DIY Quiz Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does the term DIY stand for?
A. Drive It Yourself
B. Double It Yourself
C. Do It Yourself
Answer: C. Do It Yourself
2. Which of the following tools comes with a detachable pointed end to make holes?
A. A padlock
B. A sew
C. A drill
Answer: C. A drill
3. What is the colour of the neutral wire in a standard British plug?
A. Blue
B. Brown
C. Yellow and green
Answer: A. Blue
4. Which of the following is the most common problem with interior doors?
A. Squeaking hinges
B. Falling knobs
C. Jamming or sticking
Answer: C. Jamming or sticking
5. Which term refers to the process of applying a flexible compound to seal joints?
A. Gluing
B. Sticking
C. Caulking
Answer: C. Caulking
6. Where is the ideal place to shop for DIY projects in the United Kingdom?
A. Tesco
B. IKEA
C. Sainsbury’s
Answer: B. IKEA
7. Which of the following is the most common reason for a leaky faucet?
A. A faulty rubber washer
B. A corroded valve seat
C. A deteriorated valve packing
Answer: A. A faulty rubber washer
8. Which of the following building materials is made out of laminated wood sheets?
A. Studwood
B. Timber
C. Plywood
Answer: C. Plywood
9. A wire stripper can be used for which type of DIY projects?
A. Electrical applications
B. Gardening tasks
C. Plumbing projects
Answer: A. Electrical applications
10. Which of the following is the advantage of using LED light bulbs?
A. Smaller sizes
B. Energy efficiency
C. Warmer light
Answer: B. Energy efficiency
11. What does it mean when you bleed the radiator?
A. To eliminate trapped air in the radiator
B. To change oil in the radiator
C. To drain dirty water in the radiator
Answer: A. To eliminate trapped air in the radiator
12. Most I-beams are made out of which material?
A. Aluminium
B. Copper
C. Structural steel
Answer: C. Structural steel
13. Origami, the art of paper folding, is typically associated with which country?
A. Mexico
B. Japan
C. Norway
Answer: B. Japan
14. Which term refers to the process of doing the edges and corners first in painting?
A. Cutting in
B. Edging in
C. Outwards in
Answer: A. Cutting in
15. Which part of the toilet should we check first if it is not flushing properly?
A. Boiler
B. Cistern
C. U-bend
Answer: B. Cistern
16. What can MDF be used for?
A. Woodwork
B. Foundations
C. Fireproofing
Answer: A. Woodwork
17. What do we use if we are repointing?
A. Paint
B. Plaster
C. Mortar
Answer: C. Mortar
18. The biscuit joiner is a woodworking tool that can joint two wooden pieces by cutting holes in which shape?
A. Rectangle
B. Crescent
C. Triangle
Answer: B. Crescent
19. Which part should we pain first when painting a room?
A. Ceiling
B. Trim and woodwork
C. Walls
Answer: A. Ceiling
20. Which type of painting finish has no shine and can be perfect for hiding any problems on the walls?
A. Matte finish
B. Eggshell finish
C. Gloss finish
Answer: A. Matte finish
21. Which of the following is a type of joint in woodworking projects?
A. Belly joint
B. Head joint
C. Butt joint
Answer: C. Butt joint
22. Why should we use a cling film to wrap a paintbrush?
A. To check the colour before the second coat
B. To prevent a mess
C. To keep the paint from becoming harder between coats
Answer: C. To keep the paint from becoming harder between coats
23. Which of the following mixtures can we use as a natural way to deal with a clogged sink?
A. Lemon juice, vinegar, and baking soda
B. Eggs, soda, sugar
C. Water, vinegar, and flour
Answer: A. Lemon juice, vinegar, and baking soda
24. What is the use of PTFE tapes in plumbing?
A. To seal leaking holes
B. To seal pipe threads
C. To joint separate pipes
Answer: B. To seal pipe threads
25. Which British DIY TV series, hosted by Tommy Walsh, Charlie Dimmock, and Alan Titchmarsh, was broadcast by the BBC from 1997 to 2005?
A. Escape to the Chateau
B. Ground Force
C. Grand Designs
Answer: B. Ground Force
26. Which type of paints is the best option if you are living in an area with a warm and dry climate?
A. Latex-based paints
B. Water-based paints
C. Oil-based paints
Answer: C. Oil-based paints
27. What should we do if the electricity only goes out in one room?
A. Exam the trip switch on the fusebox
B. Turn all the electrical devices off and then on again
C. Call the emergency service
Answer: A. Exam the trip switch on the fusebox
28. A defection in which part is a common cause of dripping taps?
A. C-ring
B. G-ring
C. O-ring
Answer: C. O-ring
29. The name of which animal is used for the wedge-shaped depression on the brick’s surface?
A. Snake
B. Frog
C. Lizard
Answer: B. Frog
30. Which kind of key can we use to put flat pack furniture together?
A. A Bob key
B. A Steve key
C. A star key
Answer: C. A star key