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Power Tools Student Test PLTW

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do measuring tools and checking devices do

a)

Simple Mesuremnet

b)

To measure irregular as well as regular shapes.

c)

 Measuring  checking the length, width or thickness of an objects shape  things like the flatness, straightness, roundness or squareness.

d)

-To test a surface for levelness.   
 -To check adjacent surfaces for squareness   
 -To make lines across the face of edge of stock  

2.

What do sawing tools do

a)

Saw

b)

cut stock to the correct length and width. They are also used to cut stock to irregular shapes

c)

cut through wood at the exact length, or make polygon cuts

3.

Name all Layout, Measuring, and Checking Devices (Check all that apply)

a)

Try Square

b)

Plane

c)

Vise

d)

Level

e)

Rafter Square

4.

What is this picture of?

a)

A 12-inch or one foot rule. One side is divided into eighths, the other into sixteenths. A metric rule is divided into centimeters or millimeters.

b)

A ruler

c)

Bench ruler

d)

A Layout, Measuring and Checking Device

e)

Metric Ruler

5.

What is the difference between a rip claw hammer and a claw hammer

a)

They both work with the removing or driving of nails

b)

One has a wedge shaped claw, while the other one has a curved one, and one is better for prying nails

c)

Nothing, they're both the same in size, shape and purpose

d)

They have different uses, one removes nails the other drives them in and one only has a wood handle

6.

Why do we use mallets

a)

to reduce the force driving the cutting edge of a chisel, giving better control.

b)

for striking blows where steel hammers would mar or damage the surface.

c)

For driving or removing nails

d)

in Carpentry to knock wooden pieces together, or to drive dowels or chisels

7.

Are Screw drivers a drilling tool

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Select all that are tape measures

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
9.

Description: A squaring, measuring, and testing tool with a metal blade and a wood or metal handle.

(what tool is this)

a)

Try Square

b)

Framing or Rafter Square

c)

Coping Saw

d)

Plane

e)

Level

10.

What do we use the coping saw for

a)

To cut curves

b)

To shape the ends of molding for joints

c)

For scroll work

d)

All of the above

e)

Only 1 and 2

11.

Chose the Miter box saw

Hint: bigger back saw

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
12.

What does a compass saw look like?

a)

A hand saw in lengths from 20” to 26” with 4 to 12 points per inch. 10 points is good for crosscutting and 5 ½ points is good for ripping.

b)

A U-shaped saw frame permitting 4- 5/8” or 6-1/2” deep cuts. Uses standard 6-1/2” pin end blades.

c)

A 12” or 14” taper blade saw.

13.

What purpose do edge cutting tools serve

a)

a tool with two knife-like edges at the ends, joined by an axle. With two handles to provide leverage, the cutting edges pinch together to cut materials

b)

any tool that is used to remove some material from the work piece by means of shear deformation

c)

. Single-point tools used in turning, shaping, planning and similar operations, and remove material by means of one cutting edge.

d)

Plane, wood chisels, and utility knives

14.

What are fastening and assembly tools

a)

Holds work for sawing, planing, sanding, and

many other jobs.

b)

driving or removing nails.

c)

Holds work; removes and drives parts, and fastens things together

d)

attaching ceiling tile, insulation, scree, and

other soft or thin materials.

15.

How big do Auger bits come in

a)

1 to 4

b)

between 7'and 15'

c)

a hole of 1/4" or larger

d)

the circumference of 4

16.

How big to tape measures go

a)

ina variety of lengths from 6’ to 100’ or 2 meters to 50 meters

b)

12-inch or one foot

c)

A 12” or 14” taper blade

d)

lengths from 20” to 26” with 4 to 12 points per inch.

17.

List all the Drilling and Boring Tools listed in the PowerPoint

a)

Auger Bit

b)

drill

c)

Screw Drivers

d)

Brace

e)

Jackhammer

18.

What do Braces do

a)

Holds work for sawing, planing, sanding, and many other jobs.

b)

Straighten your teeth

c)

used to obtain a smooth flat surface.

d)

hold and operate bits

e)

Single twist bit is better for boring deep holes.

19.

How do Chisels and Screwdrivers differ

a)

One works with metal, the other works with wood

b)

They both perform different function

c)

They have different heads

d)

All of the above

e)

They are the same

20.

When handling tools what do we use

a)

Safety

b)

Care

c)

Proper equipment

d)

All of the above