CARPENTRY

(LET-LIKE
QUESTIONS )

JULZ S. SANGUTAN
Review Master
1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE
MOST COMMON WOOD JOINT USED IN
CARPENTRY?

a. Dovetail joint
Rationale: The butt joint is
b. Mortise and one of the simplest and
tenon joint most commonly used
joints in carpentry, where
c. Butt joint
two pieces of wood are
d. Lap joint joined by simply butting
them together.
2. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A
CARPENTER’S SQUARE?

a. To draw circular
shapes Rationale: A carpenter’s
square is a tool used to
b. To check the right ensure that angles are
angles exactly 90 degrees,
c. To measure length which is important in
constructing accurate
d. To hammer nails and stable structures.
 •b. Crosscut saw
•c. Jigsaw
•d. Rip saw
3. WHAT TYPE OF SAW IS COMMONLY
USED FOR CUTTING CURVES IN WOOD?

a.Circular saw
Rationale: A jigsaw is
b.Crosscut saw
specifically designed
c. Jigsaw for cutting irregular
d.Rip saw shapes and curves in
wood.
4. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOODS IS
CONSIDERED A HARDWOOD?

a.Pine
Rationale: Oak is
b.Oak classified as a hardwood
c.Cedar due to its dense structure
d.Fir and durability, making it
suitable for furniture and
5. WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF A CLAW
HAMMER IN CARPENTRY?

a. To shape wood
Rationale: A claw
b. To drive and remove
hammer is used both for
nails driving nails into wood
c. To smooth wood and for removing them,
surfaces thanks to the claw on the
back of the hammerhead.
d. To measure wood
6. WHAT TYPE OF NAIL IS BEST SUITED
FOR HEAVY STRUCTURAL WORK?

a.Finishing nail
Rationale: Common
b.Common nail nails are thick and
c.Box nail strong, making them
d.Brad nail suitable for heavy-
duty structural work
7. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING FINISHES IS
USED TO PROTECT WOOD FROM
MOISTURE?

a.Paint
b.Varnish
Rationale: Varnish
provides a durable and
c.Wax
waterproof finish that
d.Shellac protects wood from
moisture damage.
8. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SANDING
WOOD SURFACES BEFORE FINISHING?

a. To add texture
Rationale: Sanding
b. To smooth the surface removes
c. To change the wood imperfections and
color creates a smooth
d. To increase wood surface for the
density application of
finishes such as
9. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE
CORRECT WAY TO MEASURE THE
MOISTURE CONTENT OF WOOD?

a. Using a thermometer
Rationale: A moisture
b. Using a hygrometer meter is a tool
specifically designed to
c. Using a moisture measure the amount of
meter moisture present in
d. Using a ruler wood, which is
important for
preventing warping and
10. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES WHILE CUTTING WOOD?

a. To enhance visibility
b. To prevent eye strain Rationale: Safety
glasses protect the
c. To protect eyes from eyes from wood
flying debris chips and sawdust
d. To improve focus that may fly up
while cutting wood.
11. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A BASIC
RULE IN USING POWER TOOLS IN
CARPENTRY?

a. Apply maximum
pressure to work faster Rationale: Forcing a
b. Always wear gloves power tool can lead
to accidents and
c. Never force the tool to
damage to the tool
cut faster
and workpiece. It’s
d. Use dull blades for important to let the
safety
tool work at its own
12. WHICH TYPE OF JOINT IS TYPICALLY
USED TO MAKE A PICTURE FRAME?

a.Mitre joint Rationale: The mitre joint is

b.Dowel formed by cutting the wood
joint at a 45-degree angle, which
is commonly used in making
c.Box joint picture frames for aesthetic
purposes.
d.Lap joint
13. WHICH TOOL IS USED TO MARK
WOOD FOR CUTTING?

