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Portable Power Tools Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An inspection of a portable power tool is required when?

a)

once a day

b)

once a week

c)

before use

d)

once a month

2.

The workpiece should be __________ as you work on it with portable power tools.

a)

placed on a table

b)

Cleaned

c)

Clamped

d)

held by another student

3.
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____.
a)
a. polish it with a fine steel wool
b)
b. recharge the tool's battery
c)
c. disconnect the power source
d)
d. inspect them for cracks
4.

Never use a circular saw that does not have an lower blade guard because the _____.

a)

a. trigger lock will not work properly

b)

b. saw will not cut cleanly

c)

c. guard protects you from touching the blade

d)

d. saw kerf will be too wide

5.

Do not operate saw if ________ does not move freely and close instantly.

a)

a. Trigger switch

b)

b. Retractable Lower Blade Guard

c)

c. Lever for Retractable Lower Blade Guard

d)

d. Base Plate/ Shoe

6.
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____.
a)
a. speed is set to Low
b)
b. power switch is in the Off position
c)
c. work has been clamped down
d)
d. lower blade guard is pulled back
7.
What safety equipment are you required to wear when operating power tools?
a)
Eye protection
b)
Ear protection
c)
Closed toed shoes
d)
All of the above
8.

What should you do with jewelry and loose clothing before working with power tools?

a)

Push them back and out of the way

b)

Take them completely off

c)

Just be careful as you work

d)

Put the jewelry into the loose clothing

9.

How do you clean up work area after using power tools?

a)

Sweep up saw dust

b)

Throw away scrap pieces

c)

Put away tools in their proper location

d)

All of the above

10.
How do you change bits in a drill?
a)
Change the drill direction to "forward" and turn on power
b)
Pull out the bit and put a new one in
c)
Loosen the chuck, place a new bit, and tighten
d)
Drills can't change bits
11.
Before drilling, what should you do with the tip of the screw?
a)
Push the screw into the wood to make it stand
b)
Hammer the screw to make it stand
c)
Twist in the tip of the screw with your finger
d)
Just start drilling in the screw
12.

What is the function of the "lower blade guard" on the circular saw?

a)

It is a wall to push wood against to cut a straight line

b)

It is the blade of a saw blade which is used to cut the material

c)

It is the piece that you plug in to a power source

d)

It is used to protect the blade

13.
How fast should the blade be moving before cutting the wood?
a)
Cut the wood as soon as you turn on the tool
b)
Turn on the tool, wait 30 seconds, then cut
c)
Wait until full speed, and then cut
d)
Roughly 45 miles per hour
14.

Identify the name of the part of the circular saw that is labelled as '1'

a)

Lower blade guard

b)

Handle

c)

Electric Cord

d)

Trigger Switch

15.

Identify the name of the part of the circular saw that is labelled as '2'

a)

Lower blade guard

b)

Handle

c)

Electric Cord

d)

Trigger Switch

16.

Identify the name of the part of the circular saw that is labelled as '9'

a)

Lower blade guard

b)

Handle

c)

Electric Cord

d)

Trigger Switch

17.

Identify the name of the part of the circular saw that is labelled as '10'

a)

Lower blade guard

b)

Lever for lower blade guard

c)

Electric Cord

d)

Trigger Switch

18.

Identify the name of the part of the circular saw that is labelled as '11'

a)

Lower blade guard

b)

Lever for lower blade guard

c)

Electric Cord

d)

Trigger Switch

19.

Identify the name of the part of the electric drill that is labelled as 'A'

a)

Battery Pack

b)

Variable Speed Switch

c)

Chuck

d)

Torque Adjustment Collar

20.

Identify the name of the part of the electric drill that is labelled as 'B'

a)

Forward/ Reverse Button

b)

Variable Speed Switch

c)

Chuck

d)

Torque Adjustment Collar