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Measuring
100
What profession builds with brick, concrete, and stone
Masonry
100
What are the components called made of 6x6s that support our decks?
Posts
100
The Circular Saw in which the motor has larger gear teeth with more load-carrying capacity than comparable saws, offering more power and durability
Worm Drive Circular Saw
100
Which Sandpaper is more course?
80 grit or 120 grit?
80 grit
100
How many 8ths of an inch are in a half inch?
Four
200
The Carpenter Apprenticeship takes ___ years to complete before becoming a Journeyman.
4 years
200
A __________ hammer is the appropriate hand tool for installing joist nails into joist hangers.
A framing hammer.
200
When driving a screw, the screw should end with the head:
a) 1/2" below the surface
b) 1/4" below the surface
c) Flush or just below the surface
d) Flush or just above the surface
c) Flush or just below the surface
200
Which is a bigger nail?
3d or 8d?
8d
200
What is the actual dimension of a full length 2x4?
11/2" x 31/2" x 8'
or
11/2" x 31/2" x 96"
300
Drain and vent pipes are most commonly made from this three-letter material.
PVC
300
A length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling.
(ours are 2x10 boards)
Joists
300
Name the driver head for numbers 2 and 4.
2. Phillips
4. Torx
300
To screw to 2x10s together face to face, you will need a screw that is at least:
a)1" long
b)1 1/2" long
c)2" long
d)3" long
c) 2" long
ps. Unless your building code specifies the length, any screw up between 2" and 2 3/4" will work for this.
300
What is the thickness, width, and length of your desk top? (Round to the nearest 1/4")
11/4" x 20" x 281/2"
400
True or False
A plumber's job is mainly unclogging drains in peoples' homes.
False
A plumber may perform either service calls or work on new construction depending on the company that the plumber is employed by.
400
How many inches apart are common studs placed in a standard wall?
16" OC
or
24" OC
400
If "level" verifies horizontal planes, _______ verifies vertical planes.
Plumb
400
To prevent splitting a board you should ___________ before driving in a screw.
Pre-drill
or
Drill a pilot hole
400
How many 16ths of an inch are in 3/4"?
12/16
twelve sixteenths500
True or False
You must graduate from a trade school to get a job in the trades.
False
Trade schools can offer additional training and certifications, and your company may require that you take certain classes, but graduating from a trade school is not required to get a job in the trades.
500
What was the name of the surveying tool used to measure the grade changes in a job site?
Transit Level
500
The dull gray finish on a fastener is a clue that it is appropriate for exterior use. What is the term used for this zinc-based coating?
Galvanized
500
What machine makes the top face of a board parallel with the bottom face of the board.
Planer
500
Using the Pythagorean Theorem (aka 3 4 5 rule), If I measure 9 ft along one side of a triangle, 12 ft along the adjacent side, what will my hypotenuse measure?
15 ft
600
True or False
You do not need a certification to update and replace the breaker panel in your home.
False
A certified electrician is required for this job.
600
The type of drill required for drilling into masonry.
Hammer Drill
600
On the table saw, the sled is used to make this type of cut.
Crosscut
600
What is the machine that flattens the face of a board?
Jointer
600
What are the dimensions of your team's dry erase board? Round to the nearest 1/8".
1/8" x 87/8" x 113/4"