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Masonry bits

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is it important to have a good understanding of what type of drill bits are available and what materials they can be used on?

a)

To ensure the correct drill bit is used for the appropriate material, which improves efficiency and safety.

b)

To make the drill bits last forever regardless of use.

c)

So that you can use any drill bit on any material without issues.

d)

Because it is required for all types of construction work, regardless of the task.

2.

According to the passage, what else is important to know besides the types of drill bits and their materials?

a)

The cost of drill bits

b)

The different fixings and the reasons for using different types of screws

c)

The color of drill bits

d)

The history of screws

3.

Masonry bits are used to penetrate which of the following materials?

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Masonry, concrete, and stone

d)

Glass

4.

True or False: Masonry bits can be used with softer materials.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

When using a masonry bit, the drill should be on ______ action.

a)

hammer

b)

drill

c)

screw

d)

chisel

6.

What is another name for wood drill bits?

a)

Spur point or dowel bit

b)

Masonry bit

c)

Twist bit

d)

Forstner bit

7.

What is another name for a steel drill bit?

a)

Flat drill

b)

Twist drill

c)

Masonry drill

d)

Spade drill

8.

Steel drill bits can be used on which of the following materials?

a)

Metal

b)

Plastic

c)

All of the above

9.

What feature do all SDS drill bits have?

a)

They are made of plastic

b)

They have an SDS shank that locks into the SDS chuck

c)

They are used for cutting wood

d)

They are painted red

10.

What is another name for a spade bit?

a)

Flat bit

b)

Twist bit

c)

Forstner bit

d)

Hole saw

11.

What material is a spade bit typically used on?

a)

Metal

b)

Wood

c)

Plastic

d)

Glass

12.

A spade bit is typically used to cut larger-diameter holes.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Core drills are used to produce large clean holes through which of the following materials?

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Masonry, stone, or concrete

d)

Metal

14.

Do hole saws need hammer action?

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Safe working practices: With all drills make sure: the speed is correct for the _____ and drill type.

a)

material

b)

color

c)

length

d)

brand

16.

Safe working practices: With all drills make sure: hammer action is on only for _____ drills.

a)

masonry

b)

wood

c)

metal

d)

plastic

17.

According to the passage, screws can be made of which of the following materials?

a)

Steel

b)

Stainless steel

c)

Brass

d)

All of the above

18.

According to the passage, screws are ordered in which of the following ways?

a)

By color and material

b)

By gauge and length

c)

By price and brand

d)

By weight and size

19.

In the example given in the passage, what does '50mm x 10' represent when ordering screws?

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20.

Refer to the diagram of the screw. Which part of the screw is labeled as 'gauge' and which part is labeled as 'length'?

a)

The thickness of the screw is labeled as 'gauge' and the distance from the tip to the head is labeled as 'length'.

b)

The distance from the tip to the head is labeled as 'gauge' and the thickness is labeled as 'length'.

c)

The head of the screw is labeled as 'gauge' and the tip is labeled as 'length'.

d)

The threads of the screw are labeled as 'gauge' and the shank is labeled as 'length'.

21.

What is the main use of brass wood screws?

a)

For electrical wiring

b)

For general-purpose work

c)

For painting

d)

For gardening

22.

Why are brass wood screws suitable for use in bathrooms and kitchens?

a)

They are very cheap

b)

They are corrosion resistant

c)

They are made of plastic

d)

They are very large

23.

Fill in the blank: The countersunk head enables the screw to be ______ with the finished surface.

a)

flush

b)

raised

c)

loose

d)

protruding

24.

What is the primary purpose of a raised countersunk screw as described in the passage?

a)

To be hidden in fittings

b)

To be a decorative screw used to fit into counter sunk holes in fittings, with the head designed to be visible

c)

To hold two pieces of wood together permanently

d)

To be used only in metal fittings

25.

Fill in the blank: A raised countersunk screw is designed so that the head is _______.

a)

visible

b)

hidden

c)

flush with the surface

d)

rounded

26.

What is the most commonly used general-purpose screw on site according to the passage?

a)

Flathead screws

b)

Crosshead countersunk screws

c)

Hex bolts

d)

Wood screws

27.

What is the main use of crosshead countersunk screws as described in the passage?

a)

To hold floorboards, pipe clips, and trunking in place

b)

To decorate furniture

c)

To connect electrical wires

d)

To paint surfaces

28.

What type of head does a crosshead countersunk screw have?

a)

A countersunk head

b)

A round head

c)

A pan head

d)

A hex head

29.

What is the main use of a roundhead screw?

a)

To fix clips in place for pipework or conduit

b)

To cut wood

c)

To paint surfaces

d)

To measure length

30.

Roundhead screws can come in various finishes, including ______ and black.

a)

chrome

b)

wood

c)

plastic

d)

copper

31.

What is the object shown in the image under the section 'Fixings and components'?

a)

Roundhead screw

b)

Hex bolt

c)

Wood nail

d)

Rivet

32.

What are mirror screws used for?

a)

Fixing mirrors and bathroom panels

b)

Hanging pictures

c)

Securing doors

d)

Attaching shelves

33.

Mirror screws are a two-part screw. The first element is the main screw and the second is a ______ that screws into the screw head, hiding the head and giving an attractive finish.

a)

cap

b)

nut

c)

washer

d)

plug

34.
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Look at the diagram of screw heads. Match the screw head type to its correct name:

a)

Slotted

1.

A

b)

Philips

2.

B

c)

Pozidrive

3.

C

35.
a)
twist bit
b)
masonry bit
c)
spade bit
d)
auger bit
36.
a)
forstner bit
b)
counter sink bit
c)
masonry bit
d)
spade bit
37.
a)
auger bit
b)
twist bit
c)
counter sink bit
d)
spade bit
38.
a)
forstner bit
b)
twist bit
c)
hole saw bit
d)
spade bit
39.
a)
metal saw
b)
reciping saw
c)
jigsaw
d)
reciprocating saw
40.

Which on of these drill bits would you use to drill a hole in masonry for a Rawl plug

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

Select a 110 V or 230 V power tool and describe the procedure for using the tool safely in order.

a)

Selection of PPE

b)

Preliminary safety checks

c)

Checking manufacturer’s instructions

1)
2)
3)
42.

Select a 110 V or 230 V power tool and describe the procedure for using the tool safely - Dangers. Choose 3.

a)

Trip hazards (trailing cables)

b)

Preliminary safety checks

c)

Electric shock

d)

Moving parts disks, drills, blades etc.