Line F Flashcards
Tool steel is different from mild steel because it has a higher content of
carbon
pig iron
manganese
silicon
carbon
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, nickel and
zinc
chromium
cobalt
tool steel
chromium
Because of its low electrical resistance, lightness and corrosion resistance, electrical transmission lines are often made from
aluminum
brass
copper
stainless steel
aluminium
Tensile strength of a material is the ability to withstand forces that tend to
pull it apart
crush it
bend it
wear it down
pull it apart
If stored in moist conditions, almost all ferrous metals are subject to
rot
rust
dissolving
shrinkage
rust
Brass is an alloy of zinc and
iron
nickel
copper
aluminum
copper
Ferrous metals are metals that contain at least 5%
zinc
lead
iron
carbon
iron
If galvanized metals are allowed to sit in water for any length of time they will
dissolve
rust
discolour
lose their coating
discolour
It is acceptable to drill through an engineered beam if you have to provide access for a conductor to pass through
False
Pressure treated wood is safe to cut without a dust mask.
False
Before cutting into a finished surface, it is important to:
Confirm the location
Make sure your installation does not conflict with other components in the assembly.
Plan ahead
All choices are correct
All choices are correct
OSB is made by compressing a combination of wood strands and glue.
True
It is OK to drill a hole through a TJI.
True
No two pieces of wood are alike in either colour or markings
True
Wood is considered a good conductor of heat
False
Wood can be reused when making alterations.
True
Identify the type shake shown below.
ring shake
heart shake
star shake
cup shake
star shake
Identify the type warp shown below.
cup
bow
twist
diamonding
crock
kink
crock
Identify the type warp shown below.
cup
bow
twist
diamonding
crock
kink
bow
Knots are the result of
accumulations of tannins and resins
the natural formation of branches from the main stem of a tree
abnormal hardening due to a leaning trunk
insect infestation
the natural formation of branches from the main stem of a tree
Identify the type warp shown below.
cup
bow
twist
diamonding
crock
kink
twist
Identify the type warp shown below.
cup
bow
twist
diamonding
crock
kink
cup
cup
The thickness of sheet metal is designated by
a letter
its weight per square foot
its thickness in thousandths of an inch
a gauge number
a gauge number
What colour will copper have when oxidized?
red
black
yellow
green
green
When a metal combines with oxygen and a film is formed on its surface, the metal has
tempered
annealed
oxidized
alloyed
oxidized
Alloys are composed of two or more elements, at least one of which must be
iron
metal
carbon
ferrous
metal
What is an advantage of using wood in the electrical industry?
Its ability to withstand high heat
Its ability to conduct electricity
It is strong and easy to fasten to
Its ability to decay when kept moist
It is strong and easy to fasten to
When working with pressure treated lumber a worker should always:
Refer to the MSDS
Wear appropriate PPE
Make sure waste is properly disposed
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All choices are correct
Alternate layers of wood in the form of a sheet is known as
OSB
Plywood
Rough cut
An Engineered Beam
Plywood
When cutting pressure treated lumber you should?
Wear hearing protection
Always use a chainsaw
Check the MSDS and wear the appropriate PPE
Wear safety glasses and check the OSB
Check the MSDS and wear the appropriate PPE
A standard sheet of plywood that is 4 layers in thickness is:
5/8” Thick
1” Thick
3/4” Thick
1/2” Thick
1/2” Thick
Plywood is a common material used to provide backing for electrical equipment to be securely attached to.
True
Identify each of the structures shown in the illustration below
inner bark
pith
sapwood
outer bark
cambium layer
annual or growth rings
heartwood
rays
a. inner bark. e. annual or growth rings
b. pith. f. sapwood
c. cambium layer. g. rays
d. outer bark. h. pith
Identify the type shake shown below.
ring shake
heart shake
star shake
cup shake
heart shake
Identify the type warp shown below.
cup
bow
twist
diamonding
crock
kink
kink
Identify the type warp shown below.
cup
bow
twist
diamonding
crock
kink
diamonding
Identify the type shake shown below.
ring shake
heart shake
star shake
cup shake
cup shake
Sap-stain fungi cause discoloration in wood but have no effect on the structural strength of wood
True
Identify the type shake shown below.
ring shake
heart shake
star shake
cup shake
ring shake
Bowing is the result of
the difference in shrinking rates on the tangential and radial planes
the inclusion of reaction wood in a board
spiral grain
improper drying techniques
improper drying techniques
For metric fasteners, even though the thread pitch remains the same, an increase in diameter will change the thread from coarse to fine.
