chapter 9

When working with hand tools, always _______?

• Push the wrench - Don't pull toward you

• Pull a wrench - don't push a wrench

The proper term for channel locks is _______

• Vise Grips

• crescent wrench

• locking pliers

• multigroove adjustable pliers

The proper term for vise grips is _______

• locking pliers

• slip-joint pliers

• side cuts

• Multigroove adjustable pliers

Which tool listed is a brand name?

• locking pliers

• monkey wrench

• side cutters

• vise grips

Two technicians are discussing torque wrenches. Tech A says that a torque wrench is capable of tightening a fastener with more torque than a conventional breaker bar or ratchet. Tech B says that a torque wrench should be calibrated regularly for the most accurate results. Which tech is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• both Tech A and B

• neither Tech A or B

What type of screwdriver should be used if there is very limited space above the head of the fastener?

• offset screwdriver

• phillips screwdriver

• impact screwdriver

• Robertson screwdriver

Where is the "peen" of the hammer?

• the striking face

• the handle

• the back part opposite the striking face

• the part that connects to the handle

What type of hammer is plastic coated, has a metal casing inside, and is filled with small lead balls?

• Dead-blow hammer

• soft-blow hammer

• Sledge hammer

• plastic hammer

Which type of pliers is capable of fitting over a large object?

• Slip joint pliers

• linesman's pliers

• locking pliers

• multigroove adjustable pliers

which tool has a replaceable cutting edge?

• side-cut pliers

• tin snips

• utility knife

• aviation snips