Assignment questions — Chapter 3
1) Why are electric power tools equipped with three-prong electrical plugs?
a The third prong is a ground for protection in case of a short circuit
b The third prong helps reduce the tool's energy consumption.
c The third prong is a backup power feed to ensure performance
d The third prong helps reduce electrical harmonics during operation
2) Which type of power tool is used to insert fasteners into concrete or steel?
a Impact driver
b Hammer drill
c Powder-actuated
d Rotary saw
3) Where should an operator stand when firing a powder-actuated tool?
a Behind the tool
b To the side of the tool
c Directly in front of the tool
D Behind a protective
4) Which type of electric drill is designed for fast drilling into concrete?
a Ratchet drill
b Rotary hammer drill
c Thumb drill
d Impact driver
5)Which tool can be used to give a drill bit a start and keep it from wandering?
a A file
b A chisel
c A centre punch
d An awl
6) What should you do before inserting or removing a drill bit from the chuck of a drill?
a) Tighten the chuck to prevent movement
b) Ensure the drill is unplugged or the battery removed
c) Apply lubricant to the drill bit
d) Put on gloves to protect your hands
7) Which type of blade is used with the chop saw to cut steel pipe or rod?
a A carbide-tipped blade
b A diamond blade
c A circular saw blade
d An abrasive type blade
8)How are the blades in reciprocating saws (saber saws) identified for use?
a) They are colour-coded according to their use
b) They are identified with numbers
c) They are identified with letters
d) They are identified by the material of the blade
9)Which type of grinder is commonly used to grind bevels and clean weld spatters off
pipes?
a An offset grinder
b An angle grinder
c A die grinder
d A bench grinder
10) Complete the following statement with the correct option.
Power tools should not be operated in a gaseous or _____ atmosphere.
a Wet
b Dry
c Explosive
d Uneven
11) Complete the following statement with the correct option.
Power tools should not be operated when standing on a ____ surface.
a) Wet
b) Cold
c) Dry
12) Indicate whether the given statement is true or false. You are required to take a
course of instruction designed by the manufacturer before you are qualified to operate
any powder-actuated tool.
a) True
b) False
13) What type of drill bit is used in a hammer drill on hard materials such as marble or
granite?
a) An auger bit
b) Hole cutters
c) A cruciform drill bit
d) A carbide-tip masonry bit
14) What type of chop saw blade can be used to cut non-ferrous metals and plastic?
a A grit blade
b A carbide-tipped blade
c A steel-toothed blade
d An abrasive blade
15) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
For drilling through joists, studding, or tight corners, the ____ drive electric drill is used.
a) Carbide-tipped
b) Steel-toothed
c) Nickel
d) Right-angle
16) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
When drilling a hole in metal beam, a _____ lubricant is used to reduce friction between
the drill bit and the metal being cut.
a) Dry
b) Graphite-based
c) Oil-based
d) Wax-based
17)Low and high-velocity cartridges are distinguished by their cases.
What type of case do low-velocity cartridges have?
a) Nickel
b) Aluminum
c) Plastic
d) Brass
18) Low and high-velocity cartridges are colour coded from weakest to strongest.
Which colour signifies the strongest?
a) Purple
b) Grey
c) Brown
d) Red
