Tools, Implements & Engines is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Agricultural Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which saw is designed specifically for cutting metal, using a replaceable blade held under tension in a frame?
Hack saw
Junior saw
Cross-cut chisel
Tin snips
Answer: Hack saw — A hack saw is a fine-toothed saw designed specifically for cutting metal, using a replaceable blade held under tension in a frame.
Easy
2. What is a centre punch used for?
Marking a precise starting point for drilling by creating a small indentation
Cutting sheet metal into shape
Turning a bolt with a hexagonal recessed head
Measuring a dimension to a fraction of a millimetre
Answer: Marking a precise starting point for drilling by creating a small indentation — A centre punch is used to mark a precise starting point for drilling by creating a small indentation that prevents a drill bit from wandering.
Medium
3. Name the type of hammer used where a strike is needed without marking or damaging the workpiece surface.
Answer: soft face hammer — A soft face or rubber hammer (mallet) is used where a strike is needed without marking or damaging the surface of the workpiece.
