Safety Test 3/24/12 8:04 PM

San Diego City College's

MACHINE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
San Diego Community College District
San Diego, Ca. 92121

Machine Technology Practice Safety Test

This is a practice test for the Machine Shop Safety test, you can only miss a total

You do not need a Scantron for the Practice Safety test . You can take a a piece of paper and
number from one to 88, take the test, fill in the answers, and then go to the answer page and
check your results. When you feel that you are ready you can take the actual safety test,
remember you may only miss 6 questions to pass the test.
The practice safety test questions are not in the same order as the actual Safety Test.

SCANTRON ANSWER FORM

INSTRUCTIONS
The answers to this test will be recorded on your SCANTRON form, here are some
basic instructions in using the SCANTRON format:

Make sure that if you erase an answer that you erase it completely, if not it
may be marked wrong

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Make sure that you use a #2 pencil, no pens

Make sure that you do not fill in more then one answer for any of the
questions
Make sure you put your name on the Scantron form
Make sure you put the class number on the Scantron form
Make sure you fill in all answers

If you follow the instructions above you should not have any problems with the
scantron format. I will not give credit to anyone who does not follow these
instructions. Please read the SCANTRON answer form for any additional
instructions.If you have any questions raise your hand to get the Instructors
attention, Do Not Talk to anyone but the Instructor or their Assistant.

t their attention. Anyone who the Instructor sees looking at someone else's paper, or who talks during

If you have any questions:

1. Raise your hand to get the Instructors attention

2. Do Not Talk to anyone but the Instructor or their Assistant.

3. Do Not look at anyone's paper.

4. Do Not use your notes, or anyone else's.

By signing the Test Scantron form and starting the test the student is stating that
they both understand the instructions and agree to the conditions written for
above for this and all tests.
Before going any further make sure that you understan

PICK THE BEST POSSIBLE ANSWER FROM THE CHOICES

GIVEN.

SAFETY TEST
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The items in this test are multiple choice. Select the correct answer for each
statement. Mark the correct answer in the correct blank of the item on the answer
sheet.

Please take your time you may only have seven incorrect answers. If you miss more
then this you will have to take the test over. This test grade will be used in the
calculation of your final class score.

FIRE SAFETY

1. Oil and grease fires, which are Class B fires, can be extinguished with a _____
extinguisher.

A. Soda acid

B. Dry chemical

C. Water

D. All the above

2. Electrical fires, which are Class C fires, can be extinguished with a ________
extinguisher.

A. Soda acid

B. Water

C. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

D. None of the above

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3. If a fire cannot be quickly extinguished:

A. Evacuate the building immediately

B. Set-off the fire alarm

C. Both A and B

D. None of the above

GENERAL MACHINE AND TOOL SAFETY

4. Long hair is to be secured by ________ when operating machinery:

A. Hair net

B. Hat

C. Tying hair behind your head

D. All of the above

5. New or unfamiliar machines and tools should not be turned on or operated until:

A. You have watched another student operate it

B. Instruction sheets are thoroughly studied

C. Instructor gives instructions and approves your operation

D. None of the above

6. Which of the following should not be worn when operating machine shop machinery.

A. Shop apron
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A. Shop apron

B. Gloves

C. Safety shoes

D. Long pants

7. Which of the following is safe to wear when operating machines in the shop:

A. Sandals

B. Short sleeve shirts

C. Tank tops

D. Watches, rings and bracelets

E. Neckties

8. In the event of an injury or accident, you should immediately report it to:

A. A fellow student

B. The tool crib attendant

C. The instructor

D. The Safety Council

9. Safety glasses are worn in the shop:

A. For grinding only

B. For heat treating only

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C. At all times

D. When student feels it necessary

10. Playing around is allowed:

A. In center of shop floor

B. In classroom

C. On breaks

D. Never in the Machine Shop area

11. When two students are working at a machine, one student is responsible for:

A. Checking part dimensions

B. Operating switches and controls

C. Machine clean-up

D. Loading and unloading parts

12. Machinery and equipment can only be operated when:

A. Guards are in place

B. Floor is free of oil and grease

C. Instructor is present

D. All of the above

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13. Oily rags and toxic materials are:

