Share 1 - Introduction to Hand Tools
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Another name for a machinist's hammer is _____. a. ball-peen hammer b. claw hammer c. veneer hammer d. sledgehammer
ball-peen hammer
A heavy-duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is a _____. a. mallet b. sledgehammer c. bell-faced hammer d. ball-peen hammer
sledgehammer
The proper angle for the edge of a cold chisel is _____. a. 90 degrees b. 60 degrees c. 45 degrees d. 30 degrees
60 degrees
The type of screw shown in the figure above is a(n) _____. a. Phillips head b. Torx® c. Allen® d. Robertson®
Robertson®
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
Reed and Prince
How many sides does a hexagonal shape have? a. Four b. Five c. Six d. Seven
Six
In what way is a spud wrench different from a pipe wrench? a. It is not adjustable. b. It has smooth jaws. c. It is significantly shorter. d. Using a handle extension is recommended.
It has smooth jaws.
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
speed handle
Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. a. locking pliers b. tongue-and-groove pliers c. needle-nose pliers d. side cutters
side cutters
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
vertical distance
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
highly reflective surface
When an object is plumb, it is _____. a. perfectly vertical b. angular c. side-by-side d. perfectly horizontal
perfectly vertical
In addition to level and plumb, some spirit levels can check a _____. a. 90-degree angle b. 70-degree angle c. 50-degree angle d. 45-degree angle
45-degree angle
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
laser level
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest teeth? a. A hacksaw b. A coping saw c. A ripsaw d. A crosscut saw
A ripsaw
The saw shown in the figure above is called a _____. a. keyhole saw b. drywall saw c. coping saw d. hacksaw
coping saw
