-CARPENTRY & MASONRY-

1.It is a process of changing the color of the tabletop using varnish.

A. Bleaching
B. Staining
C. Coloring
D. Blending
Answer: A
2.It is recommended that the mixed concrete should be poured before the initial setting takes place
and this within.
A. 30min.
B. 45min.
C. 1hour
D. 1hour and 30min.
Answer A
3.It is kind of chisel used for hand chiseling work on a very small space to work.This kind of chisel
has a long blade
A. Mortise chisel
B. Firmer chisel
C. Paring chisel
D. Butt chisel
Answer C
TLE (5) - Carpentry and Masonry
1) The preparation of good quality lumber includes several stages. When it is dried, the process
involved is?
a. seasoning
b. staining
c. lumbering
d. logging
2) The smallest division of the metric scale that you can find in the steel rule is ________.
a. decimeter
b. centimeter
c. millimeter
d. meter
3) What is the conversion equivalent of one inch to centimeters?
a. 25.4
b. 2.54
c. 0.254
d. 0.0254
4) Find the total number of board feet of six pieces of lumber with a dimension of 2" x 4" x 12'.
a. 8 bd. ft.
b. 96 bd. ft.
c. 48 bd. ft.
d. 480 bd. ft.
5) A seasoned lumber is ideal for carpentry works. Which among the following is best to use?
a. Sun dried
b. Kiln dried
c. Air dried
d. Natural dried
6) There are numerous kinds of saw. When sawing along the grain of wood, you need a ________.
a. back saw
b. cross cut saw
c. rip saw
d. circular saw
7) In measuring cylindrical object, what is the appropriate tool to be used?
a. ruler
b. caliper
c. pull-push rule
d. meter stick
8) Fastening materials are important in woodworks. The most common of these materials is
________.
a. dowel
b. bolts
c. screw
d. nails
9) A wood product made of three or more veneer slice that are laid one upon the other and bonded
with glue or synthetic resin is ________.
a. Pressed wood
b. Plywood
c. Particle board
d. Soft wood
10) Which of the following tools is used in checking the squareness of the corners and flatness of a
surface?
a. Straightedge
b. Steel square
c. Sliding T-bevel
d. Try square
11) The strongest form of wood joint applicable for table legs is ________.
a. miter
b. mortise and tenon
c. dado
d. butt and lap
12) You are almost finished with your project. One of the procedure below is done before the
application of finishing materials.
a. cutting
b. spraying
c. sanding
d. varnishing
13) A surfaced lumber where four of its sides are smooth or planed is called:
a. S3S
b. S2S
c. Rough
d. S4S
14) In carpentry, splicing or joining of wood using two side blocks is called:
a. Lapping
b. Scarfing
c. Fishing
d. Jointing
15) There is considerable number of wood joints. The simplest and easiest to make is ________.
a. Lap joint
b. Dado joint
c. Miter joint
d. Butt joint
16) In a wooden floor system, the major horizontal support member upon which the floor system is
laid is the ________.
a. Floor joist
b. Sill
c. Header
d. Girder
17) A type of roof frame consisting series of triangles used to distribute loads and stiffen the
structure of the roof is ________.
a. Girts
b. Rafter
c. Truss
d. Purlins
18) A triangular file is used to sharpen a saw. What is the angle of the file set against the bevel of
the tooth of a cross cut saw?
a. 30 degrees
b. 45 degrees
c. 90 degrees
d. 60 degrees
19) What kind of wood finishing material is used when you want a solid color instead of a wood
pattern finish?
a. Opaque finishes
b. Bleaches
c. Stains
d. Lacquers
20) A saw angle should be adjusted depending on the kind of wood. What is the recommended
angle for soft and thin wood?
a. 30-45 degrees
b. 60 degrees
c. 80 degrees
d. 20 degrees
21) Which is considered to be the oldest and most commonly used building material?
a. Cement
b. Wood
c. Steel
d. Sand
22) A wood which is obtained from conifers and are used for framing?