A. Placed in Specially designed metal containers

B. Discarded daily in outside trash bin

C. Place in open odor proof container

D. None of the above

14. When a machine is being cleaned, oiled, or minor adjustments are being made:

A. Turn on the motor

B. Turn off the motor

C. Run the spindle at low speed

D. Put the machine in reverse gear

15. If you leave the machine or stop using it, you should first:

A. Remove work piece

B. Turn-off the motor, "Spindle"

C. Reduce the spindle speed

D. Reverse the feed

16. It is dangerous for others to divert the machine operator's attention by:

A. Touching the person

B. Talking to the person

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C. Making loud noises

D. It is dangerous for others to divert the machine operator's attention in any way.

17. Sharp pointed tools are carried:

A. In pocket with point down

B. In hand with point up

C. In pocket with point up

D. In hand with point down

18. To prevent possible serious cuts, complete which of the following, before and after
machining a work piece:

A. Remove oil and grease

B. Check part thickness

C. Remove burrs and sharp edges

D. Machine the part square

19. Chisels having mushroomed heads must be:

A. Sharpened to a point

B. Annealed

C. Hardened

D. Reported to the Instructor

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20. The main reason for wiping-up spills is:

A. Spills look bad

B. Prevent slips and falls

C. Avoid having maintenance clean up after class

D. None of the above

21. Machined chips and other sharp scrap material are not to be removed from machines or
workpieces with:

A. Your fingers, or your hand

B. Pliers

C. A brush

D. A shop towel

22. To stop a rotating spindle on a machine set the switch to "OFF" and then:

A. Reverse the motor switch

B. Grab spindle with a rag

C. Grab spindle with your hand

D. Wait, and let the spindle stop by itself

23. When an unsafe condition is found or a person is not acting in a safe manner, you must:

A. Have someone correct condition

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B. Report it to the Instructor immediately

C. Report it to the Safety Committee

D. Ignore it as the Instructor will find it

24. When turning-on the switch of a machine, you should:

A. Stand behind another person

B. Have Instructor start machine

C. Stand in front of the blade

D. Stand away from the moving parts, in a safe place

25. When changing, or adjusting tools, and removing workpieces from machines, you should:

A. Stop the spindle, as well as making sure all movement is stopped

B. Decrease spindle speed

C. Reverse the spindle direction

D. Both B and C

26. Defective machines and tools may be used:

A. Temporarily to finish a job

B. Only if defect is minor

C. Never

D. None of the Above

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27. What should be done when a heavy object needs lifting?

A. Go on to another project

B. Try to lift it yourself

C. Ask for help

D. Raise the machine table

28. While machines are running, do not attempt to:

A. Measure workpiece

B. Clean the work-holding devices

C. Mount or remove workpiece

D. All of the above

29. Before breaking steel objects:

A. Clean free of chips

B. Wrap in rag

C. Ring test

D. All of the above

30. Compressed air is often used incorrectly, it can safely be used to:

A. Blow chips off machines

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B. Blow dust off clothing

C. Run air driven equipment

D. None of the above

31. When running a machine keep ______ away from it:

A. Loose clothing

B. Your hands

C. Rags

D. All of the above

32. Stock can be bent in a vise with:

A. Soft hammer

B. Bending bar

C. Hand

D. Any type of hammer

33. Carry material that is six feet and longer in:

A. Vertical position

B. Horizontal position

C. Both vertical and horizontal position

D. Both A and B

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34. Faulty equipment, or tooling should be:

A. Repaired by you, if you know how

B. Reported to the Instructor immediately

C. Repaired by any student who knows how

D. All the above

35. Hacksaw blades may break and cause injury if they are:

A. Twisted in operation

B. Loose when sawing

C. Given heavy pressure

D. All of the Above

36. Wrenches are turned by a:

A. Pushing action away from you

B. Pulling action towards you

C. Cranking action

D. Both A and B

37. To obtain better leverage on wrench handles you may:

A. Extend handle

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B. Hit with hammer

C. Both A and B

D. Get a larger wrench

38. Handles on files are:

A. Required

B. Not required

C. Used only in special situations

D. only available for some files

39. Screwdrivers and files are:

A. Strong and can be used as pry bars

B. Can be used as chisels

C. Should be used for the use they are designed for

D. None of the above

40. Wrenches can be used on moving machinery:

A. Anytime

B. When machinery is running slow

C. Never

D. Both A and B

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41. The workpiece must be secured tightly while cutting with a hand hacksaw because:

