Woodwork NABTEB past questions and answers

Woodwork NABTEB past questions and answers

What is the purpose of a coping foot on a jigsaw?

a) Cutting curves

b) Creating dovetail joints

c) Smoothing surfaces

d) Joining boards

Which woodwork joint is commonly used for joining two pieces at a right angle with a notch cut out of one piece?

a) Dado joint

b) Rabbet joint

c) Lap joint

d) Mortise and tenon joint

What is the primary function of wood putty in woodworking?

a) Adding color to wood

b) Filling gaps and imperfections

c) Joining pieces permanently

d) Creating dovetail joints

When using a belt sander, what direction should you move the tool for optimal results?

a) Against the wood grain

b) Parallel to the wood grain

c) In a circular motion

d) Diagonally across the wood grain

Which woodwork joint involves cutting a slot in one piece to receive the edge of another?

a) Rabbet joint

b) Dado joint

c) Tongue and groove joint

d) Miter joint

What is the purpose of wood conditioner in staining softwoods like pine?

a) Preventing blotching

b) Adding gloss to the finish

c) Accelerating drying time

d) Darkening the wood

Which type of wood is commonly used for carving intricate patterns and details?

a) Oak

b) Maple

c) Mahogany

d) Basswood

What does the term "burl" refer to in woodworking?

a) A type of wood glue

b) A deformity in wood grain

c) A woodworking joint

d) A method of staining wood

When using a chisel, what is the purpose of a mallet?

a) Measuring angles

b) Adding decorative elements

c) Striking the chisel for controlled cuts

d) Smoothing surfaces

Which woodwork joint is commonly used for connecting two pieces at a 90-degree angle with both pieces having diagonal cuts?

a) Dovetail joint

b) Miter joint

c) Bridle joint

d) Lap joint

What is the purpose of wood dowels in woodworking?

a) Adding decorative elements

b) Joining pieces permanently

c) Creating dovetail joints

d) Smoothing surfaces

Which wood finish provides a natural, satin appearance without adding much color?

a) Varnish

b) Tung oil

c) Shellac

d) Wax

In woodworking, what is the purpose of a featherboard?

a) Measuring angles

b) Adding decorative elements

c) Holding wood against a fence

d) Smoothing surfaces

What is the primary purpose of wood screws with pan heads in woodworking?

a) Joining pieces temporarily

b) Adding decorative elements

c) Creating dovetail joints

d) Ensuring a flush surface

Which type of woodwork joint involves cutting a groove in one piece to accept the edge of another piece?

a) Rabbet joint

b) Dado joint

c) Tongue and groove joint

d) Miter joint

What is the purpose of a coping saw in woodworking?

a) Sanding

b) Cutting curves

c) Joining boards

d) Measuring

When selecting wood for a project, what does the term "quarter-sawn" refer to?

a) Orientation of annual growth rings

b) Wood density

c) Wood color

d) Wood moisture content

What tool is commonly used for marking precise measurements on wood?

a) Hammer

b) Tape measure

c) Pencil

d) Screwdriver

Which type of wood is known for its distinct reddish-brown color and durability?

a) Oak

b) Walnut

c) Mahogany

d) Cherry

What is the purpose of a wood mallet in woodworking?

a) Cutting curves

b) Shaping concave curves

c) Joining boards

d) Striking chisels and other tools