Safety Procedures and Equipment Quiz

Multiple Choice Questions

• Question 1: After using a machine, do not clean off all debris with a cloth or brush, turn the power off, reinstall the normal tooling, remove the guards
• Question 2: When filling a flammable liquid storage can, electrically ground the can with a copper wire.
• Question 3: Safety cabinets are leakproof from top to bottom, and made of steel.
• Question 4: If a motor sparks and catches fire, use a Class C extinguisher.
• Question 5: Always wear hearing protection when exposed to noise exceeding 90 decibels (dBA).
• Question 6: The process of identifying and physically disabling potential energy sources is called lockout/tagout.
• Question 7: A pencil is used to help center a drill on wood.
• Question 8: A try square is the most accurate type of square.
• Question 9: Linseed oil is used on the moving joints of measuring and layout tools.
• Question 10: The main benefit of shopping at a store rather than online is being able to inspect the items before buying.
• Question 11: Expecting to pay an extra charge if you ask the salesperson to assist you with a merchandise return.
• Question 12: To order a 2" thick board, ask for a 8/4" board.
• Question 13: A 4' x 8' (1220 mm x 2440 mm) sheet of particleboard will have actual dimensions of 4' 1" x 8' 1" (1245 mm x 2464 mm).
• Question 14: A 4' x 8' (1220 mm x 2440 mm) plywood will have actual dimensions of 4'1" x 8'1" (1245 mm x 2464 mm).
• Question 15: A keyhole saw uses a wide blade.

Additional Questions

• Question 16: A 36 TPI size is not available for a coping saw.
• Question 17: When changing the blade on a circular saw, clean the arbor of stray wood chips and tighten the retaining screw.
• Question 18: Before cutting with a circular saw, back the saw 1 inch (25 mm) away from the material.
• Question 19: When plunge cutting, position the blade to enter the material at the middle of the line and verify that the material dimensions are within the saw's capacity.
• Question 20: When operating a power miter saw, after setting the pivot handle, place the marked material on the saw table against the fence.
• Question 21: Liquid soap and warm water should be used to clean resin from a saw blade.
• Question 22: Use the rip fence on a table saw when the saw cut will be shorter than the distance between the blade and the fence.
• Question 23: A table saw is the most often used saw for full-sized sheet-cutting of thick, heavy material.
• Question 24: Radial arm saws are primarily for sawing stock to length.
• Question 25: When using a circular saw for fast rips, a triple-chip (TC) grind is recommended over a flat-top (FT) grind.
• Question 26: 1/2" (13 mm) blade width is commonly used for sawing curves with a band saw.
• Question 27: If the workpiece pulls away from the rip fence on a table saw, the fence is likely loose.
• Question 28: A fore plane is used for removing warp from lumber.
• Question 29: When planing a surface with a bench plane, turn the plane slightly in a counterclockwise direction at the end of each pass.
• Question 30: Face and edge grain are surfaced with bench planes.
• Question 31: A band saw is often used by cabinet makers to cut thick, heavy materials.
• Question 32: The fence of a portable power plane controls squaring and beveling.
• Question 33: When using a portable power plane, make the last cut on a surface that is 1/32" (1 mm) or less.
• Question 34: To set the depth of a jointer's cut, raise or lower the infeed table.
• Question 35: A workpiece for jointing should be at least 18 inches (457 mm).
• Question 36: The major disadvantage of moulders that they only surface one side of the material at a time.
• Question 37: Paste wax is recommended for removing resin from machine surfaces.
• Question 38: Tungsten carbide tooling is best for particleboard, MDF, and dense woods.
• Question 39: Lower the outfeed table to correct an unwanted taper when using a jointer.
• Question 40: When shaping using a rub collar and starting pin, begin cutting at one of the corners and position the rub collar below the cutter.
• Question 41: A rabbeting bit should be used to make joints.
• Question 42: Carbon steel bits are appropriate for drilling through concrete.
• Question 43: A 2" (50.8mm) auger bit should be selected for a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) hole.
• Question 44: A brad point bit is designed for boring holes in wood for pipe and conduit.
• Question 45: A countersink bit is used for drilling a hole that allows a flat head screw to sit flush with the surface.
• Question 46: Unlock the quill and adjust the depth stop when you're preparing to use a drill press
• Question 47: The ability to secure a part while machining is called fixturing.
• Question 48: A properly sized chip minimizes dwell time and prevents the cutter overheating/extends the lifespan of the tooling.
• Question 49: Carbide is the most common material used for CNC tooling.
• Question 50: CNC machinery, dowel and bore insert machines and routers are used commonly in woodworking.
• Question 51: A nested-base router allows for horizontal boring.
• Question 52: Compared to some solid wood, veneer core plywood panels are more stable and slightly less expensive.
• Question 53: Scrape off squeeze out with a hand scraper once the assembly is completely dry.
• Question 54: In the 32mm system, the rows of the system holes are spaced 32mm apart.
• Question 55: The backset distance in the 32mm system is 13 mm.
• Question 56: Retailers assemble RTA furniture.
• Question 57: All of the above (dowels, mortise and tenon, pocket screws).
• Question 58-64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73: Please see the corresponding answers in the True/False section below.

