Auto tools

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important reason for selecting a specific brand of autoshop tools?

• Price and affordability

• Brand popularity only

• Color of the tools

• Advertising campaigns

Open Ended

What factors should you consider when choosing a brand of autoshop tools?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic of a quality hand tool material?

• High strength alloy steel

• Bulky and heavy

• Slim and properly designed for your hand

• Light and easy to use in tight quarters

Open Ended

List three important features that define a quality tool based on the information provided.

Multiple Choice

According to the images, what is the main message conveyed by comparing the two wrenches?

• Expensive tools are always better looking

• You get what you pay for when buying tools

• All tools are made from the same material

• Cheap tools last longer

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: To prevent rust, it is important to ___ any tool that might rust.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are major brands of quality hand tools?

• Snap On

• Craftsman

• Proto

• All of the above

Open Ended

Why is it important to wear safety glasses or a full face shield when working in the shop?

Multiple Choice

Which screwdriver tip size should be used to avoid damaging the screw or screwdriver?

• A tip that fills the screw slot and is the same width as the slot

• A tip that is smaller than the screw slot

• A tip that is larger than the screw slot

• Any size tip can be used

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of clutch fasteners?

• Type G

• Type A

• Type S

• Type B

Fill in the Blank

The Pozidrive screwdriver is a modern derivative of the ___ screwdriver.

Multiple Choice

Which screwdriver types are designed for use with square and six-pointed star fasteners?

• Scurlox and Torx

• Phillips and Pozidrive

• Clutch and Allen

• Reed & Prince and Clutch

Open Ended

Explain the purpose of a tamper-proof Torx screw and where it might be used.

Multiple Choice

Which feature of the Tamper Proof Allen screw makes it more secure compared to other screws?

• Oversized center pin

• Button and flat head

• Tough 'shock steel'

• Standard bit tips

Fill in the Blank

Screwdrivers are classed in size of shank such as 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, and length of shank such as 2", 4", 6". Some manufactures take length of shank and handle. Normally just the ___ is measured.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about stubby screwdrivers?

• They have short handles for better torque in tight spaces.

• They are used for heavy-duty industrial work only.

• Their handles come in different shapes to get better torque.

• They are always longer than standard screwdrivers.

Open Ended

Match the following bit tips to their corresponding screw types: Phillips, Slotted, Torx, Hex.

Open Ended

List two safety precautions mentioned for using screwdrivers.

Multiple Choice

Which type of pliers would you use for cutting wires?

• Combination slip joint pliers

• Diagonal side cutters

• Needle nose pliers

• Channel lock pliers

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between needle nose pliers and channel lock pliers?

• Needle nose pliers have a long, pointed tip for precision work, while channel lock pliers have adjustable jaws for gripping larger objects.

• Needle nose pliers are used for cutting, while channel lock pliers are used for twisting wires.

• Needle nose pliers are only used in electronics, while channel lock pliers are only used in plumbing.

• Needle nose pliers are made of plastic, while channel lock pliers are made of metal.

Open Ended

Describe a situation in which you would use linesmen pliers instead of other types of pliers.

Fill in the Blank

Locking pliers are also known as ___ grips.

Open Ended

After learning about autoshop tools, what is one important factor you would consider when choosing a tool brand?

Open Ended

TOOLS- What brand should I buy?