Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 1 Flash Cards
Core Subjects
Q What is the reason for using scale drawings?
A To communicate dimensions and locations to the building team.
Q What is a basic work schedule?
A A list of work activities to be carried out.
Q What scale would a drawing for a kitchen layout use?
A 1:20
Q What does a specification provide?
A Specific written detail of work to be carried out.
Q What is the reason for using scale drawings as opposed to sketches?
A Because measurements can be accurately read from a scale drawing.
Q What is a datum level used for?
A To establish new building levels.
Q Where is the damp proof course in the external wall of a house found?
A At a minimum of 150mm above ground level.
Q How do we establish the actual level of a new building?
A By using datum levels from an existing structure.
Q Where is compacted hardcore for a solid concrete floor found?
A Under the DPM and concrete.
Q What does DPC stand for?
A Damp proof course.
Q How arecavity walls usually constructed in a modern domestic house?
A Using brickwork, insulation and blockwork.
Q The name of the bond used for a one brick thick wall is called
A half brick bond.
Q Internal blockwork partition walls are laid
A On site concrete and formed in a half block bond.
Q What are roof wall plates made from?
A Timber.
Q Where is the ridge section of a pitched roof found?
A At the top of the roof structure.
Q Guttering is designed to do?
A To collect rain water at the outer edges of the building.
Trade Subjects
Q Which tool is most commonly used when marking out square lines on timber?
A A try square.
Q What is the most important piece of information in the title panel when working from a given drawing?
A The scale.
Q What is a coping saw best used for?
A Curved work.
Q What is a jack plane most commonly used for on site?
A Reducing the width of a door.
Q What is the most appropriate joint to use when making a door lining?
A A housing joint.
Q Which timber is known for its prominent medullary rays?
A Oak.
Q What is the joint shown?
A A bird’s mouthed joint.
Q What is the best way to store locks and handles?
A Labelled on shelves.
Q Why is 110 volts electricity supply used on site?
A Because it’s safer.
Q What PPE would be worn when using a hammer drill to bore stone?
A Ear defenders, dust mask and goggles.
Q Where is the most secure place to store power tools?
A In a locked steel cabinet.
Q What should you never do with a 110V electric drill?
A Carry it by the cable.
Q Which regulations apply to using power tools?
A PUWER.
Q When using a jigsaw to cut chipboard flooring, what is the greatest hazard?
A Sawdust in your eyes.
Q What is the safest method of removing wood waste while routing?
A Using an extraction system.
Q Is a rivet used by a joiner?
A No.
Q Where is the safest place to have the lead when using a power drill?
A Over your shoulder.
Q What are the correct angles for grinding and honing chisels?
A Grinding: 25° Honing: 30°
Q What is the honing angle for plane irons?
A 30°
Q Why do you store hand tools correctly?
A So they are easy to find when you want them.
Q What is the best method for sharpening drill bits?
A Using a bench grinder.
Q What will using the correct method of cutting timber result in?
A A straight cut.
Q What are rip saws made for cutting?
A Timber, along the grain.
Q What is a padsaw commonly used for?
A Cutting out holes in panelling.
Q What is a compass plane used for?
A Planing curved surfaces.
Q If you were to drill straight through a piece of timber with no consideration, what would be the likely damage?
A Timber would spelch out the back side.
Q What are twist bit drills best used to drill?
A Wood and metal.
Q What is the safest method of carrying chisels?
A In a chisel roll.
Q A bevel edged chisel is suitable for
A for all joinery work.