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Question 1

A window that has panels that move vertically is which of the following?

Double hung
single hung
sliding casement
casement

Answer 1

Double Hung

CBC - 578

Question 2

What is the name of joint used where door casing and base molding meet?
back edged joint
coped joint
mitered joint
butt joint

Answer 2

Butt Joint

Finish carpentry - 103

Question 3

How many hinges are required for doors over 7 feet

Answer 3

4

Finish Carpentry - 43

Question 4

How can you find the toxicity of a paint

Answer 4

On the MSDS Sheets

Painting Man - 195

Question 5

Which engineered wood uses compressed fibers and adhesive

MDF
Particle Board
Plywood
OSB

Answer 5

MDF

CBC - 350

Question 6

INFO about MDF

Answer 6

Medium Density Fiberboard; compressed wood mixed with ureaformaldehyde adhesive. uniform thickness and smooth surface

CBC - 350

Question 7

After the installation of a parquet floor (assumed finished and glued down) how long before furniture can be set on the floor?

24
18
48
36

Answer 7

24

Question 8

A GFCI is what type of outlet

Answer 8

Ground fault circuit interrupter

Question 9

When should a window casing by installed

after the siding
after finish paint is done
before the siding
it does not matter

Answer 9

before the siding

CBC - 587

Question 10

Why are door jambs saw Kerfed

so the jamb is flush with the wall surface
to control warping
so the door can be installed square with the jamb
to keep the jamb square with the wall

Answer 10

To control warping

Finish Carp - 40-41

Question 11

Which of the following is most challenging to fit?

full overlay
flush-fit drawer
half overlay
pull out drawer

Answer 11

flush fit drawer

Question 12

What is used to determine the length of steps on stairs

riser
run
tread
total rise

Answer 12

Total Rise

CBC 2016 - 734

Question 13

What grade of Maple has a mixture of colors and defects?

first
second
third
select

Answer 13

second

Finish Carpentry - 146 (check book)

Question 14

Which is the correct saw cut for moldings that are to be installed at exterior corners where walls meet floors or ceilings

coped
flush
mitered
square

Answer 14

Mitered

CBC - 765

Question 15

In a set of stairs, the number of tread will be _______ the number of risers

Answer 15

one less than

CBC - 735

Question 16

What is the frame around a door called?

pilaster
jamb
skirting
casing

Answer 16

Jamb

CBC - 598

Question 17

What is the first step you should take when applying specialty materials?

stick with products that you are familiar with
consult the manufacturer of the product for specific use and conditions
Prepare all of the necessary equipment
read the manufacturer use instructions

Answer 17

manufactures use instructions

Question 18

A rectangular shape having 2 sides cut into the edge of a board is a

dado
kerf
bevel
rabbet

Answer 18

Rabbet

Question 19

How to calculate the elevation height of the intermediate landing of stairs.

Answer 19

61 1/2 height -

8x7 11/16

Question 20

According to OSHA what minimum height above grade requires fall protection
8
16
6
12

Answer 20

6 feet

OHSA - 1926.501(b)(1)

Question 21

When shaping of the inside corner when installing the colonial baseboard, what would you use?

Butt Joint
Miterbox & coping saw
mitered
put in quarter round and butt edges against it

Answer 21

miterbox and coping saw

Question 22

Which of the following is not a type of finish

Volatile Organic Compounds
Shellac and Laquer
Polyurethane
Varnish

Answer 22

VOC’s

Question 23

The standard depth of a base cabinet used in kitchens is ____ inches

Answer 23

24

Question 24

What personal protective equipment is required when using an abrasive wheel
Face shield and protective apron
Safety Glasses
Heavy Gloves
PPE is not required for hand tools

Answer 24

Safety Glasses

Osha 1926.303(c)(9)

Question 25

Exterior doors are more efficient if they are? have side lights solid core hollow metal Fully glazed

Answer 25

Solid Core CBC 596

Question 26

On a residential interior door, what is the standard dimension from the top of the top hinge to the top of the door' 9 11 3 7

Answer 26

7 CBC 609

Question 27

The base trim on a wood floor should be installed so the trim has space to finished wood so the wood can fit under the trim so the trim can be nailed to the floor so the wood can butt up tightly

Answer 27

To the trim has space to finished wood Finished manual - 104

Question 28

If you have 15 riser on a set of stairs that stops short of the finished floor, how many treads are there 13 14 15 16

Answer 28

14 CBC 734-735

Question 29

The main purpose of primer is to protect from temp resistance to UV light and sun to provide adhesion

Answer 29

To provide Adhesion Painting manual - 33

Question 30

What type of blade is used to a cut a wide groove in a piece of lumber? dado cross cut kerf combination

Answer 30

Dado CBC - 150

Question 31

Which of the following tools need top and bottom shielding? grinder portable circular saw crosscut table saw hand-fed ripsaw

