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Portable power tools Flashcards

1
Q

The purpose of a right-angle adapter is to enable drilling

For long periods of time
Blind holes
Hardwoods
In close quarters

A

In close quarters

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2
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The shank of a drill bit is held in the

Chuck
Grip
Nozzle
Suction Cup

A

Chuck

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3
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If you are drilling a hole all the way through a workpiece, you should ease up on the pressure when the bit

Is halfway through the work
Nears the other side
Sends chips out of the hole
Touches the work

A

Nears the other side

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4
Q

You should use a jig when

A right-angle adapter is not available
drilling a blind hole
Drilling at an angle
Drilling at high speeds

A

Drilling at an angle

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5
Q

You can prevent electric shocks from power tools by

Grounding them
Pulling out the grounding prongs
Using two-hole outlets
Working carefully

A

Grounding them

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6
Q

A “loaded” whetstone is

Jammed with metal and abrasive particles
Made of synthetic materials
Oil-filled
Very sharp

A

Jammed with metal and abrasive particles

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7
Q

Which part of a whetstone should be used for sharpening a pointed tool?

Center only
Sides only
Valley only
Entire surface

A

Sides only

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8
Q

A power tool with an abrasive wheel is called a

Bench grinder
Bench stone
Quadrant
Star-wheel dresser

A

Bench grinder

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9
Q

When sharpening a drill bit, you should hold a bit at a angle of _____ to the face of the grinding wheel

30°
45°
59°
74°

A

59°

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10
Q

When sharpening reamers, taps and dies, you should avoid grinding or whetting the

Chip holes
Edges of the lands
Flutes
Tops of the lands

A

Tops of the lands

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11
Q

A carbide tipped core bit is used for boring holes_____ in diameter

Smaller than ^1/2in.
Between ^1/2in. and 1^1/2in.
Between 1^1/2in. And 3^1/2in.
Larger than 3^1/2in.

A

Between 1^1/2in. And 3^1/2in.

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12
Q

When drilling with a diamond-aggregate core bit, you must use a special rotary hammer and a

Depth gauge
Stand
Starter bit
Voltmeter

A

Stand

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13
Q

Which of the following is used in maintaining the proper pressure and drilling speed when using an electric hammer?

Ammeter
Depth gauge
Ohmmeter
Voltmeter

A

Ammeter

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14
Q

When using an electric hammer, always wear

Earplugs
Finger guards
Gloves
Safety glasses

A

Safety glasses

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15
Q

What should never be removed from a three-prong plug?

Adapter plug
Grounding prong
Hang tag
UL-approved label

A

Grounding prong

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16
Q

The size of a pneumatic drill is determined by the

Diameter of the bit
Diameter of the chuck
Largest bit the chuck will hold
Speed of the motor

A

Largest bit the chuck will hold

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17
Q

You should use a depth gauge when drilling

At an angle
At high speeds
Blind holes
With a diamond-tipped bit

A

Blind holes

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18
Q

The removal of a thin layers of metal or rust from a surface is an example of

Chipping
Chiseling
Scaling
Tamping 

A

Scaling

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19
Q

When you use a pneumatic hammer, a flat-blade chisel is best for

Cutting asphalt surfaces
General chipping work
Removing old mortar from masonry seams
Removing rust from irregular services

A

General chipping work 

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20
Q

You should flush a pneumatic tool with kerosene when the tool

Becomes dirty
Becomes excessively noisy
Has a slight oil mist to the exhaust
operates sluggishly

