2025-2026 SERIES
NCCER CARPENTRY MODULE 2 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED
AND THE LATEST SERIES
Area
Ans: The surface or amount of space occupied by a two-dimensional object such
as a rectangle, circle, or square.
Question: Board foot
Ans: Lumber quantity measure equivalent to a piece of lumber that is 1" thick,
12" wide, and 1' long.
Question: Butt joint
Ans: The joint formed when one square-cut edge of a piece of material is placed
against another material.
Question: Cantilever
Ans: A beam, truss, or slab (floor) that extends past the last point of support.
Question: Combustible
Ans: Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a
flash point at or above 100 degrees F
Question: Cured concrete
Ans: Concrete that has hardened and gained its structural strength.
, 2025-2026 SERIES
Question: Experience modification rate (EMR)
Ans: A rate computation to determine surcharge or credit to workers'
compensation premium based on a company's previous accident experience.
Question: Galvanized
Ans: Protected from corrosion (rust) by a zinc coating
Question: Green conrete
Ans: Concrete that has hardened but has not yet gained its structural strength
Question: Gypsum
Ans: A chalky material that is a main ingredient in plaster and gypsum board
Question: Joist
Ans: Generally, equally spaced framing members that support floors and ceilings.
Question: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Ans: Information that details any toxic, chemical, or potentially harmful
substances that are contained in a product.
Question: Millwork
Ans: Manufactured wood products such as doors, windows, and moldings.
Question: Nail set
NCCER CARPENTRY MODULE 2 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED
AND THE LATEST SERIES
Area
Ans: The surface or amount of space occupied by a two-dimensional object such
as a rectangle, circle, or square.
Question: Board foot
Ans: Lumber quantity measure equivalent to a piece of lumber that is 1" thick,
12" wide, and 1' long.
Question: Butt joint
Ans: The joint formed when one square-cut edge of a piece of material is placed
against another material.
Question: Cantilever
Ans: A beam, truss, or slab (floor) that extends past the last point of support.
Question: Combustible
Ans: Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a
flash point at or above 100 degrees F
Question: Cured concrete
Ans: Concrete that has hardened and gained its structural strength.
, 2025-2026 SERIES
Question: Experience modification rate (EMR)
Ans: A rate computation to determine surcharge or credit to workers'
compensation premium based on a company's previous accident experience.
Question: Galvanized
Ans: Protected from corrosion (rust) by a zinc coating
Question: Green conrete
Ans: Concrete that has hardened but has not yet gained its structural strength
Question: Gypsum
Ans: A chalky material that is a main ingredient in plaster and gypsum board
Question: Joist
Ans: Generally, equally spaced framing members that support floors and ceilings.
Question: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Ans: Information that details any toxic, chemical, or potentially harmful
substances that are contained in a product.
Question: Millwork
Ans: Manufactured wood products such as doors, windows, and moldings.
Question: Nail set
