3. Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 1 Flash Cards

4. Core Subjects

5. Q What is the reason for using scale drawings?

6. A To communicate dimensions and locations to the building team.

7. Q What is a basic work schedule?

8. A A list of work activities to be carried out.

9. Q What scale would a drawing for a kitchen layout use?

10. A 1:20

11. Q What does a specification provide?

12. A Specific written detail of work to be carried out.

13. Q What is the reason for using scale drawings as opposed to sketches?

14. A Because measurements can be accurately read from a scale drawing.

15. Q What is a datum level used for?

16. A To establish new building levels.

17. Q Where is the damp proof course in the external wall of a house found?

18. A At a minimum of 150mm above ground level.

19. Q How do we establish the actual level of a new building?

20. A By using datum levels from an existing structure.

21. Q Where is compacted hardcore for a solid concrete floor found?

22. A Under the DPM and concrete.

23. Q What does DPC stand for?

24. A Damp proof course.

25. Q How arecavity walls usually constructed in a modern domestic house?

26. A Using brickwork, insulation and blockwork.

27. Q The name of the bond used for a one brick thick wall is called

28. A half brick bond.

29. Q Internal blockwork partition walls are laid

30. A On site concrete and formed in a half block bond.

31. Q What are roof wall plates made from?

32. A Timber.

33. Q Where is the ridge section of a pitched roof found?

34. A At the top of the roof structure.

35. Q Guttering is designed to do?

36. A To collect rain water at the outer edges of the building.

37. Trade Subjects

38. Q Which tool is most commonly used when marking out square lines on timber?

39. A A try square.

40. Q What is the most important piece of information in the title panel when working from a given drawing?

41. A The scale.

42. Q What is a coping saw best used for?

43. A Curved work.

44. Q What is a jack plane most commonly used for on site?

45. A Reducing the width of a door.

46. Q What is the most appropriate joint to use when making a door lining?

47. A A housing joint.

48. Q Which timber is known for its prominent medullary rays?

49. A Oak.

50. Q What is the joint shown?

51. A A bird’s mouthed joint.

52. Q What is the best way to store locks and handles?

53. A Labelled on shelves.

54. Q Why is 110 volts electricity supply used on site?

55. A Because it’s safer.

56. Q What PPE would be worn when using a hammer drill to bore stone?

57. A Ear defenders, dust mask and goggles.

58. Q Where is the most secure place to store power tools?

59. A In a locked steel cabinet.

60. Q What should you never do with a 110V electric drill?

61. A Carry it by the cable.

62. Q Which regulations apply to using power tools?

63. A PUWER.

64. Q When using a jigsaw to cut chipboard flooring, what is the greatest hazard?

65. A Sawdust in your eyes.

66. Q What is the safest method of removing wood waste while routing?

67. A Using an extraction system.

68. Q Is a rivet used by a joiner?

69. A No.

70. Q Where is the safest place to have the lead when using a power drill?

71. A Over your shoulder.

72. Q What are the correct angles for grinding and honing chisels?

73. A Grinding: 25° Honing: 30°

74. Q What is the honing angle for plane irons?

75. A 30°

76. Q Why do you store hand tools correctly?

77. A So they are easy to find when you want them.

78. Q What is the best method for sharpening drill bits?

79. A Using a bench grinder.

80. Q What will using the correct method of cutting timber result in?

81. A A straight cut.

82. Q What are rip saws made for cutting?

83. A Timber, along the grain.

84. Q What is a padsaw commonly used for?

85. A Cutting out holes in panelling.

86. Q What is a compass plane used for?

87. A Planing curved surfaces.

88. Q If you were to drill straight through a piece of timber with no consideration, what would be the likely damage?

89. A Timber would spelch out the back side.

90. Q What are twist bit drills best used to drill?

91. A Wood and metal.

92. Q What is the safest method of carrying chisels?

93. A In a chisel roll.

94. Q A bevel edged chisel is suitable for

95. A for all joinery work.