NCCER Carpentry Module 8 Questions
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What does the term "square" refer to in carpentry?
✔✔ It refers to the accuracy of a 90-degree angle between two pieces of material.
What is the common material used for constructing a door frame?
✔✔ Wood, typically pine or fir, is commonly used for door frames.
What is the main function of a saw in carpentry?
✔✔ To cut materials, such as wood or metal, to the required size and shape.
What does "plumb" mean in carpentry?
✔✔ It means a vertical alignment, ensuring that a structure is straight up and down.
How do you ensure that a wall is straight during construction?
✔✔ By using a level or plumb bob to check for vertical alignment.
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, What is the primary use of a chalk line in carpentry?
✔✔ To mark straight, long lines on surfaces to guide cuts or alignments.
What is a joist and what is its role in a structure?
✔✔ A joist is a horizontal beam used to support the weight of the floor or ceiling.
How do you determine the proper length of a rafter?
✔✔ By using the roof pitch and the span to calculate the rafter’s length.
What is the purpose of a ledger board in framing?
✔✔ To provide a secure attachment point for beams or joists in a building.
What is the difference between a "bearing wall" and a "non-bearing wall"?
✔✔ A bearing wall supports the weight of the structure, while a non-bearing wall only serves as
a partition.
How is the height of a ceiling determined?
✔✔ By measuring from the floor to the ceiling joists, ensuring it is level.
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and Answers | Latest Version | Graded
A+
What does the term "square" refer to in carpentry?
✔✔ It refers to the accuracy of a 90-degree angle between two pieces of material.
What is the common material used for constructing a door frame?
✔✔ Wood, typically pine or fir, is commonly used for door frames.
What is the main function of a saw in carpentry?
✔✔ To cut materials, such as wood or metal, to the required size and shape.
What does "plumb" mean in carpentry?
✔✔ It means a vertical alignment, ensuring that a structure is straight up and down.
How do you ensure that a wall is straight during construction?
✔✔ By using a level or plumb bob to check for vertical alignment.
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, What is the primary use of a chalk line in carpentry?
✔✔ To mark straight, long lines on surfaces to guide cuts or alignments.
What is a joist and what is its role in a structure?
✔✔ A joist is a horizontal beam used to support the weight of the floor or ceiling.
How do you determine the proper length of a rafter?
✔✔ By using the roof pitch and the span to calculate the rafter’s length.
What is the purpose of a ledger board in framing?
✔✔ To provide a secure attachment point for beams or joists in a building.
What is the difference between a "bearing wall" and a "non-bearing wall"?
✔✔ A bearing wall supports the weight of the structure, while a non-bearing wall only serves as
a partition.
How is the height of a ceiling determined?
✔✔ By measuring from the floor to the ceiling joists, ensuring it is level.
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