a.Mallet
b.Ruler Rationale: A marking
c. Chalk line gauge is used to
d.Marking
scribe lines on wood
gauge surfaces, ensuring
accurate cuts.
14. WHY IS WOOD GRAIN IMPORTANT
WHEN CUTTING OR SANDING WOOD?

a. It affects the color of the

wood Answer: c. It
influences the ease of
b. It determines the strength
cutting and sanding
of the wood
Rationale: Cutting or
c. It influences the ease of sanding with the grain
cutting and sanding
provides a smoother
d. It changes the smell of the finish, while going against
wood the grain can result in
15. WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF USING
PLYWOOD OVER SOLID WOOD IN
CONSTRUCTION?

a. Higher cost
Answer: b. Better
b. Better resistance resistance to warping
to warping Rationale: Plywood is
c. More attractive less likely to warp because
appearance it is made of multiple
layers of wood veneer,
d. Easier to stain each oriented in different
16. WHAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF A
FRAMING SQUARE IN STRUCTURAL
CARPENTRY?

a. To measure lengths
Answer: b. To lay out
b. To lay out rafters
and stairs rafters and stairs
Rationale: A framing
c. To cut wood at
square is essential for
angles
laying out right angles and
d. To smooth surfaces accurately marking cuts
for rafters and stairs.
17. WHAT TYPE OF NAIL IS BEST FOR
ATTACHING PLYWOOD TO FLOOR JOISTS?

a.Finish nail
Answer: c. Common
b.Spiral nail nail
c. Common Rationale: Common nails
nail have the strength
d.Roofing nail required for attaching
plywood to floor joists,
18. WHAT IS A LEDGER BOARD USED FOR
IN DECK CONSTRUCTION?

a. To secure the deck boards

Answer: b. To attach the
together
deck to the house
b. To attach the deck to the Rationale: The ledger
house board is a critical
c. To support the railing component in deck
construction, as it anchors
d. To cover the deck the deck to the structure of
foundation the house.
19. WHICH TOOL IS COMMONLY USED TO
CHECK THE LEVEL OF A SURFACE IN
FRAMING?

a. Speed
square Answer: b. Bubble level
Rationale: A bubble level is
b. Bubble level
used to ensure that
c. Chisel surfaces are perfectly
d. Plumb bob horizontal or vertical during
framing.
20. WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF A JOIST IN
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION?

a. To cover the foundation

Answer: b. To provide
b. To provide horizontal horizontal support for
support for flooring flooring
Rationale: Joists are
c. To support roof tiles horizontal beams that
d. To separate wall panels support the floor,
ensuring stability and
load distribution.
21. IN ROOF FRAMING, WHAT IS THE
PURPOSE OF A RIDGE BOARD?

a. To connect rafters at
Answer: a. To
the peak
connect rafters at
b. To hold roof tiles in the peak
place Rationale: The ridge
board is positioned at
c. To provide insulation the peak of the roof to
d. To anchor the gutters provide a solid
connection for the
22. WHICH WOOD TYPE IS COMMONLY
USED FOR OUTDOOR CONSTRUCTION
DUE TO ITS RESISTANCE TO DECAY?

a.Pine Answer: b. Cedar

b.Cedar Rationale: Cedar is
naturally resistant to decay
c.Birch
and insect damage, making
d.Maple it ideal for outdoor structures
like decks and fences.
23. WHAT IS A KING STUD IN WALL
FRAMING?

a. The stud located at the

corners Answer: b. The stud
b. The stud that supports that supports the
the header header
Rationale: King studs
c. The shortest stud in the are placed on either
wall side of an opening and
d. The stud used for support the header
above doors or
24. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A
METHOD USED TO ENSURE THAT A WALL
IS PLUMB DURING FRAMING?

a.Using a framing Answer: b. Using a

square plumb bob
b.Using a plumb bob Rationale: A plumb
bob is used to check
c. Using a rasp the vertical alignment
d.Using a chalk line (plumb) of walls to
ensure they are
25. WHAT IS THE TYPICAL SPACING
BETWEEN FLOOR JOISTS IN RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION?

