SS2 First Term Metal Work Past Questions And Answers
Question: What is the primary purpose of annealing in metalwork?
A) Hardening
B) Softening
C) Strengthening
D) Alloying
Answer: B) Softening
Question: Which metal is commonly used for casting in metalwork?
A) Aluminum
B) Copper
C) Zinc
D) Iron
Answer: A) Aluminum
Question: What tool is used for cutting metal in a straight line?
A) Hacksaw
B) Chisel
C) File
D) Hammer
Answer: A) Hacksaw
Question: What is the function of flux in soldering?
A) Increase hardness
B) Remove impurities
C) Add color
D) Provide electrical conductivity
Answer: B) Remove impurities
Question: Which process involves heating metal to a high temperature and then cooling it slowly to relieve internal stresses?
A) Forging
B) Quenching
C) Tempering
D) Normalizing
Answer: D) Normalizing
Question: What is the purpose of a tap in metal threading?
A) Enlarge holes
B) Create internal threads
C) Smooth surfaces
D) Cut external threads
Answer: B) Create internal threads
Question: In metalwork, what is the purpose of a center punch?
A) Marking points for drilling
B) Cutting curves
C) Polishing surfaces
D) Measuring lengths
Answer: A) Marking points for drilling
Question: Which alloy is composed of copper and zinc?
A) Brass
B) Bronze
C) Pewter
D) Stainless steel
Answer: A) Brass
Question: What safety equipment is essential when welding?
A) Safety goggles
B) Leather gloves
C) Earplugs
D) Rubber boots
Answer: B) Leather gloves
Question: Which method is used for joining two metal pieces without melting them?
A) Welding
B) Soldering
C) Brazing
D) Casting
Answer: C) Brazing
Question: What is the purpose of a vise in metalwork?
A) Cutting metal sheets
B) Holding workpieces securely
C) Measuring angles
D) Polishing surfaces
Answer: B) Holding workpieces securely
Question: Which tool is commonly used for shaping metal by removing material?
A) File
B) Hammer
C) Chisel
D) Anvil
Answer: A) File
Question: What type of joint is formed by overlapping two metal pieces and then riveting them together?
A) Butt joint
B) Lap joint
C) T-joint
D) Corner joint
Answer: B) Lap joint
Question: Which metalwork process involves applying a protective layer to prevent corrosion?
A) Plating
B) Hardening
C) Annealing
D) Quenching
Answer: A) Plating
Question: What is the primary purpose of a cold chisel in metalwork?
A) Cutting hot metal
B) Removing rust
C) Cutting cold metal
D) Smoothing surfaces
Answer: C) Cutting cold metal
Question: Which term refers to the process of shaping metal by hammering or pressing?
A) Casting
B) Forging
C) Extrusion
D) Rolling
Answer: B) Forging
Question: What is the role of a mandrel in metalworking?
A) Marking measurements
B) Shaping tubes
C) Measuring angles
D) Polishing surfaces
Answer: B) Shaping tubes
Question: Which metalwork technique involves heating and cooling to alter the properties of metal without changing its shape?
A) Tempering
B) Quenching
C) Annealing
D) Forging
Answer: A) Tempering
Question: What is the primary purpose of a ball-peen hammer in metalwork?
A) Cutting
B) Shaping curves
C) Riveting
D) Grinding
Answer: C) Riveting
Question: In metal casting, what is the purpose of a sprue?
A) Remove impurities
B) Create a pattern
C) Pour molten metal
D) Polish the surface
Answer: C) Pour molten metal.
