Mod 3 – Flashcards

A chisel head should be replaced or repaired if it is shaped like a _______ a. punch b. mushroom c. egg d. cat's paw

Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring___ a. vertical distance b. horizontal distance c. inside dimensions d. circular diameters

In order to transfer a chalk line to a surface, stretch the line tightly and____ a. walk over it b. snap it c. rub it back and forth d. press it

A round bladed shovel is used to ____ a. move gravel or clean up construction debris b. move large amounts of soil or dig trenches that need straight sides c. dig holes or remove large amounts of soil d. spread gravel on driveways

Pliers with serrated teeth that grip flat, square, round, or hexagonal objects are ____ pliers. a. lineman b. needle nose c. tongue and groove d. slip joint

When using a pick, check to be sure that the head is ___ a. rotated 90 degrees b. sharpened c. positioned at chest height d. fixed firmly to the handle

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

A socket is used to _____ a. turn the ratchet b. grip a nut or bolt c. hold the cheater pipe d. adjust the wrench

When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap under the object you are cutting in order to ___ a. see the object more clearly b. keep the blade sharp c. protect the surface under the object d. avoid electrocution

A heavy duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is a _____ a. mallet b. sledgehammer c. bell faced hammer d. ball peen hammer

After using a file, brush the filings from the teeth with a ________ a. wire brush b. puff of compressed air c. steel wool d. file card

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. head of the torque wrench c. torque indicator d. head of the bolt

To avoid being thrown off balance when sawing, brace yourself when sawing, brace yourself_____ a. against a wall b. and lean forward c. on the last stroke d. with knees bent

Before pulling a nail, be sure that the material holding the nail is _____ a. plumb b. clean and dry c. positioned at 90 degrees to your body d. braced securely

Clamps should be discarded when____ a. glue accumulates on the screw threads b. the handle is bent c. the frame is bent d. pliers will no longer attach to the handle

When using prying tools, be sure to ____ a. keep balanced footing b. use one hand to hold the tool and the other to hold the material c. swing firmly from above d. use your foot to brace the material

Screwdrivers should never be used near_____ a. glass installations b. water and plumbing material c. insulated cable d. live wires

The safest kind of utility knife is one with_____ a. a hard leather sheath b. a replaceable blade c. at least three blade positions d. a retractable blade

After lubricating and before using, check a chain fall or came along to make sure that no lubricant got on the ______ a. clutches b. chain c. ratchet release d. pinch points

The saw used to cut curves quickly in wood, plywood, or wallboard is a _____ a. compass saw b. drywall saw c. hacksaw d. backsaw