Exam 1: The Woodworking Industry

We remain a society that appreciates wood for both its ____ qualities and its beauty.

Early settlers built mills powered by ____ to grind grain for flour and to turn logs into lumber.

The planes, saws, and hammers used in ancient Rome look very much like the tools we use today.

People have been working with wood for centuries to create a variety of things, from shelters to the sailing ships they used to explore the world.

The advent of steam power, and later electricity, made it easier to process lumber, and allowed lumber to be processed much faster.

The National Woodworking Association provides information on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and advancement, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information.

In the mid-1800s, the largest waterwheels in the United States were ____ feet in diameter.

The _____ section on your r é sumé would include things that make you special .

A(n) ____ is a brief account of your professional or work experience and qualifications, designed to give potential employers a snapshot of who you are and what you can offer a company.

The invention of the circular saw, which no carpenter today can imagine working without, is credited to the ____.

During the Middle Ages in Europe, a boy sent out to train with a master was called a(n) ____.

The discovery of ____ and iron enabled the development of more sophisticated tools.

The more you learn and can do, the more tools you have to succeed.

It is possible today for an operator using ____ to program a machine to perform a sequence of operations automatically, resulting in great precision and a high degree of reliability.

A(n) ____ is supervised, practical training undertaken by a student or recent graduate.

First impressions are not critical in the job interview process.

On your r é sumé, ____ references are plenty, and you should pick people as references who know something about you and your work habits.

In the mid-1800s, the largest waterwheels in the United States were capable of producing as much as _____ horsepower.

A person entering one of the craft trades may attend a vocational school and work as a(n) ____ to become a more highly skilled craftsperson, or learn the trade through on-the-job experience.

Being able to converse intelligently about ____ is impressive to a potential employer.