Furniture Test

Question 1

this term denote that furniture parts may be dismantled and easily assembled

Answer 1

knock down furniture

Question 2

a joint used in wood work in which a fan-shaped tongue project from one member and fits into corresponding fan-shaped slot cut into the second member

Answer 2

dovetail joint

Question 3

in a broader sense, this term is described as the ability to come up with new ideas by manipulating, synthesizing or processing of data or information

Answer 3

creativity

Question 4

a creative design technique that lets the designer generate concept or idea by thinking or making the situation worse instead of improving it

Answer 4

inversion

Question 5

woodwork finishing applying coating of gesso and gold leaf

Answer 5

gilding

Question 6

the term that refers to wood used for baseboards, railings,chairs rails, picture and cover molding, and door and window trim

Answer 6

interior trim

Question 7

a design technique that generate ideas by systematically examining objects of nature for possible solution to a problem

Answer 7

bionics

Question 8

a substance used to attached one surface to another such as glue or cement

Answer 8

adhesive

Question 9

the term that refers to the sloping of the edges of a panel of glass so as to diminish its apparent size and to provide a play of light and shade

Answer 9

bevelling

Question 10

this term is loosely described as a sketch or drawing, a plan or a creative work

Answer 10

design

Question 11

a paste composed of powdered quartz base mixed with linseed oil, turpentine, and a drying agent used to fill pores of opened grains in wood

Answer 11

wood filler

Question 12

the term that refers to drafting of actual size pattern for use as a comprehensive guide for production

Answer 12

full sizing

Question 13

this term is defined as human factor engineering

Answer 13

ergonomics

Question 14

the person who devices or executes designs

Answer 14

designer

Question 15

stain made by dissolving oil aniline colors in turpentine, benzine, naptha, or similar solvents

Answer 15

oil stain

Question 16

the art style which flourished from about 1893 to 1910 and is characterized by moving sinuous and swirling lines

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art nouveau

Question 17

a treatment solution that prevents decay in wood

Answer 17

wood preservative

Question 18

a distortion in wood grain due to injury of a tree

Answer 18

burl

Question 19

a sanding machine on which the abrasive coating is on an endless belt running over pulleys

Answer 19

belt sander

Question 20

this man spear headed the “Arts and crafts movement”

Answer 20

William Morris

Question 21

this man introduced light weight furniture in mass with a style of curve lines and shapes made possible by his invention of the “steam bending” process

Answer 21

Michael Thonet

Question 22

the member of D’Stijl group who designed the Red-Blue chair featuring rectangular cubic form and primary colors

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Gerrit Reitveld

Question 23

the Dutch architect who conceptualizer and produced the first prototype of cantilevered chair

Answer 23

Mart Stam

Question 24

the term that refers to the theoretical limit reached by wood when all free water evaporates or when only the hygroscopic waters are left

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fiber saturation point

Question 25

columnar form of turned wood, twisted or tapered forms, or vase-shaped columns

Answer 25

baluster

Question 26

this term refers to space planning or the study of habitable spaces in relation to human activities, movements, functions, and habits

Answer 26

ergonometrics

Question 27

the group of constructivist artist who adopted the use of abstract and rectangular cubic forms and primary colors as their basic ideal

Answer 27

D'Stijl

Question 28

a portable instrument operated on gas which is used for heating off rattan before bending

Answer 28

blow torch

Question 29

a machine tool with endless blade that travels around two pulleys and is used to cut thin or thick stock of wood in curve or straight form

Answer 29

band saw

Question 30

a mat formed panel manufactured primarily of particles of wood bonded together with synthetic resin or other suitable binder

Answer 30

particle board

Question 31

a generic term for panel manufactured primarily from inter felted lignocellulose fibers consolidated under heat and pressure in hot press

Answer 31

fiber board

Question 32

the school in Germany founded by Walter Gropius in 1919 which became the foca point design development immediately after world war 1

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Bauhaus

Question 33

the term that refer to human bodily measurement

Answer 33

anthropometric

Question 34

the part of the tree in the outer portion of the woody trunk usually in lighter color and which is also its last growth layer

Answer 34

sapwood

Question 35

a composition often of chalk or plaster of Paris, or gypsum mixed with binder for use as foundation surface for painting as in gilding or silvering or in making bas-relief

Answer 35

gesso

Question 36

a hanging or standing shelves that are open on all sides

Answer 36

etagere

Question 37

a term that is loosely refer to a form of marquetry wherein veneers of tortoiseshells and brass win combination of other materials are applied

Answer 37

boulle work

Question 38

a green film formed on copper or bronze by long exposure or by chemical which are often valued aesthetically

Answer 38

patina

Question 39

a decoration of parallel groove, concave and semi circular in section on classical column and frieze

Answer 39

fluting

Question 40

a term that refers to producing three dimensional sample of designed item either in full size or reduced scale

