Ch. 3 ASE Type Questions Basic Hand Tools

A bolt head is badly rusted and is difficult to loosen.

Technician A says to use a pair of pliers to loosen the rusted bolt.

Technician B recommends a six-point wrench or socket.

Who is correct?

• A Only

• B Only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Which of the following is not a common socket drive size?

• 1/4″

• 3/8″

• 5/8″

• 1/2″

The socket handle that has a gear and lever mechanism that allows it to be moved back and forth for rapid fastener removal or installation is the:

• ratchet.

• flex bar.

• breaker bar.

• speed handle.

A(n) _____ is a swivel that lets the socket wrench reach around obstructions.

• extension

• hand spinner

• flexible driver

• universal joint

When working with sockets,

Technician A states that a socket's "point" is the size of the square opening for the handle.

Technician B states the point of a socket is the box configuration for the bolt head.

Who is right?

• A Only

• B Only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Which type of screwdriver is especially good to use in tight spaces?

• Torx

• Stubby.

• Phillips.

• Clutch head.

Pliers are used on various parts to do each of these except:

• cut.

• grip.

• bend.

• screw.

Which type of pliers open extra wide to hold very large objects?

• Rib joint.

• Locking.

• Slip joint.

• All of the above.

The heaviest kind of hammer is:

• lead.

• brass.

• sledge.

• dead blow.

Which punch configuration is used to mark parts for reassembly or to start a drilled hole?

• Center.

• Aligning.

• Tapered.

• Diamond.