WorksheetsBasic Hand Tools Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the best way to grip a hammer for control and power?
Near the head of the hammer
In the middle of the handle
Near the end of the handle
However feels comfortable
What is the proper way to start a nail with a hammer?
Hit it as hard as possible right away
Use controlled taps to start, then increase force
Hold the nail sideways and hit it
Push the nail in with your hand first
True or False: You should always force the saw through the wood for a faster cut.
When using a saw, what is the best way to start a cut?
Use a quick downward stroke
Start with a light back-and-forth motion
Push down hard while sawing
Hold the saw at a steep angle and go fast
True or False: A coping saw is best for making straight cuts in thick wood.
What is the best way to keep control while sawing?
Let the saw do the work and use steady, even strokes
Push the saw as hard as possible
Use short, quick strokes with a lot of pressure
Hold the saw loosely and move it randomly
What should you do to prevent stripping a screw?
Use the largest screwdriver available
Match the screwdriver size to the screw head
Use a power drill on full speed
Twist the screwdriver quickly without pressure
True or False: Turning a screwdriver clockwise will always loosen a screw.
What should you do before applying force with a screwdriver?
Tap the screw with a hammer first
Keep the tip fully engaged in the screw head
Hold the screw loosely
Turn it slightly in both directions first
True or False: Over-tightening a screw can damage the screw or material.
