a: a) Fine finishing a) Bevel cut b) Rough sanding b) Miter cut c) Cutting edges c) Rabbet cut d) Drilling holes d) Circular cut 20. Upon entering a new job site, you should 14. What weight of hammer is commonly used check for: for trim work? a) Material supplies a) 8 oz. b) All exits and emergency stations b) 10 oz. c) Assigned seating c) 12 oz. d) Break room locations d) 16 oz. 21. The formula for calculating the area of a 15. To use a compound miter saw safely, one circle is: must: a) A = πr a) Be strong enough to lift the saw b) A = πr² b) Be thoroughly familiar with its operation c) A = 2πr c) Wear gloves at all times d) A = 2r d) Use it without adjustments 22. Level is defined as: 16. A hand saw can be dangerous because: a) 45° to gravity a) It is difficult to control b) 90° horizontal b) It can cause splinters c) 90° vertical c) It can cut fingers and hands d) Flat to the ground d) It is heavy 2 23. The area of a 12" x 12" square is: 25. A circular saw is used to cut: a) 120 in² a) Curves b) 144 in² b) Rough edges c) 150 in² c) Straight lines d) 164 in² d) Trim 24. The sum of the angles in a square is: 26. When using a powered circular saw, how a) 180° many hands are required? b) 270° a) One c) 360° b) Two d) 450° c) Three d) None 3 Answer Key and Explanations 1. b) Plumb bob - A plumb bob is specifically designed to test for plumb. 2. b) During and after the cut - Proper material support prevents accidents. 3. c) Chalk box - Chalk boxes mark long, straight lines. 4. a) From left to right - This direction ensures smooth cutting with a router. 5. b) Cutting circles and curves - A scroll saw is ideal for intricate cuts. 6. b) A diamond - Speed squares are diamond-shaped. 7. c) The angle of the saw to the fence - The miter scale adjusts the cutting angle. 8. a) Level - Horizontal alignment is called level. 9. b) 25°–30° - This is the correct angle for sharpening chisels. 10. b) Install window trim - Trim nail guns are designed for precision trim work. 11. b) 45° - Two 45° cuts create a 90° angle. 12. d) 90° - Most common drilling angle for electric drills. 13. c) Rabbet cut - A dado along the board edge is a rabbet. 14. b) 10 oz. - This hammer size is perfect for delicate trim work. 15. b) Be thoroughly familiar with its operation - Knowledge ensures safety. 16. c) It can cut fingers and hands - Hand saws must be handled cautiously. 17. d) Neck scarf - Neck scarves are not part of standard PPE. 18. b) Compressed air - Pneumatic nail guns rely on air pressure. 19. b) Rough sanding - Belt sanders are for heavy-duty sanding. 20. b) All exits and emergency stations - Safety first on job sites. 21. b) A = πr² - Standard formula for a circle's area. 22. b) 90° horizontal - This is the definition of level. 23. b) 144 in² - Area = Length × Width = 12 × 12 = 144. 24. c) 360° - Squares have four 90° angles totaling 360°. 25. c) Straight lines - Circular saws are ideal for straight cuts. 26. b) Two - Both hands are needed for safety and control. 4 Appendix Appointed way to test to a string to test for a plum is a plumb bob when using a compound miter saw the material must be supported during and after the cut two used to Mark a long linear line is a chalk box a router can be moved from left to right to achieve a proper cut silver saws are used to primarily cut circles and curves a sped square is shaped like a diamond a compound miter saw, the miter scale indicates the angle of the saw to the fence horizontal to the force of gravity is level the blade of a chisel is sharpened to 25° to 30° the pneumatic trim nail gun is used to install window trim Miter cuts are often cut at 45° angles to allow the two miter cuts to form a right angle an electric drill can drill holes at many different angles but the most common is 90° a dado cut with a router along the side of a board is called a rabbet cut 10 oz. hammers used for trim work the ability to use a compound miter saw safely requires a thorough understanding of the saw a hand saw can be a dangerous tool gloves safety glasses ear protection hard hats and tennis shoes and boots are all parts of PPE pneumatic nail guns are powered by compressed air a belt Sanders primarily used for rough sanding when answering a new job site you should check for all exits fire extinguishers and emergency shower stations 2 the formula to calculate the area of a circle is 𝐴 = π𝑟 Level I is 90o horizontal The area of a 12” x 12” square is equal to 144” The sum of the angles in a square is 360o A circular saw is used to cut straight lines When using a powered circular saw, two hands are required. 5