Accidents among farmworkers most often involve:

Most injuries are caused by unsafe actions by people and by unsafe:

The best item of protective clothing for agricultural workers is:

What color in the safety color code designates caution against starting equipment while it is out of working order?

What color in the safety color code designates dangerous parts of equipment that may cut or otherwise injure?

To be safe and efficient, a shop must be large enough to:

Which fire extinguisher is good for only wood fires?

Safety in the agricultural mechanics shop depends mainly on the:

The two things that combine to cause hearing damage from noise are the hours exposed and the level of noise measured in:

How does an approved flammable materials cabinet help fire safety?

What determines a safe shop?

What is the difference between a safety policy and a safety procedure?

What color in the safety color code identifies the location of safety and first aid equipment?

What effect does a clean and well-organized shop have on the chance of accidents happening as compared to a dirty, disorganized shop?

A gasoline fire is a Class B fire because the fuel is a/an:

What color in the safety color code is used to designate the location of firefighting equipment?

The wrench designed to turn both hex- and square-headed nuts and bolts is the:

A ripsaw blade is used to:

A countersink is used to flare the top of a hole to recess the head for:

What pliers are used to reach into recessed areas?

James measures and marks a board correctly. If he saws on the waste side of the line and leaves the line, the size of the board will be:

What tool is used to cut curves in wood?

A cold chisel is used to cut:

Which hand(s) should be used when operating a portable belt sander?

A hammer drill is used to drill holes in:

The depth of cut for a jointer is determined by adjusting the:

The type of sandpaper that should be used to remove the most amount of wood when sanding is:

When Sam uses a file to sharpen a tool, he should reduce pressure on the back stroke because files:

What stationary power tool uses a blade with back-and-forth motion to cut metal?

The tool used to find and transfer various angles is the:

What portable power saw is used in tight situations for remodeling work?

The power tool that moves to cut a stationary piece of material is the:

What is used for lubrication when a die is used to cut threads on a metal rod?

Which power saw uses a circular blade to cut metal?

A table saw blade should be installed with the teeth pointing:

should be installed with the teeth pointing: A. away from the direction of the motor's rotation. B. perpendicular to the saw guard. C. toward the direction of the motor’s rotation. D. toward the rip fence. 37.

When Thomas used a die to cut threads on a metal rod, he used oil to: A. clean the rod. B. harden the rod. C. lubricate the rod. D. soften the rod. 38.

The saw used to cut angles is the: A. hacksaw. B. hand crosscut saw. C. hand ripsaw. D. miter saw. 39.

A try square is used to mark: A. 15° angles. B. 30° angles. C. 90° angles. D. curves. 40.

Which saw is used to cut across the grain of wood? A. coping saw B. hacksaw C. hand crosscut saw D. hand ripsaw AgMech1 Shop Safety Page 10 of 18 41.

When a try square is used to mark a board, the: A. blade should be held firmly against the edge of the board. B. handle should be held firmly against the center of the board. C. handle should be held firmly against the edge of the board. D. handle should be held loosely against the edge of the board. 42.

If a welder wants to mark metal so that there will be a scratch or permanent mark, he/she should use: A. an awl. B. a pencil. C. chalk. D. soapstone. 43.

Why does a heavy-duty screwdriver have a square shank? A. to allow a wrench to be used to help remove large screws B. to fit in the chuck of a portable electric drill C. to reach in difficult places D. to provide insulation from electrical shock 44.

One should avoid using the miter gauge and the rip fence on a band saw at the same time because the: A. angle will be incorrect. B. blade will bend. C. cut will be uneven. D. wood will bind. AgMech1 Shop Safety Page 11 of 18 45.

The type of handsaw used to cut wood with the grain is a: A. combination saw. B. coping saw. C. hand crosscut saw. D. hand ripsaw. 46.

What portable power tool is used to make round holes through wood or metal? A. drill B. grinder C. miter saw D. sander 47.

