PLTW Safety Test

1.

1 point

You should tie back dangling, long hair before operating power tools and mechanisms.

True

False

2.

1 point

When working with electricity or electronics, work

in a dry area

in a well lit area

all of the above

attentively

3.

1 point

When the teacher uses a power tool, you should also wear eye protection.

True

False

4.

1 point

Using an "Exacto", "hobby" or craft knife, you should

always cut away from you, your fingers or any else

try to change the blade yourself

multi-task by putting part of your attention somewhere else

use it when the blade is dull

5.

1 point

It is okay to connect the positive and negative terminal of a battery together

True

False

6.

1 point

When unplugging a tool, you should pull on the electrical cord.

True

False

7.

1 point

You should keep your hands away from any spinning or rotating tools.

True

False

8.

1 point

If there is an emergency with another student, or a safety concern in the classroom, the best thing to do is

run out the door screaming

crowd around to see what's happening

keep working

quit working, remain quiet, still and attentive until the teacher gives you an OK to get back to work

9.

1 point

In order to make sure that your work area is safe, you and your classmates should:

share tools and supplies by handing them to the person you are sharing with

work cooperatively

report accidents immediately to the teacher

all answers are correct

10.

1 point

Freedom from danger or hazards is defined as ___________.

annoying

safety

boring

my birthday party

11.

1 point

At the end of each lab, you should leave things where they are.

True

False

12.

1 point

Wearing loose jewelry might be dangerous because it

could be expensive

could get caught in a moving machine or mechanism

might get lost

13.

1 point

Each person's ______ is everyone's responsibility.

safety

hygiene

actions

secrets

14.

1 point

A tool or machine should not be used if the operator has not yet

reached the age of 18

learned first aid

made a project

received training in the use of the machine

15.

1 point

You see an area where someone from a previous class has left tools and supplies all over the tables/floor. What do you do?

proceed to "dump it" somewhere else without notifying the teacher

leave it; it's no big deal

tell your teacher about the mess and offer to clean it up

16.

1 point

When plugging in any motors or sensors, it doesn't matter which way it is plugged in.

True

False

17.

1 point

The number one cause of accidents is poor __________. (Accidents in the lab can be prevented.)

attitude

self-confidence

attention

18.

1 point

You should switch battery chargers from safe to fast mode, if you are in a hurry.

True

False

19.

1 point

Always clean up when you are finished.

True

False

20.

1 point

_________ will not be tolerated.

questions

horseplay

smiling

comments

21.

1 point

"Super" glue can be dangerous for which of the following reasons:

it can get very hot when coming into contact with cotton or wool

it can bond to skin and irritate or damage skin

fumes can irritate the eyes and nose

all answers are correct

22.

1 point

When working with electrical circuits and systems, one should NEVER

melt or cut a cord that is plugged in

work on them with a power source connected

touch exposed wires that may be hot with fingers or conductive tools or materials

all answers are correct

23.

1 point

You consider using a tool close by that you know is not appropriate for the job. Instead, you decide to find the right tool because it

will prevent you from having to clean up

will ensure that your task will be completed on time

could prevent injury to you or the part you are working on

will help you avoid conflicts with classmates

24.

1 point

Heat transfers rapidly through thin metals.

True

False

25.

1 point

If you are not sure how something electrical or sharp should be used, you should:

refer to your plans, instructions, or flow chart, and clarify with your teacher

just go for it

get someone else to do it for you

26.

1 point

You cannot play, run or throw objects in the lab (computer lab or building lab).

True

False

27.

1 point

When safety rules refer to "horseplay", the meaning of the term is:

games for horses

fooling around

for animals

throwing hay