Material and Fasteners used in Projects

Which of the following types of lumber is a hardwood?

• Pine

• Oak

• Douglas Fir

• Cedar

All boards have a thickness, a width, and a ___________?

• length

• color

• depth

• volume

Which of the following are separations that go completely through the board and are commonly found at ends, but can run the length of the board?

• knots

• checks

• splits

• pitch pockets

Which of the following is the process through which veneers are joined to each other using pressure, heat and bonding agents?

• lamination

• bonding

• heat press

• contact adhesion

Plywood is available in a variety of sizes, but is commonly sold in which of the following sheet sizes?

• 4'x4'

• 4'x6'

• 4'x8'

• 4'x11'

Which of the following types of lumber is naturally resistant to rot and decay?

• cedar

• douglas fir

• pine

• oak

Which of the following is a defect in the wood that appears as slightly discolored circles or ovals and disrupts the grain?

• knot

• pitch pocket

• check

• split

Which of the following are small pockets of resin that collect in the wood and sometimes cause discolored areas or defects in the lumber?

• pitch pockets

• knots

• checks

• splits

Nails are thin, curved metal shafts with a point at one end and a head at the other.

• true

• false