Quiz on Mechanical Tools and Techniques

Which of the following is an advantage of a six-point socket?

• It is stronger

• It is easier to reposition

• It has more contact area with fasteners

• Both A and C

Gasket and carbon scrapers are used to scrape off which of the following from machine parts?

• Carbon

• Grease

• Oil

• Zinc

What is an easy way to determine the size of a straight fluted screw extractor?

• The size is stamped on the turn neck

• The size is stamped on the head

• The size is stamped on the thread

• The size is stamped on the drive

What is the trade name for a tapered screw extractor?

• Ezy-Pull

• Ezy-Out

• Ezy-Screw

• Ezy-Extract

Which of the following is a reamer mentioned in the production?

• Hand reamer

• Spiral fluted reamer

• Adjustable reamer

• Chuck reamer

How are countersinks sized?

• According to length

• According to weight

• According to diameter

• According to height

A hacksaw blade should be installed with the teeth pointed away from the handle.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Hacksaws should be stored in a toolbox.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is permissible to use a hammer on a scratch awl.

• True

• False

Twist drills diameters are sized by fractions of an inch.

• True

• False