a.8 inches
Answer: c. 16 inches
b.12 inches Rationale: Floor joists in
c. 16 inches most residential
d.24 inches construction are spaced 16
inches apart to provide
adequate support for
26. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY BENEFIT OF
USING PRESSURE-TREATED LUMBER IN
CONSTRUCTION?

a. It is lighter Answer: c. It is
b. It is less expensive resistant to rot and
termites
c. It is resistant to rot Rationale: Pressure-
and termites treated lumber is
d. It has a smoother treated with chemicals
surface that make it resistant to
rot, decay, and insect
27. WHICH COMPONENT IN ROOF
CONSTRUCTION HELPS PREVENT THE
BUILDUP OF MOISTURE IN THE ATTIC?

a.Rafters
Answer: c. Ridge vent
b.Fascia Rationale: Ridge vents allow
c. Ridge air to circulate in the attic,
vent preventing the buildup of
d.Purlins moisture that could damage
the structure.
28. WHICH TOOL IS MOST COMMONLY
USED FOR APPLYING PAINT TO LARGE
WOODEN SURFACES?

a.Paint
roller Answer: a. Paint roller
Rationale: A paint roller
b.Paintbrush allows for faster and
c. Sponge more even application of
d.Cloth paint to large surfaces,
such as walls or floors.
29. WHY IS WOOD STAIN USED IN
FINISHING?

a. To protect the wood from

fire Answer: b. To give the
wood a different color
b. To give the wood a Rationale: Wood stain is
different color used to enhance the
natural color of the wood
c. To remove imperfections or to change its
d. To make the wood appearance to match other
decor.
waterproof
30. WHAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF
WOOD VARNISH IN FINISHING?

a. To add color to the wood

Answer: b. To
b. To provide a protective provide a protective
coating coating
c. To smooth the wood’s Rationale: Varnish
surface provides a protective,
d. To remove moisture from glossy finish that seals
the wood the wood and protects
it from damage.
31. WHAT TYPE OF SANDPAPER GRIT IS
BEST FOR SMOOTHING ROUGH WOOD?

a.40 grit Answer: b. 80 grit

b.80 grit Rationale: 80 grit
sandpaper is coarse enough
c.120 grit
to remove rough
d.220 grit imperfections in wood
surfaces, preparing them
32. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY PRIMER
BEFORE PAINTING WOOD?

a. To seal the wood and Answer: a. To seal the

provide better adhesion wood and provide
for paint better adhesion for
paint
b. To prevent the wood from
Rationale: Primer
warping
prepares the surface for
c. To make the paint color paint by sealing the wood
brighter and ensuring better
adhesion, leading to a
33. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF
A CIRCULAR SAW IN CARPENTRY?

a. To cut curves Answer: c. To make

b. To make precise holes straight cuts in wood
Rationale: A circular
c. To make straight cuts
saw is designed to make
in wood fast, straight cuts in
d. To shape wood edges wood, often used in
framing and large
construction projects.
34. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO REGULARLY
SHARPEN HAND TOOLS SUCH AS CHISELS
AND PLANE BLADES?

a. To make them safer to use

Answer: a. To make them
b. To prevent them from safer to use
rusting Rationale: Dull tools require
more force and are more
c. To reduce the weight of
likely to slip, increasing the
the tool risk of accidents. Keeping
d. To ensure accurate tools sharp allows for more
measurements controlled and precise work.
35. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO REMOVE
RUST FROM METAL TOOLS?

a. Soaking in water Answer: b. Scrubbing

b. Scrubbing with a wire with a wire brush and
oil
brush and oil Rationale: Rust can be
effectively removed by
c. Using sandpaper
using a wire brush and oil.
d. Storing them in a dry This method not only
removes rust but also
place
protects the metal from
36. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A KEY
REASON FOR REGULARLY LUBRICATING
POWER TOOLS?

