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Communication Methods Quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of communication allows for questioning in real time and getting to know each other but is not recorded and not shared?

a)

E-mail

b)

Group discussion

c)

TV

d)

Internet

2.

What is a limitation of written communication forms such as reports, memos, and forms?

a)

Can be used anywhere

b)

Interactive

c)

Can't ask questions in real time

d)

Easy to search

3.

Which benefit is common to both email and video conference types of electronic communication?

a)

Easy to use

b)

Can be used anywhere

c)

Refer back any time

d)

Interactive

4.

What is a common limitation of radio and TV as types of electronic communication?

a)

Time consuming

b)

Not interactive

c)

Can't see body language

d)

IT problems

5.

What is the typical cost of a Keyboard as listed in the Hardware Devices section?

a)

£5

b)

£15

c)

£80

d)

£200

6.

What is the function of a Monitor according to the Hardware Devices section?

a)

To allow you to enter letters and numbers into your computer program

b)

Displays the software and processes of your computer

c)

Allows you to move the cursor around the screen to select software items

d)

The processor is contained in the tower this is the brain of the computer

7.

Which Computer Type is described as "A small thin touch screen computer"?

a)

Tablet

b)

Laptop

c)

Desktop

d)

Server

8.

What is the benefit of a Stand alone computer connection as mentioned in the Computer Connections section?

a)

Protects from virus attacks by being separate

b)

Allows you to group information from connected computers

c)

Can easily be joined and left suitable for laptops and tablets

d)

Open to virus attacks from outside sources

9.

What is a drawback of a Wireless network according to the Computer Connections section?

a)

Limited to the information stored on the one machine

b)

You have to be within cable distance to connect

c)

Protects from virus attacks by being separate

d)

Open to virus attacks from outside sources

10.

Which operating system is described as open source, allowing anyone to access and create software for this system?

a)

Windows

b)

Apple

c)

Unix

d)

None of the above

11.

What is a drawback of using Apple's operating system according to the text?

a)

Only allows software developed by Apple

b)

Harder to infect with a virus

c)

Can be difficult to use if you are not familiar with computer systems

d)

Because it is open it increases likelihood of virus attack

12.

What is the main benefit of using spreadsheets as mentioned in the document?

a)

Allows you to write letters and reports

b)

Allows you to create forms for accounting

c)

A way of storing and searching information

d)

Such as PowerPoint allows you to share text and images with a group

13.

What is considered a disadvantage of intranet as an information source?

a)

Allows you to group information from connected computers

b)

Open source, anyone can access and create software for this system

c)

Easy to take with you and share information

d)

You must be within cable distance to connect

14.

What does CAD stand for according to the software packages section?

a)

Computer aided design

b)

Computer aided manufacturing

c)

Computer numerical control

d)

Running a manufacturing process on a computer before you make something

15.

What is the purpose of CAM software?

a)

Computer aided design

b)

Computer aided manufacturing

c)

Computer numerical control

d)

Running a manufacturing process on a computer before you make something

16.

What type of drawing shows how parts fit together and is often used for complex assemblies?

a)

Detail drawing

b)

Exploded drawing

c)

Assembly/Sub assembly drawing

d)

Wiring circuit diagram

17.

What is the characteristic of a detail drawing?

a)

It shows how electrical components fit together.

b)

It shows parts moved away from each other so no object is hidden.

c)

It shows a singular part in orthographic projection and contains dimensions and written manufacturing information.

d)

It shows how parts fit together in a complex assembly.

18.

What is an exploded drawing typically used to illustrate?

a)

The general assembly of a car.

b)

The details of a singular part.

c)

How parts fit together with each part drawn so no object is hidden.

d)

How electrical components fit together in a circuit.

19.

What does a wiring circuit diagram represent?

a)

The assembly of a car.

b)

The exploded view of an object.

c)

The details of a singular part with dimensions.

d)

How electrical components fit together in a circuit using symbols.

20.

How many views of an object do orthographic drawings typically show?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

21.

What angle to the horizontal base line are all lines except for vertical in an isometric drawing?

a)

30°

b)

45°

c)

60°

d)

90°

22.

What is the purpose of an oblique drawing?

a)

To show the interior details of an object

b)

To show a 3D view with the dominant face positioned at the front

c)

To show the top view of an object

d)

To provide a detailed manufacturing blueprint

23.

