MILLWRIGHT LEVEL 1 EVALUATION EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What is base material? - ✔✔Material which the fastener shank is driven into
✔✔To determine the sustainability of a base material, use a fastener as a centre punch
struck by a single average hammer blow. If the fastener is blunted ( meaning it can't
fasten) the material is too: - ✔✔Hard
✔✔To determine the sustainability of a base material, use a fastener as a centre punch
struck by a single average hammer blow. If the fastener penetrates easily, do not fasten
because the material is too: - ✔✔Soft
✔✔To determine the sustainability of a base material, use a fastener as a centre punch
struck by a single average hammer blow. If the material cracks or shatters, do not
fasten because the material is too: - ✔✔Brittle
✔✔A threaded knurled pin is designed for what material - ✔✔Mild steel
✔✔To be a qualified operator of an explosive actuated tool you must posses: -
✔✔training in the use of each tool and familiarity with local safety regulations
✔✔OH&S states that operators of explosive actuate tools should always wear: - ✔✔Eye
protection
✔✔If a tool is found to be defective, you should: - ✔✔Mark it defective and call a service
representative
✔✔According to OH&S, what safety equipment is required when using an explosive
actuate tool in a confined area such as a small room? - ✔✔ear plugs and eye protection
✔✔Who is responsible if an accident occurs as a result of an unattended explosive
actuated tool? - ✔✔The operator
✔✔Should an explosive actuated tool be used in explosive or flammable area? - ✔✔No
✔✔How often should an explosive actuated tool be cleaned under normal working
conditions? - ✔✔It should be cleaned daily or when it becomes sluggish
✔✔How much oil should be added to the tool parts after cleaning? - ✔✔None
✔✔What part requires replacement most often in a low velocity tool? - ✔✔Buffer
,✔✔With a low velocity tool, what is a general rule of thumb for the placement and depth
of fasteners in steel? - ✔✔1/2" from the edge, 2" apart and 1/4" deep
✔✔Do not fasten near welds with a low velocity tool because the steel may have been
hardened making the metal brittle - ✔✔True
✔✔Tension load in regards to explosive actuated tools is: - ✔✔a force applied
perpendicular to the base of the material
✔✔Shear load in regards to explosive actuated tools is: - ✔✔a force applied
perpendicular to the fastener
✔✔Bending load in regards to explosive actuated tools is: - ✔✔shear force that is
applied at a distance for the surface base of the material creating a lever-type action on
the fastener
✔✔With a low velocity tool, what is a general rule of thumb for the placement and depth
of fasteners in concrete? - ✔✔3" from the edge and from each other
✔✔How long should you wait if a power actuated tool misfires? - ✔✔30 seconds
✔✔What is another name for a power saw? - ✔✔Reciprocating saw
✔✔What determines the size (capacity) of a power hacksaw? - ✔✔Largest square piece
that can be cut
✔✔Why is the pressure removed from the blade of a power hack saw on the return
stroke? - ✔✔To prevent damage to the blade
✔✔How is the speed of a power hacksaw expressed? - ✔✔Strokes per minute
✔✔Describe the characteristics of a bimetal power hacksaw blade - ✔✔High speed
tooth edge with a tough alloy steel back
✔✔How does the blade set differ from the blade kerf? - ✔✔Kerf is the width the blade
cuts and set is the way individual teeth are bent out of line with the body
✔✔What are the limitations of a horizontal band saw as it relates to cutting curves or
round corners? - ✔✔It can only cut straight
✔✔How is feed rate controlled on a horizontal band saw? - ✔✔An adjustable hydraulic
cylinder
, ✔✔IS it necessary to turn a horizontal band saw off manually after completing a cutting
operation? Why or Why not? - ✔✔No because a switch is automatically activated by the
downward motion of the upper frame
✔✔What re the saw guides and where should you place them when you are using a
horizontal band saw? - ✔✔They guide the blade and should be adjusted to as close as
possible to the work
✔✔If the blade jumps and shudders when you are using a horizontal band saw, what
could be the problem? - ✔✔The feed rate is too high
✔✔When cutting short pieces to length, what can be done to ensure that the jaws of the
clamping device make good contact and do not distort - ✔✔Placing a similar piece in
the back
✔✔What is another name for a contour band saw? - ✔✔Vertical band saw
✔✔What is tracking as it relates to band saw? - ✔✔Centering the blade on the pulleys
✔✔What characteristics differentiate styles of band saw blades? - ✔✔Material, width,
gauge, pitch, type of tooth
✔✔What is the advantage of using a bimetal blade in a band saw? - ✔✔Greater wear
and heat resistance, faster cutting and better durability
✔✔Where should you place the weld when you are welding band saw blades? -
✔✔Bottom of a tooth gullet
✔✔The width of the saw blade cut in the workpiece is called: - ✔✔kerf
✔✔The purpose of draw filing is to: - ✔✔produces a smooth and flat surface
✔✔The removable serrated jaws on a bench vise made from: - ✔✔aluminum
✔✔How do you designate the size of a bench vise? - ✔✔Width of jaws
✔✔A standard screwdriver blade maintains a better grip in the slot if the blade is ground
slightly: - ✔✔Concave
✔✔The included angle that should be ground of the point of a center punch is: - ✔✔90
degrees
✔✔When tightening a bolt with a wrench: - ✔✔Never push: always pull
