Line C Flashcards
Name the parts of the handsaw shown in Figure 1.
What term is used to describe the clearance a saw blade has when it cuts wood?
a. Set
b. Slop
c. Slack
d. Shape
Set
What term is used to describe the slot of material that is removed by a saw?
a. Kerf
b. Loof
c. Swift
d. Tooth
Kerf
What can cause a handsaw to buckle when cutting into wood?
a. Saw too long
b. Blade too wide
c. Too little pressure
d. Too much pressure
Too much pressure
What is a backsaw also known as?
a. Ripsaw
b. Bucksaw
c. Spine saw
d. Tenon saw
Tenon saw
What features are shared by the backsaw and the mitre saw?
a. Tapered nose
b. Rip blade profile
c. Metal reinforcing strip
d. Straight handle pattern
Metal reinforcing strip
Identify the saws in Figure 2.
a. Compass saw
b. Keyhole saw
c. Hacksaw
d. Pull saw
To cut wood fibres, what are the teeth of the crosscut saw shaped like?
a. Pegs
b. Hooks
c. Knives
d. Chisels
Knives
What do the numbers “1218” printed on a hacksaw blade indicate?
a. 18 in. long and 12 teeth per inch
b. 8 in. long and 121 teeth per inch
c. 12 in. long and 18 teeth per inch
d. the date of manufacture: 12th month 18th day
12 in. long and 18 teeth per inch
Hacksaw blades should have the teeth facing forward so that all cutting is done on the forward stroke.
True
What type of file is best for rough, fast cutting of metal?
a. Nail
b. Cabinet
c. Single-cut
d. Double-cut
Double-cut
Where is the length of a file correctly measured from?
a. End to end
b. Heel to tang
c. Point to heel
d. Edge to edge
Point to heel
Which file is used to obtain a smooth cut?
a. Rasp
b. Flat face
c. Single-cut
d. Double-cut
Single-cut
What is used to clean files that are clogged with waste material?
a. A pick file
b. A file card
c. A file comb
d. Soapstone
A file card
When sharpening a chisel, what effect will overheating cause?
a. Melting
b. Strengthening
c. Loss of temper
d. Dulling of the edge
Loss of temper
Identify the two blade types shown in Figure 3.
a. Bevel edge
b. Straight edge
Which chisel should not be struck by a mallet?
a. Paring
b. Firmer
c. Framing
d. Mortise
Paring
The bevelled cutting edge of a flat cold chisel is ground to what angle?
a. 50°–60°
b. 60°–70°
c. 70°–90°
d. 90°–100°
60º–70º
What should be done when the head of a chisel becomes mushroomed?
a. Tape the edge.
b. Grind the edge clean.
c. Use it for light work only.
d. Paint it red as a warning.
Grind the edge clean.
When manufactured, what part of a chisel is actually hardened and tempered?
a. It is tempered throughout.
b. It is tempered at the striking end.
c. It is tempered at the cutting end only.
d. It is tempered at the cutting and striking ends.
It is tempered at the cutting end only.
What part of the combination square contains a spirit level?
a. Fixed head
b. Bevel head
c. Square head
d. Protractor head
Square head
What angle is the bevel on a drill-point gauge?
a. 49°
b. 59°
c. 69°
d. 79°
59º
What are the smallest graduations on a metric pocket tape?
a. Metres
b. Decimetres
c. Millimetres
d. Centimetres
Millimetres
What tool should be used to measure the internal bore of a cylinder?
a. A drill gauge
b. Inside calipers
c. A feeler gauge
d. Outside calipers
Inside calipers
What is a scriber intended for?
a. Chipping slag from welds
b. Cleaning threads on bolts
c. Lining up holes in plate steel
d. Scratching lines on soft metals
Scratching lines on soft metals
Which dimension in Figure 1 correctly indicates thread pitch?
A
In Figure 2, which is the correct way to wind up a steel tape?
A
Which of the following tools would best be used to lay out a circle?
a. Chalk line
b. Compass
c. Try square
d. Micrometer
Compass
What type of square has a sliding head that can be used to lay out 90° and 45° angles?
a. Try square
b. Framing square
c. Carpenter’s square
d. Combination square
Combination square
What is the smallest dimension that can be accurately be measured with a Vernier caliper?
a. 2.0 mm
b. 0.2 mm
c. 0.02 mm
d. 0.002 mm
0.02 mm
What is an advantage of using C-clamps?
a. They are useful for small, tight areas.
b. They are quick opening and quick closing.
c. They exert only a limited amount of pressure.
d. They never require the use of protective padding.
