Importance of Workshop Equipment Maintenance Quiz

Why is it important to maintain and inspect workshop equipment before each use?

• To ensure it looks clean

• To make it last longer

• To work safely

• To save time

What is one benefit of taking care of tools and equipment?

• They will be cheaper to replace

• They will last longer before needing replacement

• They will be easier to use

• They will be more powerful

Why is it essential to keep tools clean and in good working order?

• Because they are expensive items

• Because they look better when clean

• Because it is a requirement by law

• Because it saves time

What should be done to tools before storing them?

• Paint them

• Wipe off any dirt, grease, or metal chips

• Disassemble them

• Sharpen them

What type of cleaning might some tools require?

• Cleaning with soap and water

• Cleaning with high pressure air

• Cleaning with a vacuum cleaner

• Cleaning with a brush

What should you always do after completing a job in the workshop?

• Leave tools lying around

• Check under the vehicle, under the bonnet, and inside the vehicle for tools

• Ignore the tools

• Store tools in the engine bay

Why is it important to check for tools left in the vehicle after a job?

• Tools are cheap to replace

• Tools can cause damage or injury if left in the vehicle

• It is not important

• Tools can improve vehicle performance

Where can small hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, or spanners be hung?

• On a panel or pegboard mounted on the wall

• On the floor

• In a drawer

• In a toolbox

Where can small tools be stored besides being hung on a panel or pegboard?

• In a chest, cabinet, or tray system

• On the floor

• In a backpack

• On a shelf

Where should measuring instruments, gauges, and meters be stored?

• Where they cannot be damaged by weather or impact with other tools

• On the floor

• In a drawer

• In a toolbox