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- 1.What equipment can you as an aircrew flight equipment journeyman work with?
- A.
Stencil machine.
- B.
Sewing machines.
- C.
All power tools under direct supervision.
- D.
Only items you are trained and authorized to use.
- 2.What can you do to ensure maximum benefits from the tools you use and reduce the chances of serious injury?
- A.
Observe all safety guidelines.
- B.
Use powered tools as a last resort.
- C.
Use powered tools under direct supervision.
- D.
Determine the safety rules that apply to the situation.
- 3.What must you do to a jammed power tool?
- A.
Clear it using the correct tool.
- B.
Disassemble it to clear the jam.
- C.
Turn power switch to off, then clear tool.
- D.
Disconnect the power supply, then clear tool.
- 4.What will help you keep track of your tools?
- A.
Toolbox.
- B.
Tool inventory list.
- C.
Toolbox and tool inventory list.
- D.
Hand receipt and your section chief.
- 5.Which piece of safety equipment is used to limit damage from falling objects?
- A.
Gloves.
- B.
Face shield.
- C.
Safety shoes.
- D.
Ear protection.
- 6.What are the different types of screwdrivers normally used in an aircrew flight equipment shop?
- A.
Common, cross-tip, cross-point, offset, jeweler’s, and ratchet.
- B.
Cross-tip, cross-point, cabinet, and stubby.
- C.
Common, offset, jeweler’s, and ratchet.
- D.
Cabinet, offset, stubby, and apex.
- 7.You can identify the Phillips screwdriver by its
- A.
Cross-tip and blunt end.
- B.
Cross-tip and sharp end.
- C.
Cross-point and blunt end.
- D.
Cross-point and sharp end.
- 8.Which type of pliers should be used for cutting small, light materials like wires and cotter pins?
- A.
Lineman’s side-cutting.
- B.
Diagonal-cutting.
- C.
Slip-joint.
- D.
Vise-grip.
- 9.You apply a light coat of oil when caring for pliers to
- A.
Prevent corrosion.
- B.
Prevent corrosion and discoloration.
- C.
Prevent corrosion and to lubricate the pivot point.
- D.
Lubricate the pivot point, making scissors action smoother.
- 10.What two wrenches have been combined to make up a combination wrench?
- A.
Socket and adjustable.
- B.
Open-end and socket.
- C.
Box and adjustable.
- D.
Open-end and box.
- 11.What type of wrench would be used when the correct size wrench or socket is not available?
- A.
Box-end.
- B.
Open-end.
- C.
Adjustable
- D.
Combination.
- 12.What is one rule to follow when using an adjustable wrench to remove a nut?
- A.
Ensure a tight fit on the nut.
- B.
Push rather than pull the wrench.
- C.
Extend the handle for more leverage.
- D.
Use the wrench so the pulling force is applied to the adjustable jaw.
- 13.What are the two types of woodworking chisels?
- A.
Tang and flat.
- B.
Socket and flat.
- C.
Socket and tang.
- D.
Flat and beveled.
- 14.How do you hand shears to another person?
- A.
Open and offer the tip.
- B.
Closed and offer the tip.
- C.
Open and offer the handle.
- D.
Closed and offer the handle.
- 15.What type of stone should be used to sharpen shears?
- A.
Fine to medium.
- B.
Fine to coarse.
- C.
Medium to coarse.
- D.
Coarse only.
- 16.What will happen if shears are sharpened from the handle to the tip?
- A.
The blades will be sharpened at the wrong angle.
- B.
The heat draws out the spring temper.
- C.
The spring action will be increased.
- D.
Nothing, this is the correct method.
- 17.If a long measuring tape is allowed to sag, it
- A.
Can increase the measurement.
- B.
Can decrease the measurement.
- C.
Does not affect the measurement.
- D.
Has little affect on the measurement.
- 18.An awl is used to
- A.
Find and mark holes.
- B.
Find and punch holes.
- C.
Mark and align holes.
- D.
Align and score holes.
- 19.What type of hand needle is best suited for installing hidden stitches?
- A.
Curved.
- B.
Harness.
- C.
Straight.
- D.
Upholsterer’s.
- 20.What type of hand needle has a rounded (blunt) point that moves and separates the threads in the weave of the material?
- A.
Upholsterer’s.
- B.
Straight.
- C.
Harness.
- D.
Curved.
- 21.The parachute-packing paddle (fid) can be made out of any suitable, strong, and pliable material except
- A.
Wood.
- B.
Teflon.
- C.
Plastic.
- D.
Aluminum.
- 22.What can result if you do not use stencil paper in the stencil machine?
- A.
The dies and punches can jam.
- B.
The dies and punches can be dulled.
- C.
The stencil machine will not operate.
- D.
Nothing, you can use any cardstock paper.
- 23.Besides being of sufficient length and width to hold the complete parachute assembly, which of the following meets the specialized requirements for parachute packing tables?
- A.
Sturdy, sealed wood finish.
- B.
Portable, sealed wood finish.
- C.
Portable and padded at one end.
- D.
Sturdy, finished in unsealed wood.
- 24.What is the advantage of the portable press?
- A.
It has perfect alignment features.
- B.
It controls the depth of installation.
- C.
The ability to be used in tight places.
- D.
The snaps are locked in place prior to installation.
- 25.Which snap fastener installation press is to be used as a last resort?
- A.
Foot.
- B.
Hand.
- C.
Electric.
- D.
Portable.
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