a. Hard wood
b. Soft wood
c. Dark wood
d. Brown wood
23) Which wood is obtained from deciduous trees?
a. Hard wood
b. Soft wood
c. Dark wood
d. Brown wood
24) Which is a binding agent that reacts with water to form a hard stone-like substance?
a. Glue
b. Cement
c. Mortar
d. Grout
25) Which term refers to inert materials when bound together into a conglomerated mass from
concrete?
a. Aggregates
b. Gravel
c. Cement
d. Water
26) A lumber that has been sawed, edged, and trimmed in which cutting marks are visible is
________.
a. rough
b. smooth
c. dressed
d. worked
27) Which lumber has been put through planing machine which gives fine surface?
a. rough
b. smooth
c. dressed
d. worked
28) Which lumber that has been dresses and matched, ship lapped, or patterned?
a. rough
b. smooth
c. dressed
d. worked
29) Which is a plank of wood that has been roughly cut?
a. Timber
b. Board
c. Lumber
d. Block
30) Which lumber has been cut from logs radially to the growth rings and the fiber runs about parallel
to the face?
a. Edge-grain
b. Angle-grain
c. Flat-grain
d. Close-grain
31) Which lumber has been cut tangentially to the growth rings and the fiber runs about 90 degrees
to the face?
a. Edge-grain
b. Angle-grain
c. Flat-grain
d. Close-grain
32) Which is the art of building with stone, bricks, concrete blocks of other similar materials?
a. Carpentry
b. Concrete
c. Mortar
d. Masonry
33) If you want to go upstairs, which part do you hold on to?
a. Handrail
b. Tread
c. Handle
d. Riser
34) If you want to upstairs, which part do you step on?
a. Handrail
b. Tread
c. Handle
d. Riser
35) What makes the door swing when you close and open it?
a. Door knob
b. Door lock
c. Door shutter
d. Door hinge
36) A carpenter wants to construct a stair, what could be the standard height of the riser?
a. 5-6 inches
b. 6-8 inches
c. 8-10 inches
d. 10-12 inches
37) In masonry works, it is necessary to wear protective equipment, EXCEPT:
a. mask
b. goggles
c. gloves
d. ear muffs
38) In the construction site, what protects the carpenter from falling objects?
a. Hat
b. Belt and harness
c. Helmet
d. Shed
39) In the construction site, what protects the carpenter from falling?
a. Hat
b. Belt and harness
c. Helmet
d. Shed
40) These are compress baked clay that are processed into workable materials?
a. Stone
b. Sand
c. Bricks
d. CHB
41) Which lumber has wood fibers that are packed closely together?
a. Edge-grain
b. Angle-grain
c. Flat-grain
d. Close-grain
42) Which lumber has wood fiber that do not run parallel to the board?
a. Edge-grain
b. Cross-grain
c. Flat-grain
d. Close-grain
43) A carpenter makes a picture frame. Which type of joint is appropriate?
a. Dado joint
b. Tenon joint
c. Lap joint
d. Miter joint
44) A carpenter fixes shelves of a bookcase. Which type of joint is appropriate?
a. Dado joint
b. Mortise and Tenon joint
c. Lap joint
d. Miter joint
45) In which wood joint is the end of one member inserted to hole of the other member?
a. Dado joint
b. Mortise and Tenon joint
c. Lap joint
d. Miter joint
46) Which wood joint describes the technique for joining two pieces by putting one side over the
other?
a. Dado joint
b. Butt joint
c. Lap joint
d. Miter joint
47) Which wood joint describes the technique for joining two pieces by putting one end over the
other?
a. Dado joint
b. Butt joint
c. Lap joint
d. Miter joint
48) A carpenter wants to make a dining table. Which joint is appropriate to become rigid and
durable?
a. Miter joint
b. Mortise and Tenon joint
c. Dado joint
d. Butt joint
49) Which is the simplest type of wood joint?
