Chapter 3 - Tools

What is the purpose of a hacksaw?

• To cut through metal pipes
• To tighten or loosen fasteners in confined spaces
• To measure the force applied to a fastener
• To cut through metal or plastic pipes, rods, and other materials

What type of pliers have a tongue and groove joint or slot that allows the jaws to widen and grip objects of different sizes?

• Locking pliers
• Adjustable pliers
• Needle nose pliers
• Lineman's pliers

What is the function of a ball peen hammer?

• To measure the force applied to a fastener
• To shape metal or close rivets
• To tighten or loosen fasteners in confined spaces
• To cut through metal pipes

What type of wrench is a pneumatically or electrically powered wrench that uses repeated blows from small internal hammers that generate torque to tighten or loosen fasteners?

• Pipe wrench
• Valve wheel wrench
• Torque wrench
• Impact wrench

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What is the function of a ratchet wrench?

• To tighten or loosen fasteners in confined spaces
• To measure the force applied to a fastener
• To cut through metal pipes
• To grip and turn pipes or rounded fasteners

What type of wrench is also referred to as a Crescent® wrench?

• Socket wrench
• Adjustable wrench
• Impact wrench
• Pipe wrench

What is the purpose of a pipe wrench?

• To cut through metal pipes
• To measure the force applied to a fastener
• To tighten or loosen fasteners in confined spaces
• To grip and turn pipes or rounded fasteners

What type of pliers have long, thin jaws for fine work?

• Lineman's pliers
• Needle nose pliers
• Adjustable pliers
• Locking pliers

What is the factor by which a device multiplies the force that is applied?

• Force factor
• Torque advantage
• Tool advantage
• Mechanical advantage

What is the function of a torque wrench?

• To measure the force applied to a fastener
• To grip and turn pipes or rounded fasteners
• To tighten or loosen fasteners in confined spaces
• To cut through metal pipes