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Hand and Power Tools

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

A leveling device that can be used for checking the level around obstructions is the?

a)

water level

b)

builder's level

c)

laser level

d)

line level

2.

The most commonly used leveling instrument for building layout, construction, and surveying due to ease of

use and rapid set-up time is the?

a)

framing square

b)

water level

c)

builder's level

d)

auto level

3.

The tool shown is a?

a)

try square

b)

Speed SquareTM

c)

adjustable T-square

d)

sliding T-bevel

4.

A handsaw that is used for rough cutting, such as cutting access holes for piping and electrical boxes, is

commonly called a?

a)

keyhole saw

b)

dovetail saw

c)

back saw

d)

coping saw

5.

The type of edge cut shown is known as a?

a)

dado cut

b)

bevel cut

c)

mortise cut

d)

chamfer cut

6.

Which of these statements about power tool safety is not true?

a)

You should use only power tools that meet OSHA standards.

b)

Do not operate a power tool if your hands or feet are wet.

c)

Most power tools do not need to be plugged into a GFCI.

d)

Always wear eye protection when using power tools.

7.

A portable circular saw has?

a)

a fixed (non-adjustable) baseplate

b)

retractable lower and upper blade guards

c)

a retractable upper blade guard

d)

a retractable lower blade guard

8.

Which type of blade is used with a demolition saw?

a)

A chisel-tooth combination blade

b)

An abrasive wheel

c)

A carbide-tipped blade

d)

A combination rip blade

9.

A circular saw blade designed for cutting plywood should have?

a)

large, scissor-like teeth

b)

large, widely spaced teeth

c)

small, scissor-like teeth

d)

small, widely spaced teeth

10.

The type of saw that is ideal for cutting crown molding is the?

a)

portable table saw

b)

circular saw

c)

sliding compound miter saw

d)

chop saw

11.

The throat capacity of a drill press is?

a)

the largest drill the chuck can hold

b)

the distance from the table to the chuck

c)

the distance the drill can be raised and lowered

d)

the distance from its rear post to the center of the bit

12.

Which type of router bit is preferred for use with most materials?

a)

Carbide-tipped steel

b)

High-speed steel

c)

Carborundum

d)

Fiberglass

13.

The main function of a router is to?

a)

drill holes in wood

b)

cut metal

c)

cut patterns in wood

d)

plane lumber

14.

A tool that can be used to make cuts in sheet metal, metal strips, special lightweight material, and steel studs

is?

a)

a circular saw

b)

a router

c)

a ripsaw

d)

power metal shears

15.

Which of the following operations would normally be done using a pneumatic stapler rather than a power

nailer?

a)

Installing finish work

b)

Installing insulation

c)

Constructing cabinets

d)

Installing framing