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NCCER Core Module 3 Questions and
Correct Answers
Question: Adjustable Wrench
Answer: A smooth-jawed wrench with an adjustable jaw used for turning
nuts and bolts. Often referred to as a Crescent wrench due to brand
recognition
Question: Ball-Peen Hammer
Answer: A hammer with a flat face that is used to strike cold chisels and
punches. The rounded end -the peen- is used to bend and shape soft
metal.
Question: Bell-faced hammer
Answer: A claw hammer with a slightly rounded, or convex, face.
Question: Bevel
Answer: To cut on a slant at an angle that is not a right angle (90
degrees). The angle or inclination of a line or surface that meets another
at any angle but 90 degrees.
Question: Box-end wrench
Answer: A wrench, usually double-ended, that has a closed socket that
fits over the head of a bolt
Question: Carpenter's Square
Answer: A flat, steel square commonly used in carpentry
Question: Cat's paw
Answer: A straight steel rod with a curved claw at one end that is used to
pull nails that have been driven flush with the surface of the wood or
slightly below it.
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Question: Chisel
Answer: A metal tool with a sharpened, beveled edge used to cut and
shape wood, stone, or metal.
Question: Chisel Bar
Answer: A tool with a claw at each end, commonly used to pull nails.
Question: Claw Hammer
Answer: A hammer with a flat striking face. the other end of the head is
curved and divided into two claws to remove nails.
Question: Combination square
Answer: An adjustable carpenter's tool consisting of a steel rule that
slides through an adjustable head; it can be used to mark 45 and 90
degree angles.
Question: combination wrench
Answer: A wrench with an open end and a closed end.
Question: Dowel
Answer: A pin, usually round, that fits into a corresponding hole to fasten
or align two pieces.
Question: Fastener
Answer: A device such as a bolt, clasp, hook, or lock used to attach or
secure one material to another.
Question: Flats
Answer: The straight sides or jaws of a wrench opening. Also, the sides
on a nut or bolt head.
Question: Foot-pounds
Pretest - Stuvia US
NCCER Core Module 3 Questions and
Correct Answers
Question: Adjustable Wrench
Answer: A smooth-jawed wrench with an adjustable jaw used for turning
nuts and bolts. Often referred to as a Crescent wrench due to brand
recognition
Question: Ball-Peen Hammer
Answer: A hammer with a flat face that is used to strike cold chisels and
punches. The rounded end -the peen- is used to bend and shape soft
metal.
Question: Bell-faced hammer
Answer: A claw hammer with a slightly rounded, or convex, face.
Question: Bevel
Answer: To cut on a slant at an angle that is not a right angle (90
degrees). The angle or inclination of a line or surface that meets another
at any angle but 90 degrees.
Question: Box-end wrench
Answer: A wrench, usually double-ended, that has a closed socket that
fits over the head of a bolt
Question: Carpenter's Square
Answer: A flat, steel square commonly used in carpentry
Question: Cat's paw
Answer: A straight steel rod with a curved claw at one end that is used to
pull nails that have been driven flush with the surface of the wood or
slightly below it.
Pretest - Stuvia US
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Question: Chisel
Answer: A metal tool with a sharpened, beveled edge used to cut and
shape wood, stone, or metal.
Question: Chisel Bar
Answer: A tool with a claw at each end, commonly used to pull nails.
Question: Claw Hammer
Answer: A hammer with a flat striking face. the other end of the head is
curved and divided into two claws to remove nails.
Question: Combination square
Answer: An adjustable carpenter's tool consisting of a steel rule that
slides through an adjustable head; it can be used to mark 45 and 90
degree angles.
Question: combination wrench
Answer: A wrench with an open end and a closed end.
Question: Dowel
Answer: A pin, usually round, that fits into a corresponding hole to fasten
or align two pieces.
Question: Fastener
Answer: A device such as a bolt, clasp, hook, or lock used to attach or
secure one material to another.
Question: Flats
Answer: The straight sides or jaws of a wrench opening. Also, the sides
on a nut or bolt head.
Question: Foot-pounds
Pretest - Stuvia US
