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Shop Safety Exam

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 1. All work must be approved by the instructor.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. Slight injuries do not have to be reported.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. You must wear safety glasses at all times while working in the shop.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Loose sleeves must be rolled above the elbows.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 5. Tools and materials should not project over the edge of benches.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 6. A brush is the best available tool to clean chips and shavings.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. Liquids spilled on the floor should be cleaned up at the end of the period.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. To lift heavy items the leg muscles should take the strain.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 9. It’s OK to wear shoes that do not cover the entire foot while working in the shop.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

When the fire alarm is sounded, make sure you turn the power off to any tools you are using and then go immediately to your assigned station.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A machine may be left running if you are going to return in a moment.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 12. To repair a machine safely, the main switch must be off.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

“Horseplay” in the shop is alright if you do not get too rough.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 14. You should always start and stop your own machine.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 15. All tools should be returned to their proper place when you are through with them.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. A center punch is used to scribe a line.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. Rags must be kept away from moving parts of equipment.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 18. Vise handles may be tightened with a mallet.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 19. Any violations of safety procedures should be reported to the instructor immediately.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

When you get something in your eye, be careful not to rub it.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

If you are not sure of the operation of a tool or equipment, ask the nearest student.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Experimenting with equipment can be dangerous to you and to the equipment.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 23. It is alright to carry tools in your pockets.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 24. Never throw anything in the shop.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. If your tool breaks or is not functioning properly, report it to the instructor.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 26. Long hair can be dangerous around machinery.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The scratch awl must be inserted back into the combination square before returning the combination square to the tool rack.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Wearing gloves can be dangerous when working around machine tools.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

It is not necessary for all students in the class to help put tools away and to help clean up the shop at the end of the class period.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

When the instructor is out of the room, the power machines may not be operated.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Playing with compressed air can be deadly dangerous.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

At the end of the class period, pick up all scrap metal and place them in the metal scrap bin, and return all unused hardware to the hardware bin.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

When rolling sheet metal on the slip roller machine, it’s OK to make roller adjustments while turning the rollers.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

It’s OK to wear gloves when using the slip roller machine.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Use a screwdriver only to drive a screw.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Never use sharp-edged tools toward yourself.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Pass tools to classmates handle first.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

A scratch awl is used to apply a mark that identifies the location of a feature like a bend or a hole.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

All adjustments and changes to a power tool or equipment must be made with the power off.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Long hair needs to be tied up above the neck while working the shop.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Safety precautions are the main causes of accidents.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

This Question refers to the use of a Portable Electric Drill The ________ must be removed before turning on the switch.

a)

drill bit

b)

chuck key

c)

cord

d)

plug

43.

This Question refers to the use of a Portable Electric Drill While using a portable electric drill it should come to a complete stop before you

a)

remove the drill bit from a hold.

b)

lay it down.

c)

start drilling again.

d)

remove the chuck key

44.

This Question refers to the use of a Portable Electric Drill You should ease up on the pressure just before the drill begins to break through the material to prevent

a)

splitting the backside of the board.

b)

damage done to the drill bit.

c)

drilling into the tabletop

d)

all of the above

45.

This Question refers to the use of a Portable Electric Drill. It is okay to stop the revolving spindle of the drill with your hands.

a)

as long as the switch is off.

b)

if the cord is disconnected.

c)

never

46.

This Question refers to the use of a Sheet Metal Bending Brake. Spring back is the tendency of the bent flange to return back a small amount.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

This Question refers to the use of a Sheet Metal Bending Brake. What is the maximum thickness mild steel that can be bent in the bending brake?

a)

12 Gauge

b)

14 Gauge

c)

16 Gauge

d)

18 Gauge

48.

The Hold down (stripper) must be in (a)   position when punching a hole

Choose from the below words

the up

any

the up or down

the down

49.

Before a hole is punched in sheet metal you first have to make a small indentation (center hole) on the sheet metal with a (a)   .

Choose from the below words

pencil

center punch

needle

scratch awl

50.

This Question refers to the use of a Metal Hole Punch Machine. It’s Ok if the punch and die are not aligned. They will self-align.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

This question refers to the use of the 3 in 1 Sheet Metal Slip Roller Machine.

a)

It is used for bending, rolling, and shearing sheet metal.

b)

It is used for welding sheet metal only.

c)

It is used for painting sheet metal surfaces.

d)

It is used for cutting wood panels.

