WorksheetsG4 Tool Usage Quiz
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the tool labeled as "K" commonly used for?
Measuring length
Cutting materials
Fastening screws
Sanding surfaces
What is the tool labeled as "L" commonly used for?
Measuring thickness
Drilling holes
Painting surfaces
Welding metals
Hacksaw blades are classified by length, type, and number of teeth on the blade. What determines the number of teeth to use?
Material being cut
Blade color
Handle type
Blade thickness
What would the following tool be used for?
Tightening or loosening nuts and bolts
Cutting wires
Measuring length
Sanding surfaces
What is the smallest accurate measurement that can be made on a standard metric 25-50 mm micrometer?
0.01 mm
1 mm
0.1 mm
0.5 mm
What is the smallest accurate measurement that can be made on an engineer's rule?
1 mm
0.1 mm
0.5 mm
0.01 mm
When inspecting a vehicle braking system, which component could be checked for serviceability by measuring with a micrometer?
Brake disc thickness
Tire pressure
Brake fluid level
Brake pedal height
Why is it important that hand tools and measuring devices are wiped down and lubricated after use?
To prevent rust and ensure accuracy
To make them look shiny
To increase their weight
To change their color
Name the test instrument shown below.
Multimeter
Oscilloscope
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Explain what checks should be done to an electrical measuring device before attempting to measure electrical resistance.
Ensure it is calibrated and set to the correct range
Check if it is plugged in
Make sure it is turned off
Verify it is in a plastic case
The abbreviation S.W.L. is found on a vehicle hoist. What does this stand for?
Safe Working Load
Standard Weight Limit
Secure Weight Level
Safety Wire Lock
What name is given to a material which returns to its original shape after being deformed?
Elastic
Plastic
Brittle
Rigid
If a material can be permanently deformed without breaking, it is said to be p________?
Plastic
Brittle
Elastic
Rigid
Hardness is normally recognized as the ability of a material to resist certain things. Which two things does it resist?
Scratching and indentation
Melting and freezing
Bending and stretching
Heating and cooling
List three properties of mild steel which make it suitable for use on a vehicle.
Ductility, malleability, and corrosion resistance
Fragility, transparency, and high cost
Light weight, brittleness, and low melting point
High density, poor conductivity, and flammability
This material is used for many crankcases, cylinder blocks, and inlet manifolds. It is light and can conduct heat well. What is it?
Aluminum
Steel
Copper
Plastic
PVC is used for many gaiters, seals, and electrical cable insulation. What does PVC stand for?
Polyvinyl Chloride
Polyethylene Chloride
Polypropylene Chloride
Polystyrene Chloride
What type of metal would need a hacksaw blade which uses 32 teeth per inch (t.p.i.)?
Soft Metal
Hard Metal
Plastic
Wood
Name the locking devices A, B, C, and D shown below.
Cotter Pin, Split Washer, Lock Nut, Circlip
Circlip, Lock Nut, Split Washer, Cotter Pin
Split Washer, Cotter Pin, Circlip, Lock Nut
Lock Nut, Circlip, Cotter Pin, Split Washer
When filing metal, it is often common practice to rub chalk into the teeth of a clean file before starting work. Why is this done?
To prevent rust
To improve grip
To prevent metal from clogging the file
To make the file sharper
Name the type of fastening device shown.
Rivet
Bolt
Screw
Nail
Which tool is used for loosening or tightening nuts and bolts?
Hacksaw
Pliers
Combination spanner
Micrometer
What is the purpose of setting a multimeter to Ohms and calibrating it?
To measure voltage
To measure current
To measure resistance
To measure temperature
Which material is described as tough, malleable, ductile, easily welded, and reasonably strong?
Plastic
Aluminium alloy
Polyvinyl chloride
Elastic
What is used to stop file teeth from clogging with metal 'pins'?
Pop rivet
Shake proof washer
Tab washer
Thin sheet
What is the safe working load marked as in the document?
2 x 2 mark
3 x 2 mark
4 x 2 mark
6 x 2 mark
