Tools And Sewing
Tools, sewing, fabrics
- 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.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
A. Observe all safety guidelines. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
C. Toolbox and tool inventory list. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
C. Safety shoes. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
A. Common, cross-tip, cross-point, offset, jeweler’s, and ratchet. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
A. Cross-tip and blunt 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.
Correct Answer
B. Diagonal-cutting. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
C. Prevent corrosion and to lubricate the pivot point. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
C. Adjustable -
- 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.
Correct Answer
A. Ensure a tight fit on the nut. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
C. Socket and tang. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
A. Fine to medium. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
B. The heat draws out the spring temper. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
A. Can increase 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.
Correct Answer
B. Find and punch holes. -
- 19.
What type of hand needle is best suited for installing hidden stitches?
- A.
Curved.
- B.
Harness.
- C.
Straight.
- D.
Upholsterer’s.
Correct Answer
A. Curved. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
C. Harness. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
A. Wood. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
B. The dies and punches can be dulled. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
A. Sturdy, sealed wood finish. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
C. The ability to be used in tight places. -
- 25.
Which snap fastener installation press is to be used as a last resort?
- A.
Foot.
- B.
Hand.
- C.
Electric.
- D.
Portable.
Correct Answer
D. Portable. -
- 26.
Which tester incorporates the use of the A–14 regulator?
- A.
MQ–1 only.
- B.
DMH–1 only.
- C.
MQ–1/MQ–1A.
- D.
DMH–1 and MQ–1/MQ–1A.
Correct Answer
C. MQ–1/MQ–1A. -
- 27.
Which tester uses a 9V battery as a power source?
- A.
MQ–1 only.
- B.
DMH–1 only.
- C.
MQ–1/MQ–1A.
- D.
DMH–1 and MQ–1/MQ–1A.
Correct Answer
B. DMH–1 only. -
- 28.
What thread runs parallel to the selvage edge and forms the framework for the material?
- A.
Warp.
- B.
Filler.
- C.
Woof.
- D.
Pick.
Correct Answer
A. Warp. -
- 29.
What are the two basic types of weave patterns?
- A.
Plain and twill.
- B.
Plain and twist.
- C.
Twill and twist.
- D.
Twill and diagonal.
Correct Answer
A. Plain and twill. -
- 30.
Why is cotton duck “canvas” primarily used in the construction of protective covers?
- A.
Low cost and fire resistance.
- B.
Low cost and wear characteristics.
- C.
Water proof and mildew resistance.
- D.
Fire resistance and wear characteristics.
Correct Answer
B. Low cost and wear characteristics. -
- 31.
At what temperature range does “Nomex®” material begin to char?
- A.
500° to 600° F.
- B.
550° to 650° F.
- C.
700° to 800° F.
- D.
800° to 900° F.
Correct Answer
C. 700° to 800° F. -
- 32.
What is the maximum width of webbing?
- A.
8 inches.
- B.
10 inches.
- C.
12 inches.
- D.
15 inches.
Correct Answer
C. 12 inches. -
- 33.
The tensile strength of stored material may begin to be affected if the material is exposed to incandescent light for periods longer than
- A.
12 hours.
- B.
24 hours.
- C.
36 hours.
- D.
48 hours.
Correct Answer
C. 36 hours. -
- 34.
Which of the following in not an ideal storage condition for textile materials?
- A.
Exposure of direct sunlight.
- B.
Smooth wooden shelves.
- C.
Temperature of 70°F.
- D.
Humidity control.
Correct Answer
A. Exposure of direct sunlight. -
- 35.
When you are doing the final threading of the properly wound bobbin on the 206RB sewing machine, you pull the thread
- A.
Under the tension spring and into the delivery eye.
- B.
Into the needle guide and pass it through the needle from right to left.
- C.
Into the needle guide and pass it through the needle from left to right.
- D.
Into the slot on the sewing hook, under the tension disk, between the triangle projection and the bobbin case opening lever.
Correct Answer
A. Under the tension spring and into the delivery eye. -
- 36.
When threading the tension and thread controller assemblies on the 206RB sewing machine, which letter do you form with the needle thread?
- A.
N.
