Construction and Maintenance Trade Knowledge Quiz, Exams of Electrical Engineering

A series of questions and answers related to construction and maintenance trades. It covers a wide range of topics, including tool identification, usage, and maintenance, as well as basic mathematical calculations relevant to the field. The questions are designed to test knowledge of common practices, safety procedures, and problem-solving skills in construction and maintenance. It provides practical insights into the daily tasks and challenges faced by workers in these trades, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. The content is structured to facilitate learning and review, making it suitable for exam preparation or skill enhancement.

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Special type of saw blade used on a power saw for cutting material such as,
cement block, brick and sheet metal, is called an - ANSWER Abrasive cutoff
wheel
Once a hacksaw has started to bite into a piece of conduit the strokes in cutting
should - ANSWER Use the full length of the blade
The tool best used to hold an object to be filed is - ANSWER A vise
Which of the following is the best hammer to use for pounding a damaged
signpost anchor in the ground - ANSWER Sledge
A rat tail file is - ANSWER A round, thin and pointed file used to smooth the
inside of a drilled rimless lens hole.
Which of the following is best to use to remove large nuts and bolts - ANSWER
Open end wrench
The tools used to determine whether a pipe is plumb is a - ANSWER Level
The tool commonly used for testing the hardness of metal before cutting it with a
hacksaw blade - ANSWER Carborundum stone
Best type of saw to use to cut a 3-foot long, 2x6 down to a 3 foot long, 2x4 is a -
ANSWER Rip saw
The best tool to use to smooth the inside of the cut-off end of a pipe is a/a -
ANSWER Reamer
Which tool would most likely be used to repack a brick mortar joint - ANSWER
Tuck pointer
For bending reinforcing bars in a foundation, it is usually best to use a - ANSWER
Hickey
Best tool you will most likely need when using a star drill in concrete is a -
ANSWER Rotary hammer
Which practice is the most important in keeping tools from rusting - ANSWER
Coat tools with a little bit of oil
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Special type of saw blade used on a power saw for cutting material such as, cement block, brick and sheet metal, is called an - ANSWER Abrasive cutoff wheel Once a hacksaw has started to bite into a piece of conduit the strokes in cutting should - ANSWER Use the full length of the blade The tool best used to hold an object to be filed is - ANSWER A vise Which of the following is the best hammer to use for pounding a damaged signpost anchor in the ground - ANSWER Sledge A rat tail file is - ANSWER A round, thin and pointed file used to smooth the inside of a drilled rimless lens hole. Which of the following is best to use to remove large nuts and bolts - ANSWER Open end wrench The tools used to determine whether a pipe is plumb is a - ANSWER Level The tool commonly used for testing the hardness of metal before cutting it with a hacksaw blade - ANSWER Carborundum stone Best type of saw to use to cut a 3-foot long, 2x6 down to a 3 foot long, 2x4 is a - ANSWER Rip saw The best tool to use to smooth the inside of the cut-off end of a pipe is a/a - ANSWER Reamer Which tool would most likely be used to repack a brick mortar joint - ANSWER Tuck pointer For bending reinforcing bars in a foundation, it is usually best to use a - ANSWER Hickey Best tool you will most likely need when using a star drill in concrete is a - ANSWER Rotary hammer Which practice is the most important in keeping tools from rusting - ANSWER Coat tools with a little bit of oil

Shovels used for mixing concrete by hand should have a - ANSWER Round point That wrench that is used in a manner similar to a screwdriver is a/an - ANSWER Allen wrench A pipe wrench is least likely to be used for loosening a pipe - ANSWER Tee Tool used best to make a hole 5 1/2 inches in diameter in a wooden floor is number (fig2) - ANSWER 50 Tool used best to use to make the shoulder cuts on a tenon is number (fig2) - ANSWER 41 Figure 39 is a (fig2) - ANSWER Rip saw Figure 34 (fig2) - ANSWER Scratch awl Fig 38 (fig2) - ANSWER Sliding bevel Fig 59 (fig2) - ANSWER Saw set Fig 58 - ANSWER Flooring chisel Part of a drill press used to hold the drills is called the - ANSWER Chuck Which one is commonly used to make scratch marks on sheet metal? (Figure 2) - ANSWER 32 (scratch awl) A tri square is shown at number (fig1) - ANSWER 16 Craft worker that is most likely to use tool number 26 is a - ANSWER Bricklayer To make a wood screw flush with the wood surface, best tool to use is (fig1) - ANSWER 41 Which tool is commonly used in setting the head of number 34 (fig1) - ANSWER 39 A caliper is shown at number (fig1) - ANSWER D none of the above (ask) A plastering tool useful as a hand table in order to carry plaster is called a - ANSWER Hawk The chief difference between trowels used for plastering and trowels used for cement fishing is that the plastering trowel is generally - ANSWER Lighter and bigger

