Furniture making NABTEB past questions and answers

Furniture making NABTEB past questions and answers

What is the purpose of a wood jointer in furniture making?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Creating decorative elements

C) Straightening and flattening wood edges

D) Joining pieces of wood

Which type of wood is known for its pale color and is often used in modern and minimalist furniture design?

A) Walnut

B) Ash

C) Rosewood

D) Teak

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

A) A type of joint

B) A highly figured wood grain pattern

C) A finishing technique

D) A type of wood glue

Which woodworking tool is used for creating concave or convex curves in wood?

A) Spokeshave

B) Jack plane

C) Coping saw

D) Miter saw

In furniture making, what is the purpose of a tenon saw?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Making rip cuts

C) Cutting tenons for joinery

D) Joining pieces of wood

What is the primary function of a wood moisture meter in furniture making?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Checking the moisture content of wood

C) Creating decorative elements

D) Joining pieces of wood

Which wood finish provides a protective layer by penetrating into the wood fibers?

A) Varnish

B) Stain

C) Wax

D) Danish oil

What is the purpose of a wood spokeshave in furniture making?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Carving and shaping wood

C) Joining pieces of wood

D) Creating decorative edges

Which type of wood joint is commonly used in the construction of a cabinet door frame?

A) Dovetail joint

B) Mortise and tenon joint

C) Miter joint

D) Butt joint

What is the purpose of a wood rabbet plane in furniture making?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Creating decorative elements

C) Cutting rabbets and grooves

D) Joining pieces of wood

Which wood finish provides a hard, protective layer and is often used on high-use surfaces?

A) Shellac

B) Lacquer

C) Polyurethane

D) Linseed oil

In woodworking, what is the purpose of a featherboard?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Holding wood against a fence or table

C) Creating decorative elements

D) Joining pieces of wood

What is the purpose of a wood coping plane in furniture making?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Creating decorative edges

C) Shaping wood by abrasion

D) Joining pieces of wood

Which woodworking tool is used for making circular cuts or curves in wood?

A) Jigsaw

B) Router

C) Miter saw

D) Coping saw

What does the term "tung oil" refer to in woodworking?

A) A type of wood glue

B) A finishing technique

C) A type of wood joint

D) A natural oil used for finishing wood

What is the purpose of a wood awl in furniture making?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Creating decorative elements

C) Making small holes or marks in wood

D) Joining pieces of wood

Which wood is known for its light color and is often used in the construction of modern and contemporary furniture?

A) Oak

B) Pine

C) Beech

D) Maple

In furniture upholstery, what is the purpose of a welt cord?

A) A decorative strip on furniture

B) A cord used for attaching fabric to the frame

C) A strip of fabric used for padding

D) A strip for joining two pieces of wood

What is the primary purpose of a wood joint connector in furniture making?

A) Smoothing surfaces

B) Creating decorative elements

C) Joining two pieces of wood securely

D) Applying finish

Which woodworking technique involves removing material from the edges of a board to create a groove or recess?

A) Rounding

B) Fluting

C) Rabbeting

D) Chamfering