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Construction Tools and Techniques

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

The best type of punch used to mark a spot for drilling a hole is the?

a)

center punch

b)

flat punch

c)

ball peen punch

d)

chisel punch

2.

What chisel is typically used without the use of a hammer?

a)

Paring Chisel

b)

Mortise Chisel

c)

Bevel Edge Chisel

d)

Cold Chisel

3.

Which tool is best for moving gravel?

a)

Round shovel

b)

Square shovel

c)

Garden rake

d)

Wheelbarrow

4.

The carpenter's square is also called a?

a)

Framing square

b)

Measuring tape

c)

Level

d)

Chalk line

5.

The type of wrench that is most likely to fit only one size of hardware is the?

a)

Open-end wrench

b)

Box-end wrench

c)

Adjustable wrench

d)

Socket wrench

6.

To cut through a metal pipe, the correct saw to use is a;

a)

hacksaw

b)

jigsaw

c)

circular saw

d)

band saw

7.

Locking pliers are also commonly referred to as;

a)

Vise-Grips

b)

Clamp Pliers

c)

Adjustable Wrench

d)

Screwdriver

8.

Folding rules with imperial markings come in?

a)

4’ and 6’ lengths

b)

5’ and 7’ lengths

c)

6’ and 8’ lengths

d)

8’ and 10’ lengths

9.

When something is plumb, it is?

a)

Precisely vertical

b)

Exactly horizontal

c)

At a 45-degree angle

d)

Curved or bent

10.

The try square is made at what fixed angle?

a)

45 degrees

b)

90 degrees

c)

60 degrees

d)

30 degrees

11.

When using an adjustable wrench, pressure to tighten or loosen should always be applied to what?

a)

The movable jaw

b)

The fixed jaw

c)

The handle

d)

The pivot point

12.

The most common type of crosshead screwdriver is the;

a)

Flathead screwdriver

b)

Torx screwdriver

c)

Phillips screwdriver

d)

Pozidriv screwdriver

13.

A slightly rounded face on a hammer helps do what?

a)

Avoid damage to material being nailed

b)

Increase the weight of the hammer

c)

Make the hammer easier to grip

d)

Improve the accuracy of the nail placement

14.

The type of hammer that is the best choice for pulling a nail is the?

a)

Claw hammer

b)

Ball peen hammer

c)

Sledgehammer

d)

Rip claw hammer

15.

Pliers should not be used to;

a)

tighten hardware (nuts, bolts, etc)

b)

cut wires

c)

hold small objects

d)

twist screws

16.

A hand screw clamp has what material as its jaws?

a)

Metal

b)

Plastic

c)

Wooden

d)

Rubber

17.

A disadvantage of a laser measuring tool is that?

a)

May be inaccurate in smoky conditions

b)

Works only in bright light

c)

Requires frequent battery changes

d)

Is too heavy to carry easily

18.

What tool is best for applying a specific amount of torque?

a)

Torque wrench

b)

Screwdriver

c)

Pliers

d)

Hammer