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Drill Press Assessment

Quiz by Alyssa Aurilio

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  • Q1
    How can the risk of serious lacerations be minimized when using a drill press?
    c. Using dull drill bits
    a. Adjusting the workpiece while the drill press is on
    d. Operating the machine alone
    b. Keeping the workspace uncluttered
    30s
  • Q2
    What should operators do before making adjustments to the drill press?
    d. Increase the drill speed
    b. Wear ear protection
    a. Keep all guards in place
    c. Turn off the power
    30s
  • Q3
    Why is it important to secure the workpiece with a vise or clamp before drilling?
    b. To protect the operator from serious harm + workpiece moving
    d. To avoid using sharp drill bits
    c. To make the drilling process faster
    a. To prevent the drill from turning on
    30s
  • Q4
    What should be done after the hole is drilled using a drill press?
    a. Turn off the power immediately
    c. Release the feed lever slowly
    b. Leave the drill bit in the material
    d. Remove the chuck key
    30s
  • Q5
    What should be worn while operating a drill press for safety?
    b. Ear protection only
    c. Industrial-quality eye protection
    d. Gloves
    a. Loose clothing and jewelry
    30s
  • Q6
    Why should all guards be kept in place while using the drill press?
    a. To make the machine look better
    d. To increase drilling speed
    b. To maintain the machine's warranty
    c. To protect the operator from rotating parts
    30s
  • Q7
    Which action should be avoided when operating a drill press?
    c. Using sharp drill bits
    a. Turning off the power before adjustments
    b. Attempting to stop a revolving piece by hand
    d. Keeping the work table clean
    30s
  • Q8
    How can the workpiece be stabilized for drilling on a drill press?
    b. Securing with a clamp or vise
    a. Using hand to hold the material
    d. Applying pressure on the drill bit
    c. Resting the material on the floor
    30s
  • Q9
    What should be done with long hair while operating a drill press?
    d. Secure it with duct tape
    a. Confine with a hairband, cap or hair net
    c. Tie it around the drill chuck
    b. Let it hang loose
    30s
  • Q10
    Why is it important to place a block of wood under the workpiece being drilled?
    b. To provide support and prevent damage to the vise.
    d. To increase the risk of accidents.
    a. To make the drilling process faster.
    c. To allow the drill bit to cut into the vise.
    30s
  • Q11
    How should you feed the drill bit into the material?
    a. Slowly to ensure precision.
    b. Fast enough to keep the drill bit cutting at all times.
    d. Before aligning the drill bit with the center punch mark.
    c. After turning off the power.
    30s
  • Q12
    When should you turn off the power to the drill press?
    a. Before the hole is drilled.
    c. After the bit has stopped spinning.
    d. When setting the drill speed.
    b. After the hole is drilled and lever is released
    30s
  • Q13
    How should you hold a coping saw or other hand saws when using them?
    a. One-handed for more flexibility
    d. Hold it at an awkward angle
    c. By the blade instead of the handle
    b. Both hands on the handle for better control
    30s
  • Q14
    What should you do if you notice the blade of the coping saw or other hand saws is damaged or bent?
    b. Try to straighten it with your hands
    c. Tell Ms. Aurilio
    a. Continue using it
    d. Ignore it and keep cutting
    30s
  • Q15
    What should you do before starting to cut with a coping saw or other hand saws?
    a. Check that the blade is dull
    d. Work alone without any supervision
    b. Apply excessive force when cutting
    c. Secure the material being cut properly
    30s

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