SERIES NCCER CARPENTRY MODULE 2 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED AND THE LATEST SERIES

2025-2026 SERIES
NCCER CARPENTRY MODULE 2 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED
AND THE LATEST SERIES
Area


Ans: The surface or amount of space occupied by a two-dimensional object such
as a rectangle, circle, or square.


Question: Board foot


Ans: Lumber quantity measure equivalent to a piece of lumber that is 1" thick,
12" wide, and 1' long.


Question: Butt joint


Ans: The joint formed when one square-cut edge of a piece of material is placed
against another material.


Question: Cantilever


Ans: A beam, truss, or slab (floor) that extends past the last point of support.


Question: Combustible


Ans: Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a
flash point at or above 100 degrees F


Question: Cured concrete


Ans: Concrete that has hardened and gained its structural strength.

, 2025-2026 SERIES
Question: Experience modification rate (EMR)


Ans: A rate computation to determine surcharge or credit to workers'
compensation premium based on a company's previous accident experience.


Question: Galvanized


Ans: Protected from corrosion (rust) by a zinc coating


Question: Green conrete


Ans: Concrete that has hardened but has not yet gained its structural strength


Question: Gypsum


Ans: A chalky material that is a main ingredient in plaster and gypsum board


Question: Joist


Ans: Generally, equally spaced framing members that support floors and ceilings.


Question: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)


Ans: Information that details any toxic, chemical, or potentially harmful
substances that are contained in a product.


Question: Millwork


Ans: Manufactured wood products such as doors, windows, and moldings.


Question: Nail set