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Construction tools

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Used to strike large nails and remove them

a)

Claw hammer

b)

Cross Pein hammer

c)

Mallet

d)

Masonry hammer

2.

Tool used to markout areas, set heights and check for alignment

a)

Chalk line

b)

String line

c)

Builders square

d)

Speed square

3.

Tool used to check slope, level and plumb

a)

Tape measure

b)

Speed square

c)

Metal Straight edge

d)

Spirit level

4.

What are the potential issues when using a drop saw

a)

Not having hands placed away from saw blade

b)

Not holding timber tight to the quard

c)

Changing blade with power on

d)

Cutting hardwood

5.

When using a circular saw you should

a)

Have 1 hand on the trigger the other on the grip

b)

Have 1 hand on the trigger and tyhe other holding the timber still

6.

Match the following given only part of their name

a)

1.

Tape

b)

2.

Drill

c)

3.

Impact

d)

4.

Rip

e)

5.

Masonry

7.

This tool is commonly used to

a)

Mark stright lines

b)

Mark accurate angles

c)

Find small lengths

d)

Check for square

8.

Match the following trowels

a)

1.

Gauging - mixing and applying material

b)

2.

Finishing - smoothing surfaces

c)

3.

Brickies - shaping mortar/filling joints

d)

4.

Notch - evenly apply adhesive

9.

Chisels are used to

a)

Split timber

b)

Clean up housing joints

c)

Cut in hinges

d)

Remove concrete

10.

MAtch the following tools to their use

a)

1.

Floor skertings, door/window trims

b)

2.

Framing walls, joists and decks

c)

3.

High volume nailing, speed and power

11.

Identify the use of each shovel

a)

1.

Mixing and moving material

b)

2.

Dig narrow deep holes

c)

3.

Dig trenches, planting, waste removal

12.

Match the tool to he material it can be used to cut

Categorize the following

Drop saw

Circular saw

Multi tool

reciprocating saw

Angle grinder

Angle grinder

Hack saw

Wet saw

reciprocating sa

Used to cut timber
Used to cut metal
Used to cut concrete
13.

Match the following tools used to work at heights to their use

a)

1.

Temporary structure for extended work

b)

2.

Stable work in ceilings, in/outside

c)

3.

Access roofs, fix gutters, paint

14.

Match the following to thier benefit

a)

1.

Prevent falls when working at heights

b)

2.

Carry small tools/bits frequently used

c)

3.

Maximise visability reducing accidents

d)

4.

Falling objects and knocks to head

e)

5.

Crushing/kicking injuries and stability