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Post NameTradesman- Carpentry
DepartmentTechnical Education
Question Paper Code055/2024
Category Code419/2023
Date of Test9 May 2024
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Which of the following is not a general discipline in the institute?
Answer
C. Ensure adequate light in the workshop
2
Which of the following is not a workshop discipline?
Answer
B. Prepare well before writing an examination
3
Which of the following PPE protects the body from hot particles?
Answer
B. Leather apron
4
Which of the following PPE protects the eye from UV rays?
Answer
C. Face shield
5
Which of the following PPE is used during working in wet area?
Answer
C. Gum boots
6
What is the full form of BIS?
Answer
B. Bureau of Indian Standard
7
Which is not an element of housekeeping?
Answer
D. Improper maintenance
8
What is the safety precautions observed in a wood working workshop?
Answer
B. Maintain your tools
9
Which is an element of housekeeping?
Answer
D. All of these
10
Which of the following is not an example of PPE?
Answer
D. Pincer
11
Which part of the tree cross-section cannot be seen without microscope?
Answer
D. Cambium layer
12
Which seasoning method is most suitable for rapid seasoning of timber on a large scale?
Answer
B. Kiln seasoning
13
In which conversion process of timber, the boards are cut with their width in the direction of medullary rays?
Answer
C. Radial sawing
14
What is another name of hot air seasoning?
Answer
D. Kiln seasoning 055/2024 4 A
15
Which part of the tree serve to store sap food and convey it into inner growing parts of tree?
Answer
D. Medullary rays
16
Which tree has straight tall trunk having short branches?
Answer
B. Deoder
17
Which of the following statements are correct for heart shake in timber? (i) Severe heat (ii) Severe frost (iii) Over matured trees (iv) Quick drying of central part of tree
Answer
C. Only (iii) and (iv)
18
Which of the following statements are correct about star shake in timber? (i) Over matured trees (ii) Quick drying of central part of tree (iii) Severe heat (iv) Severe frost
Answer
C. Both (iii) and (iv)
19
Which insect attack the standing tree or recently felled timber?
Answer
C. Pinhole borers
20
Which part of the cross section of tree indicates its age?
Answer
C. Annular ring
21
The base unit of length as per system international is :
Answer
C. m)
22
The Accuracy of digital micrometers are :
Answer
A. 0.001 mm
23
Which statements are correct in the case of Centre punch? (i) The angle of point is 90 degree (ii) The angle of point is 60 degree (iii) The punch is used for locating the centre of holes (iv) The divider point will get a proper seating in the punch mark
Answer
C. (iii) and (i)
24
In the case of Flexible Hack saw blade, which statement is correct?
Answer
B. Only the teeth are hardened
25
Which chisel is commonly used for separating metal after chain drilling?
Answer
D. Web chisel
26
The name of these type outside micrometer is :
Answer
C. Flange Micrometer
27
The Helix angle of Twist drill is :
Answer
A. 27½ Degree
28
The angle of Counter sinking tool for countersink head screw and deburring is :
Answer
C. 90 degree
29
In coarse knurling the pitch of the knurl is :
Answer
D. 1.75 mm pitch
30
In grinding operation truing process is need before use new grinding wheel due to : (i) The new wheel is not concentric with axis of machine spindle (ii) The new grinding wheel hub is stick with spindle (iii) The cutting surface of the wheel may run out slightly (iv) For adhere the abrassive compounds not properly
Answer
B. (i) and (iii)
31
The Universal surface gauge the scriber can clamped at any position of spinle with help of
Answer
B. Snug
32
Square head of the Combination set is used to marking angle, angle check and set workpiece on the machine, in which following statements are correct? (i) The square head has one measing face used to mark 90 degree angles (ii) The square head has one measing face used to mark 60 degree angles (iii) Square head has one measing face used to check 45 degree angles (iv) Square head has one measing face used to mark 30 degree angles
Answer
D. (iii) and (i) A 7 055/2024
33
For cutting materials like tool steel, high carbon, high speed steel etc., the pitch of hacksaw blade used as :
Answer
A. 1.4 mm pitch
34
The rake angle of single point cutting tool, which statements are correct? (i) Angle is ground on top of the tool and the slope formed is from the back of the tool towards front of the cutting edge. (ii) Angle is ground on top of the tool and the slope formed is from the front of the cutting edge towards back of the tool. (iii) It controls the cutting action of tools. (iv) Positive Rake angle have more strength than Negative rake angle.
