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