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End of Module Year 8

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A CAM changes the input motion, which is usually rotary motion (a rotating motion), to a reciprocating motion of the follower.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

How many parts does a CAM mechanism have?

a)

One

b)

Four

c)

Three

d)

Two

3.

CAMS are made from?

a)

Wood and plastic only

b)

Plastic and metal only

c)

Wood, plastic and metal

d)

wood and metal only

4.

List the three parts of a cam mechanism:

(a)  

5.

The ______________ is a rod that rests on the edge of the turning cam.

a)

follower

b)

Shaft

c)

Cam

d)

Cam Toy

6.

In relation to CAMS, the follower is responsible for what three things:

a)

Side to side movement (swing)

žFall (move down) or

žDwell (remain stationary)

b)

Rise (move up)

žRotation (360 degrees) or

žDwell (remain stationary)

c)

žRise (move up)

žFall (move down) or

žDwell (remain stationary)

d)

Rise (move up)

žFall (move down) or

žPush/Pull (in or out movement)

7.

In relation to CAMS what is a cycle?

a)

The shifting of the cam from one point to another random point

b)

The clockwise movement of the cam

c)

A 180 degree movement of the CAM

d)

One rotation/revolution of the cam.

8.

In relation to CAMs what is the DWELL?

a)

When there is no movement of any part of the CAM

b)

When the cam rotates but the follower does not rise or fall.

c)

When the follower rotates but the cam does not rise or fall.

d)

The part of the CAM the sits on the edge of the follower

9.

What is the name of the CAM shown

a)

Pear CAM

b)

Drop Cam

c)

Circular Cam

d)

Eccentric Cam

10.

Name the Cam shown below?

a)

Pear Cam

b)

Drop Cam

c)

Circular Cam

d)

Eccentric Cams

11.

In relation to timber conversion what is FELLING?

a)

The cutting down of the trees

b)

The cutting up of the trees of commercial use

c)

The cutting of the branches of the trees

d)

The process of cutting up of the trees into small pieces.

12.

What is the name of this naturally occurring wood defect?

a)

Resin Pocket

b)

Live Knot

c)

Heart Shake

d)

Dead Knot

13.

What is the difference between a live knot and a dead knot?

a)

The fibres of the dead knot aren't connected to the wood

b)

The knot is still growing

c)

The fibres of the dead knot are connected to the wood

d)

All of the above

14.

What creates knots in wood?

a)

Poor stacking of timber during seasoning

b)

Direct sunlight during seasoning

c)

Animals nesting in trees

d)

The growth of branches as the tree grows

15.

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF ALL THESE DEFECTS?

a)

POOR FELLING TECHNIQUES

b)

WEATHER DAMAGE

c)

POOR TRANSPORTATION TECHNIQUES

d)

POOR SEASONING TECHNIQUES

16.

WHICH OF THESE STACKING DEFECTS IS BOWING?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

WHICH OF THESE STACKING DEFECTS IS TWISTING?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

What is the name of this form of defect?

a)

Cupping

b)

Heart Shake

c)

Honeycombing

d)

Cup Shake

19.

What is the cause of this form of defect?

a)

Growth and felling stresses

b)

Poor Seasoning

c)

Rapid Dry

d)

Frost

20.

The defects that usually occur in the timber may be classified into two categories

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What is the standard size of man made wood?

a)

2000mm by 1220mm (6 feet by 4 feet)

b)

2440mm by 1000mm (8 feet by 3 feet)

c)

2000mm by 1000 mm (6 feet by 3 feet)

d)

2440mm by 1220mm (8 feet by 4 feet)

22.

Two advantages of man made wood are (a)  

23.

Which of the following man made wood is built up with a core of softwood strips bonded together with adhesive and covered with a sheet of plywood on either side.

a)

Chipboard

b)

Plywood

c)

Blockboard

d)

Medium Density Fiber

24.

This type of man made wood is made from veneers (plies) of timber with each grain layer being at right angles to each other and bonded together by resin and pressure.

a)

Plywood

b)

Chipboard

c)

Medium density fibre board

d)

Heartwood

25.

Plywood can be used to make design and technology projects

a)

True

b)

False