NCCER Hand Tools

A ball-peen hammer is sometimes referred to as a ____.

• machinist's hammer
• claw hammer
• metal hammer
• mini-sledge

A sledge hammer is best suited for ____.

• driving nails
• driving posts and stakes
• striking a cold chisel
• striking a wood chisel

Cold chisels should be sharpened to ____ degrees.

• 30
• 40
• 60
• 90

A Robertson head screw requires a screwdriver with a ____ tip.

• flat
• square
• hexagon
• octagon

A screwdriver tip that looks like a Phillips with a sharp point is called a _____.

• Torx
• Allen
• Reed & Prince
• taper

A type of wrench that looks like a pipe wrench with smooth jaws is sometimes called a "monkey wrench" or a _____ wrench.

• crescent
• Allen
• adjustable
• spud

A type of socket handle that offers low torque but quick threading action is a _____ handle.

• break-over
• ratchet
• speed
• cheater bar

A heavy pair of side cutter pliers with flat wire gripping jaws used by electricians is called _____.

• dikes
• fencing pliers
• needle nosed pliers
• lineman's pliers

Which of the following would be better for measuring a vertical distance such as a door opening?

• steel rule
• folding rule
• 100' tape measure
• laser level

Highly reflective surfaces lead to inaccuracies in measurements taken with _____.

• spirit levels
• tape measures
• chalk lines
• laser measuring devices