NCCER Core Module 2 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Graded A+ 2026/27
Folding rule - The two most common types of measuring devices are the tape measure and
folding ruler. Which one would be better for measuring vertically (Up and down) because of its
stiffness?
1. Chain fall
2. Brake - The tool show below is a________. It must be lubricated but care must be taken
to ensure no lubricant gets on the_____.
* cable come-alongs move loads horizontally for short ground distances. - spring clamp
hand screw clamp - spread pressure over wide area
1.claw
2.ball-peen
3.sledge hammer
*4.Machinist - The______ hammer is best for driving nails. The__________hammer is
the best for metal working. The ____________________ is best for driving post.
*Another name
1. utility knife
2. self retractable - What is the tool below?_______________
The safest type of these is one with a ____________________ blade.
, surface under object - placing a piece of scrap under the object being cut will protect
____________________.
Tongue + groove - These are ____________ pliers, they can grip flat, round, or hexagonal
objects.
lineman pliers - side cutters
torque - Below is a ______ wrench. When using place one hand on *head* of the wrench.
chalk line - this tool has a string that is pulled tight between two points and then snapped
to leave a chalk line on the piece of work ________
Cat's paw, chisel bar, wrecking bar - Name a tool that can be used to pull a nail
Backsaw - used for cutting joints, especially miter joints
secured - when pulling a nail make sure the material holding the nail is ______________
Mushroomed - the head of chisel or punch can become _________. If this happens it
should be repaired or replaced.
Folding rule - The two most common types of measuring devices are the tape measure and
folding ruler. Which one would be better for measuring vertically (Up and down) because of its
stiffness?
1. Chain fall
2. Brake - The tool show below is a________. It must be lubricated but care must be taken
to ensure no lubricant gets on the_____.
* cable come-alongs move loads horizontally for short ground distances. - spring clamp
hand screw clamp - spread pressure over wide area
1.claw
2.ball-peen
3.sledge hammer
*4.Machinist - The______ hammer is best for driving nails. The__________hammer is
the best for metal working. The ____________________ is best for driving post.
*Another name
1. utility knife
2. self retractable - What is the tool below?_______________
The safest type of these is one with a ____________________ blade.
, surface under object - placing a piece of scrap under the object being cut will protect
____________________.
Tongue + groove - These are ____________ pliers, they can grip flat, round, or hexagonal
objects.
lineman pliers - side cutters
torque - Below is a ______ wrench. When using place one hand on *head* of the wrench.
chalk line - this tool has a string that is pulled tight between two points and then snapped
to leave a chalk line on the piece of work ________
Cat's paw, chisel bar, wrecking bar - Name a tool that can be used to pull a nail
Backsaw - used for cutting joints, especially miter joints
secured - when pulling a nail make sure the material holding the nail is ______________
Mushroomed - the head of chisel or punch can become _________. If this happens it
should be repaired or replaced.
