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2025 - 2026 CARPENTER APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 1
FINAL EXAM|250 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|GRADED A+
What does WHMIS stand for? ANS:->>> Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. What is basic PPE? ANS:->>> eye protection, ear protection, steel-toed boots, hardhats and respiratory protection. List 3 Acts that provide safety regulations for workers in British Columbia? ANS:->>> Workers compensation Act, Factories Act, Mining Act. Who do you report to if a tool is damaged? ANS:->>> Your instructor. Whose responsibility is it to provide WHMIS training? ANS:->>> Your employer. What are the limits of approach for power lines? ANS:->>> 75,000v 3 metres, 75,000-250,000v 4.5 metres, over 250,000v 6 metres. What is the level of PSI when cleaning clothing with compressed air? ANS:->>> 70 kPa (10 psi) Signals for hoists? ANS:->>> one-STOP, two-RAISE, three-LOWER, Four-ALL CLEAR.
What should be done before moving bottles of compressed gas? ANS:->>> Make sure the protective cap is securely in place. Can individuals be fined for failing to follow the worksafe bc regulations? ANS:-
YES What does CSA stand for? ANS:->>> The Canadian Standards Association. Does WorksafeBC require construction workers to have hearing tested once a year? ANS:->>> YES When is Eye protection required? ANS:->>> Whenever doing a task that is dangerous to the eye. Symptoms of mild hypothermia? ANS:->>> normal breathing and pulse, bouts of shivering. symptoms moderate hypothermia? ANS:->>> violent shivering, slow weak pulse, inability to think. severe hypothermia? ANS:->>> shivering has stopped, unconsciousness, little or no breathing. Should your back be straight and not bent when lifting? ANS:->>> YES What is a normal ladder slope? ANS:->>> 1: List 3 important considerations while shovelling?
What is the minimum width of control zone for a safety monitor? ANS:->>> 2 meters or 7 feet. What is a "fall arrest system"? ANS:->>> An approved fall arrest system will limit the free falling of a worker to 4', approved systems use a lanyard, lifeline and harness. What does MSDS stand for? ANS:->>> Material Safety Data Sheet What is a MSDS? ANS:->>> It is a technical bulletin that provides detailed hazard, precautionary, and emergency information on a controlled product. When does your employer get a new MSDS? ANS:->>>When the data sheet is over three years old. Examples of compressed gas? ANS:->>>gas cylinders. Examples of flammable material? ANS:->>>butane, white phosphorus, acetone. examples of oxidizing material? ANS:->>>sodium hypochloric, perchloric acid. examples of poisonous material? ANS:->>>sodium cyanide, hydrogen sulphide. examples of bio-hazardous material? ANS:->>>hep B virus, salmonella. examples of corrosive material? ANS:->>>battery acid.
examples of dangerously reactive material? ANS:->>>plastic monomers and some cyanides. What is the normal moisture content for wood? ANS:->>>19% What is the minimum moisture content at which wood will begin to rot? ANS:-
20% What are the two preservatives used in Pressure Treated wood? ANS:- chromated copper arsenate What type of air born fibre is the most dangerous? ANS:->>>Asbestos List two woods naturally resistant to wood decay? ANS:->>>Redwood and Cedar. What causes silicosis? ANS:->>>inhalation of silica aka fine concrete dust. What metals are classified as "heavy metals"? ANS:->>>lead, mercury and arsenic. What does the fire triangle consist of? ANS:->>>heat, fuel, oxygen. What are Class A fires? Which type of extinguisher would you use? ANS:- They are fires involving ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth and paper. Extinguisher with an A on it When the data sheet is over three years old. Examples of compressed gas? ANS:->>>gas cylinders. Examples of flammable material? ANS:->>>butane, white phosphorus, acetone. examples of oxidizing material? ANS:->>>sodium hypochloric, perchloric acid. examples of poisonous material? ANS:->>>sodium cyanide, hydrogen sulphide. examples of bio-hazardous material? ANS:->>>hep B virus, salmonella. examples of corrosive material? ANS:->>>battery acid. examples of dangerously reactive material? ANS:->>>plastic monomers and some cyanides. What is the normal moisture content for wood? ANS:->>>19% What is the minimum moisture content at which wood will begin to rot? ANS:- >>>20% What are the two preservatives used in Pressure Treated wood? ANS:- >>>chromated copper arsenate What type of air born fibre is the most dangerous? ANS:->>>Asbestos List two woods naturally resistant to wood decay? ANS:->>>Redwood and Cedar. What causes silicosis? ANS:->>>inhalation of silica aka fine concrete dust. What metals are classified as "heavy metals"? ANS:->>>lead, mercury and arsenic. What does the fire triangle consist of? ANS:->>>heat, fuel, oxygen. What are Class A fires? Which type of extinguisher would you use? ANS:- >>>They are fires involving ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth and paper. Extinguisher with an A on it What is a class B fire? ANS:->>>Fires that involve flammable liquids ex. GAS DO NOT USE WATER.
