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How to design and build furniture - Exam
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  • 1. What is the first step in designing a piece of furniture?
A) Determining the furniture's function and user needs
B) Choosing the wood type
C) Sketching a design
D) Building a prototype
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common wood joint?
A) Lap joint
B) Dovetail joint
C) Mortise and tenon joint
D) Brick joint
  • 3. What is 'kerf'?
A) A tool for measuring angles
B) A type of wood finish
C) A design style
D) The width of the cut made by a saw blade
  • 4. Which tool is best for cutting curves in wood?
A) Circular saw
B) Bandsaw
C) Miter saw
D) Table saw
  • 5. What is the purpose of wood filler?
A) To add color to the wood
B) To protect the wood from moisture
C) To fill imperfections in the wood surface
D) To strengthen the wood
  • 6. What is the main purpose of applying a finish to furniture?
A) To make the furniture heavier
B) To protect the wood and enhance its appearance
C) To change the wood type
D) To make the furniture easier to assemble
  • 7. Which of these is a softwood?
A) Pine
B) Maple
C) Walnut
D) Oak
  • 8. What is 'grain direction' in wood?
A) The age of the tree
B) The color of the wood
C) The hardness of the wood
D) The alignment of wood fibers
  • 9. What is a jig?
A) A tool that guides another tool for accuracy and repeatability
B) A small decorative piece
C) A specific type of wood
D) A type of wood finish
  • 10. What is the purpose of a wood conditioner?
A) To prepare the wood for staining by ensuring even absorption
B) To strengthen the wood fibers
C) To add a glossy shine to the wood
D) To make the wood waterproof
  • 11. Which type of saw is typically used for making accurate crosscuts?
A) Rip saw
B) Table saw
C) Miter saw
D) Bandsaw
  • 12. What is 'rabbet'?
A) A type of screw
B) A recess cut along the edge of a piece of wood
C) A woodworking clamp
D) A type of wood glue
  • 13. What is the best way to prevent wood from splitting when screwing near the edge?
A) Use a larger screw
B) Predrill a pilot hole
C) Use a hammer instead of a screwdriver
D) Overtighten the screw
  • 14. What is the purpose of sanding wood?
A) To make the wood stronger
B) To remove knots
C) To smooth the surface and prepare it for finishing
D) To change the color of the wood
  • 15. Which of these is a hardwood?
A) Spruce
B) Fir
C) Cherry
D) Cedar
  • 16. What is the purpose of a 'story stick'?
A) To transfer measurements accurately and avoid errors
B) To stir wood stain
C) To mark cut lines
D) To apply glue
  • 17. Which clamp is best for holding large, irregular shapes?
A) Hand screw clamp
B) Bar clamp
C) C-clamp
D) Spring clamp
  • 18. What is 'wood movement'?
A) The expansion and contraction of wood due to changes in humidity
B) The process of applying finish
C) The natural growth of trees
D) The process of drying wood
  • 19. What is 'shellac'?
A) A wood finish made from insect resin
B) A type of wood glue
C) A woodworking tool
D) A type of wood
  • 20. What is the purpose of applying multiple coats of finish?
A) To provide better protection and a smoother surface
B) To use less finish
C) To make the finish dry faster
D) To change the color of the finish
  • 21. Which type of drawing is best for showing the overall dimensions and appearance of a finished piece?
A) Exploded view
B) Assembly drawing
C) Orthographic projection
D) Sketch
  • 22. What is a 'chamfer'?
A) A beveled edge that removes a sharp corner
B) A type of wood joint
C) A woodworking tool
D) A type of wood grain
  • 23. What is the primary benefit of using engineered wood like plywood or MDF?
A) Easier to cut and shape
B) More attractive grain patterns
C) Lower cost than solid wood
D) Increased stability and resistance to warping
  • 24. When should you use a respirator mask in woodworking?
A) When sanding, sawing, or applying finishes that produce dust or fumes
B) Only when working with hardwoods
C) Only when using power tools
D) Never, as it restricts breathing
  • 25. What is 'woodworking layout'?
A) Selecting the best type of wood for a project
B) Applying wood finish
C) Arranging wood pieces for aesthetic appeal
D) The process of accurately marking cut lines and joinery locations
  • 26. What is 'cupping' in lumber?
A) A warp across the width of a board, making it concave
B) A woodworking technique
C) A knot in the wood
D) A type of wood finish
  • 27. What is the difference between a rip cut and a crosscut?
A) Rip cut goes with the grain, crosscut goes across the grain.
B) Rip cut is used for thin pieces, crosscut for thick pieces.
C) Rip cut is used for hardwoods, crosscut for softwoods.
D) Rip cut is done with a hand saw, crosscut with a power saw.
  • 28. What is a 'template' used for in woodworking?
A) To apply wood glue evenly
B) To create identical copies of a shape or design
C) To sharpen woodworking tools
D) To measure the moisture content of wood
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of woodworking accidents?
A) Not using safety equipment
B) Using sharp tools
C) Working when tired
D) Lack of focus
  • 30. What is a 'mortise gauge' used for?
A) Measuring the depth of a hole
B) Measuring angles
C) Marking parallel lines for mortise and tenon joints
D) Measuring the moisture content of wood
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