Tool Identification and Usage Quiz

Which tool listed is a brand name?

• Locking pliers

• Monkey wrench

• Side cutters

• Vise Grips

Which type of wrench may be used on fasteners that do NOT require a lot of torque?

• Open-ended

• Box end

• Adjustable

• None of these

What tool should be used to loosen or tighten brake or fuel lines?

• Locking pliers

• Multigroove adjustable pliers

• Line wrench

• Torque wrench

When working with refrigerant lines, which of these wrenches is LEAST likely to round the edges of fasteners?

• Line wrench

• Box end wrench

• Combination wrench

• None of these

Which tool has a replaceable cutting edge?

• Side cut pliers

• Tin snips

• Utility knife

• Aviation snips

Technician A says that a cheater bar is an easy way to apply more torque to loosen a fastener. Technician B says that a cheater bar may cause a socket to shatter. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

Open-end and box-end wrenches are offset by how many degrees for clearance?

• 15 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

The proper term for Vise Grips is (a)   .

Slip joint pliers can be used in how many positions?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Six

Technician A says clicker torque wrenches should be calibrated regularly. Technician B says to store clicker torque wrenches at the zero setting. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician