Construction Quarterly Review

What should always be done before operating any power tool?

• Make sure it’s plugged in and working

• Wear proper PPE and check for safety hazards

• Ask a friend how to use it

• Assume it’s safe and start using it

Which of the following is NOT an example of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

• Safety goggles

• Work gloves

• Flip-flops

• Earplugs

What is the safest way to use a table saw when cutting wood?

• Keep hands at least 6 inches away from the blade and use a push stick

• Hold the wood down with your hands close to the blade

• Push the wood through as fast as possible

• Use one hand to guide the wood while the other adjusts the blade

What type of hammer is best suited for driving and removing nails?

• Ball-peen hammer

• Claw hammer

• Sledgehammer

• Rubber mallet

A carpenter’s square is primarily used for:

• Measuring angles and marking right angles

• Cutting wood

• Checking if a surface is level

• Driving nails

What was one of the primary innovations of Roman construction that allowed them to build structures like the Colosseum and aqueducts?

• Wooden scaffolding

• The arch and concrete

• Reinforced steel beams

• Mud bricks

What is the purpose of a pilot hole when using screws?

• To weaken the material before inserting the screw

• To prevent the wood from splitting

• To hold nails in place

• To act as a drainage hole

Which of the following construction advancements allowed for the rapid expansion of skyscrapers in the 20th century?

• Adobe bricks

• Steel-frame buildings

• Wooden supports

• Limestone foundations

What is one major benefit of prefabrication and modular construction?

• It increases overall construction costs.

• It speeds up the building process and reduces waste.

• It eliminates the need for skilled labor.

• It makes buildings harder to repair.

Which of the following tools is classified as a hand tool rather than a power tool?

• Jigsaw

• Drill

• Chisel

• Belt sander