True/False Questions

• Question 58: False - Bend your knees, not your back when lifting materials.
• Question 59: False - Respirators are required for finishing rooms.
• Question 60: False - US customary rules and scales measure in inches.
• Question 61: True - layout tools often include measurement scales in inches and metric units.
• Question 62: True - A dot or X are best pencil marks.
• Question 63: True - "To be thorough" means to study.
• Question 64: True - Least expensive items may not always be the most economical.
• Question 65: False - Nails are typically sold by weight or by box/packaging quantity, not quantity.
• Question 66: True - Purchase mounting screws separately when buying hinges.
• Question 67: True - Narrow blades are useful for short distances.
• Question 68: True - Short strokes help when sawing materials.
• Question 69: True - Place the good side of paneling or plywood face down when using a circular saw.
• Question 70: True - Make test kerfs on the waste side before making crosscut beveling cuts.
• Question 71: True - Short cuts and relief cuts are typically completed first on a band saw project.
• Question 72: True - When planing, work from the edges toward the center to smooth end grain.
• Question 73: True - Use a scraper to scrape across the grain rather than with the grain.

Additional Questions from Pages 9-13

• Question 74: True - Carbide-tipped power plane cutters can be sharpened by hand.
• Question 75: False - The infeed table supports the workpiece before it passes the cutterhead.
• Question 76: True - Jointers are used first when squaring stock.
• Question 77: True - A planer requires the workpiece to be at least as long as the distance between rollers.
• Question 78: True - Shape edge grain before shaping end grain.
• Question 79: True - The depth of cut on a conventional portable router is adjustable.
• Question 80: True - It's important to have an extra, charged battery when using cordless tools.
• Question 81: True - If the first auger bit hole is too small, enlarge it with a larger one.
• Question 82: True - To bore a hole at a 45° angle, start the bit at a 45° angle.
• Question 83: True - Blind holes are used for concealed hinges.
• Question 84: True - Computer numerical controls can drive many types of machinery.
• Question 85: True - Frameless case construction requires more labor than a face frame.
• Question 86: True - Plinths are added to the case body during assembly and gluing.
• Question 87: True - Case side panels height in a specific system should be a multiple of a dimension.
• Question 88: True - Firms using the 32mm system set standard part sizes and adjust machinery.
• Question 89: True - Wall and base units are constructed differently.
• Question 90: Self-locking.
• Question 91: Flash point.
• Question 92: Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Questions 93-158 can't be answered in the format required.

Test your knowledge on safety procedures and equipment related to machinery and flammable liquids. This quiz covers various aspects of workplace safety, including fire extinguishers, noise levels, and proper handling of materials. Ensure that you're well-informed about essential safety practices.