Answer 40

prototyping

Question 41

an armchair with closed arms

Answer 41

bergere

Question 42

the term that refers to the weight of water contained in wood and is expressed as a percentage of the weight of water of oven dry wood

Answer 42

moisture content

Question 43

the general classification for tree with broad deciduous leaves

Answer 43

hardwood

Question 44

the general classification for tree with needle like leaves and cone bearing trees like conifers

Answer 44

softwood

Question 45

amillworker term that refers to ready made products that are manufactured at wood mill or wood working plant

Answer 45

millwork

Question 46

Philippine armchair with extended armrest and continuous "bijuco" weave seat and backrest, specifically designed as furniture for giving birth

Answer 46

Butaca

Question 47

a modified church bench introduced during the Spanish era with seat made of solid wood plank, vertical side post, upright slats and horizontal stretchers

Answer 47

kapiya

Question 48

a wooden sofa produced in the Philippines during the Spanish era that features a cabinet compartment below the seat

Answer 48

gallinera

Question 49

a common Philippine-Spanish colonial furniture usually used to store pillows and mats

Answer 49

almario

Question 50

although a generic name for cabinets, this Philippine Spanish colonial furniture generally refers to a wardrobe with mirror attached to the door

Answer 50

aparador

Question 51

a pice of furniture in the olden times that is usually placed in a corner of a foyer for the gentlemen to hung their hats and canes and for the ladies to leave their parasols

Answer 51

bastonera

Question 52

a cabinet storage in the Filipino kitchen of old houses that is fully ventilated and is used to store food and utensils

Answer 52

paminggalan

Question 53

wood finishing materials thinned with solvents so that they penetrate the wood and harden the surface to resist penetration of succeeding coats of finishing materials

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sealer

Question 54

thisrouters his tool is a portable shaper that is moved over the work instead of the work being moved through the cutter as in the regular shaper

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router

Question 55

a finishing material made from processed lac mixed with alcohol

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shellac

Question 56

astencils pattern usually made of cardboard or similar material, section which are cut out so that lines of the pattern may be transferred to another surface with pencil

Answer 56

stencil

Question 57

the pe of rattan with a stock diameter of at least 25mm and usually used for the main structural part of rattan furniture

Answer 57

Palasan

Question 58

the part of buri palm tree that are made into furniture product

Answer 58

midribs

Question 59

itbrassie is a metal alloy consisting of copper and zinc

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brass

Question 60

it is a grayish white or bluish metallic element usually used in various alloys for rust resistant plating

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chromium

Question 61

the unit of measurement for lumber

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board feet

Question 62

a Philippine Spanish colonial furniture with exquisite chest of drawers, usually featuring secret compartments for keeping jewelry and important documents

Answer 62

comoda

Question 63

a process by which woodwork materials are manufactured and produced

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carpentry

Question 64

a term that refers to furniture that constitute a finished case or cabinet inclusive of doors, drawers, and shelves

Answer 64

casework

Question 65

specification term indicating that the lumber has been artificially dried

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kiln dried

Question 66

specification symbol indicating that lumber is planed on four sides

Answer 66

s4s

Question 67

the body of a piece of furniture to which veneers are applied

Answer 67

carcase

Question 68

thin sheets of wood glued to the carcase of furniture for decorative effect or as over layer

Answer 68

wood veneer

Question 69

decorative veneer of wood or other materials such as ivory or mother of pearl in which thin sheets are cut into delicate patterns and applied to carcase

Answer 69

marquetry

Question 70

a form of veneer, creating geometrical pattern

Answer 70

parquetry

Question 71

a surface decoration created by inserting into a solid wood other materials such as ivory, bone, stone or shell

Answer 71

inlay

Question 72

afinials knob, often vase shaped, used as a crowning ornament on furniture. It is also sometimes applied on the intersection of stretches joining legs of chairs or tables

Answer 72

finial

Question 73

a Filipino term for the utility table/cabinet introduced to hold and display religious icons

Answer 73

Mesa altar

Question 74

dining table with extremely low height used in the traditional homes of our ancestors

Answer 74

Dulang

Question 75

the type of rattan with a stock diameter of at least 25mm and usually used for the main structural part of rattan furniture

Answer 75

palasan

Question 76

the type of buri palm tree that are made into furniture product

Answer 76

midribs

Question 77

this term loosely means "applied designs". Commonly these are sections of wood which have been fret cut and then glued or tacked to the carcase

Answer 77

appliqué

Question 78

type of finishing cabinet work in imitation of the lacquer work of Japan and China

