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1. A carpenter needs to attach a piece of small, decorative molding to an oak staircase. Which of the following tools would be the best choice for this job?
A. Light-duty nailer
B. Framing nailer
[C. Brad nailer]
D. Finish stapler
2. When a footing is laid prior to a foundation, footing height is leveled with a
A. wing divider.
B. line level.
C. plumb bob.
[D. builder's transit.]
3. Which of the following is the typical method a carpenter would use to waterproof a concrete block foundation?
A. Lay polyethylene sheeting over it and then apply mortar
B. Spray curing compound on the outside of the foundation wall
C. Apply rigid foam board to the outside of the foundation wall
[D. Parge it with mortar and then apply a tar compound]
5. While furring out a wall, a carpenter needs to rip a 1″-wide strip from the edge of an 8′ stud so that it will fit properly in the wall as a filler. Which of the following tools can be used to gage the 1″ cutting line for the whole length of the stud? (Remember, it's not likely that the stud will be perfectly straight.)
A. Steel tape
B. Combination square
[C. Sliding T-bevel]
D. Slip sticks
6. What is the purpose of footing drains?
A. To transport household wastewater
B. To divert surface water from the foundation
[C. To intercept rising groundwater]
D. To carry water from downspouts away from the house
10. A carpenter has just scribed and cut the side stile of a cabinet to fit an out-of-plumb wall. Which of the following tools will she use next to smooth and straighten the edge of the stile?
A. Wood chisel
B. Utility knife
[C. Jack plane]
D. Hand scraper
16. Which of the following power tools would you use to cut dadoes for the shelves of a built-in bookcase?
A. Portable circular saw
B. Power plane
C. Power miter saw
[D. Router]
1. [C. Brad nailer]
2. [D. builder's transit]
3. [D. Parge it with mortar and then apply a tar compound]
5. [C. Sliding T-bevel]
6. [C. To intercept rising groundwater]
10. [C. Jack plane]
16. [D. Router]
1. Correct answer: C. Brad nailer
2. Correct answer: D. builder's transit
3. Correct answer: D. Parge it with mortar and then apply a tar compound
5. Correct answer: C. Sliding T-bevel
6. Correct answer: C. To intercept rising groundwater
10. Correct answer: C. Jack plane
16. Correct answer: D. Router
1. Correct. To attach a small, decorative molding, a carpenter would typically use a brad nailer as it provides precise and small-sized nails that are suitable for trim work.
2. Incorrect. The correct answer is C. A plumb bob is used to determine vertical alignment, while a builder's transit is a surveying instrument used to measure horizontal alignment.
3. Incorrect. The correct answer is C. Applying rigid foam board to the outside of the foundation wall is a typical method used to waterproof a concrete block foundation. Parging with mortar and applying a tar compound is not a common approach.
5. Correct. To gauge the 1" cutting line for the whole length of the stud, a carpenter would use a sliding T-bevel, which can be set to the desired angle and then transferred onto the stud for accurate cuts.
6. Correct. The purpose of footing drains is to intercept rising groundwater and prevent it from seeping into the foundation. They help to keep the foundation dry and prevent water damage.
10. Incorrect. The correct answer is D. After scribing and cutting the side stile of a cabinet, a carpenter would typically use a hand plane to smooth and straighten the edge. A jack plane is a specific type of hand plane suitable for this job.
16. Correct. To cut dadoes for shelves in a built-in bookcase, a router is the most suitable power tool. A router allows for precise and clean cuts to create the slots for the shelves.