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Study Guide for the Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry (C-6) Examination

FOR EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 26, 2003

Content of the Examination

The Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry (C-6) Examination is divided into six major sections. These sections are:

1. Planning and Estimating (20%)

  1. Plan and specification interpretation
  2. Material calculations
  3. Job site inspections

2. Cabinet and Millwork Fabrication (20%)

  1. Material evaluation
  2. Cutting
  3. Fabrication
  4. Laminates and counter tops
  5. Storage and handling

3. Cabinet Installation (27%)

  1. Demolition and site preparation
  2. Installation of cabinet boxes
  3. Installation of cabinet doors, drawers, and hardware
  4. Installation of counter tops

4. Millwork Installation (8%)

  1. Studs and blocking
  2. Stairs, mantels, trim, and flooring
  3. Windows and doors

5. Cabinet and Millwork Finishing (5%)

  1. Preparation for finishing
  2. Finish coatings

6. Safety (20%)

  1. Work practices and conditions
  2. Accident prevention
  3. Cal/OSHA laws and regulations

*Percentages are approximate*


Test Site Policy
This is a closed-book examination. No reference materials may be used during the examination. All materials brought to the examination site must be left in an unmonitored area at your own risk.



Test Strategy

This is a multiple-choice examination with four choices per question. Some questions require mathematical computation. Examination questions are written to provide only one BEST answer and are NOT written as trick questions.


All correct answers have equal value. If you are unsure about a particular question, it is better to try to answer the question with the chance of possibly getting it correct (and earning one point) than it is to leave the question blank and definitely get it wrong (and lose one point).


Ample time is provided to answer all examination questions, so be sure to read each question and its four choices completely and carefully before selecting the BEST possible answer to the question.



Sample Questions

The following questions are typical of the types of items that are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.

1. Which of the following are close grain hardwoods commonly used as kitchen counter tops?

  1. Birch or maple
  2. Maple or oak
  3. Oak or birch
  4. Maple or cherry

2. When planning to install cabinets in a public location, what Title regulations should be checked?

  1. Title 14
  2. Title 24
  3. Title 34
  4. Title 44

3. Which part of a planer functions to hold down the stock and help prevent chatter?

  1. Bed roll
  2. Chipbreaker
  3. Pressure bar
  4. Sectional infeed roll

*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field*


Resources

Publisher information is provided. Additional sources for purchasing materials may be available online.


Cabinetmaking from Design to Finish.
Maguire, Byron W.
Craftsman Book Co.
PHONE: (800) 829-8123.
FAX: (760) 438-0398.
INTERNET: www.craftsman-book.com


Cal/OSHA State of California Construction Safety Orders.
California Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4.
Thompson/Barclays Division.
PHONE: (800) 888-3600.
FAX: (415) 344-4950.
INTERNET: ccr.oal.ca.gov


California Building Code.
International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452.
FAX: (866) 891-1695.
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org


Construction Sealants and Adhesives.
Panek, Julian R.
John Wiley & Sons.
PHONE: (877) 762-2974.
FAX: (800) 597-3299.
INTERNET: www.wiley.com


Dry Kiln Operator's Manual, Forest Products Society, Item #7280.
PHONE: (608) 231-1361.
FAX: 608-231-2152.
INTERNET: www.forestprod.org


Fine Woodworking (books and videos).
The Taunton Press.
PHONE: (800) 477-8727.
FAX: (203) 426-7184.
INTERNET: www.tauntonpress.com


Gluing Guide Kit.
Franklin International, Woodworking Adhesives Division.
PHONE: (800) 877-4583.
FAX: (614) 445-1813.
INTERNET: www.franklini.com


Manual of Millwork.
Woodwork Institute.
PHONE: (916) 372-9943.
FAX: (916) 372-9950.
INTERNET: www.woodworkinstitute.com


Modern Cabinetmaking.
Umstattd, William D.
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher.
PHONE: (800) 323-0440.
FAX: (888) 409-3900.
INTERNET: www.g-w.com


Modern Carpentry.
Wagner, Willis H.
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher.
PHONE: (800) 323-0440.
FAX: (888) 409-3900.
INTERNET: www.g-w.com


Understanding Wood.
Hoadley, R. Bruce.
The Taunton Press.
PHONE: (800) 477-8727.
FAX: (203) 426-7184.
INTERNET: www.tauntonpress.com

*Publisher information is current as of 01/07*

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