Answer 78

japanning

Question 79

wood steamed and bent to form structural members of furniture

Answer 79

bentwood

Question 80

the part of a tree trunk that is being produced into lumber

Answer 80

heartwood

Question 81

anotherpolishing their name for hand polishing for furniture finish

Answer 81

French polish

Question 82

known internationally as Philippine Mahogany

Answer 82

tanguile

Question 83

name given to the process of change to metric measurements

Answer 83

metrication

Question 84

Designer of the wassily chair

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Marcel Breur

Question 85

drawer unit placed under office desk

Answer 85

pedestal

Question 86

cylindrical wood use to secure joints in furniture

Answer 86

dowel

Question 87

type of sawing machine used for cross cutting of solid wood

Answer 87

radial arm saw

Question 88

a thread or string made of flax fiber or hemp used in upholstering

Answer 88

twine

Question 89

button used to hold padding material in shape in upholstered furniture

Answer 89

tufting button

Question 90

arules folding rule made in short section

Answer 90

zigzag rule

Question 91

a coarse cotton cloth used for holding down layers of upholstering materials

Answer 91

muscin

Question 92

a defect in lumber caused by a branch or limb when the tree was growing

Answer 92

knot

Question 93

a joint made by overlapping two boards

Answer 93

lapjoint

Question 94

hidden hinge used for cabinet door

Answer 94

concealed hinges

Question 95

a short metal bushing usually brass design to fit tip of legs

Answer 95

ferrule

Question 96

aclamps clamp with long bar and two adjustable clamping jaws

Answer 96

bar clamp

Question 97

rings seen in cross section of trees also called growth rings

Answer 97

annular rings

Question 98

lightening the surface color of wood by use of chemical

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bleaching

Question 99

the general term of a substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment

Answer 99

adhesive

Question 100

a beveled edge of a corner

Answer 100

chamber

Question 101

three seater sofa with armrest

Answer 101

1800x750x750x430sh

Question 102

Normal working arm

Answer 102

900mm

Question 103

maximum normal arm

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1400mm

Question 104

circular dining table

Answer 104

900 diameter x 730 height

Question 105

mattress size for double bed

Answer 105

1372 x 1905 ( 54" x 75")

Question 106

senior executive desk

Answer 106

1800x750x730 height

Question 107

mattress size for hospital bed

Answer 107

914x1905 (36"x75")

Question 108

ideal clothes hanger height

Answer 108

1530 to 1780

Question 109

maximum upper shelves height

Answer 109

1930

Question 110

standard corner table height

Answer 110

450 to 560

Question 111

elbow room or width allowance occupancy per sweater for dining and conference table

Answer 111

560 to 600

Question 112

maximum seat height for dining and conference chair

Answer 112

450

Question 113

Ideal depth for bedroom closet

Answer 113

600

Question 114

mattress size for bunk bed

Answer 114

762 x 1905 (30" x 75")

Question 115

common or average height for low backed chairs

Answer 115

310

Question 116

how many board feet would a piece of lumber have if it's size is 12"-0"x2"x4"?

Answer 116

8 bf

Question 117

how many board feet would four pieces of lumber be if it's size is 60"x2"x2"?

Answer 117

6.64 bf

Question 118

a cabinet door has a rectangular trimmings of appliqué molding. The rectangular measures 14" x 22" each. how many linear feet of moldings will be needed for 6 doors ?

Answer 118

36

Question 119

palitada

Answer 119

plaster

Question 120

Soleras

Answer 120

floor joist

Question 121

kantero

Answer 121

mason

Question 122

piya

Answer 122

feet

Question 123

pulgada

Answer 123

inches

Question 124

kanto Mesa

Answer 124

mitre joint

Question 125

Senepa

Answer 125

fascia

Question 126

Bisagra

Answer 126

hinge

Question 127

adomo

Answer 127

decor

Question 128

moldura

Answer 128

moldings m

Question 129

pitik

Answer 129

chalk line

Question 130

kapatas

Answer 130

foreman

Question 131

plantilya

Answer 131

pattern

Question 132

Barena

Answer 132

hand drill

Question 133

hulog

Answer 133

plumb bob

Question 134

bandeha

Answer 134

panel

Question 135

pamakuan

Answer 135

nailers

Question 136

gabay

Answer 136

hand rail

Question 137

sepogirth expo

Answer 137

girt

Question 138

masilya

Answer 138

putty

Question 139

Kabila

Answer 139

cable

Question 140

rematseriveter mates

Answer 140

rivet

Question 141

andanyo

Answer 141

scaffolding

Question 142

rehas

Answer 142

grill

Question 143

biga

Answer 143

beam

Question 144

barandillas

Answer 144

railings

Question 145

media Agua

Answer 145

canopy

Question 146

kisame

Answer 146

ceiling

Question 147

kostilyahe

Answer 147

ceiling joist

Question 148

suelo

Answer 148

flooring

Question 149

tabla

Answer 149

lumber

Question 150

haspe

Answer 150

wood grains

Question 151

balbique

Answer 151

hand drill

Question 152

vaciada

Answer 152

rabbet

Question 153

Roskas

Answer 153

thread

Question 154

latero

Answer 154

tin smith

Question 155

baldosa

Answer 155

tile

Question 156

alahado

Answer 156

flushed or aligned

Question 157

turnilyo

Answer 157

screw

Question 158

baytang

Answer 158

step