How to do basic woodworking - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a try square?
A) To cut curves
B) To measure angles
C) To drive nails
D) To check for squareness
  • 2. Which type of saw is best for cutting curves?
A) Jigsaw
B) Hand saw
C) Rip saw
D) Circular saw
  • 3. What is the best way to prevent tear-out when crosscutting?
A) Sharpen the blade less
B) Apply more pressure
C) Use a backing board
D) Cut faster
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common type of wood joinery?
A) Dovetail Joint
B) Spiral Joint
C) Butt Joint
D) Mortise and Tenon Joint
  • 5. What grit sandpaper is typically used for final sanding before finishing?
A) 80
B) 60
C) 220
D) 120
  • 6. Which safety gear is essential when using power tools?
A) Safety Glasses
B) Flip-flops
C) Necklace
D) Short sleeves
  • 7. What does 'ripping' a board mean?
A) Cutting along the grain
B) Gluing boards together
C) Cutting across the grain
D) Sanding a board
  • 8. What is the purpose of wood glue?
A) To protect from insects
B) To bond wood pieces together
C) To stain the wood
D) To seal the wood
  • 9. What is a countersink bit used for?
A) Drilling large holes
B) Driving screws
C) Removing nails
D) Creating a recess for screw heads
  • 10. Which is a hard wood?
A) Pine
B) Oak
C) Fir
D) Cedar
  • 11. What is a wood plane used for?
A) Drilling holes
B) Smoothing wood surfaces
C) Cutting wood
D) Measuring angles
  • 12. What is the purpose of a wood finish?
A) To make the wood weaker
B) To protect and enhance the wood
C) To attract insects
D) To make the wood harder to cut
  • 13. What type of wood is commonly used for outdoor projects?
A) Basswood
B) Poplar
C) Cedar
D) Pine
  • 14. Which of these is a type of wood veneer?
A) Spalted
B) Bookmatched
C) Knotty
D) Burled
  • 15. What is wood filler used for?
A) Cutting wood
B) Sanding wood
C) Filling holes and imperfections
D) Gluing wood together
  • 16. What is the purpose of a clamp?
A) To cut wood
B) To sand wood
C) To measure wood
D) To hold pieces together while gluing
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a type of wood stain?
A) Lacquer
B) Oil-based
C) Water-based
D) Gel
  • 18. What does 'kerf' refer to?
A) The width of the saw cut
B) The length of the board
C) The type of wood
D) The angle of the cut
  • 19. What is the purpose of a rasp?
A) Cutting wood
B) Finishing wood
C) Measuring wood
D) Shaping wood
  • 20. What is the benefit of pre-drilling a screw hole?
A) Makes the screw rust faster
B) Makes the screw easier to remove
C) Prevents the wood from splitting
D) Makes the screw more visible
  • 21. What type of finish provides a durable, glossy surface?
A) Polyurethane
B) Wax
C) Shellac
D) Oil
  • 22. What is the purpose of a countersink?
A) Allows the screw head to sit flush with the surface.
B) For marking measurements
C) Cuts a dado joint
D) Helps to remove splinters
  • 23. What is the benefit of using a wood conditioner?
A) Helps to ensure the stain is absorbed evenly.
B) Protects the wood from water damage.
C) Makes it easier to glue
D) Increases the wood's hardness.
  • 24. Which is a softwood?
A) Maple
B) Walnut
C) Pine
D) Cherry
  • 25. What is used to precisely mark and transfer angles?
A) Framing Square
B) Speed Square
C) Sliding Bevel
D) Combination Square
  • 26. What is used to make a rabbet?
A) Clamp
B) Mallet
C) Block Plane
D) Router
  • 27. Which of these power tools is best for making precise and repeatable cuts?
A) Belt Sander
B) Angle Grinder
C) Miter Saw
D) Orbital Sander
  • 28. Which of these is generally not considered a good woodworking practice?
A) Forcing a tool to perform a task beyond its capacity
B) Checking for squareness before gluing
C) Regularly sharpening tools
D) Planning out each step of a project
  • 29. What is the primary purpose of applying a sealer before staining?
A) To protect the wood from scratches
B) To make the wood waterproof
C) To add color to the wood
D) To control the stain absorption rate
  • 30. What is the first step when sanding a wood project?
A) Start with a lower grit sandpaper
B) Start with a high grit sandpaper
C) Sand in a circular motion
D) Apply finish before sanding
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