C6 - Cabinet, Millwork & Finish
Carpentry with questions and well
verified answers actual exam!!!
2026
What is the total board footage for a four-quarters board 4.25 inches wide and 11 feet long,
adding 10% waste? - ANSWER -4.29 board feet
(Note lumber comes in thicknesses measured in quarters of an inch 4/4= 1" 8/4= 2")
1"x11ftx4.25"=46.75
46.75/12=3.9 board feet
3.9x 1.1 (this is the 10% waste)= 4.29 board feet
What does a contractor need provided to estimate or bid a contract prior to contract signing? -
ANSWER -Need to create plans and elevations or provided with plans and specifications
needed
With hand drawing plans what must be employed consistently? - ANSWER -Line, style,
and weight
True or False? The overall scale must be included in the plans - ANSWER -True
What line can be seen in a 3D or plan view and area also used for dimension and leader lines? -
ANSWER -Solid line (pic in notes)
,What line shows hidden objects or edges and may also be used to show objects vertically
placed such as shelves over a counter? - ANSWER -Dashed lines (pic in notes)
What line indicates movement or might show an alternative position for an object? -
ANSWER -Movement or Ghost lines (pic in notes)
What lines connect notes ,text or identifying label in the plan? - ANSWER -Leader lines
and arrows (pic in notes)
What lines are used when space is limited and an object must be viewed separately from the
main object? - ANSWER -Break line (pic in notes)
What line is used to show the vertical, horizontal or diagonal center axis of an object? -
ANSWER -Centerlines (pic in notes)
What line shows locations of a section or elevation? - ANSWER -Section line (pic in
notes)
What line shows an object with perpendicular extension lines at the corners, or indication the
centers. - ANSWER -Dimension Lines (pic in notes)
(Extension lines should not touch dimensional lines)
Review symbols for floor plans Pic on computer - ANSWER -
What are section and elevation symbols used for? - ANSWER -Used to connect one part
of a drawings to another graphic information on another page of the plan
What is a title block? - ANSWER -Every blueprint or plan will have one describing
important and relevant information.
What does a title block consist of? - ANSWER -- designers name, clients name, project
name or reference
- page number, total number of page, and other reference information
-scale
,-floor plans will have an orientation mark showing north
-general notes
-acceptable tolerances (for shop drawings)
-any special abbreviations of symbols
What are the most common type of plans? - ANSWER -2D
What kind of plans are shop plans? - ANSWER -3D, pictorial or orthographic
What does a perspective sketch require? - ANSWER -a vanishing point or horizon line
What should shop drawings include? - ANSWER --all info required to produce a piece
-exact descriptions of hardware, suppliers, and material specifications
What does finish specifications include? - ANSWER -suppliers, the finish level, and
quality of workmanship
What does architectural drawings include? - ANSWER -work schedule
American woodwork institute (AWI) uses three basic levels of finish to describe workmanship
and materials. What are these levels? - ANSWER -Economy Grade, custom grade,
premium grade
______is the minimum acceptable level of finish and workmanship, and is normally reserved
for areas of a project not in view under normal circumstances, such as utility closest or other
unfinished areas. - ANSWER -Economy grade
____ is specified for all areas of a project that are finished to a high level of craftsmanship, and
applies to any custom or high quality cabinet work or carpentry utilizing suitably match
materials and hardware for such a level of finished workmanship. - ANSWER -Custom
Grade
____ is reserved for specific areas of a project that require the highest possible levels of finish,
workmanship and materials. - ANSWER -Premium grade
, What are the two basic types of sheet products? - ANSWER -Plywood
Particleboard
study grades of sheet products pic on computer - ANSWER -
study veneer grades pic on computer - ANSWER -
By cutting veneers at different angles, different grain patterns may be achieved. What cut
allows for longer, wider cuts? - ANSWER -Rotary cutting
By cutting veneers at different angles, different grain patterns may be achieved. What cut will
produce grain patterns that resemble solid lumber? - ANSWER -Plain slices
What veneers can have interesting grain patterns achieved by cutting for special effect? -
ANSWER -Specialty veneers
What two veneers are cut from the middle of the tree? - ANSWER -Rotary and half cut
veneers
What veneer cut is taken from the upper part of the tree? - ANSWER -Sliced veneer
What is another term for bookmatching? - ANSWER -veneer matching
What laminates are mostly used for counter tops and work surfaces? - ANSWER -Ridged
laminates
What laminates are less durable and are often used for interior cabinet walls? They can be
similar in appearance to some sprayed finishes applied at the mill. - ANSWER -Flexible
laminates
Carpentry with questions and well
verified answers actual exam!!!
