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Carpentry for Dummies Trivia Quiz

These are questions taken from material in the book, "Carpentry for Dummies" by Gene and Katie Hamilton, and Roy Barnhart.

A multiple-choice quiz by VegaGirl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
VegaGirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
167,405

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1267

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Question 1 of 10

1. A 4d (penny) nail is equivalent to 1 and 1/2" in length.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. How thick must a piece of lumber measure to be considered timber? Hint

over 6 inches

over 4 inches

at least 10 inches

at least 8 inches

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Question 3 of 10

3. How much of a nail's length should go through the base material? Hint

one-half

one-quarter

three-quarters

two-thirds

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of pressure-treated lumber? Hint

paint-resistant

decay-resistant

crack and warp-resistant

insect-resistant

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which structural element of a roof do the authors state "should never be cut without consulting a structural engineer"? Hint

rafter

truss

joist

stud

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Question 6 of 10

6. Framing hardware is most often used for all but which of the following projects? Hint

houses

cabinets

decks

fences

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Question 7 of 10

7. A silicone caulk will not hold paint vs a siliconized acrylic latex caulk, which will.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The best choice of waterproof adhesive for exterior trim work is which of the following? Hint

resin

polyurethane

hotmelt

mastic

9. The 3-4-5 right-triangle rule is stated by the authors as "a triangle with sides in the proportion of 3,4,and 5 (inches, feet, or any other measure) will always be a right-triangle, forming a 90-degree corner... Hint

where the "3" and "4" sides meet."

where the "3" and "5" sides meet."

where the "4" and "5" sides meet."

This is all a bunch of bunk!

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which tool does the author recommend to the typical weekend warrior to rent rather than buy? Hint

hole saw

saber saw

miter saw

coping saw

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A 4d (penny) nail is equivalent to 1 and 1/2" in length.

Answer: True

Sizes given range from 2-20d or 1-4 inches in length.

2. How thick must a piece of lumber measure to be considered timber?

Answer: over 4 inches

Lumber is also graded as select, B-D with D-select the most commonly used for cabinets. The common grades have knots and range from No.1-No.5. These are best for painted projects.

3. How much of a nail's length should go through the base material?

Answer: two-thirds

4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of pressure-treated lumber?

Answer: crack and warp-resistant

The waterborne preservative used is noted as chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and borate. For ground contact use a 0.40pcf or pounds per cubic foot (amount of chemical impregnated) is recommended. Ever get a splinter from a wood deck? Ouch!

5. Which structural element of a roof do the authors state "should never be cut without consulting a structural engineer"?

Answer: truss

Rafters and ceiling joists can be cut if the weight load on them is moved to adjacent rafters and joists. Every part of a truss, including the gussets or plates used to join them, is essential to the strength and durability of the structure. Studs and posts are parts of the wall structure.

6. Framing hardware is most often used for all but which of the following projects?

Answer: cabinets

These anchors are used for wood-to-wood and wood-to-concrete connections. Nails are mandatory in the pre-punched round holes. Other shaped holes (diamond, oval etc.) are optional for nails.

7. A silicone caulk will not hold paint vs a siliconized acrylic latex caulk, which will.

Answer: True

Silicone caulk is available in clear and colors and is recommended for bathtub/tile joints. A siliconized acrylic latex caulk bonds better to most surfaces and is less messy to use. It is recommended for most interior and exterior surfaces.

8. The best choice of waterproof adhesive for exterior trim work is which of the following?

Answer: polyurethane

Mastic is the flooring adhesive you apply with a notched trowel. Hotmelt is sensitive to temperature changes. Aliphatic resin is carpenters glue (like Elmer's but usually yellow and has a stronger bond). Epoxy resin needs combined with a catalyst and is most recommended for a strong bond between dissimilar materials.

Answer: where the "3" and "4" sides meet."

Great for squaring off a trellis to right angles, using a support between the top and sides at each upper corner! Larger projects can use a 6-8-10 formula.

10. Which tool does the author recommend to the typical weekend warrior to rent rather than buy?

Answer: miter saw

Of course this is also subject to your own personal project preferences. I hope this quiz has been helpful to encourage some of us to broaden our horizons and chuck the proverbial honey-do but doesn't list! It will give you tremendous personal satisfaction and does wonders for irritability and impatience. Try it---you'll like it! Vega.

Source: Author VegaGirl

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