When there is enough gasoline in the tank, but the engine stalls in hot weather and fails to start easily, the most likely cause is - ANSWER Vapor lock If a gasoline engine is getting a good spark at the plugs, but will not start or even fire once, the first thing you should check is the - ANSWER Battery Which of the following is the most common cause of an over-heated gasoline engine? - ANSWER A leakage in the cooling systems If a vehicle has run out of gas and a gallon of gas has been placed in the empty tank, but the engine is I'll not start immediately, probably the - ANSWER Gasoline is out of the carburetor The main reason for putting a thimble in wire rope is to - ANSWER A. Lower wear and stress at a loop B. Split the strands C. Hold the rope while it is being socketed *D. Make the rope run through a block more easily Which direction should most nuts be turned to take them off their bold or screw - ANSWER A. Clockwise *B. Counterclockwise C. Either way, depending on the number of threads per inch Which of the following would most likely be used to keep a not attached on a bolt

  • ANSWER *A. Cotter pin B. Set screw C. Handscrew clamp D. Copper washer Toggle bolts are best used for - ANSWER A. Holding wood to wood *B. Blind bolting where you cannot reach one side C. Holding girders which sometimes vibrates D. Holding soft materials where the heads of most bolts would pull through The most common reason for using a turnbuckle is - ANSWER Adjust tension Caliper is - ANSWER a pinching instrument used for determining the thickness of objects or the distance between surfaces A short straight fitting with both ends threaded on the inside is best called a/an - ANSWER Coupling Vibrating concrete after it has been placed will make it - ANSWER Set tighter

Uneven or warped lumber is most likely used in concrete forms for - ANSWER Braces Wood studs for concrete forms are usually at least what size? - ANSWER 2 inches x 4 inches When a concrete floor is poured, it is leveled off at the right thickness with - ANSWER Screeds If all the following steps are performed in replacing a broken window pane, which one should best be done after the other three? - ANSWER B. Place the glass in the sash, making sure it does absolutely flat In construction work, the term "full" refers to the - ANSWER Depth to which material is to be placed to bring the surface to a predetermined grade If concrete peels or sticks to forms during stripping, the most likely to cause is that - ANSWER The forms were not properly oiled Horizontal beams with floors resting on them are properly called - ANSWER Joists To reduce danger of splitting dense hardwood, the point of a nail should be - ANSWER Diamond tapered Utility graded wooden wall studs are usually palaces with their contents how far apart? - ANSWER 16 inches In wood building contraction, pieces of lumber having large knots would be least objectionable when used as - ANSWER Blocking One type of pipe fitting having threads on the outside is a - ANSWER Nipple A pipe which permits the flow of air or from drainage pipes is usually called a - ANSWER Vent What is usually used in a pipe while cutting pipe threads - ANSWER Oil After a pipe has been laid in a trench, dirt is put back in. This is known as - ANSWER Back filing An elbow is shown in number - ANSWER 8 A coupling is shown at number - ANSWER 7 A close nipple is shown at number - ANSWER 16

