ST0264 Carpentry and Joinery: practice questions and mock tests
A 40-question core-and-options test for either the Site Carpenter or Architectural Joiner route, with 31 common and 9 selected-route questions.
Apprentices registered to ST0264 version 1.4 on either the Site Carpenter or Architectural Joiner route.
Standard
ST0264
Version
v1.4
Level
2
Exam at a glance
ST0264 · version 1.4
- Questions / papers
- 40 questions
- Time allowed
- 60 minutes
- Pass requirement
- 25/40
- Reference policy
- Closed book
What is the ST0264 Carpentry and Joinery test?
The ST0264 test checks shared carpentry and joinery knowledge plus the specialist knowledge for the apprentice's chosen occupational route.
This page focuses on the knowledge-test method. The full end-point assessment may also include practical, observation or professional-discussion methods. Use the official assessment-plan links below to check the complete EPA.
When you take it
It is normally taken during end-point assessment, after the apprentice has completed training and passed through gateway. The employer, training provider and end-point assessment organisation agree the booking and sequence.
Every apprentice takes the common allocation and one option allocation. A Site Carpenter does not take the Architectural Joiner questions, and an Architectural Joiner does not take the Site Carpenter questions.
- 01
Training
Build the occupational knowledge, practical competence and workplace evidence.
- 02
Gateway
The employer confirms the apprentice is ready to enter end-point assessment.
- 03
Knowledge test
Sit the ST0264 controlled multiple-choice test.
- 04
Other EPA methods
Complete the practical, observation or discussion methods specified by the assessment plan.
Try a practice question
ST0264 · Original practice material
A carpenter is reviewing health and safety duties and competent behaviour. The check focuses on the point headed “Employer duty”.
Which statement gives the correct technical interpretation?
Choose one answer, then check it.
ST0264 exam format and scoring
These are the recorded rules for this standard version. Always compare them with the final joining instructions from your end-point assessment organisation.
Delivery
Computer or paper based under controlled invigilation.
Question style
40 four-option questions with one correct answer: 31 common and 9 for the selected route.
Books and materials
No reference books or notes are used.
| Paper | Coverage | Questions | Time | Grade boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site Carpenter paper 205 | 31 common questions plus 9 Site Carpenter questions | 40 | 60 minutes | Pass 25/40Distinction 33/40 |
| Architectural Joiner paper 206 | 31 common questions plus 9 Architectural Joiner questions | 40 | 60 minutes | Pass 25/40Distinction 33/40 |
What to revise for ST0264
The current published Trade Exams library for this standard contains 500 original practice questions and 80 focused fact sheets. These are revision-library counts, not official exam weightings.
Knowledge-area map
Standard reference
ST0264
Core plus chosen route
- T01Core safety and compliance
- T02Core tools and materials
- T03Drawings and setting out
- T04Building fabric and core construction
- Site CarpenterSite Carpenter option
- Architectural JoinerArchitectural Joiner option
- T07Quality and sustainability
Core safety and compliance
01Risk control, safe working, regulation awareness and environmental practice.
Core tools and materials
02Hand and power tools, timber, sheet products, fixings and selection.
Drawings and setting out
03Information, dimensions, calculations, tolerances and accurate layout.
Building fabric and core construction
04Interfaces, moisture control, insulation and common carpentry details.
Site Carpenter option
05The specialist knowledge mapped to K26 and paper 205.
Architectural Joiner option
06The specialist knowledge mapped to K30, K31 and K38 and paper 206.
Quality and sustainability
07Checking work, minimising waste, protecting components and handing over.
How to prepare for the ST0264 test
A practical four-stage revision sequence: understand the rules first, close topic gaps, practise decisions, then rehearse under the real time pressure.
- 1
Select the correct route before starting revision and combine it with the common material.
- 2
Rehearse the published 31-common plus 9-option balance in full mocks.
- 3
Practise reading drawings and dimensions without reference notes.
- 4
Use the route labels on every question to avoid revising the other option by mistake.
Revision access
Questions, mocks and fact sheets
One exam, one clear price. Access ends automatically and never renews into a subscription.
£10
30 days of access
Everything for this exam for 30 days.
One-off payment. No automatic renewal.
£20
90 days of access
Everything for this exam for 90 days.
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ST0264 exam questions answered
Format, timing, version, preparation and booking questions—answered from the recorded standard and assessment-plan sources.
01What is the ST0264 Carpentry and Joinery exam?
The ST0264 test checks shared carpentry and joinery knowledge plus the specialist knowledge for the apprentice's chosen occupational route. Every apprentice takes the common allocation and one option allocation. A Site Carpenter does not take the Architectural Joiner questions, and an Architectural Joiner does not take the Site Carpenter questions.
02Who should use this ST0264 revision page?
Apprentices registered to ST0264 version 1.4 on either the Site Carpenter or Architectural Joiner route.
03When do apprentices take the ST0264 knowledge test?
It is normally taken during end-point assessment, after the apprentice has completed training and passed through gateway. The employer, training provider and end-point assessment organisation agree the booking and sequence.
04What is the ST0264 exam format?
Controlled multiple-choice test. Computer or paper based under controlled invigilation. 40 four-option questions with one correct answer: 31 common and 9 for the selected route.
05How many questions are there and how long does the test take?
40 questions and 60 minutes. Site Carpenter paper 205: 40 questions, 60 minutes, pass 25/40. Architectural Joiner paper 206: 40 questions, 60 minutes, pass 25/40.
06What is the ST0264 pass mark?
25/40. Site Carpenter paper 205: pass 25/40; distinction 33/40. Architectural Joiner paper 206: pass 25/40; distinction 33/40. The learner takes one route paper, not both.
07Is the ST0264 test open book?
Closed book. No reference books or notes are used.
08What subjects should I revise for ST0264?
The main areas are Core safety and compliance, Core tools and materials, Drawings and setting out, Building fabric and core construction, Site Carpenter option, Architectural Joiner option and Quality and sustainability. The detailed coverage on this page stays within the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
09How should I prepare for the ST0264 exam?
Select the correct route before starting revision and combine it with the common material. Rehearse the published 31-common plus 9-option balance in full mocks. Practise reading drawings and dimensions without reference notes. Use the route labels on every question to avoid revising the other option by mistake.
10Which version of ST0264 does this page cover?
ST0264 version 1.4 applies to starts from 13 January 2025. Its test mapping remains the published common-and-options structure; future proposals are not treated as current rules.
11Are the Trade Exams questions official live exam questions?
No. Trade Exams' 500 practice questions and 80 fact sheets are independently authored revision material. They do not reproduce recalled, live, confidential or password-protected EPAO questions. Each learner-facing route contains 410 questions: 320 common plus 90 for the selected option.
12Where do the ST0264 exam details come from?
The format and scope are based on the listed Skills England standard and end-point assessment sources, checked for this content pack on 2026-07-28. Always confirm late changes and booking instructions with the employer, training provider or EPAO.
13How does Trade Exams access work?
Access is a one-off £10 payment for 30 days or £20 for 90 days. It never renews automatically.
Official sources and currency
Check the standard behind this page
The format and scope were checked on 28 July 2026. Assessment arrangements can change, so confirm the final booking details with your employer, training provider or EPAO.
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