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NCCER Hand Tools Newest Actual Exam 120
Questions And Answers Practice Questions with
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One situation that can make a measurement with a laser
inaccurate is measuring to a - ANSWER-highly reflective
surface
When an object is plumb it is? - ANSWER-perfectly vertical
In addition to level and plumb, some spirit levels can check a -
ANSWER-45 degree angle
To check level conditions over a significant distance such as a
building foundation or longer distance the best level to use is a -
ANSWER-laser level
Which of the following saws should likely have the fewest teeth
per inch resulting in the largest teeth - ANSWER-ripsaw
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The saw shown in the figure above is called a - ANSWER-
Coping saw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a - ANSWER-
backsaw
When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap material under
the object you are cutting in order to - ANSWER-protect the
surface under the object
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a - ANSWER-self
retracting blade
Shovels typically have handles made of wood or - ANSWER-
fiberglass
Before using a pick, check to be sure that the head is -
ANSWER-Fixed firmly to the handle
A chain fall locks its elevated load in place using - ANSWER-an
automatic brake
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Cable come-alongs are used to move loads - ANSWER-
horizontally for short ground distances
The type of clamp shown in the figure above is a - ANSWER-
spring clamp
Because of the shape of its jaws, which clamp can spread
clamping pressure over a wider area than the others? -
ANSWER-hand screw clamp
When using power tools never engage the - ANSWER-trigger
lock
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool,
you must - ANSWER-disconnect the power source
Most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is -
ANSWER-applied to the drill bit
A pneumatic drill is commonly used - ANSWER-When there is
no source of electricity
NCCER Hand Tools Newest Actual Exam 120
Questions And Answers Practice Questions with
Solutions Newest 2026-2027 | Already Graded A+
One situation that can make a measurement with a laser
inaccurate is measuring to a - ANSWER-highly reflective
surface
When an object is plumb it is? - ANSWER-perfectly vertical
In addition to level and plumb, some spirit levels can check a -
ANSWER-45 degree angle
To check level conditions over a significant distance such as a
building foundation or longer distance the best level to use is a -
ANSWER-laser level
Which of the following saws should likely have the fewest teeth
per inch resulting in the largest teeth - ANSWER-ripsaw
,2|Page
The saw shown in the figure above is called a - ANSWER-
Coping saw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a - ANSWER-
backsaw
When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap material under
the object you are cutting in order to - ANSWER-protect the
surface under the object
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a - ANSWER-self
retracting blade
Shovels typically have handles made of wood or - ANSWER-
fiberglass
Before using a pick, check to be sure that the head is -
ANSWER-Fixed firmly to the handle
A chain fall locks its elevated load in place using - ANSWER-an
automatic brake
, 3|Page
Cable come-alongs are used to move loads - ANSWER-
horizontally for short ground distances
The type of clamp shown in the figure above is a - ANSWER-
spring clamp
Because of the shape of its jaws, which clamp can spread
clamping pressure over a wider area than the others? -
ANSWER-hand screw clamp
When using power tools never engage the - ANSWER-trigger
lock
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool,
you must - ANSWER-disconnect the power source
Most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is -
ANSWER-applied to the drill bit
A pneumatic drill is commonly used - ANSWER-When there is
no source of electricity
