FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION GRADE 9

CARPENTRY

1. The material guide should be adjusted just above the work no more than to keep the
work from bouncing and breaking the blade.
a. 1/2"
b. 3/4"
c. 5/8"
d. 1/8"

2.Cutting thin wood often causes the saw blade to jump forward. If your hand is too
close, it could be pulled into the blade.

a. True
b. False
3 .Make sure that blade comes to a complete stop before removing it from the
machine.
4.Never force material into the band saw as this may break the blade .

5.The hand drill is easy to use when straight hole are very important.
a. True
b. False

6.Do not let the cord come in contact with the tool while working.

7.Think before you cut so you do not have to back up the blade.
a. True
b. False

8.The sanding machine removes a lot of wood quickly and can

damage your project if not rotated or "swept" across the belt or disc evenly.

9.The planer blade can be easily damaged by nails and

screws if they are still in the board.

10.When using a sander, make sure that you have a secure hold on the wood to
prevent it from slipping and possibly sanding your skin off.
a. True
b. False
11.If a fire extinguisher must be used, aim at the of the flame.
a. Top
b. Middle
c. Base
d. Brightest spot
12. clothing is a fire hazard and may pull your body into machines.
a. Tight
b. Old
c. New
d. Loose
13,When lifting heavy objects, lift with your and keep your back straight.
a. Legs
b. Arms
c. Back
d. Shoulders
14.Never push the wood through the machine with your hands
a. on the material
b. crossed
c. open
d. closed
15.Do not get too close to students working with machines. They may not see you near
and could cause injury to you or themselves.
a. True
b. False
16.You can operate any machine in class even if you are unsure on how to use it.
a. True
b. False
17.Eye Protection must be worn when using machinery.
a. True
b. False
18.Tool handles should be
a. Undamaged
b. Long
c. Small
d. Clear
19.Make sure the power is on when when making adjustments, cleaning, or repairing
them.
a. True
b. False
20.Your hands should be clean, dry and free of when using tools
a. Tatoos
b. Water
c. Grease
d. Saw dust
21.Should the fire alarm sound off, turn off machines
and
a. Run out to the grass area
b. Yell for help
c. Follow the class and instructor out the the designated area
d. Get under the table and hold on
22.Keep your fingers away from the blade in order to keep them attached to
your hand.
a. 1 inch
b. a safe distance
c. 3 feet
d. very far
23.Mishandling power tools may result in the loss of power tool privilege.
a. True
b. False
24.Do not drop power tools or place them or their power cords where they can be pulled
off of the table.
a. True
b. False
25.The table saw has a blade guard as well as a kick back guard to
prevent wood from shooting back into the operator.
26.Gently pull the hand saw to get a cut started
a. Forwards
b. Backwards
c. To the left
d. To the right
27.The jig saw has a small short blade that moves rapidly.
a. up and down
b. left and right
c. back and forth
d. down only
28 What is the name of the vertical member of a wall system that is supported by a
bottom and top plate?
a. Stud
b. Beam
c. Post
d. Header
29.You need to mark a line on a floor that is to be 10 meters (32' 10"). What is the best
layout tool to use?
a. Framing square
b. Chalk line
c. Level
d. Straight edge
30.According to Occupation Safety and Health Administration, what is recommended
when you discover a tool has been damaged?
a. Nothing is recommended by OSHA.
b. Schedule to have it fixed and continue using.
c. Use it carefully.
d. Do not use the tool.
31.The term plumb refers to the .
a. horizontal plane
b. vertical plane
c. both
d. none
32.Which drawing would you generally refer to for room dimensions?
a. Foundation plan
b. Floor plan
c. Structural plan
d. Elevation view
33.would the lines in which measurements are referenced to be called?
a. Contour lines
b. Reference lines
c. Grid lines
d. Drawing lines
34.Architectural drawings are not drawn full size. What is used to allow the building
views to be drawn on smaller paper?
a. Measuring tape
b. Ruler
c. Scale
d. Smaller paper
35.Which shop tools can be used to rip material, make miter cuts, and grooves or
dados?
a. Circular saw
b. Chop saw
c. Table saw
d. Jointer
36.What type of leveling tool is used to check walls for plumb and is hung from a string?
a. Plumb bob
b. Chalk line
c. String line
d. Level line
37.Why is added between floor sheathing and floor joists? It is also used for wood frame
stair construction.
a. Prevent squeeks
b. Prevent nail pops
c. Creates a more structurally sound floor system
d. All of the above
38,What information would you be able to find on an exterior elevation drawing?
a. Location of plumbing
b. Exterior finish
c. Room size
d. Location of building on a piece of property
39Framing Materials
39. You require lumber for some header material in a wall system. The rough opening for
the window is sized at 5' 6 1/8". If there are two jack studs on each side of the
window how long will the header material need to be?
a. 6 ' 9 1/8"
b. 6' 1/8"
c. 5' 9 1/8"
d. 5' 1/8"
40.There is a wall with a total length of 31'6" long by 8' 6". How many sheaths of 4' x 8'
pieces of 1/2" plywood are needed to cover the wall? Account for 10% waste and
assume there is no space left between the plywood. Round up to the nearest full
sheath.
a. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. 11
41.Only nails that are driven at perfect 90 degree angles will maximize the holding
power of the nails.
a. True
b. False
42.Blueprint Reading
In which blueprint would you find specifications on what type of floor joists to use?
a. Architectural
b. Structural
c. Mechanical
d. Electrical
43.Which of the following blueprint views is drawn as if you were looking at the face of
the building?
a. Elevation
b. Floor plan
c. Cross section
d. Detail
44.Which of the following is blueprint views is drawn as if you were looking down from
the top of a building?
a. Cross section
b. Plot plan
c. Floor plan
d. Site plan
45.When contour lines on a drawing are close together what does it tell you about the
property?
a. The property is steep
b. The property has a gradual slope
c. The property has good drainage
d. The property has a lot of extra fill
46.There is an exterior wall that measures 37' 4" x 8' 2" tall. It needs to be sheathed
with 2' x 8' sheaths of rigid insulation. How many sheaths do you need? Assume a
10% waste factor and round up to the nearest sheath.
a. 18
b. 19
c. 20
d. 21
47.What is a tool often kept on a carpenter's tool belt? It is used to take and make
measurements.
a. Chalk line
b. Speed square
c. Tape measure
d. T-Bevel
48.This type of nailing technique is used to fasten 2 pieces of wood together when end
nailing is not an option.
a. Angle nailing
b. Toe nailing
c. Finish nailing
d. Pneumatic nailing
49The term level refers to the .
a. horizontal plane
b. vertical plane
c. both
d. none
50.What type of drawing view is identified as an aerial view of the entire property?
a. Site plan
b. Floor plan
c. Cross section
d. Elevation