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Worksheets104 Introduction to Power Tools (RQ)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Pneumatic tools get their power from _____.
air pressure
AC power source
hand pumps
fluid pressure
When operating a power tool, it is important to always _____.
notify a coworker
wear the proper PPE
wear rubber-soled shoes
ask a coworker how to operate the tool
Using a trigger lock to lock a tool's trigger in an On position _____.
is a great way to keep your hand from getting fatigued
can increase productivity
ensures the tool will have enough power
can be dangerous and cause injury
The most common use of the power drill is to _____.
drive nails into wood, metal, and plastic
cut wood, metal, and plastic
make holes in wood, metal, and plastic
carve letters in wood, metal, and plastic
A masonry bit is able to drill into concrete and similar material because it has a _____.
carbide tip
whip check
countersink shank
ceramic core
An example of an electric power drill that is designed to be used in tight spaces is a(n) _____.
electromagnetic drill
hammer drill
keyless chuck drill
right-angle drill
The electromagnetic drill is a _____.
cordless drill used on masonry and tile
pneumatic drill that has a pounding action
portable drill used on thick metal
handheld drill used on wood
What is the primary function of a hammer drill?
To drive nails into wood, metal, and plastic
To make holes in wood, metal, and plastic
To cut wood, metal, and plastic
To create a pounding action for drilling into masonry and concrete
What is the main advantage of using a cordless power drill?
It can be used in tight spaces
It is more powerful than corded drills
It provides mobility and eliminates the need for a power source
It can be used for drilling into thick metal
Why is it important to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when operating a power tool?
To increase productivity
To prevent potential injuries
To ensure the tool will have enough power
To keep your hand from getting fatigued
Hammer drills are designed to drill into _____.
concrete, brick, and tile
drywall, fiberglass, and wood
wood, metal, and plastic
roofing shingles, plastic, and wood
Compared to a common drill, an impact driver has _____.
more weight
more torque
more bits for precision drilling
more variable speed options
A pneumatic impact wrench requires the use of _____.
a trigger lock to prevent accidental starting
shear pins between the wrench and the socket
impact sockets that are designed for the applicable tool
an adapter so that handheld sockets will fit
When cutting with a circular saw, grip the saw handles _____.
and engage the trigger lock
and pull the saw toward you
firmly with two hands
firmly with one hand
The high speed setting on a reciprocating saw is used for _____.
sawing wood and other soft materials
cutting through drywall
metal work
grinding surfaces
Before using a reciprocating saw to cut through a wall or partition, always _____.
lubricate the guard with oil or grease
remove the lower blade guard
find out what is on the other side
increase the revolutions per minute
When using a jigsaw, avoid vibration by _____.
setting a heavy object on the workpiece
using a clamp or vise to hold the work
holding the workpiece down with your free hand
using a low-speed setting
Use only a band saw that has a _____.
a battery PACK
stop
thick, three-piece blade
breastplate with a broad surface
A sliding compound miter saw has a rail that allows the blade to slide forward and backward, which enables the saw to _____.
cut harder material than a standard miter saw
cut wider material than a standard miter saw
produce much less dust than a standard miter saw
use much thinner blades than a standard miter saw
The blade of an abrasive cutoff saw spins at such a high speed that _____.
the resulting friction is hot enough to burn through the material
it can never be more than eight inches in diameter
the abrasive particles will melt into some metals
it can only be used for straight cuts
The end grinder is used to _____.
grind surfaces
smooth the inside of materials, such as pipe
polish intricate work
smooth the work before painting
A detail grinder smoothes and polishes intricate metallic work by using attachments called _____.
studs
pins
points
rollers
Powder-actuated fastening systems are used to _____.
hammer nails into metal
remove nails
anchor static loads to concrete
penetrate drywall and treated wood
Porta-Power®
cylinders are rated by how much weight they can lift and by _____.
the distance they can move the weight
their torque
the amount of electromagnetic material they have
how much they weigh
Hydraulic jacks are used when the application calls for _____.
extreme force to be applied
manually assisted lifting
quiet operation
operation at high speed