The measurement in fig 4 is most nearly - ANSWER 4 13/ The distance between arrow 1 and arrow M is most nearly - ANSWER 4 1/2 inches Among employees whose work includes handling heavy materials, the most common cause of injury is - ANSWER Improper lifting practices When climbing down a ladder, it is most important to - ANSWER Have someone hold the ladder When a worker is operating a pavement breaker to break up concrete street, it is important that the worker wear - ANSWER Steel toe shoes or boots Which one of the following practices is most dangerous when using a circular saw - ANSWER Freehand sawing without guides or guards Rubber soles and rubber heels are most likely to be hazardous on floors that are - ANSWER Waxed When using cleaning solvents, all of the listed practices except one should be followed to avoid personal injury. The exception is - ANSWER A. Avoid inhaling fumes B. Wear rubber gloves *C. Keep solvent storage containers open Barricades and caution signs should be clearly placed near curb painting operations chiefly to - ANSWER Reduce the possibility of accidents to the publiv The first hint to do if cement dust gets into your eye is to - ANSWER Wash the eye out with a large amount of clean watwr The best first-aid treatment for a rope burn is to - ANSWER Cover with sterile adhesive tape According to good safety practices, gloves should not be worn around - ANSWER Drills, lathes and fast moving machinery If your truck goes into a skid you should - ANSWER Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid If the driver of a vehicle approaches a school bus stopped at a curb, the driver must stop and remain stopped at the rear of the bus for only as long as the - ANSWER Bus displays a flashing red light

Rear electors on a passenger vehicle - ANSWER Should be kept clean as required by the vehicle code If you approach an intersection with a flashing red traffic signal, you should - ANSWER Stop as you would at a stop sign, then proceed through the intersection A vehicle may be parked in front of the fire hydrant if - ANSWER A licensed operator is seated in the front seat When the driver of a vehicle comes to a flashing yellow signal at an intersection the driver must - ANSWER Proceed cautiously On a two lane highway where passing is unsafe, the driver of a slow moving vehicle that is followed by five or more vehicles in line is required to - ANSWER Do nothing, as there is no law covering such a situation The shape of a school crossing sign is - ANSWER A pentagon, with point up Stop signs have - ANSWER White letters on a red background Warning signs have - ANSWER Black letters on a yellow background You wish to ask a favor of another employee whom you do not know very well. The best way would be to - ANSWER Ask the employee briefly, stating your reasons In discussing a work problem with a supervisor of another unit, the most effective way to secure info if the supervisor rambles is to - ANSWER Tell the supervisor to be specific so you can tell what the supervisor wants You are late for work as a result of oversleeping. In this case, it would probably be best for you to - ANSWER Apologize and take the blame On several occasions, one of your co-workers has made unkind remarks about you to your supervisor. Of the following, the best course for you to take is to - ANSWER Write a letter of protest to your supervisor You are given an order, which you do not consider propers you should - ANSWER Prepare a report to your supervisor stating why the order was improper and why such orders should not be repeated The routine duties you are first assigned seem to you to be too simple. You are sure that you could perform much more responsible work. Under these circumstances you should - ANSWER Consider the performances of the duties assigned as an opportunity to familiarize yourself with important work details

B. Machine bolts C. Phillips head screws *D. Set screws The best reason for not using slip-joint pliers for loosening or tightening nuts is that the - ANSWER A. But threads may become stripped B. Pliers may lock in place *C. Teeth will mar the nut D. Worker may skin a hand if the pliers slip Which wrench is best to use for removing nuts where only a short pull of the wrench is possible? - ANSWER A. Adjustable (crescent) wrench *B. Box end wrench C. A stillson wrench D. Allen wrench Which screwdriver bits would best drive a cross-slotted screw? - ANSWER A. Allen bit *B. Phillips bit C. Standard bit D. Straight bit A hacksaw blade will break when - ANSWER *A. Too much pressure is applied B. The saw is twisted C. The cutting speed is too fast D. Any one of the above is done Which tool in figure 2 is best used to remove cotter pin 9 in fig 1? - ANSWER *A. C B. F C. P D. T Which tool shown in fig 2 is best used to check the depth of hole 5 in fig 1 - ANSWER A. A B. R C. S *D. W Which tool shown in figure 2 is best used to remove nut 10 in fig 1 - ANSWER A. J B. K *C. T D. N Which tool is especially useful for turning nuts in small spaces - ANSWER A. 3 B. 10

*C. 1

D. 12

Which of these tools is best used when turning off or non-standard size nuts or bolts - ANSWER A. 1 B. 6 *C. 10 D. 18 It is easiest to cut bolts or steel rods with which of the following tools - ANSWER A. 2

