Free NCCER Carpentry Test 1

Question 1

Joist hangers are used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Supporting joists against beams

Answer

Keeping joists straight during delivery

Answer

Inspection

Answer

There is no such thing as a joist hanger.

Question 2

The smallest mark on an imperial ruler is:

Accepted Answer

1/16 inch

Answer

Millimeter

Answer

1/4 inch

Answer

1/2 inch

Question 3

What type of hammer is commonly selected for trim work?

Accepted Answer

16-ounce wood handle curved claw

Answer

Framing hatchet

Answer

28-ounce long handle waffle-head

Answer

20-ounce long handle straight claw

Question 4

What are plywood clips used for?

Accepted Answer

Supporting roof sheathing edges between the trusses

Answer

Straightening floor sheathing

Answer

Keeping plywood straight in stacks

Answer

There is no such thing as a plywood clip.

Question 5

What is PL-400?

Accepted Answer

Type of construction adhesive

Answer

Drill bit size

Answer

Number of teeth on a hacksaw

Answer

Plywood specification

Question 6

Which is not a rule for laying out stairs?

Accepted Answer

The number of treads and risers is always the same.

Answer

The product obtained by multiplying one rise height by the tread width should be between 70 and 75 inches.

Answer

The sum of the two risers is always the same.

Answer

The sum of one riser and one tread should be between 17 and 18 inches.

Question 7

A wood auger bit marked 10 will drill with what diameter?

Accepted Answer

5/8 inch

Answer

1 inch

Answer

1/3 inch

Answer

10/32 inch

Question 8

The path a saw blade cuts in a piece of wood is called:

Accepted Answer

Kerf

Answer

Waste

Answer

Clearance

Answer

Set

Question 9

When squaring up a large rectangular object, which method would be the least acceptable to use?

Accepted Answer

Framing square

Answer

6,8,10 method

Answer

Calculate a diagonal measurement

Answer

Measure diagonally both ways

Question 10

When nailing 2x6 inch joists, what nail should be used?

Accepted Answer

12 d

Answer

18 d

Answer

20 d

Answer

All of the above can be used.