WorksheetsAUTO BASICS HAND TOOL ASSESSMENT 20 MULTIPLE CHOICE
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which type of wrench is commonly used to tighten or loosen hexagonal nuts and bolts?
Adjustable wrench
Combination wrench
Pipe wrench
Torque wrench
What is the main difference between a box-end wrench and an open-end wrench?
Box-end wrenches are heavier
Box-end wrenches fully enclose the fastener head
Open-end wrenches only work on metric fasteners
Open-end wrenches have torque measuring scales
When would you choose an adjustable wrench instead of a combination wrench?
When the bolt size changes frequently
When you need the most secure grip
When torque specifications are critical
When working with Phillips screws
A torque wrench is used to:
Measure how tight a fastener is
Loosen stuck fasteners
Apply grease to a fitting
Hold parts steady
Which screwdriver has a cross-shaped tip?
Flathead
Torx
Phillips
Slotted
What does a ratchet handle allow you to do when using a socket?
Apply more torque
Switch between tightening and loosening without removing the tool
Measure torque directly
Use on screws
Deep sockets are designed to:
Provide more leverage
Reach nuts on long bolts or studs
Fit both metric and standard fasteners
Be used only with torque wrenches
Which pliers would be best for cutting wire?
Slip-joint pliers
Needle-nose pliers
Locking pliers
Diagonal cutters
Locking pliers (Vise-Grips) are especially useful for:
Delicate electrical connectors
Holding parts tightly in place
Measuring bolt diameter
Removing oil filters
Safety glasses should always be worn when using:
Torque wrenches
Screwdrivers
Hammers or striking tools
Feeler gauges
What type of hammer is commonly used to drive chisels or punches without damaging them?
Ball-peen hammer
Sledgehammer
Dead-blow hammer
Claw hammer
Feeler gauges are primarily used to:
Measure gap or clearance between parts
Tighten bolts to specification
Hold parts together
Scrape gaskets
A breaker bar is designed to:
Break bolts in half
Apply greater leverage to loosen tight fasteners
Measure bolt length
Adjust torque automatically
Which tool would you select to remove a cotter pin?
Needle-nose pliers
Adjustable wrench
Torque wrench
Feeler gauge
What color handle typically identifies insulated screwdrivers for electrical work?
Black
Red or yellow
Green
Blue
What is the safest way to store screwdrivers?
Tip up in a jar
Laid flat with tips covered
In a pile in a drawer
Hanging from the handle on a nail
Which socket drive size is most common for automotive work?
1/4-inch
3/8-inch
1/2-inch
3/4-inch
When using a wrench, you should pull rather than push whenever possible to:
Prevent over-tightening
Increase leverage
Reduce risk of injury if the wrench slips
Make it easier to turn
Which tool would be best for gripping and turning a rounded-off bolt head?
Box-end wrench
Adjustable wrench
Locking pliers
Torque wrench
Before using a hand tool, the first thing you should do is:
Check for damage or wear
Test it on a scrap part
Oil it
Put on gloves
