Practice test G

The drill size to use when tapping an 8mm thread in metal is:

• 7.9mm

• 9.5mm

• 6.8mm

• 8.00mm

The limit of measurement of an engineer's steel rule is down to:

• 0.05mm

• 0.5mm

• 1mm

• 5mm

Plastic filler material should be filed using a:

• square file

• dreadnought file

• warding file

• diamond file

When finishing a task on a vehicle it is best to:

• only clean up once a week as this wastes valuable time

• leave the hand tools on the bench ready for the next job

• put all hand tools away without cleaning as they will go rusty

• check and clean all hand tools and place them in their tool chest

The tool shown below is:

• an electric soldering iron

• an electrical test light

• an alternator slip ring tester

• a high tension spark tester

The test instrument shown below is a:

• multi-meter

• voltmeter

• ammeter

• ohmmeter

A ferrous metal contains a large proportion of:

• copper

• aluminium

• iron

• phosphor

The mushroomed head of a cold chisel or punch should not be removed.

• False

• True

The name and use of the hand tool shown below is:

• Snips used to cut thin metal sheet

• Strippers used for cutting insulation from cables

• Pointed nosed pliers used for gripping metal

• Engineers pliers used for trimming split pins

Before using a trolley jack it is important to:

• check for leaks, frame cracks and general condition

• oil the wheels, handle and release valve

• repaint the frame if it is scratched

• remove the jacking plate and grease it thoroughly