MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 7 – CARPENTRY
PERCENT OF TEST:
10 % Identifying Carpentry Safety
5 % Demonstrating the Fundamentals of Carpentry
4 % Using Hand Tools
6 % Operating Portable Power Tools
5 % Using Ladders and Scaffolds
10 % Framing Floors
8 % Framing Walls
15 % Framing Ceilings and Roofs
10 % Finishing the Exterior
10 % Finishing the Interior
7 % Performing Commercial Carpentry Tasks
10 % Embedded Carpentry Math
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.
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THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
780 CMR Chapter 36: One and Two Family Dwellings
MODERN CARPENTRY (Copyright 2003) by Willis H. Wagner and Howard Bud Smith
Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
CARPENTRY (4th Edition) by Leonard Koel
American Technical Publishers, Inc.
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:
On steep roofs when roof brackets are being used:
a. no guardrails are needed.
b. pump jacks should be in place.
* c. personal fall protective equipment must be worn.
d. wall brackets must be in place.
A roof that would have eight roof surfaces when installed on a 30 ft. x 36 ft. rectangular building is called a:
a. gambrel.
b. hip.
c. gable.
* d. mansard.
* 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
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 7 - CARPENTRY
PERFORMANCE EXAM
TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
20 % Wall Framing
- Estimate wall framing material
- Layout walls
- Frame walls
- Sheathe walls
- Erect walls
- Frame and sheathe gable ends
20 % Roof Framing
- Estimate ceiling & roof framing materials
- Layout ceiling and roof frame
- Frame ceiling
- Layout common rafter
- Frame and sheathe gable roof
- Layout and install strapping
30 % Stair Construction
- Layout and frame rough stairs
- Install stair trim
- Operate and maintain a portable circular saw
20 % Interior Finish
- Estimate interior finishing materials
- Install interior wall board products
- Install door and window trim
- Install interior doors
- Install baseboard trim
- Install closet interiors
- Install kitchen and bath cabinets and counter tops
- Apply plastic laminates
10 % Safety
- Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations at all times
- Identify safety hazards not in compliance with OSHA regulations
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SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 7 – CARPENTRY
2 Sawhorses 7 ¼” Portable Circular saw Extension cords 3/8” Cordless Drill Drill Bits and Accessories Brace Set of Auger Bits Expansive Bit Framing Square Stair Gauges Combo Square 30” Level 2 Six Inch C-Clamps |
Coping Saw Crosscut Saw 16 oz. Hammer Set of Nail Sets Block Plane Set of Chisels Set of Screw Drivers Chalk Line & Chalk Bevel Square Sharpening Stone 6” and 10” Adjustable Wrenches Awl |
25’ Tape Measure 6’ Folding Ruler Pencils Butt Gauge Utility Knife Back Saw Sand Paper Half Round Wood File Wonder Bar Nail Puller Slip Joint Pliers Hack Saw |
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Glasses with Side Shields
Work Boots
Appropriate Attire (no loose clothing or jewelry)
Long hair is to be restrained
YOU MAY BRING ADDITIONAL HAND TOOLS AS DESIRED.
CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A NON-PROGRAMMABLE
CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING
YOU BRING YOUR OWN. THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INSPECTED
PRIOR TO YOUR EXAM.
UPDATED 11/2007