{"id":6587,"date":"2024-04-15T02:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=6587"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:31:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:31:03","slug":"knots-in-timber-are-a-defects-caused-by-crushing-fibres-b-splits-radiating-from-the-centre-c-speckled-strains-d-signs-of-branches-cut-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/knots-in-timber-are-a-defects-caused-by-crushing-fibres-b-splits-radiating-from-the-centre-c-speckled-strains-d-signs-of-branches-cut-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Knots in timber are A. Defects caused by crushing fibres B. Splits radiating from the centre C. Speckled strains D. Signs of branches cut off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9a085ea0515\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Defects caused by crushing fibres                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Splits radiating from the centre                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Speckled strains                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Signs of branches cut off                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. Knots in timber are signs of branches cut off.<\/p>\n<p>A knot is a protrusion on the surface of a piece of wood that is caused by the presence of a branch that has been cut off. Knots can be either tight or loose, depending on how well the branch was attached to the tree before it was cut off. Tight knots are more difficult to work with than loose knots, but they are also stronger.<\/p>\n<p>Knots can affect the strength and appearance of wood, so they are often considered to be defects. However, knots can also add character to wood, and some people prefer the look of wood with knots.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A. 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