AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN LEVEL 4
MAINTAIN WORK TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MEASURING DEVICES
CAT 1
TERM 2, 2025
NYANDARUA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
AT L4 25J
TIME: 3HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer ALL questions in the Section
Maximum marks for each part of a question are as shown.
Candidates should answer the questions in English
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS (30MRKS)
1. Explain roles of personal protective equipment (PPEs) in ensuring safety at the workplace
(5mks)
2. Identify three examples of hand tools and their uses (3mks)
3. Identify three examples of cutting tools and their uses (3mks)
4. List four causes of accidents experienced in the workshop (4mks)
5. State the use of each of the following equipment
a) Grease gun (1mk)
b) Jacks (1mk)
c) Axle stands (1mk)
d) Car hoist (1mk)
6. Sketch a hand file and label any four parts (5mks)
7. Outline any five reasons for tool and equipment maintenance (5mks)
8. State the use of striking tools (1mk)