Carpentry Fundamentals

A measuring tape with standard measurements will read fractions as accurate as

• 1/8"

• 1/16"

• 1/4"

• 1/2"

When a piece of lumber has a slight curve on its edge is called

• Twist

• Wane

• Crown

• Bow

The most common size for a plywood sheet is

• 2' x 4'

• 4' x 4'

• 4' x 6'

• 4' x 8'

Floor joists in a house is an example of a

• Live Load

• Dead Load

• Impact Load

• Overload

How many sheets of plywood would be required to cover a floor 1152 sq ft?

• 36

• 34

• 40

• 38

A bit that holds different size cutters and can bore holes from 1" to 3" is the

• Auger bit

• Twist bit

• Expansion bit

• Spade bit

This tool is used to layout long straight lines, but can also be used as a plumb bob

• Carpenters Level

• Sliding T-bevel

• Chalk line

• T-Square

The term used to describe when a circular saw is thrown back at the operator is

• Binding

• Kickback

• Backlash

• Bindback

This type of bit feeds itself into the stock

• Twist

• Masonary

• Auger

• All of the above

The adjusting screw on the front of a belt sander is used to

• Retract the front roller when changing belts

• Track the belt and center it on the roller

• Control the belt speed

• Retract the belts guard