Chapter 3: Hand Tools

Most accidents caused by hand tools are a result of misuse or improper _____

• handling

• storage

• maintenance

• design

The two most common types of screwdrivers are _____

• flathead and Phillips

• hex and flathead

• Phillips and Torx®

• Torx® and hex

Complete the following questions after carefully reading the corresponding chapter. 3. Flathead screwdrivers are sized by the tip’s actual _____.

• width

• length

• height

• diameter

Which of the following types of pliers is best for cutting cables in tight spaces?

• Diagonal cutting pliers

• End-cutting pliers

• Long-nose pliers

• Pump pliers

True or False? End-cutting pliers have a gap of approximately 1/16˝ to prevent excessive damage to conductors in the jaws’ grip.

• True

• False

What type of wrench has a jaw that can be moved by a thumbscrew?

• Adjustable

• Box

• Hex

• Ratchet set

True or False? Damage can occur from using a metric wrench on an SAE nut.

• True

• False

True or False? A jab saw is also known as a keyhole saw.

• True

• False

A saw blade with more teeth per inch is more _____ than a blade with fewer teeth.

• aggressive

• antagonistic

• intrusive

• invasive

_____ are objects with threaded ends that allow the individual pieces to be coupled into a single, longer length.

• Cat’s paws

• Fish sticks

• Fish tapes

• Tape measures