a. Dado joint
b. Butt joint
c. Lap joint
d. Miter joint
50) Which wood joint describes the technique for joining two pieces by cutting of 45 degrees angle?
a. Rabbet joint
b. Butt joint
c. Lap joint
d. Miter joint
51) Which wood joint protects the room occupants from seeing outside?
a. Rabbet joint
b. Butt joint
c. Bridle joint
d. Miter joint
52) Which wood joint is used to support the middle of a bench?
a. Dado joint
b. Butt joint
c. Bridle joint
d. Miter joint
53) Which unit is the basic linear unit of an English system?
a. foot
b. meter
c. yard
d. inch
54) Which unit is the basic linear unit of a Metric system?
a. foot
b. meter
c. yard
d. inch
55) If you have 2 ft length of a piece of wood, how long is it in inches?
a. 25
b. 12
c. 22
d. 24
56) If you have 2 yards length of a piece of wood, how long is it in inches?
a. 82
b. 72
c. 84
d. 64
57) 10 yards length of wood is how many feet?
a. 36
b. 35
c. 30
d. 24
58) One decameter of G.I. sheets is how many centimeters?
a. 10
b. 20
c. 100
d. 1,000
59) A 2" x 3" x 12' lumber is how many board feet?
a. 2
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
60) 5 pcs. of a 1" x 1' x 8' lumber is how many board feet?
a. 30
b. 35
c. 40
d. 45
61) 50 millimeters length of a piece of lumber is how many decimeter?
a. 5
b. 0.05
c. 0.005
d. 0.5
62) How tall is a 10 meter building in inches?
a. 3.937
b. 39.37
c. 393.7
d. 3,937
63) A carpenter wants to measure long distances. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Ruler
b. Extension rule
c. Meter stick
d. Pull-push rule
64) A carpenter wants to mark very rough objects. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Chalk line
b. Extension rule
c. Level
d. Border line
65) A carpenter wants to obtain vertical line. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Ruler
b. Level
c. Plum bob
d. Pull-push rule
66) A carpenter wants to cut lumber across the grain. Which tool is appropriate?
a. crosscut saw
b. rip cut saw
c. back saw
d. hacksaw
67) A carpenter wants to fasten and remove nails. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Hammer
b. Ballpen hammer
c. Claw hammer
d. Sledge hammer
68) A carpenter wants to smoothen wood surfaces. Which tool is appropriate?
a. File
b. Sand paper
c. Back saw
d. Plane
69) A mason wants to create a smooth finish of concrete after floating. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Brick hammer
b. Concrete trowel
c. Plane
d. Float
70) A mason wants to set or cut brick, block, or stone. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Claw hammer
b. Crandall
c. Mason's hammer
d. Star drill
71) A mason wants to repair mortar joints. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Pointing trowel
b. Crandall
c. Cold chisel
d. Brick trowel
72) A mason wants to mix and move mortar in brick laying. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Pointing trowel
b. Crandall
c. Cold chisel
d. Brick trowel
73) A mason wants to mix concrete. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Shovel
b. Buttering
c. Trowel
d. Float
74) A mason lays bricks. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Shovel
b. Hawk
c. Trowel
d. Float
75) Which is flat with handle at the back usually made of wood?
a. Shovel
b. Buttering
c. Trowel
d. Float
76) Which tool is used in shaping and forming concrete edges?
a. Shovel
b. Buttering
c. Edger
d. Float
77) A mason wants to mix concrete for column and slab. Which mixture is appropriate?
a. 1 : 2 : 4
b. 1 : 1 1/2 : 3
c. 1 : 2 1/2 : 5
d. 1 : 3 : 6
78) A mason wants to mix class B mixture. Which mixture is correct?
a. 1 : 2 : 4
b. 1 : 1 1/2 : 3
c. 1 : 2 1/2 : 5
d. 1 : 3 : 6
79) A mason wants to mix concrete for a slab in the ground. Which mixture is appropriate?