52.

Which roller is adjusted to achieve the desired bend?

a)

Upper Press Roll

b)

Lower Press Roll

c)

None of these

d)

Idle Roll

53.

Which roller(s) is adjusted for the thickness of the material being inserted.

a)

Upper Press Roll

b)

Lower Press Roll

c)

None. They automatically Adjust

d)

both A & B

54.

Which roller is adjusted for the thickness of the material being inserted?

a)

Bottom Roller

b)

Rear Roller

c)

None. They automatically Adjust

d)

both A & B

55.

Which roller is adjusted to achieve the desired bend?

a)

Bottom Roller

b)

Rear Roller

c)

None. They automatically Adjust

d)

both A & B

56.

What is the maximum gauge mild steel that can be rolled in a Slip Roller Machine?

a)

16 Gauge

b)

18 Gauge

c)

20 Gauge

d)

22 Gauge

57.

This Question refers to the use of a Drill Press. The chuck key should be _________.

a)

left in the chuck for the next user.

b)

left on the drill press table.

c)

removed from the chuck and allow it to hang from its chain.

58.

During drilling operations the work must be firmly held by _____

a)

drill chuck

b)

a machine vice

c)

your hand

d)

a bench vice

59.

This Question refers to the use of a Drill Press As the drill breaks through the bottom side of your work, you should ____ the pressure on the feed lever.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

adjust

60.

This Question refers to the use of a Drill Press. If you are drilling all the way through the piece of wood, you do not need to put a piece of scrap between the metal table and your wood.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

This Question refers to the use of a Band Saw The upper saw guides should be set no more than ______ inch above the stock being cut.

a)

1/2

b)

3/4

c)

1

d)

1/4

62.

This Question refers to the use of a Band Saw It is necessary to set the upper saw guide of the band saw and make adjustments ________.

a)

tight against the stock

b)

when the saw is running

c)

when the power to the saw is turned off

63.

This Question refers to the use of a Band Saw If the band saw blade breaks or comes off, you should _________

a)

call another student to shut off the power.

b)

back your stock away from the blade immediately so as to avoid damaging your work

c)

continue cutting until the blade comes to a stop.

d)

step away immediately, shut off power (without endangering yourself), and then notify your instructor.

64.

_______ the machine before clearing off the table with a table brush.

a)

adjust

b)

start

c)

stop

65.

This Question refers to the use of a Band Saw. It is important to keep your hands well clear of the blade and never allow your hands to pass ______ the blade.

a)

behind

b)

under

c)

in front

d)

none of the above

66.

This Question refers to the use of a Band Saw If it becomes necessary to back stock out from a long cut, ______ the band saw before doing so.

a)

start

b)

reverse

c)

stop

67.

This Question refers to the use of a Band Saw. It is extremely important to ease up on the _____ of the stock when completing a cut on the band saw.

a)

feed pressure

b)

blade

c)

table

d)

edge

68.

This Question refers to the use of a portable Spot Welder The maximum combined material thickness the portable spot welder can handle is?

a)

1/4”

b)

1/8”

c)

1/16”

d)

1/32”

69.

This Question refers to the use of a portable Spot Welder. The portable spot weld can only weld the following material.

a)

steel

b)

bronze

c)

aluminum

d)

copper

70.

This Question refers to the use of the portable Spot Welder The maximum amount of weld time allowed is _____ seconds

a)

10

b)

15

c)

5

d)

20

71.

This Question refers to the use of the portable Spot Welder Why is it important not to touch the tongs or the welding tips during or after the welding operation?

a)

Nothing will happen

b)

Lots of voltage runs though the tongs and you will get electrocuted

c)

You may have an allergic reaction to the tongs

d)

The tongs get very hot and you will get burned

72.

This Question refers to the use of the portable Spot Welder What do you do if the spot welder overheats and is not functioning correctly?

a)

Keep it plugged in and continue using it

b)

Stop using it, unplug the power cord, and ask another student for help

c)

Stop using it, unplug the power cord, and notify your teacher

d)

Do nothing

73.

