Question 1

In a nonmortised butt hinge, the outer leaf is fastened to the back of the door, and the center leaf is fastened to the frame.

Accepted Answer

In a nonmortised butt hinge, there is no center leaf; both leaves are fastened directly to the surface of the door and the frame without being recessed into the material.

Question 2

Mortises, called ____, are cut into the door and the cabinet frame, and each is deep enough for one leaf of the hinge.
A) insets
B) overlays
C) pivots
D) gains

Accepted Answer

Mortises are referred to as gains in woodworking terminology. They are cuts made into a piece of wood to receive a tenon or a hinge, allowing the two pieces to be joined together.

Question 3

Shop-built slides offer the greatest ease in manipulating drawers in and out.

Accepted Answer

Under-mount slides, not shop-built slides, typically offer the greatest ease in manipulating drawers in and out due to their design, which allows for smooth operation and full extension.

Question 4

____ hinges are also called bent hinges or wraparound hinges.
A) Pivot
B) Piano
C) Formed
D) Finial

Accepted Answer

Formed hinges are also known as bent hinges or wraparound hinges. Pivot hinges are designed to pivot and allow doors to swing in one direction, while piano hinges run along the entire length of a door or lid. Finials are decorative knobs that are often used on the top or ends of a hinge pin.

Question 5

A pilaster is a vertically installed strip with slots to accept shelf supports, which in turn support the shelf.

Accepted Answer

A pilaster is often used in cabinetry to support shelves, and it is typically a strip that is installed vertically with slots to accept shelf supports.

Question 6

Formed hinges have one leaf bent to fit around the frame, and the other leaf is either flat or bent and is screwed to the back of the door.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a formed hinge.

Question 7

____ hinges are used on flush doors, and they have two leaves connected by a pin, which may or may not be removable.
A) Butt
B) Gains
C) Pivot
D) Surface

Accepted Answer

Butt hinges are the most common type of hinge used for flush doors. They have two leaves that are attached to the door and frame with screws, and they are designed to swing on a pin that connects the two leaves. The pin may or may not be removable depending on the specific hinge design. Gains hinges are not typically used on flush doors, pivot hinges are used on doors that rotate around a central point, and surface hinges are used on doors that are mounted on the surface of the frame.

Question 8

Continuous hinges from ____ inches long are commonly available, and they can be cut with a hacksaw to the desired length.
A) 10 to 70
B) 12 to 72
C) 14 to 74
D) 15 to 75

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that continuous hinges are commonly available from "12 to 72 inches long." Therefore, the best choice is B. The other options either don't include the appropriate range or are too wide of a range to determine the exact length available.

Question 9

Only the knuckle of a butt hinge is visible when the door is open.

Accepted Answer

Both the knuckle and the leaves of a butt hinge are visible when the door is open, as the hinge mechanism involves the knuckle (the cylindrical part where the pin goes) and the leaves (the flat parts that attach to the door and frame) being exposed.

Question 10

If a door exposes part of the cabinet in the frameless style, it is called an overlay door with a(n) ____.
A) gain
B) flush bar
C) reveal
D) inset

Accepted Answer

A reveal is the term used to describe the amount of cabinet frame that is visible between the edge of the cabinet and the edge of the door or drawer front in frameless cabinetry. In the case of an overlay door, the reveal refers to the amount of the cabinet that is exposed around the perimeter of the door.

Question 11

A ____ is a jointed or flexible device that allows the turning or pivoting of a part on a stationary frame.
A) latch
B) hinge
C) catch
D) pull

Accepted Answer

A hinge is a jointed device that allows the turning or pivoting of a part (such as a door or lid) on a stationary frame. Latch, catch, and pull are not necessarily jointed or flexible devices for turning or pivoting a part.

Question 12

A leveler is adjusted up or down with a screwdriver or hex wrench.

