Processing materials Module Exam

What is the first step in making a product according to the text?

• Cutting the material

• Marking out

• Sanding the edges

• Assembling the pieces

Why should marking out be done carefully? (Select two reasons)

• To ensure the pieces fit together

• Because it is the quickest step

• To save time during assembly

• Because materials are expensive

What tool is used to make a straight edge on wood?

• Saw

• Hammer

• Plane

• File

What is done to plastic and metal during the marking out process?

• They are bent

• They are cut

• They are filed

• They are painted

What is the primary function of sawing?

• To join materials together

• To remove material quickly

• To measure materials

• To polish materials

What characteristic must the part of the saw that cuts have in comparison to the material being cut?

• It must be more flexible than the material

• It must be the same hardness as the material

• It must be harder than the material

• It must be softer than the material

What are some saws specifically designed to cut?

• Wood and plastic

• Metal and glass

• Wood and metal

• Glass and stone

What is the main use of files in the context of the material provided?

• To glue pieces of metal together

• To remove small amounts of material from metal

• To measure the thickness of metal

• To paint metal surfaces

What type of file is specifically mentioned as being used on wood?

• A flat file

• A round file

• A rasp

• A diamond file

What should you never do after filing a piece of metal?

• Clean the metal

• Run your fingers over the newly filed surface

• Check the precision of the filing

• Apply a protective coating