9289 Phase 1 - 302 (Tools and Power Tools Activity 2)

What is the primary use of a claw hammer by a plumber?

• To hit nails into place

• To cut pipes

• To tighten bolts

• To measure distances

Besides hitting nails, what is another function of the 'claw' on a claw hammer?

• To extract nails from floorboards

• To sharpen tools

• To mix cement

• To cut wood

Why does the claw of a claw hammer offer good leverage?

• Because it has a 'V' shape and arm

• Because it is made of rubber

• Because it is lightweight

• Because it is magnetic

What is a primary use of a ball-pein hammer?

• To hit nails into position

• To cut metal sheets

• To tighten screws

• To measure angles

What is the function of the rounded head of a ball-pein hammer?

• To form metal components into shape

• To remove nails from wood

• To sharpen tools

• To paint surfaces

A plumber needs to shape a metal component. Which tool would be most appropriate to use?

• Ball-pein hammer

• Screwdriver

• Measuring tape

• Pipe wrench

Compare the uses of torpedo/boat levels and standard spirit levels in plumbing. Which scenario best demonstrates the appropriate use of each?

• Using a torpedo level for installing a bath and a standard level for a radiator

• Using a standard level for a bath and a torpedo level for a boiler

• Using both levels only for electrical work

• Using a torpedo level for large items and a standard level for small items

Which of the following best describes the function of hand dies in pipe threading?

• They are a fully manual way of threading pipe.

• They are used to weld pipes together.

• They are used to measure pipe diameter.

• They are used to paint pipes.

What is the purpose of the reversible action in threading tools?

• To allow the cutting head to be removed from the pipe and to clean swarf off the newly-cut thread.

• To make the tool spin faster.

• To increase the length of the pipe.

• To reduce the weight of the tool.

What should be done to the cutting head after threading to ensure it is clean?

• It should be carefully brushed to remove any remaining swarf and oil.

• It should be painted.

• It should be heated.

• It should be soaked in water.