Measurements
How many inches are in a foot?
12
What tool is used to drive nails?
Hammer
What power tool is used to drive screws quickly?
Drill
What is the term for wood cut from trees and used in construction?
Lumber
What should always be worn to protect your eyes?
Safety Goggles/Glasses
A board is 3 feet 6 inches long. How many inches long is the board?
42"
What tool is used to tighten or loosen screws?
Screwdriver
What saw is most often used for crosscuts?
Miter
What type of lumber is manufactured by gluing thin layers together?
Plywood
What safety item protects your ears from loud tools?
Earplugs / Earmuffs
What is half of 5/8?
5/16
What hand tool is used to smooth wood surfaces?
Plane
What power tool is used to smooth rough wood surfaces?
Orbital or Palm Sander
What is the actual thickness of a 2x4 board?
1 1/2"
What should be worn to protect your lungs from dust?
Dust Mask / Respirator
How many feet is 144 inches?
12
What tool has a retractable blade for cutting wood or drywall?
Utility Knife
What saw is best for cutting curves in wood?
Jigsaw or Saber Saw
What term describes lumber that has been dried in a kiln?
Kiln Dried or KD
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the decimal equivalent of ⅛ inch?
.125
What hand tool can be used to check if a structure is "plumb"?
A Level
What stationary tool is used for precise ripping of boards?
Table Saw
What does SPF lumber stand for?
Spruce-Pine-Fir
What does GFCI stand for?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter