Applied Technology

Question 1

1The safest way to carry a chisel is

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A. in a pocket with the blade up B. with the cutting edge pointing down C. with the edge towards a friend D. by throwing it

Question 2

2Long hair should be tied back in the workshop to

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A. prevent it being caught in rotating machines B. avoid dust C. look neat only D. keep cool

Question 3

3Before using a machine, you should

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A. wear loose clothes B. remove its guard C. know how to stop it in an emergency D. switch it on and leave

Question 4

4What is the first thing to do before repairing an electrical appliance?

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A. remove the fuse while it is on B. turn up the voltage C. isolate it from the power supply D. test it with wet hands

Question 5

5Loose clothing near rotating machines is dangerous because it can

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A. improve grip B. get caught and pull the worker in C. cool the machine D. reduce noise

Question 6

6A green safety sign indicates

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A. a warning B. a mandatory action C. a safe condition such as a first-aid point or exit D. a prohibition

Question 7

7Which item protects the eyes from the bright light of arc welding?

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A. dust mask B. ear muffs C. safety boots D. welding helmet with a filter lens

Question 8

8Goggles should be worn when

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A. measuring with a tape B. writing notes C. grinding, drilling or chiselling D. reading a drawing

Question 9

9Workshop floors should be kept

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A. oily B. wet C. clean and free of obstacles D. cluttered

Question 10

10A fire extinguisher using carbon dioxide is suitable for

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A. metal fires B. electrical fires C. cooking oil fires in deep fryers D. paper fires only