Deck 1: The Woodworking Industry

Question 1

The planes, saws, and hammers used in ancient Rome look very much like the tools we use today.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The more you learn and can do, the more tools you have to succeed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The National Woodworking Association provides information on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and advancement, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

During the Middle Ages in Europe, a boy sent out to train with a master was called a(n) ____.

A) minor
B) craftsman
C) journeyman
D) apprentice

Question 5

It is possible today for an operator using ____ to program a machine to perform a sequence of operations automatically, resulting in great precision and a high degree of reliability.

A) mechanical numerical controls
B) mechanical wood controls
C) computerized numerical controls
D) computerized wood controls

Question 6

The word "craft" comes from the old English craft , which means ____.

A) job
B) skill
C) ability
D) talent

Question 7

The way you leave a job is important, because it affects your reputation and the quality of the reference you will be given.

Question 8

The first tools were made of wood and fastened to stone or bone handles.

Question 9

In the mid-1800s, the largest waterwheels in the United States were capable of producing as much as _____ horsepower.

A) 50
B) 70
C) 150
D) 250

Question 10

In the mid-1800s, the largest waterwheels in the United States were ____ feet in diameter.

A) 50
B) 70
C) 150
D) 250

Question 11

People have been working with wood for centuries to create a variety of things, from shelters to the sailing ships they used to explore the world.

Question 12

The advent of steam power, and later electricity, made it easier to process lumber, and allowed lumber to be processed much faster.

Question 13

It is important to ask people for their permission before using them as references.

Question 14

Methods of woodworking have stayed about the same over the years.

Question 15

The discovery of ____ and iron enabled the development of more sophisticated tools.

A) copper
B) gold
C) aluminum
D) bronze

Question 16

First impressions are not critical in the job interview process.

Question 17

Early settlers built mills powered by ____ to grind grain for flour and to turn logs into lumber.

A) electricity
B) steam
C) waterwheels
D) coal

Question 18

We remain a society that appreciates wood for both its ____ qualities and its beauty.

A) utilitarian
B) flexible
C) bonding
D) aesthetic

Question 19

The invention of the circular saw, which no carpenter today can imagine working without, is credited to the ____.

A) Shakers
B) Quakers
C) Amish
D) Wood Guild

Question 20

During the Middle Ages in Europe, men working in the trades usually joined associations called craft ____.

A) teams
B) societies
C) unions
D) guilds

Question 21

A person entering one of the craft trades may attend a vocational school and work as a(n) ____ to become a more highly skilled craftsperson, or learn the trade through on-the-job experience.

A) assistant
B) trainee
C) apprentice
D) intern

Question 22

____ need a Bachelor's degree or higher.

A) Technicians
B) Professionals
C) Craftspeople
D) Tradespeople

Question 23

____ need a minimum of a two-year college degree in their specialty.

A) Technicians
B) Professionals
C) Craftspeople
D) Tradespeople

Question 24

Your ____ says something about you, so it should not contain spelling errors or other obvious mistakes.

A) draft
B) reference letter
C) résumé
D) instant messages

Question 25

A ____ is an organization of wage earners formed for the purpose of serving the members' interests with respect to wages and working conditions.

A) labor union
B) worker union
C) labor team
D) worker team

Question 26

A(n) ____ is a brief account of your professional or work experience and qualifications, designed to give potential employers a snapshot of who you are and what you can offer a company.

A) offer letter
B) job letter
C) résumé
D) cover letter

Question 27

On your r é sumé, ____ references are plenty, and you should pick people as references who know something about you and your work habits.

A) one to two
B) three to five
C) six to eight
D) seven to nine

Question 28

A(n) ____ is supervised, practical training undertaken by a student or recent graduate.

A) academic position
B) practical job
C) entry-level job
D) internship

Question 29

Being able to converse intelligently about ____ is impressive to a potential employer.

A) your current company
B) the company you are interviewing with
C) your past issues at work
D) problems in the industry

Question 30

The _____ section on your r é sumé would include things that make you special .

A) Education
B) Awards
C) Experience
D) References