They are useful for small tight areas.
What is an advantage of using hand-screw clamps?
a. They are quick opening and quick closing.
b. They are best when used on round objects.
c. They can apply pressure using different angles.
d. They always require the use of protective wood strips or padding.
They can apply pressure using different angles.
Identify the clamps illustrated in Figure 1.
a. C-clamp
b. Hand-screw clamp
c. Spring clamp
d. Pipe-style clamp
Which clamp is the quickest and easiest to use but is limited in the amount of pressure it can apply?
a. C-clamp
b. Band clamp
c. Hand-screw clamp
d. Spring clamp
Spring clamp
Which clamp is best suited for clamping irregularly shaped objects?
a. C-clamp
b. Band clamp
c. Hand-screw clamp
d. Spring clamp
Band clamp
Which of these clamping tools is attached to a work bench?
a. C-clamp
b. Bar clamp
c. Wood vise
d. Hand-screw clamp
Wood vise
What can be done to protect the workpiece when using a bench vise?
a. Use a set of soft jaw caps.
b. Grip your workpiece by the corners.
c. Grip it as tightly as possible to prevent movement.
d. Grip it very lightly to prevent damage to the piece.
Use a set of soft jaw caps.
How is the size of a vise determined?
a. The width of the vise jaws
b. The length of the vise handle
c. The overall weight of the vise
d. The height of the jaws above the bench surface
The width of the vise jaws
When hammering on a workpiece in a vise, in which direction should you apply force?
a. Toward the movable jaw
b. Down toward the bench
c. From the side of the vise
d. Toward the stationary jaw
Toward the stationary jaw
When precision drilling on a drill press, how should the machine vise be secured?
a. Held firmly with one hand
b. Held firmly with both hands
c. Held firmly by a second person
d. Bolted firmly to the drill press table
Bolted firmly to the drill press table
Which type of hammer is used to pull nails?
a. Sledge
b. Ball-peen
c. Curved claw
d. Straight claw
Curved claw
What is a preferred characteristic for a quality hammer?
a. It has a short handle.
b. It has an extra-long handle.
c. It should feel well balanced.
d. It should feel heavy in the head.
It should feel well balanced.
Which hammer is best used when driving stakes or drift pins?
a. Sledge
b. Ball-peen
c. Curved claw
d. Straight claw
Sledge
What type of hammer is best used to set rivets or drive a punch?
a. Sledge
b. Ball-peen
c. Curved claw
d. Straight claw
Ball-peen
What is the head of a quality ball-peen hammer made from?
a. Cast alloy iron
b. Cast alloy steel
c. Forged stainless steel
d. Drop-forged alloy steel
Drop-forged alloy steel
How is the size of a ball-peen hammer determined?
a. Length of the head
b. Weight of the head
c. Length of the handle
d. Weight of the entire hammer
Weight of the head
What type of hammer is a brass-headed hammer considered to be?
a. Framing hammer
b. Riveting hammer
c. Soft-face hammer
d. Lightweight hammer
Soft-face hammer
What must be done with a cracked hammer handle?
a. Soak it in water.
b. Use for light duties only.
c. Tape it to prevent splinters.
d. Replace it with a new handle.
Replace it with a new handle.
What type of bar is best used for framing work when nails have to be pulled from lumber?
a. Crowbar
b. Nail claw
c. Wonder bar
d. Wrecking bar
Nail claw
What type of bar is also known as a “gooseneck”?
a. Crowbar
b. Nail claw
c. Wonder bar
d. Wrecking bar
Wrecking bar
What type of short, flat bar is best used for light prying and stripping work?
a. Crowbar
b. Nail claw
c. Wonder bar
d. Wrecking bar
Wonder bar
What type of long, heavy bar would have a wedge point for digging soil or stripping concrete forms?
a. Crowbar
b. Nail claw
c. Wonder bard. Wrecking bar
Crowbar
How should a hand level be stored when not in use?
a. Hang it up.
b. Place it in water.
c. Lay it on its edge.
d. Stack it on its end.
Hang it up.
