NCCER Power Tools Review

The blade of a bandsaw runs in _____ around _____.

• one direction; guides

• two directions; guides

• one direction; wheels

• two directions; wheels

_____ + Miter box = Power miter saw

• circular saw

• sabre saw

• reciprocating

• handsaw

Before adjusting or changing blades/bits on a power tool...

• disconnect the power source

• engage the trigger lock

• remove the guards

• lubricate the blade/bit

Hammer drills do not start hammering until...

• the depth gauge is properly set

• pressure is applied to the bit

• you activate the hammering switch

• you disengage the trigger lock

This can prevent an accurate and precise cut... (select all that apply)

• measuring without kerf width

• using slow speeds on wood

• using fast speeds on wood

• using a sabre saw on wood

A trigger lock...

• prevents the trigger from being activated and should be used on power tools

• keeps the trigger on without having to hold it and should not be used on power tools

• prevents the trigger from being activated and should not be used on power tools

• keeps the trigger on without having to hold it and should be used on power tools

What test is used to find cracks on a bench grinding wheel?

• ring test

• loop test

• wheel test

• stress test

The tool rest should be _____ away from the grinding wheel.

• 1/4"

• 1/8"

• 1/16"

• 1/2"

Where should you look to find lubricating instructions for a nail gun?

• manufacturer's instructions

• your friend on the work site

• your boss on the work site

• an online forum for workers

This tool uses low-velocity gunpowder loads or boosters to drive studs into steel and masonry.

• powder-actuated tool

• pneumatic nail gun

• Porta-Power system

• cordless power driver