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Quarry Rock Splitter Practice Test

Check what you know about the quarry rock splitter job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on quarry rock splitter knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Rift is:
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Answer: The easiest split direction. Term.

Question 2 of 15Tap wedges:
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Answer: A little at a time. Technique.

Question 3 of 15Clean silica with:
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Answer: Water. Safety.

Question 4 of 15Dimension stone is:
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Answer: Cut to size. Product.

Question 5 of 15A wire saw uses:
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Answer: Diamond wire. Tool.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Diamond wire cutter.”
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Answer: Wire saw. Wire saw: Diamond wire cutter.

Question 7 of 15What does “MSHA” mean?
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Answer: Mine Safety and Health Administration.. MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Large cut stone.”
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Answer: Block. Block: Large cut stone.

Question 9 of 15What does “Bench” mean?
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Answer: Quarry step.. Bench: Quarry step.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Required mine safety training.”
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Answer: Part 46/48 training. Part 46/48 training: Required mine safety training.

Question 11 of 15What does “Wedges and feathers” mean?
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Answer: Splitting tools.. Wedges and feathers: Splitting tools.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Stone layer.”
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Answer: Ledge. Ledge: Stone layer.

Question 13 of 15What does “Ground control” mean?
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Answer: Keeping rock stable.. Ground control: Keeping rock stable.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Chip of stone.”
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Answer: Spall. Spall: Chip of stone.

Question 15 of 15What does “Grain” mean?
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Answer: Stone direction.. Grain: Stone direction.

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