A

Operates sluggishly

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21
Q

The speed of a power screwdrivers’s spindle at no load is called the tool’s

Capacity
Free speed
Maximum output
Stalling torque

A

Free speed

22
Q

Electric nutrunners operate at no-load speeds of

0-2500 RPM
2500–5000 RPM
5000–7500 RPM
Up to 10,000 RPM

A

0–2500 RPM

23
Q

The positive-drive clutch mechanism remains engaged as long as you press the

Bit onto the fastener
ON button
Throttle
Trigger switch

A

Bit onto the fastener

24
Q

Most moisture is removed from a pneumatic tools air supply at the

Compressor
Filter
Lubricator
Regulator

A

Compressor

25
Q

On pneumatic tools, the air hose should be at least one size larger than the

Air inlet
Filter
Pressure regulator
Whip hose

A

Air inlet

26
Q

A saber saw cuts on the

Backstroke
Upstroke
Backstroke and upstroke
Orbital stroke

A

Upstroke

27
Q

In regular set of saw blades, the raker is the

Short tooth
Straight tooth
Tooth bent to the left
Tooth bent to the right

A

Straight tooth

28
Q

A circular saw is best for

Cutting curves
Cutting pipe
Long, straight cuts
Precision cutting

A

Long, straight cuts 

29
Q

The blade motion of a reciprocating saw is

Back and forth in line with the motor
Circular
Side to side
Straight up and down

A

Back-and-forth in line with the motor 

30
Q

Which saw cuts on the backstroke?

Bayonet saw
Jig saw
Reciprocating saw
Scroll saw

A

Reciprocating saw

31
Q

The size of a circular saw equals the

Circumference of the blade
Cutting speed
Diameter of the blade
Horsepower of the motor

A

Diameter of the blade

32
Q

The rip blade has

Both crosscut teeth and rakers
Teeth bent to alternate sides
Teeth that form a point
Teeth with a chisel shape

A

Teeth with a chisel shape

33
Q

A rip guide limits the width of the cut to about

2 inches
4 inches
6 inches
8 inches

A

6 inches

34
Q

A diamond grit wheel

Does not last as long as other cut off wheels
Must be supplied with water
Should be used dry
Should not be used to cut concrete

A

Must be supplied with water

35
Q

A saw protractor has a movable arm, which can be set in small increments up to

180°
200°
270°
360°

A

180°

36
Q

A wide channel cut in a material is called a

Dado
Groove
Mortise
Rabbet cut

A

Dado

37
Q

Examples of template routing include

Dadoes
Grooves
Hinge-butt mortises
Rabbet cuts

A

Hinge-butt mortises

38
Q

The display drawing shows a______ joint

Cross tap
Rabbet
Spine
Tongue and groove 

A

Rabbet

39
Q

When planning a large surface you should

Be careful not to over tap the strokes
Feed the plane across the grain
Keep the tool tilted slightly
Work down the entire surface evenly

A

Work down the entire surface evenly

40
Q

Advancing a router to fast causes

Burning
Glazing
Scoring
Splintering

A

Splintering

41
Q

The motion of an orbital sander is

Back-and-forth in a straight line
Circular
Side to side
Up-and-down

A

Circular 

42
Q

A pad sander is used with

Abrasive paper
Cloth pads
Finishing sand
Sanding disks

A

Abrasive paper

43
Q

Do not use a pad sander for

Light finish work
Removing paint and varnish
Sanding surfaces that will be painted
Smoothing lacquer, varnish, and shellac finishes

A

Removing paint and varnish

44
Q

Open coat 16–20 4–30 sanding discs are best for

Removing paint and smoothing surface irregularities
Removing scratches left by previous disks
Smoothing rough sanded surfaces
Smoothing services for painting, polishing or waxing

A

Removing paint and smoothing surface irregularities

45
Q

The code on the back of a sanding bell indicates the________of the sandpaper

Backing material
Grade of grit
Length
Width

A

Grade of grit

46
Q

Which symbol in the marking code on a grinding wheel, indicates the bond grade

First
Second
Third
Fourth

A

Third

47
Q

The maximum safe speed for a grinding wheel with silicate bond is

6,500 SFM
12,500 SFM
15,000 SFM
16,000 SFM

A

6500 SFM

48
Q

Pneumatic grinders often fail because of

A damaged commutator
Improper lubrication
Worn motor brushes
Worn motor springs

A

Improper lubrication

49
Q

How often should the grease fittings in a pneumatic grinder be greased?

Every four hours
Daily
After 40 hours of use
Every month

A

After 40 hours of use 

50
Q

A nibbler is rated according to

It’s cutting speed
It’s size
The size of its jaw opening
The thickest gauge of steel it can cut

A

The thickest gauge of steel It can cut

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