A. Cut will not be straight

B. Blade might break

C. Blade will not cut

D. None of the above

42. Faces of hardened steel hammers can be struck together:

A. To remove mushrooming

B. To ensure head is not cracked

C. Never

D. For ring test

POWER SAW SAFETY

43. When turning on a power saw, you should:

A. Stand in font of blade

B. Have Instructor start machine

C. Stand to one side of blade

D. None of the above

44. A work piece can be properly secured for sawing with:

A. Vise
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A. Vise

B. Push-stick

C. Hand

D. All of the above

45. The safest way to apply pressure to a part when sawing with a band saw is to use:

A. A hardened steel bar

B. A wood push-stick

C. The palms of your hands

D. Your fingers

46. The top guide on a band saw is set above the thickest part of the work piece.

A. ¼- inch

B. ½-inch

C. 1-inch

D. 2-inches

47. A ______is used to hold round rods or bars when sawing them with a band saw.

A. Screwdriver

B. Pair of gloves

C. "C" clamp

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D. Both A and C

48. To prevent a power hacksaw frame from breaking:

A. Use a lot of cutting fluid

B. Ensure work piece width is less than saw stroke

C. Set tension very tight

D. None of the above

49. Before starting to cut with a power saw:

A. Put guards in place

B. Secure stock firmly

C. Put on safety glasses

D. All of the above

50. Blade guides are used on a band saw to:

A. Prevent work piece from touching frame

B. Keep blade from moving irregularly

C. Keep blade from ejecting from machine if broken

D. Prevent cuts to hands

GRINDER SAFETY

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51. When grinding a work piece:

A. Keep all guards in place

B. Wear eye protection

C. Never wear gloves

D. All of the above

52. A gap between the pedestal grinding wheel and the tool rest must be no more than:

A. 1-inch

B. 1/8-inch

C. 2-inches

D. 1/32-inch

53. Spark guards are set ______ from the pedestal grinder wheel to protect the operator if
the wheel shatters:

A. 1-inch

B. 1/32-inch

C. 1/16-inch

D. 2-inches

54. The side of a grinding wheel is used for:

A. Special types of grinding

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B. Can be used only if grinding wheel is specailly designed for it

C. Grinding as required

D. Grinding chisels

55. All work pieces should be ______ during grinding:

A. Rotated

B. Cooled

C. Checked for hardness

D. Measured

56. Before mounting a grinding wheel, ______ test the wheel to determine if any cracks are
present.

A. Ping

B. Surface

C. Ring

D. Shatter

57. Running grinding wheels at RPMs higher than their rating is alright when:

A. Work piece is thick

B. Part needs to be ground quickly

C. Never

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D. Work piece is made of very hard material

58. Tightening the mounting nut on the grinding wheel too tight can cause the wheel to:

A. Run untrue

B. Break

C. Heat and burn

D. Grind uneven

59. When using grinding fluid, it should be turned off:

A. After the grinding wheel has stopped

B. After the grinding has stopped

C. Before the grinding wheel has stopped

D. At the same time as the grinding wheel stops

60. Run grinding wheels at least ______ before starting to grind.

A. 5 minutes

B. 3 minutes

C. 2 minutes

D. 1 minute

61. Grinding wheels may be stopped with:

A. A wooden push stick

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A. A wooden push stick

B. A stopper provided by manufacturer

C. Only by itself

D. None of the above

DRILL PRESS SAFETY

62. To prevent serious cuts, complete which of the following after drilling:

A. Remove oil and grease

B. Check part thickness

C. Remove burrs and sharp edges

D. Machine part square

63. The safest way to drill holes in thin sheet metal is to:

A. Clamp part in vise

B. Hold the part by hand

C. Hold the part with a rag

D. Set the part on a piece of wood and clamp both pieces to the table.

64. If the drill seizes or grabs the work piece:

A. Grab it with your hands

B. Let it continue drilling through work piece

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C. Turn-off the drill press

D. None of the above

65. After mounting a cutting tool in the chuck, you must immediately:

A. Adjust spindle to a low RPM

B. Tell the Instructor

C. Remove the drill chuck key

D. Both A and B

66. When a drill starts to break through the bottom of a drilled hole:

A. Raise the table

B. Apply less feed pressure

C. Increase spindle speed

D. Apply more feed pressure

67. Remove chips from a drill press with:

A. Hand

B. Compressed air

C. Brush

D. Screwdriver

68. To prevent a drill from grabbing when breaking through a drilled hole in brass, bronzes or

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copper:

