N4/5 PWW - (Tool Box) Measuring and Marking Out

Why is measuring and marking-out important in manufacturing?

• To ensure materials are prepared for the next stages of production

• To make the materials look good

• To increase the weight of the materials

• To change the color of the materials

What can happen if materials are not measured and marked-out properly?

• Materials will become lighter

• Joints may not match up or be incorrectly aligned

• Materials will become stronger

• Materials will change color

Which of the following is NOT a key point in measuring and marking-out correctly?

• Reading dimensions from sketches or drawings correctly

• Checking over your measuring and marking out to ensure it is accurate

• Choosing appropriate tools for your task and material

• Using tools incorrectly and inaccurately

What is the first step in ensuring the success of a practical project?

• Cooling the materials

• Planning for measuring and marking-out

• Heating the materials

• Painting the materials

What is the aim of measuring and marking-out?

• To make the materials waterproof

• To change the shape of the materials

• To make the materials heavier

• To prepare the materials for the next stages of the production process

Which of the following is a consequence of not measuring and marking-out materials properly?

• Joints will be perfectly aligned

• Materials will become more durable

• Materials will become more flexible

• Increased chance of mistakes and waste

What should you do after measuring and marking-out to ensure accuracy?

• Change the measurements randomly

• Throw away the materials

• Check over your measuring and marking out

• Ignore the measurements

Which of the following is a correct practice in measuring and marking-out?

• Using tools incorrectly

• Reading dimensions incorrectly

• Choosing appropriate tools for the task

• Ignoring the sketches or drawings