_ _ _ _ ANS:->>>cutting planes _ _ ANS:->>>centre lines ANS:->>>object line _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ANS:->>>hidden lines What is the most common scale for construction drawings? ANS:->>>1: 200mm What would the plot plan have in its drawings? ANS:->>>walkways, driveways, and retaining walls. what would the foundation plan show? ANS:->>>the size and location of all the footings. the floor plan? ANS:->>>They give all the room dimensions and the overall dimensions of the building. What does the elevation show? ANS:->>>It shows how the exterior of the building will look when its finished. What is a butt gauge used for? ANS:->>>laying out hinge gains. what is another name for a beam compass? ANS:->>>trammel points.
what is the most commonly used square by a carpenter? ANS:->>>Framing Square. The body and tongue of a framing square are? ANS:->>>24'' body and 16'' tongue. Which tool is best for stair layout? ANS:->>>Framing square which tool can transfer angles? ANS:->>>Sliding T bevel which square can be used for a marking gauge? ANS:->>>combination square. where is the rafter table located on a framing square? ANS:->>>on the face of the blade. What is the best way for levelling a long distance? ANS:->>>using a string line Which type of saw has teeth like tiny chisels? ANS:->>>Rip Saw What causes a saw to buckle in a a piece of wood? ANS:->>>friction what does the number stamped or printed on the heel of a handsaw indicate? ANS:->>>The number of point per inch. How do you adjust the depth of a cut on a jack plane? ANS:->>>by turning the adjusting nut what is adjusted to make the plane iron parallel to the sole of the plane? ANS:-
What is another name for a plunge cut? ANS:->>>Pocket Cuts What is the max RPM for a skill saw? ANS:->>> 6000 R.P.M What identifies the size of the skill saw? ANS:->>>The size of the blade. What part do you adjust for the blade depth of a skill saw? ANS:->>>the body of the saw What type of blades are used on skill saws? ANS:->>>fine toothed carbide tipped. Number sizes drills range from? ANS:->>> 1 to 80 What happens to the face of gypsum board if a screw is set too deep into a stud? ANS:->>>will break through the paper, thereby reducing the strength of the drywall. This bit is used on an electric hand drill for drilling a hole that will extend only part way through the wood? ANS:->>>Forstner bit which type of nailer is used for fastening framing and sheathing? ANS:->>>strip nailer or coil nailer. when using a nail gun how often do you check the air gauge? ANS:->>>twice a day How is the power of a battery-powered tool rated? ANS:->>>operating voltage
What is the range of voltages that battery powered tools come in? ANS:->>>4. volt - 24 volts low velocity P A T must be used whenever possible? ANS:->>>TRUE Low velocity powder actuated tools fire up to? ANS:->>> 100 metres per second medium velocity of a PAT? ANS:->>> 150 metres per second high velocity of a PAT? ANS:->>>speeds up to 460 metres per second What components does a low-velocity tool have that is not found in a high- velocity tool? ANS:->>>low-velocity have a piston as high do