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1. It is necessary to read the Instruction Manual prior to
operating a D
WALT low velocity tool.
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	 	 o 	 True
o	 False
2. When fastening into concrete, the base material should
be greater than the shank penetration by at least:
	 	 o 	 1 time
o	 2 times
o	 3 times
3. When operating a powder actuated tool, your hand
should never be placed:
	 	 o 	 Around the tool body
o	 In front of the tool muzzle
o	 Over the tool handle
4. To determine the suitability of a base material, use the
fastener as a center punch.
If the fastener is blunted, do not fasten; the material
is too:
	 	 o 	 Soft
o	 Hard
o	 Brittle
If the fastener penetrates easily, do not fasten; the
material is too:
	 	 o 	 Soft
o	 Hard
o	 Brittle
If the material cracks or shatters, do not fasten; the
material is too:
	 	 o 	 Soft
o	 Hard
o	 Brittle
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5. Unsafe applications for powder‑actuated tools may be
caused by which of the following?
	 	 o 	 A soft base material
	 o 	 Improper powder load
	 o 	 Fastening too close to an unsupported edge
	 o 	 A malfunctioning tool
	 o 	 Fastening into a spalled area
	 o 	 Fastening through a pre‑existing hole
	 o 	 All of the above
6. Which one of the following building materials is not
suitable as a receiving material (base material) for
powder‑actuated fasteners?
	 o 	 Sheet rock
	 o 	 Wood
	 o 	 Fiberglass
	 o 	 Sheet metal
	 o 	 All of the above
7. When considering the safety of a particular application,
the operator must think about:
	 o 	 The base material
	 o 	 The powder load power level
	 o 	 The operator's safety
	 o 	 The safety of bystanders and fellow workers
	 o 	 All of the above
8. The proper loading procedure is: insert fastener first,
powder load second. The fastener should always be
placed in the tool prior to the load.
	 	 o 	 True
o	 False
9. Which one of the following materials is usually suitable
for powder‑actuated fastenings?
	 	 o 	 Poured concrete
	 o 	 Hollow tile
	 o 	 Surface hardened steel
	 o 	 Glazed brick
10. In concrete, a fastener should be driven no closer to an
unsupported edge than:
	 	 o 	 1/2" (13 mm)
	 o 	 1‑1/2" (38 mm)
	 o 	 3" (76 mm)
11. Fishhooking is a condition which can occur when
a powder‑actuated fastener strikes a piece of hard
aggregate or very hard concrete, bends and comes out
of the work surface. A fishhook can cause a serious injury
or death.
	 	 o 	 True
o	 False
12. Placing a hand over the muzzle bushing of a loaded tool
can result in serious injury from piston overdrive or an
escaping fastener if the tool is discharged accidentally.
	 	 o 	 True
o	 False
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