The tool used for ripping and prying wood is the: A. half ratchet. B. rubber mallet. C. sledgehammer. D. wrecking bar. 48.

What portable power tool is used to make straight cuts in wood? A. circular saw B. cordless drill C. hacksaw D. metal shears 49.

Which hammer should be used to remove wood from a building? A. ball-peen hammer B. half hatchet C. nail hammer D. ripping hammer AgMech1 Shop Safety Page 12 of 18 50.

Where should the bottom saw teeth point on a portable circular saw blade used to cut wood? A. toward the rip fence B. toward the center of the blade C. toward the front of the saw D. toward the rear of the saw 51.

Lee used one tool as a plumb, depth gauge, inside and outside try square, level, miter square, and marking gauge. What tool did he use? A. combination square B. level C. plumb bob D. try square 52.

What saw uses a blade that moves back and forth to cut curves? A. band saw B. circular saw C. jigsaw D. table saw 53.

Most tools used for measuring wood are divided into: A. 2 parts per foot. B. 4 parts per foot. C. 8 parts per inch. D. 16 parts per inch. 54.

When unused, a portable belt sander should be laid: A. on its side. B. on the belt. C. on the handle. D. upside down. 55.

What portable power tool is used to smooth wood surfaces? A. circular saw B. drill C. miter saw D. sander 56.

If Josh is at a location without electrical power, what saw should he use to cut a board across the grain of the wood? A. circular saw B. hand crosscut saw C. hand ripsaw D. saber saw 57.

What power tool is used to straighten and smooth edges of boards and to cut bevels? A. drill B. grinder C. jointer D. planer 58.

What method used to fasten wood is quick but is also the weakest method? A. biscuit joints B. bolts C. nails D. screws 59.

When using a nail hammer, the user should hold the handle: A. halfway up the handle. B. near the end of the handle. C. near the hammer claws. D. near the hammer head. 60.

A stationary power tool with abrasive wheels or wire brush wheels used to sharpen tools, shape metal, or remove rust is a: A. drill press. B. grinder. C. hacksaw. D. hammer drill. 61.

The tool used to place and spread mortar is the: A. brick jointer. B. brick trowel. C. concrete finishing trowel. D. concrete float. 62.

The last movement when sanding wood with a portable belt sander is to: A. lay the sander on its left side while it is still running. B. lay the sander on its right side while it is still running. C. lift the sander off the wood while it is still running. D. turn the sander off and leave the belt on the wood. 63.

What is the minimum number of hacksaw teeth that must be in contact with the edge or surface of the metal being cut? A. 1 B. 3 C. 13 D. 32 64.

Sandy uses a hammer to drive small nails, and Nicole uses a hammer to drive large nails. Compared to Sandy's hammer, Nicole's hammer should be: A. heavier. B. lighter. C. the same color. D. the same weight. 65.

A portable electric tool that can be used to make molding, dado cuts, and rabbet cuts is the: A. band saw. B. drill. C. router. D. sander. 66.

Which end of a rough-cut board should be put in a planer first? A. either B. thick C. thin D. wide 67.

To help avoid mistakes and to reduce the amount of wasted materials, a good rule to follow is: A. measure once, cut twice. B. measure twice, cut once. C. measure with three different tapes. D. saw out the marked line. 68.

The hammer used on small engines in the agricultural mechanics shop is the: A. ball-peen hammer. B. half hatchet. C. nail hammer. D. ripping hammer. 69.

Which hand(s) should be used when operating a portable circular saw? A. both B. either C. left D. right 70.

What hand tool should be used before starting to drill a hole in metal with a portable electric drill? A. center punch B. cold chisel C. countersink D. screwdriver 71.

Lori sanded her wood tabletop very carefully, but she has scratch marks in several places. What caused the scratches in the wood? A. sanding across the grain B. sanding with the grain C. using fine sandpaper D. using oak wood 72.