Marking Shapes on Metal Quiz

What is the first step before cutting metal?

• Marking out the design

• Cutting the metal

• Polishing the metal

• Heating the metal

Which tool is used to scratch straight lines on metal?

• Odd-leg calipers

• Scriber and steel rule

• Centre punch

• Dividers

What is used to make scratches visible on metal?

• Sandpaper

• Marking-out dye

• Wire wool

• White spirit

How do you ensure a curve is uniform when marking metal?

• Use a file

• Use a centre punch and dividers

• Use a steel rule

• Use a scriber

What is the purpose of a centre punch?

• To cut the metal

• To polish the metal

• To make a small dent

• To clean the metal surface

Which tool is used to mark lines parallel to an edge?

• Dividers

• Engineer’s square

• Odd-leg calipers

• Scriber

What should be done to areas of metal that will be cut off?

• Polish them

• Heat them

• Hatch them in

• Paint them

What is the purpose of using white spirit on metal?

• To cut metal

• To mark lines

• To polish metal

• To remove oil

What is the role of dividers in marking metal?

• To scratch straight lines

• To make dents

• To scratch curves

• To clean the surface

What should be used to remove scale from metal?

• Odd-leg calipers

• Marking-out dye

• Wire wool

• White spirit