Workshop Practices Quiz

Evelyn is studying the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in her class. What is the main aim of this act?

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work

• To protect other people against risks to health or safety

• To control the keeping and use of dangerous substances

• To control the release of noxious substances

Emma and Aria are working on a project involving electrical equipment. What are the major safety hazards arising from the use of this equipment?

• Electric shock

• Electric burn

• Fire

• Arcing

• Explosion

Zoe is learning about machining in her workshop class. What is the purpose of marking out in machining?

• To indicate the work-piece outline

• To provide a guide for setting up the work-piece

• To measure the dimensions of the work-piece

• To ensure the work-piece is level

During a workshop, Samuel is using a drilling machine. What is the main function of this machine?

• To produce holes in a work piece

• To grind surfaces

• To weld materials

• To cut materials

Liam is considering the advantages of using human power on his family farm. What are the advantages of using human power on a farm?

• Easily available

• Used for all types of work

• Most efficient

• Requires no maintenance

Maya is considering using animal power on her farm. What is the main disadvantage of animal power on a farm?

• Not very efficient

• Requires full maintenance

• Creates unhealthy atmosphere

• Very slow in doing work

Hannah is considering the main advantage of mechanical power for her new project. What is it?

• High efficiency

• Not affected by weather

• Requires less space

• All of the above

What is a major disadvantage of electrical power on farms, as Oliver has observed?

• Very cheap form of power

• Requires good amount of technical knowledge

• Can work at a stretch

• Not affected by weather conditions

Kai is studying different sources of energy in his science class. What is renewable energy mainly obtained from?

• Biomass

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear energy

• Natural gas

Michael is curious about how an I.C. Engine works. Can you explain the principle of operation of an I.C. Engine to him?