N-Level Technical and Vocational Skills

Question 1

What is the first step before operating any electrical equipment in a workshop?

Accepted Answer

Check that it is safe to use, properly maintained, and that you understand how to operate it

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Turn it on immediately

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Ask a friend to operate it

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Ignore safety checks if you are in a hurry

Question 2

What does 'technical drawing' (or engineering drawing) communicate?

Accepted Answer

The precise dimensions, shape, materials, and specifications of an object so it can be manufactured accurately

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Only the colour of a product

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A rough sketch of ideas only

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The price of a product

Question 3

What is the purpose of a prototype in product design?

Accepted Answer

To test whether a design idea works in practice before full-scale production

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To sell directly to customers

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To replace technical drawings

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To be put in a museum

Question 4

What safety equipment should be worn when working with power tools?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety goggles, ear protection, and gloves where appropriate

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No protection is needed

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Only a hard hat

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Only gloves

Question 5

What is 'quality control' in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

The process of inspecting products during and after manufacture to ensure they meet specified standards

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Selling only expensive products

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Making products as quickly as possible

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Reducing material costs only

Question 6

What does 'tolerance' mean in technical/engineering contexts?

Accepted Answer

The permitted range of variation in a dimension — how much a measurement can differ from the nominal value

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Accepting poor quality

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The maximum weight a tool can carry

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The lifespan of a machine