a. To reduce noise
Answer: c. To
b. To increase the speed of prevent wear and
the tool tear on moving parts
c. To prevent wear and tear Rationale: Lubrication
on moving parts reduces friction in the
moving parts of power
d. To make them lighter to
tools, which helps
handle
prevent damage and
37. HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU INSPECT
THE ELECTRICAL CORDS OF POWER
TOOLS?

a. Once a year Answer: b. Every time

b. Every time before before use
use Rationale: Inspecting
power tool cords before
c. Only when the tool each use ensures that
stops working there are no signs of
damage, such as frays or
d. Once a month exposed wires, which
38. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF A POWER
TOOL OVERHEATS DURING USE?

a. Continue using it until it cools

Answer: b. Turn it off
down
and let it cool before
b. Turn it off and let it cool resuming
before resuming Rationale: Allowing a
power tool to cool down
c. Spray it with water to cool it
after overheating
quickly
prevents further damage
d. Wrap it in a towel and keep to the motor and ensures
using it safer operation when
39. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR
CLEANING SAWDUST AND DEBRIS FROM
A TOOL AFTER EACH USE?

a. To make the tool look Answer: b. To prevent

new clogging and maintain
b. To prevent clogging and performance
maintain performance Rationale: Sawdust and
debris can clog tools, reduce
c. To reduce the weight of their efficiency, and even
the tool cause overheating. Regular
cleaning keeps the tool
d. To prepare it for resale working effectively.
40. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE
STEPS SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON A
CORDLESS DRILL AFTER EACH USE?

a. Sharpen the drill

Answer: b. Recharge the
bit
battery
b. Recharge the Rationale: To ensure the tool
battery is ready for the next use, the
c. Replace the drill battery should be recharged
chuck after each use to maintain its
longevity and prevent
d. Oil the motor downtime.
41. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF A HAND
TOOL, SUCH AS A HAMMER, DEVELOPS A
LOOSE HANDLE?

a. Tape the handle tightly

Answer: b. Replace
b. Replace the handle the handle
immediately immediately
c. Use it carefully to avoid Rationale: A loose
accidents handle can lead to
d. Store it away and stop accidents, especially
using it when force is applied.
Replacing the handle
42. WHY SHOULD A TOOL'S MOVING
PARTS BE KEPT CLEAN AND LUBRICATED?

a. To ensure the tool works

Answer: b. To maintain
quietly
smooth and efficient
b. To maintain smooth and operation
efficient operation Rationale: Clean and
lubricated moving parts
c. To make the tool easier to
prevent unnecessary
store
friction, which extends the
d. To prevent it from getting tool's life and ensures
rusty optimal performance.
43. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STORE
SHARP TOOLS, SUCH AS SAWS AND
CHISELS, TO MAINTAIN THEIR EDGE?

a. In a toolbox with otherAnswer: c. Wrapped

tools in cloth or sheaths
b. Hanging them on a wall Rationale: Wrapping
sharp tools in protective
c. Wrapped in cloth covers, such as cloth or
d. Placed on a shelf sheaths, prevents the
without protection blades from dulling and
protects them from
44. WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO CALIBRATE
MEASURING TOOLS, SUCH AS LEVELS
AND TAPE MEASURES, PERIODICALLY?

a. To ensure accurate Answer: a. To ensure

measurements over time accurate measurements
b. b. To prevent rusting over time
Rationale: Regular
c. c. To clean off dust and calibration ensures that
debris measuring tools provide
accurate readings, which
d. d. To improve their is essential for precision
durability in carpentry work.
45. HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE
THE BLADES OF TOOLS SUCH AS SAWS
AND PLANERS?

a. Every time they are Answer: b. When they

used become dull or damaged
Rationale: Dull or
b. When they become damaged blades are less
dull or damaged effective and can cause
safety issues, so they
c. After every five uses should be replaced as soon
as they no longer cut
d. Once a year
efficiently.
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