Basic Hand Tools Quiz

What is the best way to grip a hammer for control and power?

• Near the head of the hammer

• In the middle of the handle

• Near the end of the handle

• However feels comfortable

What is the proper way to start a nail with a hammer?

• Hit it as hard as possible right away

• Use controlled taps to start, then increase force

• Hold the nail sideways and hit it

• Push the nail in with your hand first

True or False: You should always force the saw through the wood for a faster cut.

When using a saw, what is the best way to start a cut?

• Use a quick downward stroke

• Start with a light back-and-forth motion

• Push down hard while sawing

• Hold the saw at a steep angle and go fast

True or False: A coping saw is best for making straight cuts in thick wood.

What is the best way to keep control while sawing?

• Let the saw do the work and use steady, even strokes

• Push the saw as hard as possible

• Use short, quick strokes with a lot of pressure

• Hold the saw loosely and move it randomly

What should you do to prevent stripping a screw?

• Use the largest screwdriver available

• Match the screwdriver size to the screw head

• Use a power drill on full speed

• Twist the screwdriver quickly without pressure

True or False: Turning a screwdriver clockwise will always loosen a screw.

What should you do before applying force with a screwdriver?

• Tap the screw with a hammer first

• Keep the tip fully engaged in the screw head

• Hold the screw loosely

• Turn it slightly in both directions first

True or False: Over-tightening a screw can damage the screw or material.