This Question refers to the use of the portable Spot Welder While working on the spot welding machine ____ should be worn.

a)

gloves

b)

face shield

c)

overall coat

d)

all of the above

74.

The spot welding machine works by a combination of _______.

a)

sheet metal and electrodes

b)

heat, pressure, and time

c)

pressure and temperature

d)

heat and spark

75.

This Question refers to the use of a Combination Square When scribing a line on a piece of sheet metal, color the area with _______ before scratching the line with the scratch awl.

a)

paint

b)

dry erase marker

c)

a permanent marker

d)

chalk

76.

This Question refers to the use of a Workshop Accidents While working in a workshop, _______ is the main cause of accidents.

a)

help

b)

precautions

c)

carelessness

d)

data sheet

77.

This Question refers to a Bench Vice The bench vice is used to _______ the metal sheet firmly during shaping operations.

a)

cut

b)

bend

c)

hold

d)

break

78.

This Question refers to a Mallet Mallets are soft hammers made of _______.

a)

plastic

b)

wood

c)

rubber

d)

all of the above

79.

This Question refers to the use of a File Files are used to _______ the sheet metal.

a)

finish

b)

rough

c)

cut

d)

bend

80.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw The blade must not extend more than _______ inch above the stock being cut.

a)

3/4

b)

1/4

c)

1/16

d)

1/2

81.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw The stock must be kept against the fence until _______.

a)

the machine is turned off

b)

the machine comes to a complete stop

c)

it is clear of the blade

d)

it falls off the table

82.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw “Tailing off” means _______.

a)

using a helper to holdup the end of a long piece of stock while it is ripped

b)

to hold your work so it will not “tail” or vibrate

c)

the scrap piece that has been cut off

d)

the ripped end of the board

83.

When crosscutting stock, always use the ______.

a)

rip fence

b)

hold-down foot

c)

miter gauge

d)

thickness gauge

84.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw. The guard must always be in place over the saw blade of the table saw when ripping or crosscutting except ______.

a)

when cutting stock with a thickness of more than one inch

b)

when short pieces tend to catch under the guard

c)

when using a thick blade

d)

when the instructor has authorized its removal for special setups

85.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw You should use a push stick when running the table saw to ______.

a)

rip short and narrow pieces of stock

b)

adjust the stock

c)

turn on the power

d)

remove scraps

86.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw. The hands must be kept well to either side of the blade when feeding stock into the saw.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw. The operator must stand ______ so that he/she will not be in the way of the stock in the case of a "kick back."

a)

in front of the saw

b)

directly behind the saw blade

c)

slightly to the side of the saw

d)

beside the saw

88.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw All fences and gauges must be checked and locked in position before the power is turned on.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

This Question refers to the use of a Table Saw Never reach in to clear stock away from the blade with your hands.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

This Question refers to Finishing Breathing fumes of thinners is beneficial to your health and mind.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

This Question refers to Finishing All finishing materials must be sealed for storage.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

This Question refers to Finishing Paint fumes may explode or cause a serious fire if ignited.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

This Question refers to Finishing The hands must be washed as soon as possible after using finishing materials

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Before cutting, the work piece does not need to be positioned firmly against the fence and clamped securely in place. This Question refers to the use of a Miter Saw

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Both lock-off button and the power switch must pressed at the same time in order to start the saw. This Question refers to the use of a Miter Saw.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

It’s OK to allow the blade to make contact with the work piece before starting the saw. This Question refers to the use of a Miter Saw

a)

True

b)

False

97.

When operating the miter saw, one hand is used to press the power switch and the other hand must be at least _____ inches away from the blade

a)

1

b)

4

c)

2

d)

6

98.

Wait until the blade has completely stopped turning before raising the saw head and removing the work piece. This Question refers to the use of a Miter Saw

a)

True

b)

False

99.

The only materials allowed to be cut on the power shear are

a)

sheet metal and plastic

b)

sheet metal and wood

c)

sheet metal and sheet aluminum

d)

wood and plastic

100.

The maximum thickness the sheet metal power shear can handle is:

a)

10 Gauge

b)

14 Gauge

c)

12 Gauge

d)

16 Gauge