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100

Name 3 pieces of PPE commonly used in the shop.

What are, Safety Glasses, Mask, Ear Protection 

100

Flow of electrons/current

What is electricity?

100

Is pine a hardwood or softwood?

Softwood

100

How many inches are in 8 feet?

96 inches

100

What tool is commonly used to make curved cuts?


Scroll saw or bandsaw

200

What does WHMIS stand for?

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

200

Electrical pressure

What is measured in volts?


200

Why is pressure-treated wood used outdoors?

Resists rot/moisture/insects

200

Your tiny home model was built at 1:24 scale.

If the real wall is 16 feet, what is the model size?

8 inches

200

What tool is used to check if something is level?


Level

300

You see an extension cord stretched across a walking path.

What are Hazards?

300

Multimeter

What tool measures voltage, current, and resistance?


300

What is OSB?

Oriented Strand Board

300

What does 1:24 scale mean?


1 unit on model = 24 units real life

300

What does a drill press do better than a hand drill?


Makes accurate/perpendicular holes

400

What should you do before adjusting or changing blades on a machine?


Turn off and disconnect power

400

What is the difference between a series and parallel circuit?

Series = one path
Parallel = multiple paths

400

Name two materials commonly used for framing houses.


  • Lumber
  • Steel studs
400

A real doorway is 36 inches wide.

How wide should it be on a 1:24 model?

1.5 inches

400

Why are studs commonly placed 16 inches on center?


Strength/support and standard building spacing

500

Name 4 shop rules students should always follow.

  • Wear PPE
  • No horseplay
  • Tie back hair
  • Use tools correctly
  • Report hazards
  • Follow instructions
500

A breaker keeps tripping in a house. Name one possible cause.


  • Overloaded circuit
  • Short circuit
  • Faulty wiring
500

Why do materials expand and contract?

Temperature changes

500

Why do builders use scale drawings?


  • Plan accurately
  • Reduce errors
  • Estimate materials
  • Visualize projects
500

Name the steps of a construction project from beginning to end.


  • Planning
  • Designing
  • Measuring
  • Building
  • Finishing
  • Evaluating