not. The power level of a PAT lowest to highest? ANS:->>>gray, brown, green, yellow, red, purple. When you select a cartridge for fastenign low-velocity tool, which load colour and power must you start with? ANS:->>>gray power level 1 name two ways powder-actuated cartridges are fired? ANS:->>>rim fired, centre fired. How much penetration is required for fastening a 38 mm x 89 mm member to concrete? ANS:->>>1" What do you put on a fastener if its penetrating too deep into the surface? ANS:-
when filing a cutter, pressure should be applied against the? ANS:->>>edge of the cutter on outward stroke. to remove an old chain you must dismount? ANS:->>>sprocket guard. What is used to adjust the blade to allow ripping between 45 - 90 degrees? ANS:-
tilt hand wheel and lock what are the two machined groves on the tabletop for? ANS:->>>mitre gauges and crosscut boxes. how do you lock the height and tilt the adjustments on a table saw? ANS:- tighten the lock knobs Which instrument requires only the fisheye bubble to be adjusted? ANS:- an automatic level another name for an automatic level? ANS:->>>self levelling level. the transit level can? ANS:->>>perform adequately both vertically and horizontally. An optical level should be picked up by its base? ANS:->>>base vibration has bad effect on optical levels? ANS:->>>true
sudden extremes in temperature? ANS:->>>could cause the interior lenses to fog up. laser or electronic levels are not suitable for use when laying drainage pipes? ANS:->>>false What information can be found in a legal description? ANS:->>>lot number, city section, and large plan number. what is an encroachment? ANS:->>>a building extending onto another property. The abbreviation OIP stands for what? ANS:->>>Iron Post Found a witness stake is used when? ANS:->>>a set back or offset is required. Why do corner stakes for excavations not have a nail driven into the top? ANS:->>>excavations are not precise. which is a physical marker used on site to establish on-site elevations? ANS:-
benchmark grade stakes are usually placed on? ANS:->>>grid lines grid lines are indicated by? ANS:->>>a letter and a number. the removal of garbage, debris and shit is called? ANS:->>>grubbing.
what is contact area? ANS:->>>contact area is the surface area of both the inside and outside concrete walls. three distinct framing systems? ANS:->>>platform, balloon, post beam and plank. Platform framing is also known as? ANS:->>>Western Framing What is the standard stud length for platform framing? ANS:->>> 92 1/4" The single bottom plate is known as? ANS:->>>Sole Balloon-frame construction is also known as? ANS:->>>Eastern Framing How long are the studs in Eastern Framing? ANS:->>> 18 feet long. Why have framing systems been developed? ANS:->>>To construct low-rise residential and commercial buildings. What are knee walls? ANS:->>>Knee walls are a type of pony wall which support the rafters and close off the attic space. How does a girder differ from a beam? ANS:->>>larger beams are called girders a d girders support beams. what is a purlin? ANS:->>>purlins are beams used to support rafters or ceiling joists.
