NCCER HAND TOOLS| ACTUAL PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
(A+) 2026
Sledgehammer - correct-answer -Heavy duty tool used to drive posts or take on
demolition work
punch - correct-answer -a tool for making (usually circular) holes
Phillips screwdriver - correct-answer -A screwdriver that has a blade shaped like a
cross; this blade fits into a cross-shaped Phillips screw head
socket wrench - correct-answer -A wrench that fits over a nut or bolt and uses the
ratchet action of an attached handle to tighten or loosen the nut or bolt.
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coping saw - correct-answer -type of handsaw that's used to cut curved lines or
shapes
hacksaw - correct-answer -type of handsaw that's used to cut metal
clamp - correct-answer -to fasten with a device that presses together
File or Rasp - correct-answer -shaping tools, commonly used to remove wood and
metal burrs and to smooth out rough spots
Utility knife - correct-answer -Used to cut a variety of materials including roofing
felt, shingles, vinyl or linoleum, etc.