  • B. 7 C. 11 D. 23 Which one these tools is best to use for gripping large or hard to get at objects? - ANSWER A. 3 B. 10 C. 12
  • D. 18 An inexperienced worker would be most likely to dull the blade of a hacksaw by - ANSWER A. Stoping the forward stroke too suddenly B. Using too short a stroke C. Not wetting the cut with oil or water *D. "Dragging", or not relieving the pressure on the backstroke A one piece wrench which completely surrounds the nut or bolt head is usually called a/an - ANSWER *A. Box wrench B. Stillson wrench C. Socket wrench D. Spanner wrench The type of pliers likely to be most useful for general maintenance and repair work, or only one type can be supplied - ANSWER A. Side cutting pliers *B. Slip-joint combination pliers C. Vice grip pliers D. Water pump pliers Sidecutters can be used for all of the following except - ANSWER *A. Tightening nuts B. Cutting small gage wire C. Holding light metal surfaces D. Bending light metal surfaces

D. Brick The screw pitch gave is shown in number - ANSWER A. 18 B. 19 C. 20 *D. 21 A flaring tool is shown at number - ANSWER A. 10 B. 38 C. 39 *D. None of the above number For cutting thin sheet metal strips, it would be best to use tool number - ANSWER *A. 5 B. 55 C. 57 D. 59 Which of the following tools would be the safest one to use for removing a very tight nut? - ANSWER A. 21 B. 23 *C. 24 D. None of the above Tool number 60 is usually called a - ANSWER A. Center wrench B. Dial wrench *C. Tap wrench D. Spanner wrench What is commonly used to make scratch marks on sheet metal? - ANSWER A. 29 B. 32 *C. 38 D. 39 To make a wood screw flush with a wood surface, it would be best to use tool number - ANSWER A. 9 B. 38 C. 39 *D. 41 The tool shown in number 4 is best used for cutting - ANSWER *A. Across the grain B. With the grain C. Small circles in hardboard D. Large tree limbs

The tip size selected when gas welding or cutting sheet metal is generally -

ANSWER *A. Small size B. Medium size C. Large size lever B. A class 2 lever C. A class 3 lever

  • The hammer as used in the diagram is an example of - ANSWER *A. a class D. Extra large size
  • 5 + D. None of these type of levers
  • 12 -
  • 18 /
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  • 29 - 8 = - ANSWER A.
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  • 55 *
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  • 216 /
  • 44 - 23 = - ANSWER A.
  • B.
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  • 52 -
  • 46 +
  • 24 /
  • 33 +
  • 16 -
  • Total of the above 5 computations is - ANSWER A.
  • *B.
  • C.
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  • 40 divided by 2 2/3 is equal to - ANSWER A.
  • *B.
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  • The total of 1/2, 1/4 and 1/6 is - ANSWER A. 1/

*D. 87.

The path taken by an electric current is best called a - ANSWER A. Series B. Route *C. Circuit D. Course When the handle H is moved, part A (ask) - ANSWER A. Moved in the direction of arrow 1 *B. Moved in the direction of arrow 2 C. Did not move When the handle H was moved, Part B (ask) - ANSWER A. Turned in the direction of arrow 3 *B. Turned in the direction of arrow 4 C. Did not turn When the handle H was moved, part C (ask) - ANSWER A. Turned in the direction of arrow 5 *B. Turned in the direction of arrow 6 C. Did not turn When the handle H was moved, part D - ANSWER *A. Turned in the direction of arrow 7 B. Turned in the direction of arrow 8 C. Did not turn When the handle H was moved, part E (ask) - ANSWER *A. Turned in the direction of arrow 9 B. Turned in the direction of arrow 10 C. Did not turn Which of the lamps will burn the switches A and B open? (Ask) - ANSWER A. None of them *B. 1 only C. 1 and 2 D. 1,2, and 3 Which of the lamps will burn with switches A and B closed? - ANSWER A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1,2 and 3 *D. All of them Which of the lamps will burn with switch A open and switch B closed? - ANSWER A. 1 only B. 1 and 2