Answer
Question Cancelled
35
Which type of Hammer is used for spreading of metal in one direction only?
Answer
Question Cancelled
36
Table scarf joint are used :
Answer
D. in beam
37
Which joint uses the wooden nails?
Answer
A. Dowel pin joint
38
What is the upward height of dowel pin after inserting in a dowel pin joint? th 3
Answer
C. height upwards
39
What is the purpose of haunch in mortise and tenon joint?
Answer
C. For prevent rail twisting
40
How to calculate the joining length in lengthening joint?
Answer
C. 4-5 times of thickness
41
How to get additional strength in bevel scarf joint on the edge of thickness?
Answer
D. Secure with screws or nail
42
Which category of joints is used for windows and doors?
Answer
B. Framing joints
43
What is the purpose for lengthening joint?
Answer
Question Cancelled
44
What is the application of wooden dowel?
Answer
D. Strengthen widening joints
45
What is the purpose of haunch in mortise and tenon joint?
Answer
C. For prevent rail twisting
46
How to calculate the thickness of socket in a bridle joint?
Answer
A. 1/3rd thickness of stock
47
Which type of joint is used for fixing shelves?
Answer
A. Housing joint
48
Why common dovetail joint is used for making boxes?
Answer
A. Strong joint
49
What is the another name of corner bridle joint?
Answer
A. Open mortise and tenon joint
50
How to calculate the thickness of socket in a bridle joint?
Answer
A. 1/3rd thickness of stock
51
What are the different thickness of 9 ply board?
Answer
B. 12, 15, 16 and 19 mm
52
The thickness of face veneers size from :
Answer
C. 0.3 to 1.6 mm
53
What is the material used for making wire nail?
Answer
C. Mild Steel
54
The Central layer of plywood is called :
Answer
D. Core ply
55
Which bottom rail size is used for stool?
Answer
B. 50 mm × 30 mm
56
Which type of grain on wood is suitable for furniture?
Answer
C. Straight grain
57
_____________ are made up of country wood strips of various sizes ranging from 18 mm to 38 mm thickness.
Answer
B. Block board
58
The type of plywood is designated by :
Answer
B. two letter
59
“DECOLAM” is an another trade name of :
Answer
B. Sunmica
60
What is the thickness for stool top plank?
Answer
B. 25 mm
61
What is the wood selected for the ornamentation work?
Answer
B. Natural grain of figured timber
62
What is the definition of ornamentation?
Answer
C. Decoration of wood article
63
The process of cutting a series of recesses or pockets with sides which slope into the wood at angle to the surface is :
Answer
C. chip carving
64
Who relies chiefly on figure, grain colour of timber?
Answer
B. Good designer
65
It is one of the oldest method of ornamentation of timber :
Answer
C. inlaying
66
_____________ are paste and liquid forms it gives furniture a silky feel, protects from moisture, protection from stains, suitable for all types of flooring.
Answer
D. Wax based wood polish
67
Sand paper is used for wood surface preparation. It is available in various grades. 150, 200, 220 are _____________ types sand paper.
Answer
C. Fine grit
68
These materials are many types available in the market. The purpose of this is fill cavities, dents, large cracks and holes undulations and surface roughness.
Answer
C. Putty application
69
Prepare the wooden surface; Apply varnish after enough drying mix the colour powders with varnish/polish, apply it with the use of application just similar to the grains, polish the wooden surface after drying. This procedure followed ______________ work.
Answer
B. Staining
70
It is manufactured by gum, resins like shellac in methylated spirit. This type varnish is leads to rich finish on plywood, wooden furniture. It is also called sheenlac polish :
Answer
A. French Polish
71
Paint binders may be referred as convertible and non-convertible type resins, Nitro cellulose, chlorinated rubber and vinyl resins are _________________ type.
Answer
B. Non-convertible
72
Paint ingredients are pigment, binder, solvent additives _____________ is an example of pigment.