A. Increase the drill RPM

B. Increase the rake angle on the drill

C. Apply more drilling pressure

D. Use a drill with a zero degree rake angle

LATHE SAFETY

69. Long, stringy chips can be prevented in lathe operations when:

A. Chip breaker is on the toolbit

B. Depth of cut is decreased

C. Spindle speed is increased

D. Feed is reduced

70. The lathe spindle should be given one turn by hand before turning on the motor to
ensure:

A. The spindle is not locked

B. The work piece clears the ways

C. The work piece clears the carriage

D. All of the above

71. Small diameter work pieces that extend a foot or more past the headstock spindle without
being supported can:

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A. Change tail-stock alignment

B. Loosen the lathe chuck jaws

C. Shift lathe into back gear

D. Bend outward

72. Chucks are not to be mounted to a threaded nose spindle of lathes when:

A. Spindle is in back gear

B. Chuck jaws are open

C. Spindle is running

D. Chuck is a 4-jaw chuck

73. When mounting to a lathe spindle nose, a heavy chuck should be supported by:

A. A tool board

B. Your hands

C. A tool-holder

D. A chuck cradle

74. Parting stock in the lathe is never done when the work piece is mounted:

A. In a collet chuck

B. Between centers

C. In a 4-jaw chuck

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D. Both A and B

75. Large heavy work pieces should not be machined on a face plate or in a chuck when:

A. Spindle is turning at high speed

B. A high speed toolbit is used

C. Lathe is new

D. Feed is too slow

76. Painful hand and arm cuts can be prevented when making work piece adjustments on lathe
by:

A. Moving the carriage away from the work piece

B. Removing toolbit

C. Turning-off Lathe

D. All of the above

77. When starting a lathe:

A. Start clutch rapidly

B. Start clutch slowly

C. First lock spindle

D. None of the above

78. When am I allowed in the Machine Shop without Safety Glasses ?

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A. NEVER

B. NEVER

C. NEVER

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

MILLING MACHINE SAFETY

79. When a milling machine cutter is rotating under power, which is an unsafe practice:

A. Reaching over the cutter

B. Removing chips from the work piece

C. Measuring the part

D. All of the above

80. When changing between the High and Low RPM gear ratio it is important to:

A. Turn off the spindle and wait for it to come to a complete stop

B. After the gear ratio is changed, and while the motor is OFF, turn the spindle by hand to
make sure the gears are ingaged
properly

C. Remember that the motor direction will now be reversed when you turn the spindle on

D. All of the above

81. When changing the RPMs using the rotary dial handle, it is important to:

A. Only do this when the spindle is turning

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B. Don't turn the wheel to fast

C. Stop turning the rotary dial handle occasionally to allow the motor to catch up with the
changes you have made

D. All of the above

82. When making measurements and changing tools, one should:

A. Stop the spindle

B. Decrease spindle speed

C. Set all dials to zero

D. Both B and C

83. Before starting a cut on a milling machine, the operator should secure:

A. All machine details

B. Work piece

C. Cutter

D. All of the above

84. Tool-head nuts are tightened before operating the milling machine to prevent:

A. Gears from grinding

B. Slippage of the cutter

C. Tool-head from tipping

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D. All of the above

85. When handling milling cutters:

A. Hold with shop towel

B. Be careful as they are fragile

C. Hold by the shank only

D. None of the above

86. Set-ups on horizontal milling machines are to be checked before starting to mill to
ensure:

A. Work piece is free of burrs

B. Work piece clears arbor and arbor support

C. Proper cuter is installed

D. Work piece is free of grease

87. Rapid traverse is only used when the cutter is more than ______ from the work piece.

A. 1/4-inch

B. 1/2-inch

C. 2 inches

D. 4 inches

88. When feeling excess vibration in a machine operation, stop the machine and:

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A. Call the Instructor

B. Check set-up

C. Change cutter

D. Lubricate machine

When you are finished with the test check your answers and then give it to the
instructor. Make sure you have answered all questions with the best possible
answer. If you have any pencil marks on the answer form beside the answer itself it
will likely cause the answer to be marked wrong.

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