*C. 1,2 and 3 D. All of them Which of the lamps will burn with switch A closed and switch B open? - ANSWER *A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1,2 and 3 D. All of them When Bar A is pushed down at point X, in what position will Bar B post probably be? - ANSWER *A. Clockwise B. Counter-clockwise C. It does not move When Bar A is pushed down at point x, in what direction does Wheel E move? (Ask) - ANSWER A. Clockwise *B. Counterclockwise C. It does not move When Bar A is pushed up at point x, in what position will Bar B most probably be? - ANSWER *A. Titled down from left to right B. Tilted up from left to right C. The same as now shown, it does not move In figure 13, if wheel an turns in the direction of arrow 4, wheel A will - ANSWER *A. Not turn B. Turn in the direction of arrow 1 C. Turn in the direction of arrow 2 D. Turn alternately in each direction In figure 14, if parts B and C were broken so that they could not move, bar A could - ANSWER A. Move in the direction of arrow 1, only B. Move in the direction of arrow 2, only C. Move either in the direction or arrow 1 or 2 *D. Not move at all In figure 14, when bar A moves in the direction of arrow 2, part B - ANSWER A. Rotates in the direction of arrow 3 *B. Rotates in the direction of arrow 4 C. Does not rotate In figure 14, when bar A moves in the direction of arrow 1, part C (ask) - ANSWER *A. Rotates in the direction of arrow 5 B. Rotates in the direction of arrow 6 C. Does not rotate

Which of the following arrangements of rigging will require the least force to life the weight? Drawing - ANSWER A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 *D. 4 Which of the following arrangements of rigging will require the most force to life the weight? Drawing - ANSWER *A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 To life the weight in drawing 1 a distance of 2 feet vertically, it would be necessary to pull on the rope - ANSWER A. 1 foot B. 2 feet C. 3 feet *D. 4 feet It will require 200 pounds of force to life the weight in drawing - ANSWER *A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 When the driver is turning in the direction indicated, in comparison, wheel A turns - ANSWER A. Clockwise and the same number of revolutions B. Clockwise and slower C. Counterclockwise and the same number of revolutions *D. Counterclockwise and slower Which of the following combinations of wheels are rotating at the same speed? Disregard direction of rotation - ANSWER A. The driver, A, and F *B. B, C, and D C. C, D, E, and F D. B, E, and F The number of wheels turning in the clockwise direction is - ANSWER A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 *D. 5 If you have a ladder that has 12 rungs and the top of it rests against a building, the base should be placed away from the building about - ANSWER A. 2 feet *B. 3 feet C. 4 feet D. 6 feet

If you have several short ladders and need one longer ladder, you should - ANSWER *A. Not splice them together to make a longer one B. Try to use the tallest one, if you can reach your work by standing on the top rung C. Be sure to take into account the overlapping amounts to be sure it will be long enough D. Splice them together after you have carefully inspected each one to make sure it is in good condition Alloy steels are those, which contain, in addition to carbon and iron, some alloying elements, such as chromium, vanadium, nickel, molybdenum, or tungsten, which gives them some peculiar characteristics, not possessed by ordinary steel. Alloys are put into steels for the following reasons: to secure greater hardness; to secure greater toughness or strength; to enable the steel to hold its size and shape during hardening; or to enable the steel to retain its hardness at high temps - ANSWER According to the paragraph, it can't be stated that A. Modern technology would not be possible without alloy wheels B. Peculiar characteristics are not to be found in carbon steel *C. Some elements are put in steel for specific purposes D. Corrosion resistant steels are not alloys If possible, steps should be taken so that operators do not have to put their hands in the area where the tools operate. For that purpose, mechanical loading devices often are justified for high production operations. Guards or cages are commonly built around the danger zones. To reduce the danger, machine shouldn't started until both hands are used. Ex; 2 buttons at the same time, one with each hand - ANSWER A. Low production operations are more dangerous B. Guards, cages, and two hand operation of switches, when incorporated together, will eliminate all industrial injuries C. Mechanical loading devices can be justified only on the basic of overall processing economy *D. Various means have been developed in order to protect workers hands in industrial operations Metal is removed in sawing and filing by action of many small teeth. Saw teeth act in a narrow line and can sever a chunk of metal with min. effort. If a piece of metal is removed by milling, a large part mate be reduced to chips. This work can be done faster and with less power by sawing than by other methods of metal cutting, and materials can be saved. - ANSWER It may be stated A. Milling is more wasteful than sawing for any operation *B. For some jobs, saws are the most useful metal working tools C. Sawing is not as accurate as milling D. Saws remove metal by cutting, whereas mills remove it by shearing