Answer
B. Titanium dioxide
73
_____________ paints are flexible, water proof, less odour, dries quickly, not flammable, it is safe for human health irritation.
Answer
B. Emulsion paint
74
______________ has long lasting, water proof, chemical resistant to offer good coverage. It is used for interior, exterior, wood, concrete and metals.
Answer
A. Enamel paint
75
_____________ may be organic and inorganic material including, colour, opacity, durability and mechanical strength of paint.
Answer
B. Pigment
76
What is the size of blade suitable for cutting 3” dia curves in band saw machine?
Answer
C. 9 mm
77
Which one of the following thickness of the blade used in a circular saw machine?
Answer
C. 2 mm to 5 mm
78
What is the operation of cutting the timber length wise along the grain on a circular saw machine?
Answer
A. Ripping
79
In a circular saw machine ______________ saw blades are used for splitting boards with very little waste in the cut.
Answer
D. Taper saw
80
In a planning machine ______________ covers the cutting knives.
Answer
B. Guard
81
A quick helix drill should never be used on _____________ metal.
Answer
D. Brass 055/2024 14 A
82
Name the chisel which is similar to ordinary firmer chisel and is used for scraping cylinders in a wood turning lathe :
Answer
A. Facing chisel
83
Which part is used to support the work piece (job) in a hollow chisel mortise machine?
Answer
B. Fence
84
Which part of drilling machine is controlling the feeding of the drill bit into work and move the spindle up and down?
Answer
A. Feed handle
85
Which type of sanding machine is used for sanding hollows and irregular curves?
Answer
D. Spindle sander
86
Which pattern are used for soil and water pipes, valve bodies and pipe bends ect.?
Answer
C. Skeleton pattern
87
Contraction steel rule is also known as :
Answer
B. Shrinkage rule
88
Description of an object can be read by :
Answer
C. Layout
89
Which one of the statements is not an advantage of wooden pattern?
Answer
C. It is easily affected by moisture
90
Which one of the statements is an advantage of wooden pattern?
Answer
D. The cost of workmanship is less than other materials
91
Which of the following statement is/are correct about Mansard roof truss? (i) Combination of King post truss and Queen post trusses (ii) Two-storey truss with upper portion consist of King Post truss and the lower portion of Queen post truss (iii) Upper pitch of truss varies from 60° to 70° and the lower pitch varies from 30° to 40°.
Answer
B. only (i) and (ii)
92
The strip of wood, usually moulded or splayed, which is fixed around the sides and head of opening and thus helps in giving a descent appearance to the joint of door frame with the masonry is :
Answer
D. Architrave 055/2024 16 A
93
Type of lock used for securing doors when aldrop bolts or hasp and staple bolts are employed :
Answer
A. Pad lock
94
Which of the following statement is/are correct about Wooden partition? (i) Common partition consists of vertical members known as studs (ii) Nogging pieces are introduced to make the studs more stiff (iii) A stud of short length, as on an opening, is known as puncheon
Answer
D. All of the above (i), (ii) and (iii)
95
The small triangular wooden blocks, provided at the inner angle formed between a tread and a riser of wooden or timber stair, to give additional strength to a wooden step is :
Answer
C. Glue blocks
96
Type of hinge used for ledged and braced door is
Answer
Question Cancelled
97
Match List 1 with List 2 and select the correct answer by using codes given below the lists : List 1 List 2
Answer
B. Roof slopes in one direction (ii) Deck roof
98
Match List 1 with List 2 and select the correct answer by using codes given below the lists : List 1 List 2
Answer
B. Windows which are fixed on the flat roof to (ii) Dormer Window provide the inner portion of building
99
Which of the following statement is/are correct about hexagonal nut? (i) Theoretically thickness of nut is equal to the diameter of bolt (ii) Width of nut is 1.5 diameter + 8 mm (iii) Corner to corner is twice the diameter of bolt (iv) Angle of chamfer is 30°
Answer
C. only (i), (iii) and (iv)
100
Match List 1 with List 2 and select the correct answer by using codes given below the lists : List 1 List 2
Answer
D. Horizontal member which is employed to (iv) Jamb subdivide a window opening horizontally

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