Answer 31

Portable table saw OHSA - 1926.304.d

Question 31

How do you install Doorstops On the lock side first After Casing is installed On the hinge side first Before the lock system is installed

Answer 31

On the lock side first CBC - 620

Question 32

How should hinges be installed on a standard size interior door 5 from top 10 from bottom 7 top 11 bottom 10 top 5 bottom 3 evenly spaced

Answer 32

7 top 11 bottom Finish carp manual - 43

Question 33

What is the best starting point when installing crown moulding take into consideration all coped corners far corner opposite of the door do all the outside miters first start with the longest wall runs

Answer 33

Longest wall runs finished carp manual - 88

Question 34

Best method for installing a long run of cabinets? use a bracket leave a 1/4 inch cap between cabinets screw the first cabinet to the wall then connect the rest to each other and the wall screw the cabinets together first

Answer 34

screw the first cabinet to the wall then connect the rest to each other and the wall CBC - 797

Question 35

How should highly porous surfaces be finished? Prime, topcoat then seal fill sand then seal undercoat seal prime then topcoat

Answer 35

seal prime then topcoat Painters manual - 36

Question 36

Which of the following is not an acceptable method of attaching wall cabinets to a wall hollow wall anchors through the rear rail into a masonry wall toggle bolts through the rear rail into sheetrock screws through the rear rail into a stud nails through the back panel into a stud

Answer 36

Nails through the back panel into a stud CBC 796

Question 37

An Extension ladder is leaned agaist a vertical wall at a point that is 20 feet above grade, the base of the ladder should be located what minimum distance from the wall 5 4 3 6

Answer 37

5 OHSA - 1926.1053b5i Non supporting ladders - horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is 1/4 of the working length of the ladder.

Question 38

Which of the following on a grade stamp indicates the dryness of the wood sdry tdry mc13 mc12

Answer 38

S-dry CBC 324

Question 39

According to OSHA all of hte following power tools shall have a constant pressure switch except? precussion tools routers chain saws circular saws

Answer 39

Routers OHSA - 1926.300d3

Question 40

According to "Carpentry and building contruction" which of the following hand plans should be used for beveling the edge of a door? Smooth Rabbit Block Jointer

Answer 40

Jointer CBC 115

Question 41

When hanging a wall cabinet and attaching where only one stud is available what method of installation should be used? attach to another cabinet 2 no 10 screws and 2 toggle bolts 4 no 10 screws 3 1/2 long 4 Mollies and 2 no 10 screws

Answer 41

with toggle bolts CBC 796

Question 42

How should an upper wall cabinet be installed next to a wall? hang cabinets and scribe trim piece to wall hang cabinet parallel to wall make trim piece the width of the face cabinet and scribe to wall check to see that the wall is plumb and corner is square

Answer 42

wall is plumb and corner is square CBC 797

Question 43

When installing colonial base boards, what tools would you use to cut in the 90 degree corners? miter box back saw and miter box dovetail saw coping saw

Answer 43

back saw and miter box CBC 113

Question 44

Which of the following grades of veneer plywood designates the highest quality? C B A D

Answer 44

A CBC - 340

Question 45

when kerfing trim for a curved wall the trim should be only done on trim that can be painted good quality, straight grained stock kerfed once every inch Kerf should be 3/4 the thickness of the trim

Answer 45

good quality, straight-grained stock Finish Carpentry - 115

Question 45

What is the main concern of VOC's Toxicological staining Odor air pollution and ozone

Answer 45

Air pollution and ozone Painting Manual - 12

Question 46

When two lengths of molding are needed to be joined to provide sufficient length, they should be joined with a ______ Joint finger biscuit joint coped mitered lap

Answer 46

Mitered Lap CBC 765

Question 47

How would you measure a door opening to verify square between jambs, top and bottom top to bottom on both sides between jamps top, middle & bottom diagonally across both sides

Answer 47

Diagonally Finshed Carpenter manual - 35

Question 48

Proper surface ______ preparation is necessary to ensure coating adhesion shape moisture profile color

Answer 48

profile paint manual - 56

Question 49

How many days does hardwood flooring need to acclimate in the home before installation no waiting 7-10 1-2 4-5

Answer 49

4-5 CBC - 975

Question 50

Joints on interior corners of moldings are usually squared mitered flush coped

Answer 50

coped CBC 554

Question 51

What size designation always appears first for window sizing frame width frame height rough opening glass window size

Answer 51

Glass window size CBC 585-587

Question 52

What is the advantage of nylon bristles over natural when used on latex paint natural bristles soften up with latex naturally flagged ends lower costs holds more paint

Answer 52

Natural bristles soften up with latex Painting manual - 148

Question 53

What type of door has stiles, rails and raised panels flat panel door raised panel door flush door combination door

