Hand Tools Module Quiz

What should students be able to describe about chisels and punches after completing the module?

• Their color

• How they are used

• Their price

• Their weight

Which tool would you use to grip and twist wires?

• Chisels

• Pliers

• Sockets

• Hammers

Adjustable wrenches are primarily used for what purpose?

• Cutting wood

• Tightening or loosening nuts and bolts

• Measuring angles

• Punching holes

What is overstriking in the context of using a hammer?

• When the hammer hits the nail perfectly

• When the hammer misses the nail head and hits the handle

• When the hammer is used to align workpieces

• When the hammer limits the travel of objects

What does "peening" involve?

• Painting a surface

• Bending, shaping, or cutting metal by striking it

• Measuring angles

• Insulating a wall

What are "Flats" in relation to a wrench?

• The curved sides of a wrench

• The flat, straight sides of a wrench opening

• The handle of a wrench

• The tip of a wrench

What is a characteristic of the steel used in ball peen hammers?

• It is very hard.

• It is very soft.

• It is tough but not as hard.

• It is brittle.

What is a key characteristic of sledgehammers?

• They are lightweight and easy to swing.

• They are heavy and require a lot of effort to swing.

• They are used for cutting materials.

• They are primarily used for measuring.

What are cold chisels primarily designed for?

• Working with wood

• Working with metal

• Working with plastic

• Working with stone

How are many wood chisels designed to be used?

• Tapped with a hammer

• Tapped with a mallet

• Used with a saw

• Used with a drill