why are collar ties used? ANS:->>>used to strengthen the rafters and reduce the unsupported span. What is a cantilever? ANS:->>>Its a portion of a beam or joist that projects beyond its support. Where is a parapet used? ANS:->>>A parapet is used as a railing or fire stop/block. what is the horizontal projection of the roof at the top of a wall called? ANS:-
The cornice How long does it take for wood to mature to a size that it can be harvested? ANS:->>> 40 - 100 years. what happens to wood when exposed to atmospheric changes? ANS:->>>its swells and shrinks. What is water in a cell wall called? ANS:->>>bound water when does wood shrink? ANS:->>>when all the free water is gone from the cells. where does the greatest shrinkage take place in a piece of wood? ANS:- width and thickness quater-sawn wood is also known as? ANS:->>>edge-grain wood
list 2 basic types of sheathing panels? ANS:->>>plywood and composition board. describe cross banding? ANS:->>>when the plywood veneer is laid out at right angles to one other. what two features do OSB sheets have to help resist water? ANS:->>>painted edges and drainage holes along the tongue. What does equilibrium mean? ANS:->>>a state of balance. The moisture control on lumber. LVL stands for? ANS:->>>Laminated Veneer Lumber What does OWSJ stand for? ANS:->>>Open Web Steel Joist what materials can be used for the top chord of an 'I' joist? ANS:->>>Wood What types of materials are used to make the webs of engineered floor joists? ANS:->>>The webs are made from plywood or OSB and os joined to the chord with a special edge finger joint. When would a piggy back truss be used? ANS:->>>when the truss is to tall to be transported. Why would a coated nail be used? ANS:->>>to prevent the nail to corrode. Which type of nail would be suited for exposure to the weather? ANS:-
hot-dipped galvanized nail. what is the difference between sheer and withdrawal? ANS:->>>sheer is the bound water when does wood shrink? ANS:->>>when all the free water is gone from the cells. where does the greatest shrinkage take place in a piece of wood? ANS:- >>>width and thickness quater-sawn wood is also known as? ANS:->>>edge-grain wood list 2 basic types of sheathing panels? ANS:->>>plywood and composition board. describe cross banding? ANS:->>>when the plywood veneer is laid out at right angles to one other. what two features do OSB sheets have to help resist water? ANS:->>>painted edges and drainage holes along the tongue. What does equilibrium mean? ANS:->>>a state of balance. The moisture control on lumber. LVL stands for? ANS:->>>Laminated Veneer Lumber What does OWSJ stand for? ANS:->>>Open Web Steel Joist what materials can be used for the top chord of an 'I' joist? ANS:->>>Wood What types of materials are used to make the webs of engineered floor joists? ANS:->>>The webs are made from plywood or OSB and os joined to the chord with a special edge finger joint. When would a piggy back truss be used? ANS:->>>when the truss is to tall to be transported. Why would a coated nail be used? ANS:->>>to prevent the nail to corrode. Which type of nail would be suited for exposure to the weather? ANS:- >>>hot-dipped galvanized nail. what is the difference between sheer and withdrawal? ANS:->>>sheer is the resistant of pulling out while withdrawal is the resistant of lateral movement. What forces are acting on a post anchor? ANS:->>>uplifting forces of wind. what is a connector plate used for? ANS:->>>used for wall bracing what types of building would use a 4' long anchor bolt? ANS:->>>high rise plywood and composition board. describe cross banding? ANS:->>>when the plywood veneer is laid out at right angles to one other. what two features do OSB sheets have to help resist water? ANS:->>>painted edges and drainage holes along the tongue. What does equilibrium mean? ANS:->>>a state of balance. The moisture control on lumber. LVL stands for? ANS:->>>Laminated Veneer Lumber What does OWSJ stand for? ANS:->>>Open Web Steel Joist what materials can be used for the top chord of an 'I' joist? ANS:->>>Wood What types of materials are used to make the webs of engineered floor joists? ANS:->>>The webs are made from plywood or OSB and os joined to the chord with a special edge finger joint. When would a piggy back truss be used? ANS:->>>when the truss is to tall to be transported. Why would a coated nail be used? ANS:->>>to prevent the nail to corrode. Which type of nail would be suited for exposure to the weather? ANS:- >>>hot-dipped galvanized nail. what is the difference between sheer and withdrawal? ANS:->>>sheer is the resistant of pulling out while withdrawal is the resistant of lateral movement. What forces are acting on a post anchor? ANS:->>>uplifting forces of wind. what is a connector plate used for? ANS:->>>used for wall bracing what types of building would use a 4' long anchor bolt? ANS:->>>high rise construction. what are sill plates used for? ANS:->>>support floor and wall framing. what is the minimujm o.c spacing for anchor bolts? ANS:->>>24" o.c What is a shear point? ANS:->>>it is the edge of a bearing end over supporting a framing member. what is the purpose of a pier? ANS:->>>to support the column describe the term "supported joist length" ANS:->>>the amount of floor a beam supports. What is the minimum end bearing for floor joists? ANS:->>> 1 1/2" What type of nails are used to fasten floor joists? ANS:->>> 3 1/4" common nails.