a. 1 : 2 : 4
b. 1 : 1 1/2 : 3
c. 1 : 2 1/2 : 5
d. 1 : 3 : 6
80) A mason wants to mix concrete for hollow block filler. Which mixture is appropriate?
a. 1 : 2 : 4
b. 1 : 1 1/2 : 3
c. 1 : 2 1/2 : 5
d. 1 : 3 : 6
81) Which refers to the ease with which the fresh concrete can be molded without segregation?
a. Plasticity
b. Consistency
c. Mobility
d. Grout
82) Which refers to the degree of wetness or slump of the concrete mixture?
a. Plasticity
b. Consistency
c. Mobility
d. Grout
83) Which is an artificial stone that results from mixing cement, sand, gravel, and water?
a. Concrete
b. Grout
c. Mortar
d. Bricks
84) Which is an artificial stone that results from mixing cement, sand, and water?
a. Concrete
b. Grout
c. Mortar
d. Bricks
85) Which is an artificial stone that results from mixing cement and water?
a. Concrete
b. Grout
c. Mortar
d. Bricks
86) Which term refers to the process of finishing using mortar?
a. Finishing
b. Fine finishing
c. Concreting
d. Plastering
87) A mason wants to lay ceramic tiles. Where does he start?
a. Front
b. Left
c. Right
d. Center
88) A mason wants to lay concrete hollow blocks. Where does he start?
a. Front
b. Left
c. Right
d. Center
89) A mason wants to mix mortar for plastering. What does he mix?
a. cement and water
b. cement and sand
c. sand and water
d. water and cement
90) A mason wants to lay concrete hollow blocks into a 10 sq.m. wall. How many CHB are needed?
a. 100 pcs.
b. 120 pcs.
c. 122.5 pcs.
d. 125 pcs.
91) A mason wants to lay 16" by 16" ceramic tiles in a 10 sq.m. room. How many tiles are needed?
a. 60 pcs.
b. 61.5 pcs.
c. 62.5 pcs.
d. 63 pcs.
92) How many CHBs are installed for a wall having a dimension of 2.5 m width and 4.0 m height?
a. 125 pcs.
b. 122.5 pcs.
c. 300 pcs.
d. 400 pcs.
93) How many 8" x 8" wall tiles are needed in a wall 2.5 m width and 4.0 m height?
a. 300 pcs.
b. 500 pcs.
c. 550 pcs.
d. 600 pcs.
94) A carpenter bought 10 pcs. of a 2" x 3" x 8' lumber. If the price of lumber is 50.00 per board
foot, how much did he pay?
a. 1,800
b. 1,900
c. 2,000
d. 2,100
95) A carpenter bought 10 pcs. of a 2" x 4" x 6' lumber. If the price of lumber is P50.00 per board
foot, how much did he pay?
a. 1,800
b. 1,900
c. 2,000
d. 2,100
96) A carpenter bought 10 pcs. of a 2" x 6" x 4' lumber. If the price of lumber is P50.00 per board
foot, how much did he pay?
a. 1,800
b. 1,900
c. 2,000
d. 2,100
97) Which tile is appropriate in the toilet and bathroom flooring?
a. Glaze tiles
b. Ceramic tiles
c. Non-skid granite tiles
d. Clay tiles
98) Bricks are laid where its longer side is exposed to view. This arrangement is called ________.
a. Header
b. Stretcher
c. Bond
d. Mortar
99) The most widely used masonry materials for construction works are?
a. Ashlar
b. Bricks
c. Rubble stones
d. Concrete hollow blocks
100) It is a masonry material manufactured from clay and other materials?
a. Stones
b. Stucco
c. Bricks
d. Concrete pavers
101) What is the tool used to guide the vertical position in laying bricks?
a. Plumb bob
b. Water hose level
c. Spirit level
d. String or chord
102) Which among the following is a surface finishing tool for concrete?
a. Crandal
b. Bolster
c. Float
d. Spade
103) Which of the following is NOT a requirement to consider in proportioning concrete mixture?
a. Economy
b. Workability
c. Strength
d. Flexibility
104) Concrete is said to be workable if it can be molded or deformed without segregation. This
characteristic is known as ________.
a. Consistency
b. Plasticity
c. Mobility
d. Workability
105) The following are factors that regulate the strength of concrete, EXCEPT:
a. Correct proportion of ingredients.
b. Proper method of mixing.
c. Adequate protection of concrete during curing.
d. Dropping concrete mixture from high elevation.