Answer 53

raised panel door CBC 597

Question 54

When installed trim around a door, how should it be installed nail to trimmer and jamb nail to jamb only and caulk to wall nail to trimmer only and caulk to jamb nail to wall only

Answer 54

Nail to trimmer and jamb Finish carpenters manual - 56

Question 55

Which of the following is true regarding the use of bleach to prepare a surface for painting Dilute 30-50% Wipe the bleach on and let air dry do not wash, just paint use a 90/10 dilution

Answer 55

dilute 30-50% Painters manual - 58

Question 56

What is the standard depth of an upper kitchen wall cabinet 12 16 14 10

Answer 56

12 CBC 783-784

Question 57

In regards to door installation, the gain is the swelling of the door due to moisture the distance from the bottom of the door to the floor space or notch for the hinge the space between the door knob and the edge of the door

Answer 57

Space of notch for the hinge CBC 599-600

Question 58

What cabinet do you install first in an L shaped layout next to the range hood the outside end next to the refrigerator the corner cabinet

Answer 58

The corner cabinet Carpentry and building construction 794

Question 59

The carpenter is installing a decorative baseboard trim that will be stained. What type of joint should be used for a 90 degree inside corner when the installer is using the best method for quality construction coped scribed miter butt

Answer 59

Coped CBC 765

Question 60

How should square edged baseboard be installed at inside and outside corners?

Answer 60

Butt inside miter joint outside Profiled baseboards would be mitered outside and coped inside

Question 61

what is the sash?

Answer 61

Piece of the window that holds the glass CBC 577

Question 62

On scaffolding what is the minimum width that platforms or walkways can be before fall protection is required? 16 18 30 24

Answer 62

18 OSHA 1926.451b2ii

Question 63

The type of door that requires that the frame be installed before the drywall is a pocket bifold double hung hollow metal

Answer 63

pocket CBC 617

Question 64

OSHA required every air (pneumatically driven stapler to have a safety device that prevents stapes from being ejected unless the muzzle is in contact with the work if the stapler operate at more than 100 psi 50 psi 75 psi 125 psi

Answer 64

100 psi OSHA 1926.302b3

Question 65

How many stringer are needed for each run of stairs

Answer 65

more then 18 inches requires a third stringer CBC 736

Question 66

Wood differ in their coloring or staining capacity depending on their ________ hardness structure porosity stain

Answer 66

porosity Painting manual - 132

Question 67

You are installing a window into an exterior wall. The window is 28 inches wide. What is the rough opening of the window 30.5 24 26 32

Answer 67

34 6 in wider and 10 in higher then the window glass size CBC 585-586

Question 68

The molding used to finish an inside surface at a 90 degree angle is a shoe molding concave molding quarter round marker piece

Answer 68

shoe molding CBC 765

Question 69

What molding is used to conceal a joint between the bottom of the baseboard and the floor?

Answer 69

Shoe Molding CBC 765

Question 70

What type of power tool requires specific training of operators before they are allowed to operate it powder actuated fuel powered pneumatic powered hydraulic powered

Answer 70

Powder actuated OSHA 1926.302e1

Question 71

A saw that is used to cut curves and molding on an inside corner is commonly called a mitre saw shaper coping saw chop saw

Answer 71

coping saw CBC 114

Question 72

What saw has a u shaped frame with a deep throat?

Answer 72

coping saw

Question 73

Uses for a coping saw?

Answer 73

cutting curves in wood molding and trim; shaping the ends of molding for joints, cutting scroll work

Question 74

which of the following is the proper starting place for laying parquet flooring? in the center in the corner on the shortest wall on the longest wall

Answer 74

In the center CBC - 983, 990-991

Question 75

the standard height of a kitchen base cabinet including the counter top is ______ inches 32 34 36 38

Answer 75

36 Base cabinet are typically 34 1/2 - no countertops CBC 784

Question 76

Which of the following is preferred when appearance is important softwood plywood particle board hardwood plywood structural plywood

Answer 76

Hardwood plywood CBC 343

Question 77

Which hinge should be used for ease of installation and adjustment? cup hinge knucle hinge no mortis hinge barrel hinge

Answer 77

Cup Hinge CBC - 793

Question 78

How should you repair a surface that is pitted or air-bubbled after spraying? add several thick coats of coating sand or blast, prime then apply several coats water down, sand, dry, then prime and paint apply a primed paint

Answer 78

Sand or blast, prime then apply several coats Painters manual - 240

Question 79

What is the proper way to attach a base shoe molding on a hardwood floor nail it to the baseboard only Nail with a pneumatic nailer to prevent splitting nail to the floor only alternately to the base molding and the floor

Answer 79

Nail it to the baseboard only CBC 764-765