The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. a. retractable blade b. replaceable blade c. folding blade d. self-retracting blade

The proper angle for the edge of a cold chisel is _____. a. 90 degrees b. 60 degrees c. 45 degrees d. 30 degrees

Shovels typically have handles made of wood or _____. a. aluminum b. steel c. fiberglass d. plastic

To check level conditions over a significant distance, such as a building foundation or longer distance, the best level to use is a _____. a. torpedo level b. laser level c. digital level d. spirit level

Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring _____. a. vertical distance b. horizontal distance c. inside dimensions d. circular diameters

Cable come-alongs are used to move loads _____. a. vertically for long overhead distances b. horizontally for long overhead distances c. horizontally for short ground distances d. vertically for short ground distances

Because of the shape of its jaws, which clamp can spread clamping pressure over a wider area than the others? a. A C-clamp b. A bar clamp c. A hand-screw clamp d. A spring clamp

Which of the following screws comes to a relatively sharp point at the base of its drive socket? a. Reed and Prince b. Torx® c. Allen® d. Slotted

The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. a. handsaw b. backsaw c. coping saw d. hacksaw

Before using a pick, check to be sure that the head is _____. a. rotated 90 degrees b. blunt c. positioned at chest height d. fixed firmly to the handle

To quickly run a nut onto a bolt that resists spinning it on with the fingers, you can drive the socket with a(n) _____. a. striking wrench b. open-end wrench c. speed handle d. breaker bar

One situation that can make a measurement with a laser inaccurate is measuring to a _____. a. metal surface b. plastic surface c. highly reflective surface d. very dull, matte surface