11 ENG -Tools (PBa)

What is a hacksaw primarily used for?

• Cutting wood

• Cutting steel and other metals

• Cutting glass

• Cutting fabric

What does TPI stand for in the context of hacksaw blades?

• Teeth per inch

• Thickness per inch

• Tension per inch

• Torque per inch

Which TPI is considered very fine for a hacksaw blade?

• 14 TPI

• 18 TPI

• 24 TPI

• 32 TPI

What type of hacksaw blade is used for cutting hard materials like stainless steel?

• High Carbon Steel

• Low Carbon Steel

• High Speed Steel

• Alloy Steel

How should a hacksaw blade be positioned in the frame?

• With teeth pointing towards the handle

• With teeth pointing away from the handle

• With teeth pointing sideways

• With teeth pointing upwards

What is the purpose of using an engineer's try square and scriber?

• To measure the thickness of metal

• To mark out the material carefully

• To cut the metal into pieces

• To polish the metal surface

How should the index finger be positioned when using a hacksaw?

• Pointing away from the handle

• Supporting the handle and pointing in the direction of cutting

• Wrapped around the handle

• Pointing towards the user

What is the main purpose of filing metal after it has been cut?

• To add decorative patterns

• To remove sharp 'burrs'

• To increase the weight of the metal

• To change the color of the metal

What materials are hand files typically made from?

• Low carbon steel

• Plastic

• High carbon steel

• Aluminum

What is the first stage in smoothing a piece of metal or plastic?

• Polishing

• Through filing

• Painting

• Cutting