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SQA National 5 Practical Woodworking construction and machining quiz quiz

15questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. Which of these is a structure built in flat-frame construction?

  2. How many joints does a National 5 flat-frame or carcase assembly need to have?

  3. Which joint uses a tongue (tenon) fitting into a slot (mortise)?

  4. Which joint is a square groove cut across a board to take the end of a shelf?

  5. Why is a corner dovetail a good choice for a strong box corner?

  6. How do you check that a glued frame or box is square before it sets?

  7. Which machine is used to bore an accurate vertical hole with the work clamped?

  8. Which powered tool is used to cut a curved shape from a board?

  9. What process is carried out on a wood lathe?

  10. What must be done before switching on a pillar drill?

  11. In what order should a surface be sanded?

  12. Why should a surface be sanded along the grain rather than across it?

  13. Which of these is a finish applied to timber?

  14. What is the main functional reason a finish is applied to a product?

  15. Why is a flat frame or box dry fitted before gluing?