Residential Carpentry 1 (5) Concept Checks PDF

Student: _____________________ Instructor: Cory Sears Assignment: M2: Concept Checks (27102) Date: _____________________ Course: Residential Carpentry 1 (5) 1. Which of t...

Student: _____________________ Instructor: Cory Sears Assignment: M2: Concept Checks (27102) Date: _____________________ Course: Residential Carpentry 1 (5) 1. Which of the following is considered good jobsite​housekeeping? A. Remove all combustible scrap materials regularly. B. Clean up all spills at the end of the day. C. Be sure all tools and equipment are out and available for the next day of work. D. Store scrap material. 2. Lumber that is handled manually should NOT be stacked more than​_____. A. ​5' high B. ​6' high C. ​4' high D. ​8' high 3. Prolonged exposure to silica dust in cement can cause​_____. A. zinc chills B. abrasions C. allergies D. silicosis 4. Why might steel framing members become slippery when​wet? A. They do not absorb moisture. B. They have sharp edges. C. They are galvanized. D. They are heavier than wood. 5. The​boards, timbers, and other products produced from sawmills refers to​_____. A. lumber B. wood C. hardwood D. material 6. Lumber is generally graded based on​_____. A. ​strength, stiffness, and appearance B. moisture content and dimension C. what it will be used for D. where it is harvested 7. ​Tongue-and-groove joints are present in​_____. A. framing lumber B. matched lumber C. plain sawed lumber D. quarter sawn lumber 8. OSB stands for _____. A. oriented sheathing board B. ordinary sheathing board C. oriented stable board D. oriented strand board 9. Concrete is a mixture of which three basic​ingredients? A. Portland​cement, aggregates, and water B. Portland​cement, slag, and water C. ​Lime, sand, and water D. ​Sand, slag, and water 10. To reduce the risk of injury when manually handling material you should​_____. A. plan your task B. order small quantities C. store materials​off-site D. work by yourself 11. Which of the following is NOT considered a safe lifting​practice? A. Ask for help. B. Twist when you lift. C. Plan your lift. D. Know your limits. 12. Portland cement should be stored off the ground because it is​_____. A. packed in plastic bags B. very heavy C. ​moisture-sensitive D. expensive 13. Which of the following is NOT considered appropriate when performing​materials-handling operations? A. Securing long hair underneath a hard hat B. Removing gloves when working with rotating machinery C. Wearing rings and jewelry D. Buttoning shirt sleeves and tucking in shirt tails 14. The most frequently used type of nail in construction is the​_____. A. duplex nail B. cut nail C. casing nail D. common nail 15. Nails used for temporary work or concrete forms are called​_____. A. box nails B. casing nails C. cut nails D. duplex nails 16. Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting​staples? A. The type of point B. The crown length C. The width D. The manufacturer 17. In frame​construction, what type of anchor is commonly used to attach the sill plate to a concrete​foundation? A. Wedge anchor B. Stud bolt anchor C. Screw anchor D. Anchor bolt