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Softwood is so named because it is made from trees that have:
A. soft bark B. soft wood C. cones D. leaves |
C. cones
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When the grain of wood is close together, like quarter-sawed lumber, it tends to _______than plain-sawed lumber.
A. warp more B. shrink more C. be more durable. D. be more often produced |
C. be more durable.
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Lumber is called "green" when:
A. it is stained by fungi B. the tree is still standing. C. it is first cut from the log. D. it has dried and is ready for paint. |
C. it is first cut from the log.
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A commonly used and abundant softwood is:
A. ash B. fir C. basswood D. birch |
B. fir
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The number of board feet in 100 2x6x12' is:
A. 100 B. 144 C. 1200 D. 14,400 |
C. 1200
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The part of a log that contains the darker more durable wood is:
A. cambium layer B. sapwood C. heartwood D. medullary rays |
C. heartwood
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The best-appearing face veneer of a softwood plywood panel is indicated by the letter:
A. a B. b C. e D. z |
A. a
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Which is the better plywood for exterior wall sheathing:
A. APA structural rated sheathing, Exposure 1 B. APA A-C, Exterior C. APA-Rated Sturd-I-Floor, Exposure 2 D. CD, Plugged, Exterior |
B. APA A-C, Exterior
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Particle board not rated as structural may be used for:
A. countertops B. subflooring C. wall sheathing D. roof sheathing |
A. countertops
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Much of the softboard used in the construction industry is for:
A. underlayment for wall-to-wall rugs B. roof covering C. decorative ceiling panels D. interior wall finish |
C. decorative ceiling panels
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The recommended grade of plywood in which only the appearance of one side is important for interior applications, such as built-ins and cabinets, is:
A. AA B. BC C. CD D. AD |
D. AD
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Laminated veneer lumber is used as:
A. headers B. beams C. girders D. all of the above |
D. all of the above
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Parallel strand lumber is manufactured to be used as or replace a:
A. stud B. rafter C. post or beam D. joist |
C. post or beam
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The web of wood I-beams may be made of:
A. hardboard B. particleboard C. solid lumber D. strand board |
D. strand board
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The term that describes driving nails straight into the material is called:
A. face nailing B. back nailing C. toenailing D. all of the above |
A. face nailing
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The length of an 6 penny nail is:
A. 1 1/2 in. B. 2 in. C. 2 1/2 in. D. 3 in. |
B. 2 in.
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The length of an 10 penny nail is:
A. 1 1/2 in. B. 2 in. C. 2 1/2 in. D. 3 in. |
D. 3 in.
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The length of an 8 penny nail is:
A. 1 1/2 in. B. 2 in. C. 2 1/2 in. D. 3 in. |
C. 2 1/2 in.
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Fasteners coated with zinc to retard rusting are said to be:
A. coated B. dipped C. electroplated D. galvanized |
D. galvanized
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Brads are:
A. types of screws B. small box nails C. small finishing nails D. kinds of stove bolts |
C. small finishing nails
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Casing nails are used to fasten:
A. interior finish B. exterior finish C. door jambs D. roof shingles |
B. exterior finish
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Care should be taken when driving masonry nails because masonry nails are:
A. made of high strength masonry B. thinner than boz nails C. brittle D. sharp |
C. brittle
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On temporary structures, such as concrete forms, nails used for easy removal are:
A. common nails B. duplex nails C. galvanized nails D. brads |
B. duplex nails
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As a general rule, how should the length of a nail compare to the thickness of the material being fastened:
A. the same B. Twice as long C. 2 1/2 times as long D. 3 times as long |
D. 3 times as long
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The large screw used in wood and sometimes with lead shields is called a:
A. toggle screw B. lag screw C. conical screw D. flat head screw |
B. lag screw
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The name of a heavy-duty anchor used in masonry is the:
A. wedge anchor B. drop-in anchor C. sleeve anchor D. all of the above |
D. all of the above
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Wood to wood framing anchors should be fastened in place with:
A. roofing nails because of their larger head. B. common nails because of their extra strength C. anchor nails because of their special size D. casing nails because of their proper sized head. |
C. anchor nails because of their special size
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When wood is attached to masonry, the fastener of choice depends on:
A. strength of the masonry B. species of wood used C. intended load to be placed on the anchor D. frost level for the geographic area |
C. intended load to be placed on the anchor
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A mastic used to attach floor systems is called:
A. yellow glue B. contact cement C. construction adhesive D. all of the above |
C. construction adhesive
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Screws with self tapping tips are:
A. sheet metal B. lags C. common D. Phillips |
A. sheet metal
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An anchor not used in hollow walls such as drywall is:
A. conical screw B. toggle bolt C. split fast anchor D. universal plug |
C. split fast anchor
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