- B.
S.
- C.
V.
- D.
Z.
Correct Answer
B. S. -
- 37.
Which direction is the eye of the needle threaded on the 206RB sewing machine?
- A.
Right to left.
- B.
Left to right.
- C.
Front to rear.
- D.
Rear to front.
Correct Answer
B. Left to right. -
- 38.
The purpose of installing a finger guard on a sewing machine is to
- A.
Keep the operator’s fingers away from the needle bar.
- B.
Prevent broken needle parts from striking the operator.
- C.
Assist the operator in sewing a straight line when sewing by becoming a guide.
- D.
Keep the operator’s fingers away from the needle and out from under the presser feet.
Correct Answer
D. Keep the operator’s fingers away from the needle and out from under the presser feet. -
- 39.
Which of the following is not an inspection item for a sewing machine?
- A.
Missing parts.
- B.
Material thickness.
- C.
Condition of needle.
- D.
Condition of the drive belt.
Correct Answer
B. Material thickness. -
- 40.
What should you use to dissolve grime that has built up on a sewing machine?
- A.
Acetone.
- B.
Paint thinner.
- C.
Isopropyl alcohol.
- D.
Dry cleaning solvent
Correct Answer
D. Dry cleaning solvent -
- 41.
When installing a needle into the needle bar, ensure the long groove faces to the
- A.
Right.
- B.
Left.
- C.
Front.
- D.
Rear.
Correct Answer
B. Left. -
- 42.
When using a sewing machine and the seam knots are on the top ply of the material being sewn, that means the
- A.
Bobbin is installed incorrectly.
- B.
Needle thread is routed incorrectly.
- C.
Needle thread is too tight or the bobbin thread is too loose.
- D.
Needle thread is too loose or the bobbin thread is too tight.
Correct Answer
C. Needle thread is too tight or the bobbin thread is too loose. -
- 43.
To increase tension on the needle thread you turn the
- A.
Thread controller stud thumbnut to the right.
- B.
Thread controller stud thumbnut to the left.
- C.
Tension stud thumbnut to the right.
- D.
Tension stud thumbnut to the left.
Correct Answer
C. Tension stud thumbnut to the right. -
- 44.
The stages of troubleshooting are to
- A.
Use trial and error and go from simple to complex.
- B.
Figure out the cause, trial and error, and apply the solution.
- C.
Identify the problem, figure out the cause, and apply the solution.
- D.
Identify the problem, trial and error, and go from simple to complex.
Correct Answer
C. Identify the problem, figure out the cause, and apply the solution. -
- 45.
While sewing heavy material your needle starts bending and finally breaks, to correct this problem you must install a
- A.
Sharper needle.
- B.
Longer needle.
- C.
Shorter needle.
- D.
Larger diameter needle.
Correct Answer
D. Larger diameter needle. -
- 46.
What component on the Consew® 206RB sewing machine re-engages the safety clutch?
- A.
Hook driving shaft lock stud.
- B.
Thread release finger.
- C.
Stitch regulator lever.
- D.
Push button.
Correct Answer
D. Push button. -
- 47.
What component is used to engage the reverse mechanism on the Consew® 206RB sewing machine?
- A.
Push button.
- B.
Sewing hook.
- C.
Feed regulator.
- D.
Stitch regulator lever.
Correct Answer
D. Stitch regulator lever. -
- 48.
What type of feed does the Consew® 206RB sewing machine have?
- A.
Drop.
- B.
Lifting.
- C.
Vibrating.
- D.
Compound.
Correct Answer
D. Compound. -
- 49.
On what axis does the stitch forming mechanism rotate on the Consew® 206RB sewing machine and what part drives the hook?
- A.
Vertical, pinion gear.
- B.
Horizontal, pinion gear.
- C.
Vertical, hook driving shaft.
- D.
Horizontal, hook driving shaft.
Correct Answer
D. Horizontal, hook driving shaft. -
- 50.
The Consew® 206RB sewing machine motor with clutch has a maximum speed of how many stitches per minute?
- A.
3,300.
- B.
3,000.
- C.
2,800.
- D.
2,200.
Correct Answer
A. 3,300. -
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