MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 6 – CABINETMAKING
PERCENT OF TEST:
10 % Shop Safety
11 % Cabinetmaking Related Mathematics
46 % Materials, Layouts, Procedures & Construction
25 % Tools and Machinery
8 % Finishing
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
*You may refer to www.mccte.org for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:
CABINETMAKING AND MILLWORK by John L. Feirer
Chas. A Bennett Co., Inc., Peoria, IL
CABINETMAKING AND MILLWORK by Gasper J. Lewis
WOOD TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES by John L. Feirer
Glencoe, New York, NY
MODERN CABINETMAKING by William D. Umstattd
Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc., South Holland, IL
UPDATED 11/2007
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Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. South Holland, IL
EXPLORING WOODWORKING FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNOLOGY by Fred W. Zimmerman and Larry J. McWard, Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. South Holland, IL
YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
Labor costs for a countertop installation of 3.25 HR at twenty nine dollars per hour would be:
a. $87.50
b. $89.25
* c. $94.25
d. $92.25
What are trammel points used for?
a. To check angles
b. Find studs in a wall
c. Level something
* d. Draw circles and arcs when a compass is too small
* indicates correct answer
THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED 11/2007
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 6 - CABINETMAKING
PERFORMANCE EXAM
TIME ALLOWED: 5 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
10% Identification of Wood and Materials
10% Hand Constructed Joinery
10% Rod Layout
30% Project # 1
30% Project # 2
10% Safety
CANDIDATE MUST BRING/WEAR:
Back saw, Finish saw |
Set of chisels (1/4 to 1”) |
Measuring tool (tape/rule) |
Dovetail saw |
Marking gauge |
Block plane |
Hammer |
J roller |
Compass/dividers |
Combination square |
Magic marker (black) |
2 number 2 pencils |
Laminate file |
Honing stone |
Safety glasses or goggles |
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
LEATHER WORK SHOES OR BOOTS
WORK CLOTHES ARE TO BE CLOSELY FITTING
LONG HAIR IS TO BE RESTRAINED
PROPER SAFETY PRACTICES ARE TO BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES
SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EXAM
No books of any kind will be allowed.
Candidates are reminded that the use of a non-programmable calculator is allowed, providing
you bring your own. These calculators will be inspected prior to your exam.
UPDATED 11/2007