Technical Skills Quiz

What is the purpose of a marking gauge?

• To measure the length of wood

• To hold wood in place

• To scribe a line in wood parallel to an edge

• To cut wood into specific shapes

What is the function of a strip heater / line bender?

• To control the vacuum on switch

• To heat a thin sheet of plastic until it is soft

• To shape thermoplastic sheet over pre-made moulds

• To cut plastic materials

What is the purpose of a vacuum former?

• To measure the length of wood

• To cut wood into specific shapes

• To solder electronic components

• To shape thermoplastic sheet over pre-made moulds

What is the correct safety rule for soldering?

• Do not use a bench suitable for soldering

• Do not lay down the soldering iron directly on the bench

• Close the windows for ventilation

• Always touch the metal parts of the iron or stand

What is the material used to make the lamp brackets?

• Wood

• Thermoplastic sheet

• Acrylic

• High Impact Polystyrene

What is the function of a guard in a strip heater / line bender?

• To control the on/off switch

• To protect your eyes

• To protect from touching hot parts of the machine

• To heat the plastic sheet

What is the purpose of a soldering iron holder / stand?

• To hold the soldering iron when not in use

• To clean the tip of the soldering iron

• To protect your eyes when soldering

• To lay down the soldering iron directly on the bench

What is the material used to make the base of the lamp?

• High Impact Polystyrene

• Wood

• Thermoplastic sheet

• Acrylic