T2.1.1 Precise use of specialist tools Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 2

The 20 questions

1. Why is precise use of a tool important when making a product?

   • It ensures that the tool is never needed again in any future project at all
   • It uses up more material than needed so the finished product is much heavier
   • It makes the workshop look tidier for visiting teachers and parents
   • It keeps parts accurate so they fit together and work as designed

2. Which tool is used to measure and mark out a straight line accurately?

   • A steel rule with a scriber or pencil
   • A paintbrush used for applying varnish
   • A large hammer used with a nail set
   • A pair of pliers used for gripping wire

3. What is the safest way to pass a sharp craft knife to someone?

   • Leave it on the bench for them to pick up quickly
   • Throw it across the bench to the other person
   • Hand it over handle first with the blade pointing away
   • Hold it with the blade pointing towards the other person

4. A pupil needs a hole in a sheet of wood at a precise position. Which step is most important?

   • Use a larger drill bit so that any error is hidden in the finished hole
   • Mark the centre accurately and use a centre punch before drilling
   • Drill quickly without marking to save time in the lesson for the class
   • Guess the position by eye and check the hole after the drilling is done

5. What is the purpose of a jig in making?

   • To cool a workpiece after it has been heated in a furnace in the big workshop
   • To label finished parts with their names, sizes and materials for the display
   • To keep the workshop floor clean during the making of the parts in class
   • To hold a workpiece in a repeatable position so that identical parts can be made

6. Which safety step is essential before using a power tool?

   • Remove all guards so the tool cuts more freely through the material
   • Start the tool before placing the material in position on the bench
   • Check the guards are fitted and the tool is in good condition
   • Wear loose clothing so that it moves freely around the tool while in use

7. What is the purpose of a bench vice?

   • To pour liquid materials carefully into a mould on the workshop bench
   • To store tools in a locked box between lessons in the workshop
   • To hold work firmly while it is cut, filed or drilled
   • To weigh the finished product accurately on a scale before it is sold

8. Which measuring tool gives the most precise measurement of a small diameter?

   • A tape measure used on a roll
   • A wooden metre stick
   • A large plastic ruler
   • Vernier callipers

9. Why is a try square used in marking out?

   • To measure the curved outline of a shape on the workshop bench
   • To cut thick metal sheets into narrow strips in the workshop
   • To check that edges and surfaces are at a right angle
   • To mix paint and glue for the finishing of the product in class

10. What does a centre punch do?

    • Smooths the edge of a piece of wood after it has been sawn to length
    • Cuts a circular hole through thick sheet metal in one single step
    • Adds a coloured finish to the surface of the metal before it is displayed
    • Creates a small dent so a drill bit has a starting point

11. A pupil needs to cut 3 identical pieces, each 150 mm long. Which technique is best?

    • Cut all three from a rough estimate by eye without any marking at all
    • Cut one piece and then guess the length of the other two from the first
    • Measure each piece separately with a fresh ruler every single time you cut
    • Use a stop block or template so each piece is cut to the same length

12. Which tool is best for removing a small amount of material from a wooden edge?

    • A pair of tin snips for cutting sheet metal
    • A heavy mallet that strikes the surface
    • A plane or sanding block
    • A soldering iron heated to high temperature

13. What is a common cause of inaccurate work in the workshop?

    • Measuring from the wrong end or edge of the material
    • Checking dimensions more than once before the final piece is cut at all
    • Using a tool that is sharp and clean and in good working order
    • Marking out with a sharp pencil that gives a fine and clear line

14. Why should a tool be returned to its place after use?

    • So that the tool can be sold to any visitors who come into the room
    • So that the tool is kept hidden from the teacher and the class
    • So that the tool gets dirty and stops working properly in the workshop
    • So it is safe, easy to find and ready for the next user

15. Which action improves accuracy when sawing along a line?

    • Keep the saw blade on the waste side of the line
    • Saw straight through the marked line without any margin
    • Saw at a random angle to speed up the cut
    • Saw along the line with the blade completely off the wood

16. What is a template used for in making?

    • To display the finished product in a shop window for customers to see
    • To write a full design specification for the whole project and its users
    • To transfer a shape accurately onto material many times
    • To mix the paints used on a finished product for the final classroom display

17. When using a hand drill, what helps keep the drill straight?

    • Tilting the drill at a random angle
    • Holding the drill steady and pressing evenly
    • Removing the chuck so nothing holds the bit
    • Pressing the drill sideways while it is spinning

18. Which safety equipment protects the eyes when cutting or drilling?

    • A pair of cotton gloves
    • Ear defenders only
    • A hat with a wide brim
    • Safety glasses

19. A pupil must make a 90-degree bend in a thin strip. Which tool is best?

    • A paintbrush with stiff bristles for applying paint to the metal
    • A metal bending tool or a vice with a steel bar
    • A pair of scissors designed for cutting paper in the classroom
    • A glue gun applied along the whole line where the bend is to be made

20. What does calibrate mean for a measuring instrument?

    • To use it only once and then throw it away after the first lesson ends
    • To check and adjust it so that it gives accurate readings
    • To make it much heavier so that it stays in place on the bench during use
    • To paint it in a bright colour to make it easy to see on the bench

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