WorksheetsConstruction Quarterly Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What should always be done before operating any power tool?
Make sure it’s plugged in and working
Wear proper PPE and check for safety hazards
Ask a friend how to use it
Assume it’s safe and start using it
Which of the following is NOT an example of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
Safety goggles
Work gloves
Flip-flops
Earplugs
What is the safest way to use a table saw when cutting wood?
Keep hands at least 6 inches away from the blade and use a push stick
Hold the wood down with your hands close to the blade
Push the wood through as fast as possible
Use one hand to guide the wood while the other adjusts the blade
What type of hammer is best suited for driving and removing nails?
Ball-peen hammer
Claw hammer
Sledgehammer
Rubber mallet
A carpenter’s square is primarily used for:
Measuring angles and marking right angles
Cutting wood
Checking if a surface is level
Driving nails
What was one of the primary innovations of Roman construction that allowed them to build structures like the Colosseum and aqueducts?
Wooden scaffolding
The arch and concrete
Reinforced steel beams
Mud bricks
What is the purpose of a pilot hole when using screws?
To weaken the material before inserting the screw
To prevent the wood from splitting
To hold nails in place
To act as a drainage hole
Which of the following construction advancements allowed for the rapid expansion of skyscrapers in the 20th century?
Adobe bricks
Steel-frame buildings
Wooden supports
Limestone foundations
What is one major benefit of prefabrication and modular construction?
It increases overall construction costs.
It speeds up the building process and reduces waste.
It eliminates the need for skilled labor.
It makes buildings harder to repair.
Which of the following tools is classified as a hand tool rather than a power tool?
Jigsaw
Drill
Chisel
Belt sander
It’s safe to wear loose clothing when using a drill press.
True
False
A framing square can be used to check for 90-degree angles.
True
False
You should always unplug a power tool before changing its blade or bit.
True
False
A screwdriver can be safely used as a chisel if no chisels are available.
True
False
The main purpose of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is to regulate workplace safety.
True
False
Safety glasses are optional when using a hand saw.
True
False
The earliest known concrete structures date back to Ancient Rome.
True
False
The Bessemer Process made steel production cheaper and faster, allowing for stronger and more durable buildings.
True
False
Describe one way automation or 3D printing is changing the construction industry.
We covered the following shop rules: #10. Avoid Distractions #9. Report Injuries #8. Report Problems #7. Keep it Clean! #6. Be Safe! #5. Use Proper Lifting Techniques #4. Don’t Work Sick #3. Wear Appropriate Clothing #2. Always Wear Proper Safety Equipment But what is Rule #1?
