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Sample Metal Work Exam Questions and Answers
TOPIC: CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answers from the lettered options.
1. What is the function of the grease gun?
A. To pump grease through the appropriate parts of the machine
B. To suck out dirts before greasing
C. To remove rust in the machine parts
D. To clean the parts before greasing
2. The resistance of the oil to flow is known as ___________.
A. gauge
B. surge
C. viscosity
D. rift
3. To change the gearbox oil of any machine in the workshop and oil the sliding parts of the machine is an example of _________.
A. predictive maintenance
B. preventive maintenance
C. corrective maintenance
D. service maintenance
4. When moving machine parts comes in contact with another moving part, this gives rise to friction which causes ________.
i. heat
ii. Wear
iii. Loss of efficiency of machine
A. iii only
B. i and ii only
C. i, ii and iii
D. ii and iii only
5. The cutting oils are lubricants used to _______.
i. reduce friction
ii. Soften the work
iii. Lubricate and cool cutting tool
A. iii only
B. i, ii and iii
C. ii only
D. i only
TOPIC: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN METALWORK
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. Which of the following is not among the oldest of the metalworking occupations?
A. Welder
B. Smith
C. Jeweler
D. Founder
2. The person who takes the drawings made by the enginers and drafts persons to create the program to cut the metal part is called a _________.
A. technologist
B. programmer
C. machinist
D. technician
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3. Which of these metal working occupation requires a few weeks to a year training.
I. Machinist
II. Tools and die
III. Welder
A. III. only
B. I. only
C. II. only
D. II. and III. only
4. In industries those group of metal workers who support scientists and engineers by designing, developing, producing and maintaining machine and material are the ________________.
A. labourers
B. service men
C. technicians
D. contract staff

