Basic Home Maintenance and Construction Quiz #1

When the end of a tape measure moves back and forth, it means that it has a flaw and that you should throw it away.

• True

• False

A standard tape measure is divided into the following increments (in other words, each mark on a standard tape measure is a:

• 1/4"

• 1/8"

• 1/16"

• 1/32"

Why might using a "cheater" tape measure not be beneficial?

The screw that looks like a "+" symbol, would use a ______ bit to fasten it..

• "Phillips"

• "Star"

• "Slotted"

• "Flat-head"

The screw that looks like a "-" symbol, would use a ______ bit/screwdriver to fasten it..

• "Phillips"

• "Star"

• "Slotted"

• "Flat-head"

To tighten a screw, one should turn the screwdriver:

• Clockwise

• Counter Clockwise

To loosen a screw, one should turn the screwdriver:

• Clockwise

• Counter Clockwise

For most home maintenance application, the following hammer is recommended:

• 16 oz. Claw Hammer

• Framing Hammer

• Sledge Hammer

• Ball Peen Hammer

Groove-joint pliers are also known as:

• Wedge Pliers

• Joint-Groove Pliers

• Groovy Pliers

• Tongue & Groove Pliers

When something is considered "level", it is level:

• Vertically

• Horizontally