What can a plumb bob establish?
a. Level lines
b. Vertical lines
c. Diagonal lines
d. Horizontal lines
Vertical lines
What must be avoided when using a laser level?
a. Mounting it on a tripod
b. Placing it on a level surface
c. Looking directly at the laser
d. Using the instrument by yourself
Looking directly at the laser
Three-vial hand levels used curved vials.
False
A line level is the best option for very accurate layouts.
False
What is the usual method of supporting a laser level?
a. Bench
b. Tripod
c. String line
d. Saw horse
Tripod
How many vials does a torpedo level have?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6
3
What type of wrench is used to tighten Allen screws?
a. Hex wrench
b. Socket wrench
c. 12-point wrench
d. Adjustable wrench
Hex wrench
What type of wrench has a box end at one end and an open end at the other?
a. Open-box wrench
b. Double-duty wrench
c. Combination wrench
d. Double-ended wrench
Combination wrench
How is the size of an adjustable wrench determined?
a. By its jaw length
b. By its total weight
c. By its overall length
d. By the size of its jaw opening
By its overall length
How should wrenches be maintained?
a. Greased daily
b. Wiped clean daily
c. Varnished occasionally
d. Soaked in solvent after each use
Wiped clean daily
How can an hex wrench be reconditioned if worn?
a. Bend it into shape.
b. It must be discarded.
c. Hammer the end flat.
d. Grind the worn end off slowly.
Grind the worn end off slowly.
Which wrench provides the best grip on a fastener?
a. Box-end wrench
b. Spud wrench
c. Open-end wrench
d. Adjustable wrench
Box-end wrench
What tool should be avoided when tightening nuts or bolts?
a. Socket wrench
b. Slip-joint pliers
c. Adjustable wrench
d. Open-end wrench
Slip-joint pliers
What tool is especially useful for removing cotter pins and for trimming cotter pins to the desired length after installation?
a. Locking pliers
b. Side-cutting pliers
c. Needle-nose pliers
d. Interlocking slip-joint pliers
Side-cutting pliers
What type of pliers can be opened to a number of positions while the jaws remain parallel to each other?
a. Locking pliers
b. Side-cutting pliers
c. Needle-nose pliers
d. Interlocking slip-joint pliers
Interlocking slip-joint pliers
What type of pliers have a built-in spring mechanism that allows them to be locked into position?
a. Locking pliers
b. Side-cutting pliers
c. Needle-nose pliers
d. Interlocking slip-joint pliers
Locking pliers
What type of screwdriver is used for turning screws that have a single slot?
a. Torx screwdriver
b. Phillips screwdriver
c. Flat-blade screwdriver
d. Robertson screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
In what sizes are Phillips screwdrivers available?
a. 1, 2, 3, and 4
b. 0, 00, 001, and 002
c. 3/32 in., 1/8 in., 3/16 in., and 1/4 in.
d. A, B, C, and D
1, 2, 3, and 4
What type of screw head is illustrated in Figure 1?
a. Star head
b. Torx head
c. Phillips head
d. Robertson head
Torx head
What determines the size of a screwdriver?
a. Width of the tip
b. Length of the shank
c. Overall length of the driver
d. Size of the screw the driver fits
Length of the blade
Name the parts of the screwdriver shown in Figure 2.
In Figure 3, which illustrations of slot screwdriver tips and screws in Figure 3 show a correct fit?
Correct: c, d
Incorrect: a, b, e
Which screwdriver has the tips at right angles to the shank?
a. Offset screwdriver
b. Stubby screwdriver
c. Ratchet screwdriver
d. Cabinet-tip screwdriver
Offset screwdriver
Identify the screwdriver tips shown in Figure 4.
a. Phillips
b. Slot
c. Robertson
d. Torx
e. Clutch drive
Why is a torque wrench used?
a. To loosen stubborn fittings
b. To apply a specified twisting force
c. To prevent a bolt or cap screw from breaking
d. To get maximum torque on a bolt or cap screw
To apply a specified twisting force
What is equipped with most sets of tubing cutters?
a. Level
b. Scriber
c. Reamer
d. Spare wheel
Reamer
What is not a main part of a puller?
a. Jaws
b. Reamer
c. Cross arm
d. Centre-forcing screw
Reamer
Which is not a basic shape of shovel blade?
a. Spade
b. Round
c. Square
d. Diamond
Diamond
What pressure is a grease gun capable of achieving?
a. 500 psi
b. 1000 psi
c. 5000 psi
d. 10 000 psi
10 000 psi
What is the definition of a power tool?