What type of line is used to represent a boundary in a technical drawing?

a)

Centre line

b)

Hidden detail line

c)

Boundary line

d)

Break line

24.

What is the main drawback of using a chuck (lathe) for work holding?

a)

Can only hold objects that are small enough to fit inside

b)

Can damage soft materials

c)

Can't hold irregular shaped objects

d)

No drawback is mentioned

25.

What is a twist chuck (drill) primarily used for?

a)

To hold irregular shaped objects

b)

To grip onto usually a round cylinder object tightened with twisting by hand

c)

To pull jaws together with a screw thread

d)

To hold objects that are small enough to fit inside

26.

What is the main function of vices in work holding equipment?

a)

To grip onto usually a round cylinder object tightened with a key

b)

To hold irregular shaped objects

c)

To pull jaws together with a screw thread, usually mounted

d)

To grip onto usually a round cylinder object tightened with twisting by hand

27.

What is a jig primarily used for?

a)

Holding two objects together

b)

Gripping objects with a screw thread

c)

Holding only one specific thing

d)

Holding objects that are small enough to fit inside

28.

What is the drawback of using a collet as a tool holding equipment?

a)

Can only work with round materials

b)

Can hold irregular shaped objects

c)

Can damage soft materials

d)

Can be used for more than one thing

29.

Which tool holding equipment grips onto usually a round cylinder object tightened with twisting by hand?

a)

Collet

b)

Sleeves

c)

Chucks

d)

Clamps

30.

What is the limitation of using sleeves as tool holding equipment?

a)

Can damage soft materials

b)

Can only be used for the one thing

c)

Can only work with round materials

d)

Can hold objects that are small enough to fit inside

31.

What is the term used for the length of a drill bit with longer flutes?

a)

Jobber Length

b)

Mechanic's Length

c)

Type N Standard Spiral

d)

Type H Slow Spiral

32.

Which of the following is not a type of flute mentioned in the image?

a)

Type N Standard Spiral

b)

Type H Slow Spiral

c)

Type W Fast Spiral

d)

Type Z Medium Spiral

33.

What is the angle called that is formed by the intersection of the flanks of the thread measured in an axial plane?

a)

Helix angle

b)

Root angle

c)

Thread angle

d)

Pitch angle

34.

Which term describes the distance from a point on one thread to a corresponding point on the next thread, measured parallel to the axis?

a)

Depth

b)

Pitch

c)

Crest

d)

Root

35.

What is the term for the diameter of an imaginary cylinder that passes through the thread crests on external threads and the thread roots on internal threads?

a)

Minor diameter

b)

Major diameter

c)

Pitch diameter

d)

Crest diameter

36.

Which type of thread is characterized by a 90-degree angle between the threads and is commonly used in clamps and vises?

a)

Standard Thread

b)

Square Thread

c)

ACME Thread

d)

Buttress Thread

37.

What is the name of the thread profile that is generally used for transmission of power in one direction and is depicted by an asymmetrical thread angle in the image?

a)

Standard Thread

b)

Square Thread

c)

ACME Thread

d)

Buttress Thread

38.

What does chip cutting involve?

a)

A process that melts small sections of metal

b)

A blade that removes small sections of metal

c)

A chemical reaction that reshapes metal

d)

A hammering technique that flattens metal

39.

Which tools can cut material without causing chips?

a)

Hammer, anvil, and chisel

b)

Laser, plasma, and water jet cutters

c)

Saw, file, and drill

d)

Lathe, mill machine, and grinder

40.

What is the typical measuring equipment used in the context provided?

a)

Calipers and micrometers

b)

Rulers and tapes

c)

Scales and balances

d)

Protractors and compasses

41.

What is a Scriber made from?

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Hardened and tempered high carbon or cast steel

d)

Aluminum

42.

What is the purpose of a Scriber?

a)

To measure angles

b)

To cut lines in the surface of the workpiece

c)

To hold round materials

d)

To provide a horizontal datum

43.

What are vee blocks used for?

a)

Cutting lines in the surface of the workpiece

b)

Holding round materials

c)

Clamping workpieces to a surface plate

d)

Providing a horizontal datum

44.

What material are angle plates made from?

a)

Plastic

b)

Cast iron

c)

Aluminum

d)

Steel

45.

What is the primary use of surface plates in a workshop?

a)

To hold round materials

b)

To cut lines in the surface of the workpiece

c)

To provide a horizontal datum

d)

To measure angles