Accepted Answer

A leveler typically has an adjustable screw that can be turned with a screwdriver or hex wrench to raise or lower the height of the object it is attached to.

Question 13

One type of butt hinge, called a continuous or ______ hinge, is a long hinge that provides good support.
A) piano
B) harmonica
C) swaged
D) flush

Accepted Answer

A continuous hinge is also called a piano hinge, making option A the correct choice. Option B (harmonica hinge) and option C (swaged hinge) are not types of butt hinges, and option D (flush hinge) does not fit the description of a continuous hinge that is long and provides good support.

Question 14

A(n) ____ door sits in front of the face frame or cabinet.
A) reveal
B) inset
C) flush
D) overlay

Accepted Answer

An overlay door is designed to sit in front of the face frame or cabinet, covering the frame partially or fully, which is different from inset or flush doors that sit within the frame.

Question 15

Some butt hinges have to be mortised into place, which requires a door with a solid wood edge; unfortunately, this type of hinge is very weak.

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. Butt hinges that require mortising into the door are actually very strong when installed correctly. The mortise provides a strong and sturdy fit for the hinge, making it less likely to fail. However, these types of hinges do require a solid wood edge in order to be installed properly.

Question 16

Latches are located on the inside of the door and are not seen when the door is closed.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Gains may be routed or chiseled out.

Accepted Answer

Gains can be routed or chiseled out, depending on the desired sound or effect.

Question 18

A ____ is an ornamental terminating point seen on a post, a piece of furniture, or a hinge.
A) pivot
B) bent
C) mortise
D) finial

Accepted Answer

A finial is specifically designed to serve as a decorative finishing touch on an object, especially on the end of a post or piece of furniture. Pivot refers to a point on which a mechanism turns or rotates, bent means something that has been curved or twisted out of shape, and mortise is a slot or recess made to receive a projecting part of another object. None of these options fit the description of a decorative ornamentation.

Question 19

Hinges support doors and allow them to open.

Accepted Answer

Hinges are a type of hardware that is used to attach a door or a gate to its frame or post so that it can swing open and closed.

Question 20

____ leaves are shaped for a closer fit.
A) Straight
B) Swaged
C) Pivot
D) Flush

Accepted Answer

Swaged leaves have tapered edges that allow them to fit more closely and tightly together when closed.

Quiz 26: Hardware

In a nonmortised butt hinge, the outer leaf is fastened to the back of the door, and the center leaf is fastened to the frame.

Mortises, called ____, are cut into the door and the cabinet frame, and each is deep enough for one leaf of the hinge.

Shop-built slides offer the greatest ease in manipulating drawers in and out.

____ hinges are also called bent hinges or wraparound hinges.

A pilaster is a vertically installed strip with slots to accept shelf supports, which in turn support the shelf.

Formed hinges have one leaf bent to fit around the frame, and the other leaf is either flat or bent and is screwed to the back of the door.

____ hinges are used on flush doors, and they have two leaves connected by a pin, which may or may not be removable.

Continuous hinges from ____ inches long are commonly available, and they can be cut with a hacksaw to the desired length.

Only the knuckle of a butt hinge is visible when the door is open.

If a door exposes part of the cabinet in the frameless style, it is called an overlay door with a(n) ____.

A ____ is a jointed or flexible device that allows the turning or pivoting of a part on a stationary frame.

A leveler is adjusted up or down with a screwdriver or hex wrench.

One type of butt hinge, called a continuous or ______ hinge, is a long hinge that provides good support.

A(n) ____ door sits in front of the face frame or cabinet.

Some butt hinges have to be mortised into place, which requires a door with a solid wood edge; unfortunately, this type of hinge is very weak.

Latches are located on the inside of the door and are not seen when the door is closed.

Gains may be routed or chiseled out.

A ____ is an ornamental terminating point seen on a post, a piece of furniture, or a hinge.

Hinges support doors and allow them to open.

____ leaves are shaped for a closer fit.