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WorksheetsEngineering Safety and Communication Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main purpose of a risk assessment in engineering?
To make a list of all the tools in the workshop
To identify and reduce possible dangers
To design a new machine
To paint the workshop
Which of these is an example of a health and safety regulation in a workshop?
Wearing sandals
Wearing safety goggles
Eating at your desk
Listening to loud music
What should you do if you see a spillage on the workshop floor?
Ignore it
Tell a teacher or clean it up safely
Run over it
Draw a picture of it
Which material is best for making a strong bridge?
Paper
Steel
Wool
Chocolate
What is an environmental impact assessment?
A test to see how fast you can run
A check to see how a project affects nature
A way to count the number of chairs in a room
A maths test
Which of these is a property of wood?
It is transparent
It floats on water
It is magnetic
It melts at room temperature
Why is copper used for electrical wires?
It is a good conductor of electricity
It is very heavy
It is soft and breaks easily
It is see-through
Which of these is an effective communication strategy in engineering?
Shouting at your team
Listening carefully and taking turns to speak
Ignoring others
Talking over everyone
What should you wear to protect your feet in the workshop?
Flip-flops
Trainers
Sandals
Safety boots
Which material is best for making a window?
Glass
Cardboard
Rubber
Wool
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Perfect Pencil Eraser
Public Playground Equipment
Purple Paint Everywhere
Which of these is a risk when using a saw?
Getting a splinter
Cutting your hand
Getting wet
Getting cold
Why do engineers need to follow health and safety rules?
To make work slower
To keep everyone safe
To use more paper
To make things messy
Which property makes plastic good for making water bottles?
It is heavy
It is waterproof
It is magnetic
It is rough
What is the first step in a risk assessment?
Ignore the risks
Identify possible dangers
Build the project
Paint the walls
Which of these is a way to reduce environmental impact?
Throwing rubbish on the ground
Recycling materials
Leaving machines on all night
Using more plastic
What is the main property of rubber that makes it useful for tyres?
It is hard
It is stretchy
It is see-through
It is magnetic
Which of these is NOT a good communication strategy?
Listening to others
Sharing ideas
Interrupting people
Asking questions
What should you do before starting work with a new material?
Taste it
Read the safety instructions
Throw it
Hide it
Which of these is a reason to do an environmental impact assessment?
To see if a project will harm animals or plants
To count the number of pencils
To make a cake
To play a game
Which material is best for making a saucepan?
Wood
Metal
Paper
Wool
What is a hazard?
Something that is safe
Something that could cause harm
Something you eat
Something you wear
Which of these is a property of glass?
It is flexible
It is transparent
It is magnetic
It floats on water
Why is it important to communicate clearly in engineering?
To confuse people
To make sure everyone understands the plan
To make things take longer
To keep secrets
Which of these is a safe way to carry scissors?
Pointing them up
Pointing them down
Waving them around
Throwing them
What is the main reason for selecting the right material for a job?
Because it looks nice
Because it has the right properties for the job
Because it is your favourite colour
Because it is cheap
Which of these is a property of steel?
It is soft
It is strong
It is see-through
It floats on water
What should you do if you do not understand instructions?
Guess what to do
Ask for help
Ignore them
Leave the room
Which of these is a way to keep safe in the workshop?
Running around
Keeping your area tidy
Throwing tools
Eating sweets
Which of these is a property of aluminium?
It is heavy
It is lightweight
It is magnetic
It is rough
