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Nccer Hand Tools

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A chisel head should be replaced or repaired if it is shaped like a(n) _____.
a)
punch
b)
egg
c)
cat's paw
d)
mushroom
2.
In order to transfer a chalk line to a surface, stretch the line tightly and _____.
a)
snap it
b)
press it
c)
rub it back and forth
d)
walk over it
3.
Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring _____.
a)
circular diameters
b)
Vertical Distances
c)
Horizontal Distance
d)
Inside dimensions
4.
A round-bladed shovel is used to _____.
a)
spread gravel on driveways
b)
move gravel or clean up construction debris
c)
dig holes or remove large amounts of soil
d)
move large amounts of soil or dig trenches that need straight sides
5.
Pliers with serrated teeth that grip flat, square, round, or hexagonal objects are called _____ pliers.
a)
needle-nose
b)
slip-joint
c)
lineman
d)
tongue and groove
6.
A metal tool that has a sharpened, beveled edge, and is used to cut and shape wood, stone, or metal is a _____.
a)
cat's paw
b)
rat-tail file
c)
screwdriver
d)
chisel
7.
A socket is used to _____.
a)
grip a nut or bolt
b)
hold a cheater pipe
c)
adjust the wrench
d)
turn the rachet
8.
When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap under the object you are cutting in order to _____.
a)
avoid electrocution
b)
protect the surface under the object
c)
keep the  blade sharp
d)
see the object more clearly
9.
After using a file, brush the filings from the teeth with a _____.
a)
file card
b)
wire brush
c)
steel wool
d)
compressed air
10.
To avoid being thrown off balance when sawing, brace yourself _____.
a)
on the last stroke
b)
with knees bent
c)
against a wall
d)
and lean forward
11.
When using a torque wrench to tighten a bolt and ensure that it is properly aligned, you should place one hand on the _____.
a)
material holding the bolt
b)
torque indicator
c)
head of the bolt
d)
head of the torque wrench
12.
Before pulling a nail, be sure that the material holding the nail is _____.
a)
plumb
b)
clean and dry
c)
braced securely
d)
positioned at 90 degrees
13.
Clamps should be discarded when _____.
a)
pliers will no longer attach to the handle
b)
the handle is bent
c)
the frame is bent
d)
glue accumulates on the screw threads
14.
When using prying tools, be sure to _____
a)
swing firmly from above
b)
use your foot to brace the material
c)
keep balanced footing
d)
use one hand to hold the tool and the other to hold the material
15.
Screwdrivers should never be used near _____.
a)
LIVE Wires
b)
glass 
c)
water and plumbing 
d)
insulated cables
16.
The safest TYPE of utility knife is one with _____.
a)
dull blade
b)
hard leather sheath
c)
retractable blade
d)
atleast 3 blade positions
17.
After lubricating and before using, check a chain fall or come-along to make sure that no lubricant got on the _____.
a)
Clutches
b)
chain
c)
ratchet release
d)
pinch points
18.
The saw used to cut curves quickly in wood, plywood, or wallboard is a _____.
a)
hacksaw
b)
compass saw
c)
backsaw
d)
drywall saw
19.
When using a pick, check to be sure that the head is _____.
a)
rotated 90 degrees
b)
positioned at chest height
c)
sharp
d)
securely attached to the handle