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Past Questions — 2026
Hinges allow:
A)
Sliding
B)
Rotating
C)
Lifting
D)
Locking
Correct answer: C — Lifting
Furniture design should consider:
A)
Appearance only
B)
Strength only
C)
Use and comfort
D)
Cost only
Option C is correct: Use and comfort.
Door frame rebate is for:
A)
Decoration
B)
Locking
C)
Painting
D)
Fixing shutter
Correct answer: D — Fixing shutter
Preparation includes:
A)
Cleaning
B)
Filling
C)
Sanding
D)
All
Correct answer: D — All
Low grit sandpaper is:
A)
Fine
B)
Medium
C)
Coarse
D)
Smooth
Correct answer: C — Coarse
Flooring boards are fixed on:
A)
Joists
B)
Rafters
C)
Purlins
D)
Trusses
Correct answer: A — Joists
Plywood is made by:
A)
Solid wood
B)
Layers of veneers
C)
Saw dust
D)
Hard board
Option B is correct: Layers of veneers.
Wood work in construction improves:
A)
Strength only
B)
Appearance and utility
C)
Cost
D)
Weight
Option B is correct: Appearance and utility.
Wood filler is applied using:
A)
Knife
B)
Spatula
C)
Hammer
D)
Drill
Correct answer: B — Spatula
What is the name of machine used for cutting bevels, rebates, grooves and tenons?
A)
Mortising
B)
Band saw
C)
Circular saw
D)
Turning lathe
Option A is correct: Mortising.
Roof truss transfers load to:
A)
Floor
B)
Walls
C)
Door
D)
Window
Correct answer: B — Walls
Lock fitting requires:
A)
Chisel
B)
Hammer
C)
Plane
D)
Saw
Correct answer: A — Chisel
The feed motion in planning machine is:
A)
Vertical
B)
Horizontal
C)
Circular
D)
Random
Option B is correct: Horizontal.
Polish is applied after:
A)
Cutting
B)
Joining
C)
Final sanding
D)
Drilling
Correct answer: C — Final sanding
Spirit is used as:
A)
Colour
B)
Solvent
C)
Binder
D)
Base
Correct answer: B — Solvent
Tool used for staining is:
A)
Hammer
B)
Saw
C)
Plane
D)
Brush
Correct answer: D — Brush
Counter tops are commonly used in:
A)
Bedroom
B)
Bathroom
C)
Hall
D)
Kitchen
Correct answer: D — Kitchen
Wood turning lathe is used to make:
A)
Doors
B)
Planks
C)
Cylindrical objects
D)
Plywood
Correct answer: C — Cylindrical objects
Tools for staining include:
A)
Chisel
B)
Roller and brush
C)
Saw
D)
Hammer
Correct answer: B — Roller and brush
Drilling machine chuck holds:
A)
Blade
B)
Bit
C)
Cutter
D)
Sandpaper
Option C is correct: Cutter.
Mortise and tenon joint is commonly used in:
A)
Doors and windows
B)
Roofs
C)
Flooring
D)
Cabinets
Option B is correct: Roofs.
Holdfasts are made of:
A)
Steel
B)
Wood
C)
Plastic
D)
Aluminium
Correct answer: A — Steel
Universal machine saves:
A)
Time and space
B)
Money only
C)
Labour only
D)
Wood only
Option A is correct: Time and space.
Hasp and staple are used for:
A)
Decoration
B)
Locking
C)
Framing
D)
Support
Correct answer: B — Locking
Band saw blade is in the form of:
A)
Disc
B)
Straight strip
C)
Endless loop
D)
Square
Option D is correct: Square.