2026
What is the total board footage for a four-quarters board 4.25 inches wide and 11 feet long,
adding 10% waste? - ANSWER -4.29 board feet
(Note lumber comes in thicknesses measured in quarters of an inch 4/4= 1" 8/4= 2")
1"x11ftx4.25"=46.75
46.75/12=3.9 board feet
3.9x 1.1 (this is the 10% waste)= 4.29 board feet
What does a contractor need provided to estimate or bid a contract prior to contract signing? -
ANSWER -Need to create plans and elevations or provided with plans and specifications
needed
With hand drawing plans what must be employed consistently? - ANSWER -Line, style,
and weight
True or False? The overall scale must be included in the plans - ANSWER -True
What line can be seen in a 3D or plan view and area also used for dimension and leader lines? -
ANSWER -Solid line (pic in notes)
,What line shows hidden objects or edges and may also be used to show objects vertically
placed such as shelves over a counter? - ANSWER -Dashed lines (pic in notes)
What line indicates movement or might show an alternative position for an object? -
ANSWER -Movement or Ghost lines (pic in notes)
What lines connect notes ,text or identifying label in the plan? - ANSWER -Leader lines
and arrows (pic in notes)
What lines are used when space is limited and an object must be viewed separately from the
main object? - ANSWER -Break line (pic in notes)
What line is used to show the vertical, horizontal or diagonal center axis of an object? -
ANSWER -Centerlines (pic in notes)
What line shows locations of a section or elevation? - ANSWER -Section line (pic in
notes)
What line shows an object with perpendicular extension lines at the corners, or indication the
centers. - ANSWER -Dimension Lines (pic in notes)
(Extension lines should not touch dimensional lines)
Review symbols for floor plans Pic on computer - ANSWER -
What are section and elevation symbols used for? - ANSWER -Used to connect one part
of a drawings to another graphic information on another page of the plan
What is a title block? - ANSWER -Every blueprint or plan will have one describing
important and relevant information.
What does a title block consist of? - ANSWER -- designers name, clients name, project
name or reference
- page number, total number of page, and other reference information
-scale
,-floor plans will have an orientation mark showing north
-general notes
-acceptable tolerances (for shop drawings)
-any special abbreviations of symbols
What are the most common type of plans? - ANSWER -2D
What kind of plans are shop plans? - ANSWER -3D, pictorial or orthographic
What does a perspective sketch require? - ANSWER -a vanishing point or horizon line
What should shop drawings include? - ANSWER --all info required to produce a piece
-exact descriptions of hardware, suppliers, and material specifications
What does finish specifications include? - ANSWER -suppliers, the finish level, and
quality of workmanship
What does architectural drawings include? - ANSWER -work schedule
American woodwork institute (AWI) uses three basic levels of finish to describe workmanship
and materials. What are these levels? - ANSWER -Economy Grade, custom grade,
premium grade
______is the minimum acceptable level of finish and workmanship, and is normally reserved
for areas of a project not in view under normal circumstances, such as utility closest or other
unfinished areas. - ANSWER -Economy grade
____ is specified for all areas of a project that are finished to a high level of craftsmanship, and
applies to any custom or high quality cabinet work or carpentry utilizing suitably match
materials and hardware for such a level of finished workmanship. - ANSWER -Custom
Grade
____ is reserved for specific areas of a project that require the highest possible levels of finish,
workmanship and materials. - ANSWER -Premium grade
, What are the two basic types of sheet products? - ANSWER -Plywood
Particleboard
study grades of sheet products pic on computer - ANSWER -
study veneer grades pic on computer - ANSWER -
By cutting veneers at different angles, different grain patterns may be achieved. What cut
allows for longer, wider cuts? - ANSWER -Rotary cutting
By cutting veneers at different angles, different grain patterns may be achieved. What cut will
produce grain patterns that resemble solid lumber? - ANSWER -Plain slices
What veneers can have interesting grain patterns achieved by cutting for special effect? -
ANSWER -Specialty veneers
What two veneers are cut from the middle of the tree? - ANSWER -Rotary and half cut
veneers
What veneer cut is taken from the upper part of the tree? - ANSWER -Sliced veneer
What is another term for bookmatching? - ANSWER -veneer matching
What laminates are mostly used for counter tops and work surfaces? - ANSWER -Ridged
laminates
What laminates are less durable and are often used for interior cabinet walls? They can be
similar in appearance to some sprayed finishes applied at the mill. - ANSWER -Flexible
laminates