True
The nominal size of bolts includes the following two measurements
thread diameter and thread length
bolt shank diameter and bolt head size
bolt shank diameter and penetration length
crest diameter and root diameter
bolt shank diameter and penetration length
The initials UNF, as used with thread series, means
Universal Number Form
Unified Neutral Finish
Universal National Fine
Unified National Fine
Unified National Fine
Thread pitch can be described as the
angle of the thread flanks
distance between adjacent threads
depth of the thread groove
thread slope in relation to the axis of the bolt
distance between adjacent threads
In “½ - UNC 2A”, the UNC indicates
thread size
pitch
imperial thread system identification
nominal thread diameter
imperial thread system identification
In ½ - 13 UNC 2A, the “½” indicates
threads per inch
actual thread
thread series
nominal thread diameter
nominal thread diameter
If a larger screw can be used, stripped internal threads can be repaired
by drilling and re-tapping the hole
by re-tapping using a finer thread pitch
by re-tapping using a coarser thread pitch
using a self-tapping nut
by drilling and re-tapping the hole
The trade name for thread inserts is
Jiffy Thread
Thread-Coil
Heli-Thread
Heli-Coil
Heli-Coil
The stamping ¼ - 20 on a die indicates the
major diameter and number of threads per inch to be cut
inside diameter and pitch of thread to be cut
minor diameter and thread angle to be cut
root diameter and effective length of thread to be cut
major diameter and number of threads per inch to be cut
The particular drill used to produce a hole for tapping is called a
bottoming drill
die drill
tap drill
tapered drill
tap drill
The tool used for cutting external threads is the
tap
die
thread chaser
screw cutter
die
The three styles of tap are the
taper, plug, bottoming
taper, bottoming, straight
straight, tapered, notched
plug, taper, end
taper, plug, bottoming
If a stud requires that you drill a hole to receive a stud-extractor, the hole should be approximately
3 mm (1/8”) in diameter
3/4 the length of the stud
1/2 the diameter of the stud
1/4 the length of the stud-remover
1/2 the diameter of the stud
Damaged external threads may be repaired with a
threaded tap
Heli-Coil
thread chaser
thread gauge
thread chaser
A machine screw that has a slight taper at the threaded end and a notch or groove cut into its threads is a
self-drilling screw
self-tapping screw
sheet metal screw
self-drilling, self-tapping screw
self-tapping screw
Which machine screw number indicates the largest diameter?
1
10
12
24
24
A slotted hex nut is designed to be used with a
lock washer
cotter pin
self-tapping screw
cap screw
cotter pin
A stover nut is a type of
jam nut
nut used with stove bolts
castellated nut
self-locking nut
self-locking nut
The fastener in Figure 1 is
a cap screw
an oval head screw
a flange bolt
a square head bolt
a flange bolt
Three radial slash marks embossed on the head of a cap screw indicate it is
a grade 5 bolt
a grade 3 bolt
made of aluminum
national coarse
a grade 5 bolt
A threaded fastener that is used with a nut is called a ___________ .
bolt
screw
cap screw
stover
bolt
A threaded fastener is called a bolt when it
is larger than ¼”
is used with a nut
is made with a UNC thread
has a hex head
is used with a nut
The groove cut in a shaft to accommodate a key is a
clevis
key-way
shear pin
lock washer
key-way
A semi-circular key made from round stock and cut in half is a
taper
clevis
woodruff
spring
woodruff
Which of the pin types listed below is used to align machinery parts during assembly?
taper pins
headed pins
clevis pins
spring-locking pins
taper pins
A pin that is used to prevent damage to machinery from overloading is a
spring pin
shear pin
split pin
convenience pin
shear pin
The pin illustrated in Figure 1 is a
Quik-lock pin
bent-leg pin
ring pin
spring-locking pin
Quik-lock pin
To fasten items to drywall where no backing exists, you would use
a toggle bolt
a lag bolt
an expansion bolt
a carriage bolt
a toggle bolt
The screw in Figure 6 has a
plain shank
reduced shank
no shank
twist shank
plain shank
What is considered the most widely used nail mainly used for framing buildings?
Common nail
Box nail
Ring nail
Spiral nail
Common nail
The anchor shown in Figure 7 is
a self-tapping screw
an expansion shield
a wedge anchor
a plastic anchor
a wedge anchor
Machine screws are available in diameters up to
1/8”
1/4”
3/8”
1/2”
3/8”
An escutcheon pin
has a large, flat head
is double-headed
is actually a brad head
has a polished, dome-shaped head
has a polished, dome-shaped head
The nails used to attach drywall have a head that is
tapered to a thin edge
double-headed
larger than a roofing nail
similar to a finishing nail
tapered to a thin edge
Galvanizing a nail increases its resistance to
shear forces
withdrawal
bending
splitting
withdrawal
Galvanizing a nail increases its resistance to rust or corrosion
True