NCCER CARPENTRY MODULE 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024

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