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Engineering Safety and Communication Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a risk assessment in engineering?

a)

To make a list of all the tools in the workshop

b)

To identify and reduce possible dangers

c)

To design a new machine

d)

To paint the workshop

2.

Which of these is an example of a health and safety regulation in a workshop?

a)

Wearing sandals

b)

Wearing safety goggles

c)

Eating at your desk

d)

Listening to loud music

3.

What should you do if you see a spillage on the workshop floor?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Tell a teacher or clean it up safely

c)

Run over it

d)

Draw a picture of it

4.

Which material is best for making a strong bridge?

a)

Paper

b)

Steel

c)

Wool

d)

Chocolate

5.

What is an environmental impact assessment?

a)

A test to see how fast you can run

b)

A check to see how a project affects nature

c)

A way to count the number of chairs in a room

d)

A maths test

6.

Which of these is a property of wood?

a)

It is transparent

b)

It floats on water

c)

It is magnetic

d)

It melts at room temperature

7.

Why is copper used for electrical wires?

a)

It is a good conductor of electricity

b)

It is very heavy

c)

It is soft and breaks easily

d)

It is see-through

8.

Which of these is an effective communication strategy in engineering?

a)

Shouting at your team

b)

Listening carefully and taking turns to speak

c)

Ignoring others

d)

Talking over everyone

9.

What should you wear to protect your feet in the workshop?

a)

Flip-flops

b)

Trainers

c)

Sandals

d)

Safety boots

10.

Which material is best for making a window?

a)

Glass

b)

Cardboard

c)

Rubber

d)

Wool

11.

What does PPE stand for?

a)

Personal Protective Equipment

b)

Perfect Pencil Eraser

c)

Public Playground Equipment

d)

Purple Paint Everywhere

12.

Which of these is a risk when using a saw?

a)

Getting a splinter

b)

Cutting your hand

c)

Getting wet

d)

Getting cold

13.

Why do engineers need to follow health and safety rules?

a)

To make work slower

b)

To keep everyone safe

c)

To use more paper

d)

To make things messy

14.

Which property makes plastic good for making water bottles?

a)

It is heavy

b)

It is waterproof

c)

It is magnetic

d)

It is rough

15.

What is the first step in a risk assessment?

a)

Ignore the risks

b)

Identify possible dangers

c)

Build the project

d)

Paint the walls

16.

Which of these is a way to reduce environmental impact?

a)

Throwing rubbish on the ground

b)

Recycling materials

c)

Leaving machines on all night

d)

Using more plastic

17.

What is the main property of rubber that makes it useful for tyres?

a)

It is hard

b)

It is stretchy

c)

It is see-through

d)

It is magnetic

18.

Which of these is NOT a good communication strategy?

a)

Listening to others

b)

Sharing ideas

c)

Interrupting people

d)

Asking questions

19.

What should you do before starting work with a new material?

a)

Taste it

b)

Read the safety instructions

c)

Throw it

d)

Hide it

20.

Which of these is a reason to do an environmental impact assessment?

a)

To see if a project will harm animals or plants

b)

To count the number of pencils

c)

To make a cake

d)

To play a game

21.

Which material is best for making a saucepan?

a)

Wood

b)

Metal

c)

Paper

d)

Wool

22.

What is a hazard?

a)

Something that is safe

b)

Something that could cause harm

c)

Something you eat

d)

Something you wear

23.

Which of these is a property of glass?

a)

It is flexible

b)

It is transparent

c)

It is magnetic

d)

It floats on water

24.

Why is it important to communicate clearly in engineering?

a)

To confuse people

b)

To make sure everyone understands the plan

c)

To make things take longer

d)

To keep secrets

25.

Which of these is a safe way to carry scissors?

a)

Pointing them up

b)

Pointing them down

c)

Waving them around

d)

Throwing them

26.

What is the main reason for selecting the right material for a job?

a)

Because it looks nice

b)

Because it has the right properties for the job

c)

Because it is your favourite colour

d)

Because it is cheap

27.

Which of these is a property of steel?

a)

It is soft

b)

It is strong

c)

It is see-through

d)

It floats on water

28.

What should you do if you do not understand instructions?

a)

Guess what to do

b)

Ask for help

c)

Ignore them

d)

Leave the room

29.

Which of these is a way to keep safe in the workshop?

a)

Running around

b)

Keeping your area tidy

c)

Throwing tools

d)

Eating sweets

30.

Which of these is a property of aluminium?

a)

It is heavy

b)

It is lightweight

c)

It is magnetic

d)

It is rough