When using a drill, what are pilot holes and why are they made?

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A pilot hole is a small hole drilled in material to guide the center point of larger drills. The pilot hole
keeps the bit exactly in place with less power and pressure.

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A CAD operator needs to calculate the total cost of the wall switches on a first-floor plan. There are 16 single-pole, single-throw switches at $1.82 each; 15 single-pole, double-throw switches at $2.25 each; and 13 doublepole, double-throw switches at $3.37 each.  What is the cost of the switches for the first floor of the building?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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