Machine Tools Quiz

What was the primary power source for machine tools in the Middle Ages?

• Steam

• Electricity

• Human and animal power

• Solar energy

What advancement in the 1960s gave more flexibility to machine tools?

• Steam engines

• Waterwheels

• Computerized numerical control (CNC)

• Solar panels

Which machine tool is used to produce external or internal cylindrical surfaces?

• Shaper

• Drilling machine

• Engine lathe

• Grinding machine

What is the primary function of a shaper machine?

• To produce circular holes

• To cut flat surfaces

• To grind metal parts

• To change the shape of a workpiece

Which machine tool is used to produce circular holes in metal?

• Milling machine

• Grinding machine

• Drilling machine

• Press

What is the most accurate but also the most time-consuming machining process?

• Milling

• Grinding

• Drilling

• Shaping

What safety feature is recommended for machine presses to prevent accidents?

• Single-button controls

• Bi-manual controls

• Foot pedals

• Voice-activated controls

What is a band saw primarily used for?

• Cooking

• Woodworking

• Gardening

• Painting

How does a band saw blade typically move?

• Up and down

• In a circular motion

• On two wheels rotating in the same plane

• Back and forth

Why is a constant flow of liquid poured over the blade of a band saw?

• To clean the blade

• To lubricate the blade

• To keep it cool and prevent overheating

• To sharpen the blade