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Worksheets11 ENG -Tools (PBa)
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a hacksaw primarily used for?
Cutting wood
Cutting steel and other metals
Cutting glass
Cutting fabric
What does TPI stand for in the context of hacksaw blades?
Teeth per inch
Thickness per inch
Tension per inch
Torque per inch
Which TPI is considered very fine for a hacksaw blade?
14 TPI
18 TPI
24 TPI
32 TPI
What type of hacksaw blade is used for cutting hard materials like stainless steel?
High Carbon Steel
Low Carbon Steel
High Speed Steel
Alloy Steel
How should a hacksaw blade be positioned in the frame?
With teeth pointing towards the handle
With teeth pointing away from the handle
With teeth pointing sideways
With teeth pointing upwards
What is the purpose of using an engineer's try square and scriber?
To measure the thickness of metal
To mark out the material carefully
To cut the metal into pieces
To polish the metal surface
How should the index finger be positioned when using a hacksaw?
Pointing away from the handle
Supporting the handle and pointing in the direction of cutting
Wrapped around the handle
Pointing towards the user
What is the main purpose of filing metal after it has been cut?
To add decorative patterns
To remove sharp 'burrs'
To increase the weight of the metal
To change the color of the metal
What materials are hand files typically made from?
Low carbon steel
Plastic
High carbon steel
Aluminum
What is the first stage in smoothing a piece of metal or plastic?
Polishing
Through filing
Painting
Cutting
Which abrasive is ideal for smoothing most metals?
Wet and Dry paper
Sandpaper
Emery cloth and carbide abrasive
Steel wool
What is the purpose of the safe edge of a file?
To cut through metal
To smooth the surface of the metal
To prevent damage when filing corners
To sharpen the file
What is the most common type of file used in workshops?
Half round file
Hand file
Round file
Flat file
How is the handle of a file traditionally fitted onto the file blade?
By gluing it
By screwing it on
By heating the tang and pushing it on
By welding it
What is the primary use of an engineer's try-square?
To measure temperature
To mark material for cutting/shaping
To test electrical circuits
To weigh materials
What are the two main parts of an engineer's try-square?
Handle and blade
Stock and blade
Tang and handle
Scriber and stock
Why is a small slot cut into the stock of an engineer's try-square?
To make it lighter
To prevent small burrs from altering accuracy
To improve grip
To enhance its appearance
What is used to make the scratched line visible on metal when using a try-square?
Engineers blue (a dye/ink marking out fluid)
Chalk
Paint
Pencil
What is the name of this tool?
Scriber
Odd leg calliper
Centre punch
Steel rule
What is this tool used for?
Marking the location of a hole
Finding the centre of a hole
Marking lines on metal
Marking parallel lines
What is the name of this tool?
Engineer's square
Try square
What is this tool used for?
To mark lines square to an edge
To mark parallel line
What is the name of this tool?
Steel rule
Odd leg calliper
Scriber
Centre punch
Does this tool use mm or cm?
mm
cm
During a workshop, Sade and Morgan were learning about different tools. What is the function of a steel rule in metal marking?
To cut metal
To measure length
To polish surfaces
To drill holes
What is the typical unit of measurement for the length of a workpiece in a British workshop?
Inches
Metres
Miles
Kilometres
Which of the following tools would you use to create a straight line on a metal surface?
File
Scribe
Vice
Pillar drill
What is the primary function of a file in a workshop?
To drill holes
To cut metal
To smooth surfaces
To measure lengths
