These Carpentry and Joinery questions and answers were pulled from our book (Carpentry and Joinery questions for SS3); Compiled to serve as a reference material to help teachers draw up test and exam questions faster. It could also help students assess their level of exam preparation. Each sample question includes correct answers.
[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]The Questions are based on the current NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample Carpentry and Joinery Exam Questions and Answers
TOPIC: SCAFFOLDING AND LADDER
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. _______ is the scaffold that is self−supporting and is clear of the wall.
A. Dependent
B. Independent
C. Standard
D. Inferior
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
2. The common materials for scaffolds include _______.
A. aluminium alloy
B. steel
C. timber
D. all of the above
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
3. The horizontal tube which ties a scaffold longitudinally and acts as a support for putlog or transom is ________.
A. ledger
B. putlog
C. transom
D. standard
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
4. The minimum height of guard rail above the platform is _______m.
A. 0.3
B. 0.9
C. 3
D. 9
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
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TOPIC: STAIRS (HAND RAILINGS AND BALUSTERS)
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. ________ stairs are constructed with treads that are tapered on plan, with tapered treads around a centre support.
A. Quarter turn
B. Half turn
C. Straight flight
D. Geometrical
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
2. ________ rises to a landing between floors, turns through 180o and then rises parallel to the lower flight to the floor above.
A. Quarter turn
B. Half&minus:turn
C. Straight flight
D. Geometrical
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
3. ________ rises to a landing between floors, turns through 180o and then rises parallel to the lower flight to the floor above.
A. Quarter turn
B. Half&minus:turn
C. Straight flight
D. Geometrical
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
4. The main post of the railing at the start of the stairs is the _______ post.
A. newel
B. stringer
C. baluster
D. all of the above
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
5. The treads and risers are supported by the ________.
A. nosing only
B. stringers and carriages
C. carriages and landing
D. stringers and platform
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
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