106) What class of concrete mixture is consisting of 1 bag cement, 2 cu. ft. of sand, and 4 cu. ft. of
gravel or 1:2:4?
a. Class AA
b. Class A
c. Class B
d. Class C
107) How many cubic yard of concrete do you need to cover a space with an area of 25 square foot
and a slab thickness of four (4) inches?
a. 0.34 cu. yd.
b. 0.32 cu. yd.
c. 0.25 cu. yd.
d. 0.51 cu. yd.
108) What tool or instrument is used to set-up the lateral level of a concrete fence?
a. Water hose level
b. Spirit level
c. Plumb bob
d. Straight edge
109) According to the building code of the Philippines, for how many days shall concrete be
maintained above 10 C temperature and in a moist condition?
a. 3 days
b. 5 days
c. 7 days
d. 10 days
110) Which of the following are known as coarse aggregates in a concrete mixture?
a. Sand
b. Soil
c. Gravel
d. Stones
111) What do you call the process of hardening of concrete?
a. Curing
b. Setting
c. Hardening
d. Molding
112) What is the type of hydraulic cement is widely used in small and large construction including
roads and highways?
a. Hydraulic cement
b. Portland cement
c. Pozzolan cement
d. Lime
113) How many pieces of 4" x 8" x 16" concrete hollow blocks (CHB) can be laid per bag of cement
as mortar?
a. 55 to 60 pcs.
b. 25 to 30 pcs.
c. 30 to 36 pcs.
d. 40 to 40 pcs.
114) What ingredient in concrete is added to the batch immediately before or during its mixing to
improve its durability and accelerate strength development?
a. Fine aggregates
b. Coarse aggregates
c. Admixture
d. Water
115) Which of the following refers to the structural reinforcing member that holds or binds together
the main reinforcement of a column?
a. Lateral tie
b. Stirrups
c. Spiral tie
d. Rebars
116) The structure that holds the poured concrete until it hardens to form the concrete beam or post.
a. Scaffolding
b. Batter board
c. Forms
d. Stake
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. C (rip saw) - A back saw is used for making cuts for wood joints; cross cut saw is used to cut wood across
its grain; while circular saw is a mechanized saw.
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. B
12. C
13. D (S4S) - S2S means two sides of the lumber are planed or smooth. No such term as S3S; and Rough
means that the piece of lumber is not planed.
14. C
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. D - 60 degrees for cross cut saw; and 90 degrees for a rip saw
19. A
20. A
21. B
22. B
23. A
24. B
25. A
26. A
27. C
28. D
29. C
30. C
31. A
32. D
33. A
34. B
35. D
36. B
37. D
38. C
39. B
40. C
41. D
42. B
43. D
44. A
45. B
46. C
47. B
48. B
49. B
50. D
51. A
52. C
53. D
54. B
55. D
56. B
57. C
58. D
59. B
60. C
61. A
62. C
63. D
64. A
65. C
66. A
67. C
68. D - A carpenter's plane is a hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood.
69. B
70. C
71. A
72. D
73. A
74. B
75. D
76. C
77. B
78. C
79. A
80. D
81. A
82. B
83. A
84. C
85. B
86. D
87. D
88. B
89. B
90. D
91. C
92. A
93. B
94. C
95. C
96. C
97. C
98. B
99. D
100. C
101. A
102. C
103. D
104. B
105. D
106. B
107. A
108. B
109. C
110. C
111. A
112. B
113. A
114. C
115. B
116. C
117. A