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What is base material? - ✔✔Material which the fastener shank is driven into
✔✔To determine the sustainability of a base material, use a fastener as a centre punch
struck by a single average hammer blow. If the fastener is blunted ( meaning it can't
fasten) the material is too: - ✔✔Hard
✔✔To determine the sustainability of a base material, use a fastener as a centre punch
struck by a single average hammer blow. If the fastener penetrates easily, do not fasten
because the material is too: - ✔✔Soft
✔✔To determine the sustainability of a base material, use a fastener as a centre punch
struck by a single average hammer blow. If the material cracks or shatters, do not
fasten because the material is too: - ✔✔Brittle
✔✔A threaded knurled pin is designed for what material - ✔✔Mild steel
✔✔To be a qualified operator of an explosive actuated tool you must posses: -
✔✔training in the use of each tool and familiarity with local safety regulations
✔✔OH&S states that operators of explosive actuate tools should always wear: - ✔✔Eye
protection
✔✔If a tool is found to be defective, you should: - ✔✔Mark it defective and call a service
representative
✔✔According to OH&S, what safety equipment is required when using an explosive
actuate tool in a confined area such as a small room? - ✔✔ear plugs and eye protection
✔✔Who is responsible if an accident occurs as a result of an unattended explosive
actuated tool? - ✔✔The operator
✔✔Should an explosive actuated tool be used in explosive or flammable area? - ✔✔No
✔✔How often should an explosive actuated tool be cleaned under normal working
conditions? - ✔✔It should be cleaned daily or when it becomes sluggish
✔✔How much oil should be added to the tool parts after cleaning? - ✔✔None
✔✔What part requires replacement most often in a low velocity tool? - ✔✔Buffer
,✔✔With a low velocity tool, what is a general rule of thumb for the placement and depth
of fasteners in steel? - ✔✔1/2" from the edge, 2" apart and 1/4" deep
✔✔Do not fasten near welds with a low velocity tool because the steel may have been
hardened making the metal brittle - ✔✔True
✔✔Tension load in regards to explosive actuated tools is: - ✔✔a force applied
perpendicular to the base of the material
✔✔Shear load in regards to explosive actuated tools is: - ✔✔a force applied
perpendicular to the fastener
✔✔Bending load in regards to explosive actuated tools is: - ✔✔shear force that is
applied at a distance for the surface base of the material creating a lever-type action on
the fastener
✔✔With a low velocity tool, what is a general rule of thumb for the placement and depth
of fasteners in concrete? - ✔✔3" from the edge and from each other
✔✔How long should you wait if a power actuated tool misfires? - ✔✔30 seconds
✔✔What is another name for a power saw? - ✔✔Reciprocating saw
✔✔What determines the size (capacity) of a power hacksaw? - ✔✔Largest square piece
that can be cut
✔✔Why is the pressure removed from the blade of a power hack saw on the return
stroke? - ✔✔To prevent damage to the blade
✔✔How is the speed of a power hacksaw expressed? - ✔✔Strokes per minute
✔✔Describe the characteristics of a bimetal power hacksaw blade - ✔✔High speed
tooth edge with a tough alloy steel back
✔✔How does the blade set differ from the blade kerf? - ✔✔Kerf is the width the blade
cuts and set is the way individual teeth are bent out of line with the body
✔✔What are the limitations of a horizontal band saw as it relates to cutting curves or
round corners? - ✔✔It can only cut straight
✔✔How is feed rate controlled on a horizontal band saw? - ✔✔An adjustable hydraulic
cylinder
, ✔✔IS it necessary to turn a horizontal band saw off manually after completing a cutting
operation? Why or Why not? - ✔✔No because a switch is automatically activated by the
downward motion of the upper frame
✔✔What re the saw guides and where should you place them when you are using a
horizontal band saw? - ✔✔They guide the blade and should be adjusted to as close as
possible to the work
✔✔If the blade jumps and shudders when you are using a horizontal band saw, what
could be the problem? - ✔✔The feed rate is too high
✔✔When cutting short pieces to length, what can be done to ensure that the jaws of the
clamping device make good contact and do not distort - ✔✔Placing a similar piece in
the back
✔✔What is another name for a contour band saw? - ✔✔Vertical band saw
✔✔What is tracking as it relates to band saw? - ✔✔Centering the blade on the pulleys
✔✔What characteristics differentiate styles of band saw blades? - ✔✔Material, width,
gauge, pitch, type of tooth
✔✔What is the advantage of using a bimetal blade in a band saw? - ✔✔Greater wear
and heat resistance, faster cutting and better durability
✔✔Where should you place the weld when you are welding band saw blades? -
✔✔Bottom of a tooth gullet
✔✔The width of the saw blade cut in the workpiece is called: - ✔✔kerf
✔✔The purpose of draw filing is to: - ✔✔produces a smooth and flat surface
✔✔The removable serrated jaws on a bench vise made from: - ✔✔aluminum
✔✔How do you designate the size of a bench vise? - ✔✔Width of jaws
✔✔A standard screwdriver blade maintains a better grip in the slot if the blade is ground
slightly: - ✔✔Concave
✔✔The included angle that should be ground of the point of a center punch is: - ✔✔90
degrees
✔✔When tightening a bolt with a wrench: - ✔✔Never push: always pull