a. A tool that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
b. A tool that converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy
c. A tool that converts pneumatic energy into mechanical energy
d. All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a combustion-powered tool?
a. Rototiller
b. Cordless drill
c. Hydraulic jackhammer
d. Air paint sprayer
Rototiller
Which type of power tool converts the chemical energy found in fuel gases to electrical energy?
a. Electric power tools
b. Hydraulic power tools
c. Air power tools
d. Combustion engine power tools
Combustion engine power tools
How are air tools powered?
a. Using the energy of combustion
b. Transferring energy through compressed air
c. Transferring energy through pressurized liquids
d. All of the above
Transferring energy through compressed air
Which type of power tool uses liquid to convey energy?
a. Electric power tool
b. Hydraulic power tool
c. Powder-actuated tool
d. Air power tool
Hydraulic power tool
Which power tool employs a chemical propellant to drive fasteners?
a. Electric power tool
b. Hydraulic power tool
c. Powder-actuated tool
d. Air power tool
Powder-actuated tool
Portable electric power tools can be corded or battery powered.
True
Combustion-powered tools typically use diesel or gasoline as their energy source.
True
Air tools are found only in the painting industry.
False
Which part of the body is most commonly injured in accidents involving power tools?
a. Eyes
b. Face
c. Knees
d. Fingers
Fingers
What is the cause of a large portion of power tool injuries, according to WorkSafeBC?
a. Using the incorrect power supply
b. Uncontrollable speeds employed by the operator
c. Power surges causing the tool to behave erratically
d. Changing bits or blades while the power source is connected
Changing bits or blades while the power source is connected
Which power tool is most commonly involved in workplace accidents?
a. Cordless drill
b. Power sander
c. Air drill
d. Various types of power saws
Various types of power saws
What factors contribute to making cordless power tools safer than corded ones?
a. Most corded tools are more compact.
b. Cords provide a U-ground and a safe path to ground for any stray voltage.
c. Batteries have a higher voltage than wall outlets, and therefore use safer, lower amperages.
d. Batteries have a much lower voltage than wall outlets and therefore have a reduced shock factor.
Batteries have a much lower voltage than wall outlets and therefore have a reduced shock factor.
What is the safest course of action if it is discovered that the U-ground prong on a bench tool plug is missing?
a. Use the tool; if it runs, it works.
b. Only use the cord in a dry environment.
c. Tag the tool as “damaged” and remove from service and have the cord fixed.
d. Find another tool to use until someone takes care of the broken tool.
Tag the tool as “damaged” and remove from service and have the cord fixed.
What is required when portable electrical equipment is used outdoors or in a damp environment?
a. The operator must be trained in wet work.
b. The equipment must be protected by a GFCI.
c. The equipment must be protected by a tarp.
d. The operator must wear insulated rubber boots.
The equipment must be protected by a GFCI.
What must be done to safely use an electric power tool that is not double insulated?
a. The cord must be three pronged and grounded.
b. The work must be approved by the safety officer.
c. The supply voltage must be 208 volts, three phase.
d. There is no special consideration for tools that aren’t double insulated.
The cord must be three pronged and grounded.
Batteries for cordless power tools are interchangeable and have the same voltage.
False
Clean plastic parts with a cloth and mild soapy water, never with solvents.
True
The owner’s manual for power tools is only meant for new workers.
False
The power cord of a portable power tool is a convenient and safe option for hoisting tools up a ladder.
False
An inoperative or damaged tool should be tagged out of service and reported to supervision.
True
Ensuring that personnel, equipment, and material such as wires and pipe will not be damaged by a power tool is the responsibility of the operator.
True
Power tool motors are generally considered waterproof and are protected from both water and oil.
False
Corded power tools are generally considered safer than cordless as the power source is more consistent and reliable.
False
Sharp blades and bits are more dangerous than dull blades and bits.
