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Fun 1: Construction Quiz

Here is a short, fun, but informative little test of 20 questions to see how much you know about construction.

At the end you'll receive your score and see how you did in relation to your friends and others.

Enjoy!

Here are questions 1 to 5 (of 20):

1. What is the first thing most power tool manuals discuss under their Power Tool Safety header?

1. Keep work area clean
2. Know where the off switch is
3. Hold the handle firmly
4. Dispose of the power tool's safety guard

2. What does the lumber grade S4S stand for?

1. Sanded four sides
2. Surfaced four sides
3. Standard for structural
4. Lumber grade used only for the straight parts of 4 story houses

3. What determines the style of kitchen cabinet doors?

1. The knobs
2. The style of the kitchen cabinet shelf liners
3. The fridge
4. The hinges

4. What is applied to plastic laminate to adhere it to the counter top?

1. Non-stick plastic laminate duck tape
2. Carpenter's glue
3. Construction adhesive
4. Contact cement

5. What are batter boards used for?

1. To square the excavation
2. As fascia board on a gable end
3. Boards to keep batter moist, so there is no chance it can pour out of the bowl
4. To trim a window

Hi, I'm Dave Osborne. With over 50 years experience as a journeyman carpenter, foreman and contractor in heavy construction I enjoyed working with apprentices and sharing the tricks of the trade that others shared with me. Now I get emails from Members all over the world and we include many of my answers in our Free Monthly Newsletters. Some of my answers include drawings and instructions specific to a project, but may also answer your questions. I use correct construction terminology, so you can confidently inform your building supply dealers or contractors exactly what you need.

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