False
How is the size of a portable circular saw designated?
a. By the depth of its cut
b. By the length of its base
c. By the strength of its motor
d. By the diameter of its blade
By the diameter of its blade
How is the depth of cut controlled on a portable circular saw?
a. By varying the cutting speed
b. By raising or lowering the base
c. By changing the size of the blade
d. By altering the speed of the motor
By raising or lowering the base
How are the straightest, most accurate cuts made with a portable circular saw?
a. By eye
b. By freehand
c. Using a chalk line
d. With a straightedge
With a straightedge
What is the recommended way to make a bevel cut using a portable circular saw?
a. Tilting the base
b. Raising the blade
c. Tilting the lumber
d. Using a special saw blade
Tilting the base
What is the intended purpose of the rip guide?
a. Control the angle of the cut
b. Control the length of the stock
c. Control the squareness of the cut
d. Control the width of the stock being cut
Control the width of the stock being cut
What is the ideal depth to set the saw when performing a straight cut?
a. Maximum depth
b. Slightly deeper than the stock
c. Equal to the thickness of the stock
d. Slightly less than the thickness of the stock
Slightly deeper than the stock
What is the PPE required for the use of a circular saw?
a. Gloves
b. Apron
c. Dust mask
d. Eye protection
Eye protection
In which direction should the circular saw teeth point if the blade is installed correctly?
a. Up
b. Down
c. Either up or down
d. To the rear of the saw
Up
In addition to ear protection, what PPE must be worn when cutting masonry products with a portable circular saw?
a. Hard hat
b. Dust cap
c. Dust mask
d. Leather apron
Dust mask
What is a sabre saw designed to cut?
a. Curved cuts
b. Heavy timbers
c. Long, straight cuts
d. Masonry products
Curved cuts
What is the proper length of a sabre saw blade?
a. Half the depth of the cut
b. Stock thickness plus stroke length
c. Stock thickness minus stroke length
d. The thickness of the material being cut
Stock thickness plus stroke length
What is the safest practice to start a sabre saw cut in the middle of a workpiece?
a. Use a short blade
b. Drill a starter hole
c. Reverse the blade
d. Use a starter blade
Drill a starter hole
Why must the sabre saw be held firmly against the workpiece you are cutting?
a. To control chattering
b. To prevent bevelled cuts
c. To prevent dulling the teeth
d. To avoid the sawdust from flying
To control chattering
What is the tooth pattern found on a circular saw blade designed for ripping lumber?
a. Filed straight across
b. Filed to a knife-like point
c. Brazed with alternate slopes on the back of each tooth
d. Brazed with a bevel on the face of each tooth
Filled straight across
What other circular saw blades are similar in appearance to those designed to cut plywood?
a. Rip blade
b. Crosscut blade
c. Chisel-tooth blade
d. Combination blade
Crosscut blade
What two words best describe the carbide metal used for carbide-tipped saws?
a. Strong and durable
b. Forged and magnetic
c. Hard and brittle
d. Light and indestructible
Hard and brittle
Which two materials are abrasive circular saw blades designed to cut?
a. Plastic and vinyl
b. Plastic and wood
c. Non-ferrous metals and plastic
d. Ferrous metals and masonry products
Ferrous metals and masonry products
Which feature is most important to match when purchasing replacement blades for a sabre saw?
a. The width
b. The length
c. The thickness
d. The chuck end
The chuck end
What material are sabre saw blades with coarse teeth designed to cut?
a. Lumber
b. Plastic material
c. Any sort of metal
d. Thin panel products
Lumber
What feature best describes sabre saw blades used to cut ferrous metals?
a. The blade’s wavy teeth
b. A thin and narrow blade
c. The blade’s coarse teeth
d. All metal blades are short and stubby
The blade’s wavy teeth
A metal-cutting band saw may use hydraulics to create downward pressure. What is another technique used to create downward pressure, more typically found in smaller models?
a. The use of air
b. The use of a feed screw
c. The use of a worm screw
d. The use of counterweights
The use of counterweights
What are some band saws equipped with to prevent overheating the workpiece?
a. A mist spray
b. A blower system
c. An abrasive blade
d. High-speed blades
A mist spray
What happens when a metal-cutting band saw has cut through the workpiece?
a. A beeper will sound.
b. The stock will unclamp.
c. The saw will increase in speed.
d. The saw will automatically shut off.
The saw will automatically shut off.
What action can be taken to reduce heat buildup when using a band saw to make a heavy cut?
a. Use a well-worn blade.
b. Reduce the blade speed.
c. Increase the blade speed.
d. Apply greater downward pressure.
Reduce the blade speed.
Which of the band saw blades listed below is the least expensive to purchase?
a. Raker set blade
b. Carbon steel blade
c. High-speed steel blade
d. Semi-high-speed steel blade
Carbon steel blade